Moondrop Quark 2: Better than the Chu II? | Review & Comparison

[@mainkordormawblei]

Apparently they have SOC build-in in the usb. Not just a DAC but a complete microcontroller with 128kb of RAM. The SOC has DAC+Amp+DSP with audio quality upto 32bit/384khz. Moondrop is giving a Mic-Drop right now.

[@Mas-Item]

Hope its gonna be app controllable soon cuz i will be cranking up that midbass up frfr

[@mainkordormawblei]

@@Mas-Item you got it yet?

[@AronAddams7]

Sounds too good for the money.

[@Atechreviews]

That’s wonderful to hear. Thanks for sharing! 👍

[@Mas-Item]

@@mainkordormawblei yea just got it yesterday

[@Helmond2017]

Finally a good bullet shaped IEM, that doesn't need a dongle.

[@hilmyakatsuki1665]

Tanchjim also has a few ones

[@Atechreviews]

Thanks for watching!

[@claudiobizama5603]

Something that I loved about the Quarks 1 is that it's the smallest bullet style IEMs out there with great sound. Because of that, I could easily sleep on my side with them. These ones though? IDK if I can use them for sleeping, they look substantially bigger.

[@Atechreviews]

These are still quite small compared to something like the Chu II. They're slightly larger than the original Quarks 1, mainly in the rear section, but they remain very small. It is one of the smallest IEMs I’ve ever tried.

[@quadrannilator]

Im also looking for them to sleep on the side with. I wasn't ready to jump with the original Quarks, but this is probably going to be it.

[@rishus7938]

No you can't. I got them today.

[@TheVeganVicar]

Thank you for the review, Axel! 🎉❤🎉

[@Atechreviews]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@carlosfontanez9804]

I just got the quarks 2 and I found that they sound decent, but they don't have the best imaging. The sound is seemingly stereo. They definitely have 2 channel audio but listening to music most of it seems to come out as mono in regular use. Like it is trying to separate the left and right and you can hear it trying but it doesn't do it very well. I don't know what more to expect from a single dynamic driver though. I am also not entirely sure if it is the on board son and dac settings or the earbuds themselves but I suspect it's the dac and amp. I hope there is someway to adjust the onboard soc since i can't find out how to adjust the settings on the moon drop app. Otherwise, they are pretty decent headphones.

[@Atechreviews]

The sound you're hearing should definitely be stereo, not mono. You might want to check if your phone has mono audio enabled. Try searching for "mono" in your settings, as I once accidentally had it turned on myself. You could also connect the device to a PC and test the left and right channels to confirm stereo separation. It should provide distinct left and right channel audio for proper stereo sound.

[@Hijynx87]

i still have the og quarks dsp, very good for what they are. I prefer tanya dsp though.

[@Atechreviews]

Tanya DSP is excellent. I recently tried it with Tanchjim's app, and I’ve noticed that the app has significantly improved.

[@otaku-li7jn]

Is tanya better?

[@NoshikiYT]

Should I get these or the Chu II

[@Atechreviews]

The Chu II has better sound quality and a metal build. The Quarks 2 has better isolation, a non-removable cable with a built-in DAC (so it’s USB-C only), and for some people, the smaller size might give it a better fit.

[@zackaitoz]

I love to listen pop music and sometimes watching movies, in your opinion I should go for chu 2 or quark 2 ? Thank you 😊

[@Atechreviews]

The Chu 2 is a far superior IEM, offering better bass, more detail, improved separation, and overall higher sound quality. There's also a DSP version that comes with a USB-C cable. On the other hand, the Quark 2 is smaller, has a different fit (better for some people), provides better noise isolation, and has a higher-quality USB cable.

[@zackaitoz]

@@Atechreviews Alright thank you, so I will go on Chu 2.

[@aramikami]

Hey brother I really liked the Quarks DSP even after having really expensive headphones but couldn't buy more when they stopped making them, can you compare this one to the other bullet style DSP IEMs?

[@Atechreviews]

I don't have any other bullet style DSP IEMs but I can tell you the Quarks 2 sounds better than the Quarks 1 to me.

[@kikiwonwon29]

Between chu 2 & quarks 2. Which one is suitable for hearing ASMR?

[@Atechreviews]

Chu II for hearing more details and nuances. Quark 2 has more sound isolation and is more immersive.

[@thatguy402]

Doee it come with a inbuilt microphone? & Why don't anyone test out the mic in their reviews of IEM's & If it has one, What do you think about the mic quality?

[@Atechreviews]

I’ll be testing the mics of IEMs in my future videos. The Quark 2 has a built-in microphone, but to be honest, the sound quality isn’t that great. It might be my phone, but it sounds a bit muffled. When I hold it closer to my mouth, the sound improves, and I’d say it’s just average or okay in that case.

[@taipan75]

Good detailed review - thanks 👍

[@Atechreviews]

You're welcome! 🙂

[@zakx66]

Thanks for the review. It was really helpfull!

[@Atechreviews]

Glad it was helpful! 🙂

[@MujahidRachman-n3j]

Quarks 2 vs tanchjim zero?

[@Atechreviews]

Quarks 2

[@cedric5140]

How's the sleepability?

[@Atechreviews]

I usually don't sleep with IEMs, but these are so small that the earpiece fits completely inside the ear without any part protruding. They're very comfortable and provide excellent isolation.

[@Smzxe]

It's not good Go with Tangzu Waner SG it's much much better Even KZ EDX Pro X sounds better

[@IcyyX_]

quark 2 or chu og which i have currently?

[@Atechreviews]

Quark 2 for the tuning, tonality, and noise isolation. The Chu OG is still better in terms of technicalities, detail retrieval, separation, and overall sound quality.

[@moriopl6176]

What EIM? 3:42 Is it just a blooper?

[@Atechreviews]

I was saying "I usually never have pressure buildup issues at all, even with all BA IEMs"

[@otaku-li7jn]

This or tanya dsp?

[@Atechreviews]

This.

[@thenensa0]

ı am planning to buy headphones for gaming should ı buy quark 2 or guarks ı play valorant cs2

[@Atechreviews]

Quark 2 is better in my opinion.

[@weebo5291]

​@@Atechreviews whoaa thank u i was about to ask

[@noweanji]

whlch do you recommend

[@Atechreviews]

The Chu II for sound quality, the Quark 2 for isolation, and for people who want a bullet style IEM.

[@kimphucpham8106]

can u tell me the difference comparing with the quarks dsp or quarks pls

[@Atechreviews]

I don't have the Quarks DSP. To me the Quark 2 is much better than the Quarks and is an upgrade with more balanced sound, more detail retrieval, separation and a more pleasing and natural tonality.

[@kimphucpham8106]

@@Atechreviews tks so much

[@Atechreviews]

@@kimphucpham8106 You're welcome!

[@BrickEater129]

Soundstage?

[@Atechreviews]

Average.

[@tumo07]

Honestly the dac on chu 2 dsp is bad I bought kz am01 and moondrop 3.5mm cable to swap out on my chu 2 and boi it is much better

[@Atechreviews]

The DAC here is better than the DAC on the Chu 2.

[@eleazarjosiah.t7582]

How does it compare to 7hz zero 2?

[@Atechreviews]

I personally prefer the sound of the Zero 2, but the Quark 2 has the edge when it comes to its compact earpiece design, better isolation, and the included cable with a mic.

[@eleazarjosiah.t7582]

@@Atechreviews so it depends on what I'm after huh... Thank you for the reply!

[@Atechreviews]

@@eleazarjosiah.t7582 You're welcome! 🙂

[@nurulkabir2064]

Is it similar sounding like sony mh1c?

[@Atechreviews]

haven’t listened to the MH1C in a long time, but from memory, I think the MH1 has more bass.

[@JPC326]

Would you use wavelet with them ?

[@Atechreviews]

Only to give it a bass boost (preference).

[@lohith_04]

Does it work with latest Samsung Galaxy S series phones?

[@Atechreviews]

It works with my S23 Ultra.

[@lohith_04]

@@Atechreviews I have the base S23, hope it works

[@kimphucpham8106]

I usually listen to instrumentals so chu 2 or quarks 2 is more suitable for me?

[@MewCAt21]

มี dac เลือก Chu 2 ไม่มี dac เลือก Quarks 2

[@Atechreviews]

Chu 2 = Has more bass, superior sound quality, and enhanced detail and separation for instrumentals and everything else. Quark 2 = More affordable, less bass, provides better sound isolation, and is smaller with a different fit. There is a Chu 2 DSP version that includes a USB-C DAC/Amp that has different sound profiles and allows you to use EQ.

[@kimphucpham8106]

Tks alot bros

[@Atechreviews]

@@kimphucpham8106 You're welcome!

[@AliR03]

Won't you review dusk?

[@Atechreviews]

If people are interested, sure.

[@miltonwilliams2399]

Is it better than the moondrop may?

[@Atechreviews]

I didn't try the Moondrop May, so I can't comment on its sound.

[@JonnyMorgan18]

Anyone looking to buy a new moondrop may want to wait, there's a new DSP one coming with 10mm DD and a 6mm planar called Onmyoji.

[@Atechreviews]

@@JonnyMorgan18 Thanks for sharing. That is great news.👍

[@Jose-Ribeiro]

Please test the mic. Thanks in advance.

[@Atechreviews]

I tested it out, and it sounds great! I even recorded myself, and the audio is clear.

[@bladecup]

You cant swap the cable and there is a option, how is that option bro? Lemme ask google for definition of option "a thing that is or may be chosen."

[@Atechreviews]

I never mentioned that it has a removable cable, and the pictures clearly show that.

[@bladecup]

@@Atechreviews You said this in your video:) at 2:30 that is an option:)

[@Atechreviews]

@@bladecup Oops, you're right, I messed that up. I meant to say it's an option or feature you should consider when comparing it to the Chu II before deciding to buy. Sorry about that!

[@kikiwonwon29]

I thought its great until seeing that cable again. I ve not bought it, but i'm sure thats the same material cable using on the og Quarks. It easily broken after one year. Its even worse & not durable like some cheap budget earbud as Eb2s, Ve monk plus.

[@Atechreviews]

It’s quite similar to the cable of the original Quarks-possibly the same cable-except it has a more durable and sturdy USB-C connector. Was it the connector that broke, or the earpiece side?

[@kikiwonwon29]

​@@Atechreviews I mean the cable easily stiffen after time & crack.

[@Atechreviews]

@@kikiwonwon29 Ah, I understand.

[@mageborn23]

I'm sorry that cable is terrible.

[@mancatto_44]

I use the original Quark a lot in the gym because it's lite and doesn't came off when I jump around. I think thr cable is fine, there's no horrible microphonic like the original Chu cable. It's prone to tangle though but it isn't springy and pretty durable.

[@Atechreviews]

Honestly, it’s decent, it has no microphonics, feels durable and is quite smooth. This IEM costs less than most cables, so for the price of this IEM, it is OK IMO.

[@mageborn23]

@@Atechreviews Thaat's probably true, you're right. I'm being elitist. Not everyone can afford expensive iems. For the price it's ok. But cables that don't detach are never ok.

[@Atechreviews]

@@mageborn23 I have to agree with your last point 😃

[@gadgetgenerationspulkit]

I don't like the design here man :/ Is it only me?

[@Atechreviews]

It is bullet style design. It is a different design for sure.

[@enverpasha3431]

is that have microphone?

[@Atechreviews]

Yes.

[@enverpasha3431]

@@Atechreviews tnx pal