I'm blown away... - Moondrop Chu 2 review

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In today's video, I review the Moondrop Chu 2. This hits well above its weight class, but just how good can it be? Find out in my Moondrop Chu 2 review.
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@joshuastephens3926 11 ай бұрын

I just don’t understand how or why they cost only $20. Why do this? What was the purpose of this? Why get the Aria or starfield? Obviously it isn’t the Kato but they are making their high end budget options not worth it. Now if they were making these for gaming and movies, they should make that apparent but they don’t. It’s just a great iem.

@iPwndizzle 10 ай бұрын

Hopefully its because they are preparing to put out an Aria 2?

@joshuastephens3926 10 ай бұрын

@@iPwndizzle they released the snow. Doesn’t make sense

@KrishanSingh-je2zb 10 ай бұрын

They sayon their page that chu 2 shows up with high end decentralised material and technolohies maybe that means Chinese version differs from Indian or uk one

@notrickgrimes5227 10 ай бұрын

Currently watching this vid using the chu 2's. Hella good IEMs man.

@yalocaldex 10 ай бұрын

Well it's a good thing it's not expensive because people like me can buy it too. The real question is why do you think it should be expensive? Cheap stuff can be good too.

@huynhxuanviet9818 10 ай бұрын

Amazing camera work and easy to understand review as well. Thank you so much!

@tejasmanake 11 ай бұрын

Mine are arriving today ! Excited!

@mokisan 11 ай бұрын

Great video as usual ryan!

@adamcanterbury 11 ай бұрын

Awesome video and great content…look forward to more reviews in the future…Many Blessings 😊

@rythomasyt 11 ай бұрын

Cheers Adam!

@philipm.4738 8 ай бұрын

Nice review! I really like your personable style! Just got these...a couple thoughts. They are tiny! They fit right into the ear so if a small form factor is important these are great. However, I couldn't get a good fit with any of the included tips and had to find others to get the right seal for me. Once I did though , these have very nice bass and clean sound throughout. Very enjoyable! The cable tangles easily but that's not unusual. I also recently got the Bass edition of the KZ Castor and they absolutely blew me away but they are definitely more bassy so if that's not your thing I would recommend these instead. I also purchased the Moondrop Space Travel and although they are a bit glitchy, they are an amazing TWS value as well. Good for Moondrop! It's my first experience with this brand and I'm doubly impressed 😊

@Aggiblr 2 ай бұрын

Nice review! Gaming during summer i get really sweaty in my headphones covering my ear, never really considered IEMs can be a good alternate. Recently saw quite a few streamers using them, easily worth trying this for 18€. Should arrive in a few weeks, can't wait!

@rodNantz 10 ай бұрын

Great review thx!

@sathishrao7926 9 ай бұрын

You’re making me purchase one even though I don’t have an IEM in my purchase list !

@uziel25 Ай бұрын

Just received mine. Did some homework since these are the first decent headphones I've purchased. Prior it was always discount store throw aways, Was really taken back by the quality. Went looking for reviews because I wanted to make sure I wasn't crazy about how good they were for $20 American. Very nice video. Sorry I couldn't buy them from your Amazon link, since I've already purchased them. Liked and commented (obviously) and will probably check out some of your other videos. Thanks again.

@Garrettdx1988 11 ай бұрын

The Chu 2 might be Moondrops big win this year. The other releases have felt kind of subpar

@LuciferArc1 11 ай бұрын

It definetly is. Theyve won me over for sure

@cyclix5314 11 ай бұрын

Truthear Hola was good too

@LuciferArc1 11 ай бұрын

@@cyclix5314 yeah. I have both. Hola is good too but different in tuning. It's more low end and mid focused. Chu 2 is more v shaped.

@donnytramp6955 11 ай бұрын

Blessing 3 was very good too

@sheikhabdullah873 10 ай бұрын

Maybe. I just ordered one. It was difficult to find one at the stock as it’s quickly getting sold out.

@anonymousstout4759 10 ай бұрын

been using for almost a week, the sound is so clear and especially the snare and the bass drum kick topled with crisp high hat, worth way more than the price but the eartips is kinda sheet, gotta order the spring tips one

@hrithiksagar 11 ай бұрын

I'm gonna get one! Thankyou for the review

@timthirsty3816 7 ай бұрын

Was the eartips hard to install?

@Trishul571 Ай бұрын

Can you buy me one 😢

@GarlicbreadmanOP 29 күн бұрын

I have placed an order for these and now i have come online to validate my purchase, as any normal consumer does. It makes me very happy to have Paul Scholes recommendation for the moondrops! Thanks Scholesy!

@redthreadzen 11 ай бұрын

I don't know how long I've been sub'd but you where doing workouts with your mate when I first did sub. Lot's more personal stuff. So I do hope you're going well with all that stuff. Up to date, great review and I wen't and ordered a pair of the back of this review. Although the GB Amazon was out of stock so no affiliate. Thanks for your posts Ryan you've stuck at it over many years now. Come a long way.

@rythomasyt 11 ай бұрын

Thanks man. Yeah it’s been a bumpy ol’ ride hahaha

@armankhan371 10 ай бұрын

What would you choose between Chu 2 and Truthear Hola?

@LuciferArc1 11 ай бұрын

I agree. I have the kato and these feel 80% of the kato. Very similar tone and tuning. The imaging is incredible. Its very precise on placement, the only con being that it doesnt have a wide sound stage to make the imaging shine. Which is such a shame. Id gladly pay 80 for a refined upgrade to these where its got more sound stage while maintaining that good imaging quality. Cause thats its best point tbh. Despite being 20 bucks and having a smaller sound stage, it makes the most of the stage it has to work with. It feels seperated and detailed. Not as detailed as the kato...but like my god. Its still up there given the price point. Its hard to suggest getting anything aside from this until you hit the $100+ range. Its just that good. Love my hexa and kato but these have captivated me for sure. Theyre my new daily driver

@__vha 11 ай бұрын

I think my problem with Moondrop is that their tuning is the same across most of their IEM offerings. I understand that most manufacturers do this but when all you're gaining when going up a price tier is slightly better separation, imaging, and detail it becomes more and more difficult to justify having SO many different options in the lower price bracket.

@LuciferArc1 11 ай бұрын

@@__vha this isnt tuned like most of their iems. It's more fun sounding as opposed to their more clinical flat sound they usually go for

@kamrankambang7953 10 ай бұрын

Is the resolution between chu2 and kato far apart?

@LuciferArc1 10 ай бұрын

@@kamrankambang7953 chu 2 is about 70- 80% of the way there. Kato sounds more lush in the vocals and treble. Low end is relatively comparable though. It's not too far off though. Surprising tbh given the price of the chu 2

@Yeterpop 10 ай бұрын

I wish more iems would take a mid bass lead like the kato though instead of a sub bass one

@omideq3zzz 11 ай бұрын

Moondrop Chu 2 is a very good deal. Really like your content man, wish you all the best going forward!

@cesarmendez6080 7 ай бұрын

Chu 2 + moondrop click + Poweramp eq installed + Chu EQ = ❤

@patrickgabriel795 6 ай бұрын

I've seen some reviews that say it has trouble playing if it's not powered correctly, requiring a device more strong to play it Did you manage to test it this way?

@luiz2656 9 ай бұрын

actually im using the kz d-fi, should i get one of these?

@razorlord9330 10 ай бұрын

Chu ii is really nice.. surprisingly good in many ways..

@thesparkplug3561 3 ай бұрын

Can chu 2 dsp be used for long term? Read that it causes fatigue after 30 mins of listening.

@Andyxx15 4 ай бұрын

I'm super confused b/w tangzu warner and moondrop chu or any better option

@RobinJesba 5 ай бұрын

do you recommend this for bass guitar or anything else?

@hunterbresler4722 5 ай бұрын

Chu 2 vs Cadenza? I'm trying to pick between the 2, but I'm having difficulty since I've never investigated the iem market. I've heard the Chu 2 have forward/strong vocals which I like, but that's about all I know. The price isn't a major factor, so if the cable, build, and sound are only slightly better on the cadenza, I still might prefer to get them. AKA I don't intend to get another iem down the road unless I'm completely blown away

@ewe392 Ай бұрын

I similarly saw positive notes on the Cadenzas

@joshuastephens3926 11 ай бұрын

Checked through your channel and not seeing a Kato video. So let me put it to you that you are now on a mission to get those and review them. Honestly, it’s not even a review, it’s more so that you can understand how great they are and it will improve your life.😊

@rythomasyt 11 ай бұрын

I’ve asked. I’ve been denied 😭

@donnytramp6955 11 ай бұрын

kinda outdated now and outcompeted, but still ok

@joshuastephens3926 11 ай бұрын

@@donnytramp6955 it’s only 2 years old lol so I think outdated is a bit extreme. As far as outcompeted, I’m not super familiar with every iem in the Kato price range, but I haven’t heard anyone bring up multiple devices that put the Kato to the side lines. I have the AFUL Performer 5, and as amazing as that iem can be, it’s not even close to dethroning the single dynamic driver king. They are trying to do two different things as far as tuning so I don’t fault it but it’s not better. Just wondering which IEMs are out competing?

@donnytramp6955 11 ай бұрын

@@joshuastephens3926 many iems do what kato do but cheaper, olina se, zero red(somewhat) some other options: heyday, s12 pro, ie200(for comfort with aftermarkert tips) Should only get kato if discounted, not worth the 189 usd mrsp

@donnytramp6955 11 ай бұрын

@@joshuastephens3926 also 2 years is crazy long time for iem industry, there is much more innovation put into iems than headphones. Even an iem only released a few months ago and top of its class can be considered alr outcompeted, eg hexa by red

@amn111 5 ай бұрын

hello Ryan and other fellow music lovers , im so Confused i getting These chu ii or " BLON bl-03 " , i just want an unbiased suggestion , WHICH ONE SHOULD I GET ??? help me out guys !!

@bwloawesome 3 ай бұрын

Did this guy delete his channel? I go to click on it to see more content and youtube can't find it

@AxemanMessiah 11 ай бұрын

Would you recommend this over the Waner or the Zero IEM or Hola? Very new to IEM and can only buy one so thought I'd ask! Nice vid

@rythomasyt 11 ай бұрын

Zero is a flatter sound. Less rumble and less sparkle. I prefer this to the Zero but that’s not to say they’re objectively better.

@thomasre9382 10 ай бұрын

zero has a wider soundstage. these have more bass.

@prime12602 10 ай бұрын

Is it worth upgrading from KZ ZSN PRO X, the highs are too sharp and bass is mushy to me so I’m looking for new ones, is this good upgrade?

@mavie2687 10 ай бұрын

Yes (Ik it's a bit late)

@iwhcs 10 ай бұрын

I'm still using my salnotes zero, should I give the Chu 2 a try?

@FallenChaituGaming 9 ай бұрын

isnt salnotes flat ? Chu 2 feels much energetic and a bit bass too

@johnmountford8739 10 ай бұрын

Did you use a dac/amp with those, ive only just got into iems not bought any yet just watching a lot of videos my music taste is rock/ metal would the chu 2 be a good starting point.

@rythomasyt 10 ай бұрын

I used them with as much as an Info Zendac2 and Fiido K5 Pro but also just my basic phone adapter and MacBook output. These sound great regardless.

@Ramsesxstv101 10 ай бұрын

How is this compared to truthear hola?

@surender8132 3 ай бұрын

Chu 2 vs blon 03 which one is better

@hermoonumu Күн бұрын

Bought my pair for 12 bucks from aliexpress, can't wait to try them out!

@yourchildrensghost9736 10 ай бұрын

Didn't take long for the 7hz Zero to change the game.

@jayalakshmi4269 29 күн бұрын

Moondrop chu 2 vs kz zex which is best in sound??

@dawn_14 10 ай бұрын

does it come with mic?

@SuryansHydrous 4 ай бұрын

How does they compare with fiio fd11?

@andrew2272kag 22 күн бұрын

Mine arrived DOA, right cable didn't work.

@oceansupply8106 3 ай бұрын

how long is the cable ? pls respond

@AvyangShang 8 ай бұрын

can you recommend a cable replacement with mic for this. thanks.

@chloewright1 4 ай бұрын

Instead of getting a replacement cable, you should get the TRN BT20 Bluetooth modules. The IEM still sound great and the battery on the modules last forever.

@user-zl9ln6vy2z 7 ай бұрын

I want to buy it but brass will turns green, is it safe?

@iikatinggangsengii2471 6 ай бұрын

it really feels like listening to speakers, pretty wow

@phoneBRR 10 ай бұрын

many reviews then being wrong, because this phone is poorly amplified, it has a sound mass in the bass and subs the opposite occurs when well fed. I use a smsl ho100 and put it on gain 2, oh yes, everything gains body and greater definition. try to do the same!!! the impedance is very low, even if its sensitivity is high, it still needs good current

@zipzak0072 9 ай бұрын

Anyone can compare these to the Truthear Hola or Tangzu Wan'er?

@matusjurcik6974 11 ай бұрын

Arrived yesterday, I was also blown away but they are somehow hard to fit. Noozle is too wide.

@matusjurcik6974 11 ай бұрын

only nitpick would be, soundstage feels a little bit compressed (cause of the tuning, I guess).

@sarfarajnawazchowdhury4498 11 ай бұрын

How's it overall? I ll just use it for phone call and listening podcast... Not a music lover all day long. How's about fitting? Is there any earpain?

@matusjurcik6974 11 ай бұрын

@@sarfarajnawazchowdhury4498 to me just slight earpain during inserting, but I want deep fit though. And also (to me) they create negative pressure inside of my ear, like venting is insuficient or vent is covered by my ear maybe. But this issues exist only when I want to fit them deeply...

@Dontcare00007 7 ай бұрын

@@sarfarajnawazchowdhury4498 It doesnt have any mic in it Mate!

@paulkavanagh8240 5 ай бұрын

I've just bought the Chu 2 as an alternative to my trusty Soundmagic E10 bullet earphones. I stream music through Tidal Hi-fi Plus/USB Audio Player Pro in bit-perfect mode, using a Helm Bolt dongle DAC. The Chu 2 look impressive and are really comfortable to wear. Contrary to the hype on KZfaq, however, the Chu 2 represent style over substance. They lack clarity and the tuning is very odd. The E10s sell for around £30 in the UK and are a much better option in my opinion.

@anoldbody 11 ай бұрын

Chu 2 or kz zsn pro x ?

@nileshgardi1783 11 ай бұрын

Kiwi Ears Cadenza vs Chu 2 both graph almost same? Edit- Are the Cadenza worth double the price?

@Rsalmond83 11 ай бұрын

@jojoenathan 11 ай бұрын

In my experience with all iem, no the higher price bracket u buy the less value u get (diminishing return). But u do get better technical with 50ish price. So yea its more like how much ur willing to spend. I just got my red. Is it 3 times better than my wan er? Hell no. But i still like it for upgrade anyway

@rythomasyt 11 ай бұрын

Chu2 honestly. Cadenza is decent but the Chu2 beats it.

@nileshgardi1783 10 ай бұрын

@@rythomasytthx for the reply.

@partizanfrombryansk1917 8 ай бұрын

Каденза готова спорить с более дорогой триповин Олина, chu2 хуже кадензы на мой слух. Возможно из-за комплектного кабеля, он низкого качества.

@elirantuil5003 11 ай бұрын

Fine, im sold

@ewe392 Ай бұрын

How'd it go

@elirantuil5003 Ай бұрын

@ewe392 I use them everyday, the sound is fantastic, comfort is fantastic. My 2 issues with it is that on the PC directly it's not loud enough for me and the cable feels a bit cheap. Then again it's still like new so I guess it's not a real issue.

@ewe392 Ай бұрын

@@elirantuil5003 I wonder if those little amplifier dongles are worth anything. This is good to know, at least I'll get 9 months use out of the ones I plan on ordering.

@tumo07 Ай бұрын

The most shocking part is if you want a cable with mic then those cables are more expensive than the iem itself

@obito7143 10 ай бұрын

no mic? 😢

@azevadu6324 11 ай бұрын

Do you have a review on simgot ew200? Thanks

@rythomasyt 11 ай бұрын

Yeah it’s all uploaded scheduled to release soon.

@Pedzz 10 ай бұрын

How does it compare to 7hz zero

@josaphcj7199 7 ай бұрын

did u find out?

@shubhamb.deshmukh7920 Ай бұрын

I am currently using Airpods Pro 1st gen. Are these better than Airpods?

@f1xsu 29 күн бұрын

yeah they are better than first gen

@timthirsty3816 7 ай бұрын

Are the eartips hard to install?

@thatboywolf9123 7 ай бұрын

@BRNOOB_ Ай бұрын

Watching this with my new chu 2 😂

@Hqrwey 10 ай бұрын

how do these compare with the lan in terms of competitive gaming?

@k1rafps 9 ай бұрын

this is the question i want an answer to :(

@Hqrwey 9 ай бұрын

personally ended up getting the lan. the lan has unbelievable clarity and detail for the price, and i can easily pick up footsteps and still feel fairly immersed. gunshots sound genuine and unfatiguing.

@k1rafps 8 ай бұрын

@@Hqrwey thanks for the reply mate, just ordered myself a lan As well

@hokagoteatimereviews 11 ай бұрын

Great video Ryan. I got one in for a review too. Loved the chu 2, it's so comfortable great for side sleeping. I made a video to about them on my channel, although it was nowhere as good your video. 🙃😅

@rythomasyt 11 ай бұрын

Subbed. Keep up the grind!

@hokagoteatimereviews 11 ай бұрын

Thank You Ryan 😄

@Rsalmond83 11 ай бұрын

Chu 2 do be good tho

@user-ux9er9ee3z 9 ай бұрын

look for tangzu wan'er its a bit better 7hz zero also for 20

@human-V-oid 11 ай бұрын

ill want to buy one when they give me an inline mic

@rythomasyt 11 ай бұрын

For £19?

@sephylle 11 ай бұрын

that is a no brainer, for this price you even get a detachable cable, just buy an aftermarket cable with an inline mic.

@kaushalc9298 11 ай бұрын

@@rythomasyt they will be available with an inline mic within a month or two definitely here in india for an extra pound

@louislatino7829 10 ай бұрын

Could purchase the Tripowin Zombur cable with a mic for$9usd. I did this for my Holas ,2pin .78 straight 3.5mm connection. Not a bad cable for a budget iem.

@human-V-oid 10 ай бұрын

@@rythomasyt It's better to have an option, besides its competitors give you that, and ofcourse i can pay a little more for the convenience

@parvezshaikh3178 3 ай бұрын

Is moondrop chu 2 gud for action movies?

@Shahbas_ Ай бұрын

Is it??

@parvezshaikh3178 Ай бұрын

@@Shahbas_ it's super. For movies and songs too

@BabyNurse0205 2 ай бұрын

suit for valorant?

@bruh-wj1wy 11 ай бұрын

Does it have a mic?

@vubee2 19 күн бұрын

The normal 3.5 mm cable version doesn't

@erikghafari 9 ай бұрын

do you do a "burn in" to the chu2 before review?

@user-xd8uz4cl7r 11 ай бұрын

Well, then what should i buy between moondrop chu 2 and tangzu waner ?? Really confused as a noob

@rythomasyt 11 ай бұрын

Never tried the Waner. Sorry!

@fuad000100 11 ай бұрын

Chu 2 should be more technically proficient, although not by much

@sashatrokholis 10 ай бұрын

I have both and for me wan'er sounds better, but different cable is necessary, stock is way too shitty. But overall experience of an IEMs from the chu 2 is more relaxed, with better build quality and really great cable for the price

@minhduybui7676 11 ай бұрын

can this play competitive games?

@dennisthemenace4288 11 ай бұрын

6:49

@rythomasyt 11 ай бұрын

@dennisthemenace4288 11 ай бұрын

@@rythomasytany idea how it compete with kz krila? 8:27 slightly more detailed description would have been nicer.

@FateXO Ай бұрын

i just got them and they sound underwhelming ngl

@Shahbas_ Ай бұрын

How is it performance for watching movies?

@FateXO Ай бұрын

@@Shahbas_ imho if youve never had any decent pair of cans get them they are worth the money, but if you have they will not sound good and you're better off getting something else

@hmf33 2 ай бұрын

Hey Ryan, how would you say these perform for male vocals? I used to have the Zero 1s and curious if I should rebuy them or consider these. Thanks!

@chloewright1 4 ай бұрын

You have a really cute nose ☺️

@phyaephyoe02 10 ай бұрын

Chu 2 or 7hz zero?

@rythomasyt 10 ай бұрын

Chu2

@informedchoice2249 8 ай бұрын

Hi thanks for that. If you're going to mention a specific IEM that has an unusual name, please include it in the notes. Saves people trying variations of the spelling to find the item and it's price :)