Moondrop Chu: Are Chu ready?

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In this Moondrop Chu review, I'm checking out the latest budget ChiFi IEM from Moondrop.
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7:06 Comparisons
10:04 Closing thoughts
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@PrimeAudioReviews
@PrimeAudioReviews 2 жыл бұрын
Oops, I added the wrong intro! Ah, well, y'all know what this is right? 😎
@jeremygunkel
@jeremygunkel 2 жыл бұрын
I have had my Chu iems for about a week now. For 20 bucks they sound amazing, probably my favorite under 50. Wish they would have just charged 30 and given us replaceable cables.
@Allaces305
@Allaces305 2 жыл бұрын
They are making them modded but it's gonna cost $54usd I think..I saw it on Reddit
@jeremygunkel
@jeremygunkel 2 жыл бұрын
@@Allaces305 hmm, at that price I'd just opt for the Aria or starfield.
@Allaces305
@Allaces305 2 жыл бұрын
@@jeremygunkel yup you're totally right.. But I'm going to mod it myself to save the money.. It shouldn't be too difficult.
@jeremygunkel
@jeremygunkel 2 жыл бұрын
@@Allaces305 yeah I should try, that stock cable is something else lol
@cupcakeobsession
@cupcakeobsession 2 жыл бұрын
@@Allaces305 mind sharing the reddit post?
@pietmyvrou8149
@pietmyvrou8149 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comparisons David. Great review as always
@HiFiGOAudio
@HiFiGOAudio 2 жыл бұрын
Ultra-budget segment is getting a lot better. We hope other manufacturers comes with even better IEMs at this price 😃
@MauricetePas
@MauricetePas 2 жыл бұрын
That opening made me laugh, immediate like ❤ for the video there... 😃
@MR.ROBOTVOLTRON
@MR.ROBOTVOLTRON Жыл бұрын
This is a great review. Lea and Chu should have always been the most natural comparison for everyone. I was interested in that particular comp.
@SHENZHENAUDIO
@SHENZHENAUDIO 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for review.
@nomanhossain6597
@nomanhossain6597 2 жыл бұрын
i ordered mine on an impulse last month still waiting for it
@Wingedmagician
@Wingedmagician 2 жыл бұрын
My ultra-budget audiophile starter pack: CRA $15, CHU $20, Tanya $22, e1000 $30, blon03 $30
@mehmetgurdal
@mehmetgurdal 2 жыл бұрын
And that's how you throw your money on cheap stuff :D Dude you don't need all of these. I'd take chu and forget about the rest
@MyChannel-vm6dw
@MyChannel-vm6dw 2 жыл бұрын
No one seems to mention that the Blon03 EQs VERY well so if you don't prefer the bass you can dial it down. Unlike the others where you can't really EQ proper bass if it wasn't available to begin with. Blon 100% is the de facto under $50 king.
@Wingedmagician
@Wingedmagician 2 жыл бұрын
@@mehmetgurdal it’s to get a range of different signatures and technicalities to learn what all the terms mean. So that when you want to invest in something more expensive or TOTL you know what you like
@he.236
@he.236 2 жыл бұрын
Which is best
@he.236
@he.236 2 жыл бұрын
@Fariz Athief what is autoeq how I use I have blon 03 n bass sometime boomy how I fix this which app I download n how can I use answer?
@MauricetePas
@MauricetePas 2 жыл бұрын
Ordered mine about 2 weeks ago. Expected delivery in 4 weeks from Shenzen Audio. I guess it's now on the boat between China and Europe. 😀 Crazy world
@user-df3pz2xt4c
@user-df3pz2xt4c 2 жыл бұрын
Fvckn crazy putin, sadly live here((
@PKAPE004
@PKAPE004 2 жыл бұрын
Due to Covid lockdown, your order needs to be smuggled out and evades all security checkpoints.
@tihroflan
@tihroflan 2 жыл бұрын
Hiya, great vid. What eartips do you use for big ears ? I have the same problem. Even Large cp360 are a tad small for me.
@PrimeAudioReviews
@PrimeAudioReviews 2 жыл бұрын
Check out the KBEAR eartips on AliExpress. They have grey tips with red core 14mm and clear with yellow core 13.73mm.
@tihroflan
@tihroflan 2 жыл бұрын
@@PrimeAudioReviews Thanks a lot, I'll check them out.
@chuckmontgomery7571
@chuckmontgomery7571 2 жыл бұрын
Ordered mine 6 days ago and they appear to have not even shipped yet. So instead of joining the hype train, I may be on the slow boat from China, but I'm patient and in no hurry.
@PrimeAudioReviews
@PrimeAudioReviews 2 жыл бұрын
Hope you get them soon!
@smutlivre4979
@smutlivre4979 2 жыл бұрын
11 days already haven't shipped yet on mine... and my country is really close to China -_-
@shiizu0863
@shiizu0863 Жыл бұрын
Recommend getting Timeless Zero since they have detachable wires, More lively sounding since Chu is so neutral, and in my county Timeless are 4 bucks cheaper than chus
@AminFallah-ps5ud
@AminFallah-ps5ud Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Great review! Do you think getting the chu is a good idea while having the fh3? I know they are from completely different price catagory but there's tons of hype about these iems. How do they differ in tuning and which one do you prefer?
@PrimeAudioReviews
@PrimeAudioReviews Жыл бұрын
Chu has lighter bass and smoother treble. It's got more forward mids. It's worth having both but I think 7Hz zero is a better option.
@AminFallah-ps5ud
@AminFallah-ps5ud Жыл бұрын
@@PrimeAudioReviews does 7hz cable work with Blon bl03?I have the blon and it would be great Otherwise I heard chu is a good value because of the spring tips Again thanks a lot for responding :D
@timothniel
@timothniel 2 жыл бұрын
im watching this review to test my chu chu train hahahaha amazing
@ShawnBuckingham
@ShawnBuckingham 2 жыл бұрын
Mine came today. How the heck do you install the tips? It’s like it doesn’t fit?
@PrimeAudioReviews
@PrimeAudioReviews 2 жыл бұрын
Just shove them on, no need to be gentle (within reason). Sometimes it's easier to pull the diaphragm back to expose the core.
@amirdgucci
@amirdgucci 2 жыл бұрын
Hi I have KZ Zsn Pro X and I liked it. Do you think I'm gonna like this too?
@PrimeAudioReviews
@PrimeAudioReviews 2 жыл бұрын
This one has faster bass and more forward vocals. It has bright upper midrange compared to ZSN Pro X has brighter treble.
@krayozmines
@krayozmines 2 жыл бұрын
Get Aria if you like zsn pro x. I got one after owning the zsn pro x and didn't regret it. But that's just me tho
@Allaces305
@Allaces305 2 жыл бұрын
Put a filter on one of the vents and you'll get that bass boost you are looking for.
@Allaces305
@Allaces305 2 жыл бұрын
@@apollomoonlandings the one closet to the nozzle.. 👍🏼
@Allaces305
@Allaces305 2 жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n5OWnLWn2bjFoJc.html
@Allaces305
@Allaces305 2 жыл бұрын
I posted a link..👍🏼
@Allaces305
@Allaces305 2 жыл бұрын
Type Iann Fann on KZfaq..he made a video of the modification
@anish_99
@anish_99 2 жыл бұрын
Is this good for listening to instrumental music?
@PrimeAudioReviews
@PrimeAudioReviews 2 жыл бұрын
It's about as good as it gets for $20.
@nOhLag
@nOhLag 2 жыл бұрын
Has anyone ever told you ... you sound like dankpods ? Great review btw.. i was on the fence on getting this :D
@PrimeAudioReviews
@PrimeAudioReviews 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I have been told that before haha. 😄
@samsonman2000
@samsonman2000 2 жыл бұрын
Hi do they not come with other sized ear tips? I saw in another review that they did!
@PrimeAudioReviews
@PrimeAudioReviews 2 жыл бұрын
They come with the Moondrop Spring tips in S, M, L but the L is still way too small for my ears.
@matasa7463
@matasa7463 Жыл бұрын
@@PrimeAudioReviews Lmao how huge are your ear canals mate? I think you're kinda SoL for most tips, you need custom stuff or foam.
@PrimeAudioReviews
@PrimeAudioReviews Жыл бұрын
​@@matasa7463 I haven't yet seen a foam tip large enough. 14mm+ works for me. Luckily, I😆 have built a large collection of suitable tips over the years. I still remember the days when I had to use my only pair of XL tips on every IEM!
@simonabangan3980
@simonabangan3980 2 жыл бұрын
chu or blo3 for gaming i can’t really decide this two😣
@PrimeAudioReviews
@PrimeAudioReviews 2 жыл бұрын
Chu for footsteps. Bl03 for explosions.
@Abhi-ju6tr
@Abhi-ju6tr Жыл бұрын
Trying to buy my first IEM. Really confused between kz zsn pro x, Blon bl03 nd moondrop chu. I listen to a broad range of music. What do u suggest??
@PrimeAudioReviews
@PrimeAudioReviews Жыл бұрын
I would recommend KZ ESX or Blon BL03. The ESX is probably the safest in terms of getting a good fit but I slightly prefer the sound of the BL03.
@Abhi-ju6tr
@Abhi-ju6tr Жыл бұрын
@@PrimeAudioReviews is it a deal breaker or more of a personal choice?
@PrimeAudioReviews
@PrimeAudioReviews Жыл бұрын
@@Abhi-ju6tr it's just a personal choice. Both sound fantastic for the price.
@Abhi-ju6tr
@Abhi-ju6tr Жыл бұрын
@@PrimeAudioReviews thanks mate👍
@richardlopez4563
@richardlopez4563 2 жыл бұрын
Is there a comparable multidriver IEM at a similar price.
@PrimeAudioReviews
@PrimeAudioReviews 2 жыл бұрын
Kz ZSN Pro X and KBEAR KS2.
@matrix7288
@matrix7288 2 жыл бұрын
How do they compare to the kz zs10 pro? Which one would you recommend?
@PrimeAudioReviews
@PrimeAudioReviews 2 жыл бұрын
Zs10 pro is a more traditional V-shaped IEM. It has more bass and upper treble. Chu is more upper mids focused. For a new user zs10 pro is better. Chu is for someone looking for something a bit different.
@matrix7288
@matrix7288 2 жыл бұрын
@@PrimeAudioReviews after trying the kz zs10 pro i really couldn't understand how ppl listen to these at high volumes and for long sessions.... the treble is extremely harsh? So i ordered cca cra and also moondrop chu for the spring tips that come with them.
@niklaskras5498
@niklaskras5498 2 жыл бұрын
@@matrix7288 Could you write me a quick comparison between cca cra and the chu as you ordered both?
@TheSuperSofasurfer
@TheSuperSofasurfer 2 жыл бұрын
its often said, that this IEM isnt for bassheads, what is a good iem for bassheads?
@PrimeAudioReviews
@PrimeAudioReviews 2 жыл бұрын
Takstar TS-2260 or CCZ Coffee Bean.
@krayozmines
@krayozmines 2 жыл бұрын
Blon 03
@jean.ws_
@jean.ws_ 2 жыл бұрын
I bought a Chu last week. I used a CRA of a friend with the purpose to test it and it's really good, better than I expected (better than my current in-ear), but isn't what I'm searching for. I think I'm not the biggest fan of V shape. I'm searching for a nice instrument separation, imaging and resolution, exactly what I find in Chu reviews. The headphones that I have now and I really like are the BossHifi B8 and the KZ ZSN. I didn't like CRA very much for Metal music (more extreme), there is much bass and a lack of mids, a little bloating for this type of music for my ears, but it's a nice IEM, really nice listening for many types os music. Waiting for my Moondrop Chu.
@nishchalthakur2487
@nishchalthakur2487 2 жыл бұрын
Kindly update this comment after you receive your pair of Chu. I want good ultra budget IEMs for prog and death metal in particular, and I am confused whether to go for these or not.
@user-df3pz2xt4c
@user-df3pz2xt4c 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for comparising of these two, really need to buy each of them
@jean.ws_
@jean.ws_ 2 жыл бұрын
​@Patrick Star I really like the Chu. The things that people say in the most reviews keep valid. However, the Chu is not for the guys that want a V-shaped (what is expected). For me there is enough bass, nice definition and speed for the price. Chu can be very smooth and sweet but it can play so well very genres that are more agressive too (for me at least). When I want IEMs, I almost always choose Chu. It's my fav IEM now. Really well tuned, really balanced. A neutral-ish tuning provides some good technical features (transparency, instrumments separation, resolution, detailing, texture) that usually doesn't happen so well in V-shaped, but it brings for some people (not for me in the most cases) a "lack" of punch, especially in the bass. I think that for a lot people it "lacks" punch because that people is very familiarized with some V-shaped IEMs, I was very familiarized with V-shape and took maybe a day or two to got familiarize with Chu. In the first hear I already notice how nice it was but there was a inherit of how I was used to hear that caused me a little strangeness, when I got familiarized to Chu and with it purposes I started to love it.
@EverythingisFire
@EverythingisFire 2 жыл бұрын
@@jean.ws_ I just got my CHU's 2 hours ago. I tried them out with Wayfarer & Plebeian Grandstand. Impressive! I definitely wouldn't want flubby sounding double bass that drowns out detailed guitar work.
@Mumbai-Toronto-NY
@Mumbai-Toronto-NY 2 жыл бұрын
Hi. I love your reviews! I just have a question. Should I get this iem for a neutral and mid range focused sound or I should go with Moondrop Aria? I've been using iBasso IT00 for more than a year now and now I wish to try something that is not V shaped. I'm looking for something that is detail oriented and also got perfect imaging for gaming and vocal centric music. Or should I wait and invest in headphones instead? My eyes are on Sen 560s.
@teok8855
@teok8855 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, If you want vocal centric and imaging get the Cooler Master MH752 based on Takstar Pro 82. They won’t have more accurate sound than the Chu, Aria or HD560S but they do image good and maybe they are better for games imaging as their frequency response is tuned for gaming. Other headphones that are not so good for vocals would be the HyperX Cloud II and Alpha but should be slightly better for imaging in games, but I would say for music and comfort the MH752. I am waiting for the Chus to arrive so I can have a listen and I am curious as to how they will handle sound positioning in game. I haven’t heard the Moondrop Aria but from watching reviews and looking at the frequency response graph I would expect it to have more forward male vocals and more pronounced bass in general should sound warmer, with female vocals maybe pushed back a bit compared to the Chu. Upper Mids and Highs should also be more tame on the Aria, with the Chus possibly being too much for some, and given that I am treble sensitive maybe too much for me as well. My preference is something like the Harman target for IEMs 2019 v2 but with a bit lower frequencies around 6-9khz. I’d say explore budget options to get a better sense of what you personally want. Hope this helps.
@PrimeAudioReviews
@PrimeAudioReviews 2 жыл бұрын
Tin Hifi T2, HZSound Heart Mirror or Aria. The 560s will give you the best gaming experience though.
@Mumbai-Toronto-NY
@Mumbai-Toronto-NY 2 жыл бұрын
@@teok8855 Hey Teo! Thank you for the recommendations. I'll certainly consider your advice.
@Mumbai-Toronto-NY
@Mumbai-Toronto-NY 2 жыл бұрын
@@PrimeAudioReviews Thank you so much for the reply. I'll mostly save money for the Sen 560s and probably get the Aria someday for commuting.
@TKA905
@TKA905 Жыл бұрын
@@teok8855 Did you get your Chu? How do you like them for gaming?
@joshy5494
@joshy5494 2 жыл бұрын
Should I keep my moondrop ssr or buy these?
@PrimeAudioReviews
@PrimeAudioReviews 2 жыл бұрын
Chu is more pleasant imo.
@inthemoment1959
@inthemoment1959 Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, I ordered two CHU's from Amazon based on reviews like this. I returned them immediately. They were absolutely nothing like my 1more triples. They sounded tinny, shrill and thin, and this with a good DAC, same one I use with my other headphones. Maybe it is just me, but geez...
@PrimeAudioReviews
@PrimeAudioReviews Жыл бұрын
Did you try different eartips? To get a proper bass response it's critical to get a good seal with iems like these.
@lordluisluzi2771
@lordluisluzi2771 2 жыл бұрын
How do you compare them to the Blon BL03?
@PrimeAudioReviews
@PrimeAudioReviews 2 жыл бұрын
BL03 is warmer and has a bigger mid-bass punch. Chu has more clarity, detail and bigger soundstage. But I still find the BL03 more engaging and prefer it over this.
@lordluisluzi2771
@lordluisluzi2771 2 жыл бұрын
@@PrimeAudioReviews Thanks!
@he.236
@he.236 2 жыл бұрын
@@PrimeAudioReviews sound magic e11c is better than blon 03 like tighy bass n clarity?
@_ExTitus
@_ExTitus 2 жыл бұрын
it is good
@soulshinobi
@soulshinobi 2 жыл бұрын
Title card still says Moon River, oh well
@PrimeAudioReviews
@PrimeAudioReviews 2 жыл бұрын
Oops! Thanks for pointing that out. I guess I'll just leave it there for now.
@thanapoll.849
@thanapoll.849 2 жыл бұрын
mod it to detachable will be great. It sound great with bass boost mod. seam like Aria but cheaper
@GlitzPixie
@GlitzPixie 2 жыл бұрын
better than Aria imo
@thanapoll.849
@thanapoll.849 2 жыл бұрын
@@GlitzPixie Oh thx. CHU is better than ARIA. Wow really?
@GlitzPixie
@GlitzPixie 2 жыл бұрын
@@thanapoll.849 if you like the mid bass and overall warm sound of the Aria, the Chu might not be for you, but for me the Chu is 100% better tuned and equally technically capable
@thanapoll.849
@thanapoll.849 2 жыл бұрын
@@GlitzPixie Thx so much.
@GlitzPixie
@GlitzPixie 2 жыл бұрын
@@thanapoll.849 for sure!
@rocketval9288
@rocketval9288 2 жыл бұрын
Tripowin Lea Moondrop Chu Kz zex pro which one should I buy?
@PrimeAudioReviews
@PrimeAudioReviews 2 жыл бұрын
Go for the Chu.
@paulosilva8200
@paulosilva8200 2 жыл бұрын
I got it today. Hate that tips amd the upper mids is to much for me. And the bass should have a notch more
@eliduval8268
@eliduval8268 2 жыл бұрын
Bass mod : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o6yYfq2p093SlnU.html
@firemeander
@firemeander 2 жыл бұрын
Prolly just not the sound sig for you.
@paulosilva8200
@paulosilva8200 2 жыл бұрын
@@eliduval8268 number 1 it's wrong to do this way. I collect iem for years and this is so wrong. 1st . You shield not block that vent total. Once you in the gym or hot weather the driver will flex because of no air and sound will block. And there is no much change in that change. Bestbis to get y5 filter stickers of 2mm. You can't get that on ali its blocks 60% and will not flex the driver . 2nd best is to open the grill of the iem and place a sponge sony low density dumber inside the nozzle. That will do big changes for that graph.the best choice 3rd. Get a tanchim filter is nozzle. Stillwillhave issues in gym or heat. 4rd.Why buy an iem to do changes when it's best to get one with a tuning that I like. .
@paulosilva8200
@paulosilva8200 2 жыл бұрын
@@sdm789 because of price I guess. Lol. One more iem to stay inside the box. Will do some sponge sony dumper filter inside the nozzle and use for beach or phone. Have so many options. Lol
@paulosilva8200
@paulosilva8200 2 жыл бұрын
@@firemeander nope. As a music producer. I say it's not for anyone apart from the chifi taste
@Doflaminguard
@Doflaminguard 2 жыл бұрын
Is this good for gaming?
@PrimeAudioReviews
@PrimeAudioReviews 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah pretty good for positioning
@ahmedal-basrawi1999
@ahmedal-basrawi1999 2 жыл бұрын
Is it really high performance ?!!!
@PrimeAudioReviews
@PrimeAudioReviews 2 жыл бұрын
Yes high performance for low price
@ahmedal-basrawi1999
@ahmedal-basrawi1999 2 жыл бұрын
@@PrimeAudioReviews What is the best neutral IEM you have tried under $100 ? I'm looking for a good neutral IEM instead of my fucking V shape IEM .
@Dezron
@Dezron 2 жыл бұрын
@@ahmedal-basrawi1999 dunu titan s maybe
@svilenp
@svilenp Жыл бұрын
+1 👍
@he.236
@he.236 2 жыл бұрын
This is better than ssr
@PrimeAudioReviews
@PrimeAudioReviews 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, more musical.
@he.236
@he.236 2 жыл бұрын
🤣 after corona moondrop chu name
@beehype46and2
@beehype46and2 2 жыл бұрын
Comment for da algorithm Streak count: 130
@thiagovieiradasilva1186
@thiagovieiradasilva1186 2 жыл бұрын
Comment for da algorithm Streak count: 131
@tanachip
@tanachip 2 жыл бұрын
Love the corny jokes!
@fizaceman
@fizaceman 2 жыл бұрын
Ok I'm buying but Nat and I think your punny ways need some work 🤣
@PrimeAudioReviews
@PrimeAudioReviews 2 жыл бұрын
I'm here to eblucaze the people!
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