Moondrop - Chu
In-Ears With 1 Dynamic DriverUnfortunately, even if we desire to, we won't be able to resurrect this product. The Museum is where we pay our respects to end-of-life, old, archived, but not forgotten products. This page was made with a lot of love and will live on for posterity. What to say, we're sentimental people. 😔
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Why Moondrop is Special
Designed in China
Established & Reputed
Trust us, our reputation in the audio world speaks for itself!
This headphone or gear comes from a well-respected brand known for its high-quality audio equipment, so you can be confident in your purchase.
If you see a product marked as “🎖️ Established & Reputed”, it means you're getting a top-tier device from a brand that's earned its stripes in the audio industry.
Revered by Audiophiles
Audiophiles can be really picky and tough to impress and if the audiophile community says something sounds good, you can bet it's great!
This headphone or gear has gained recognition and admiration from audiophiles, who are known for their discerning taste in high-fidelity audio. They appreciate its precision, attention to detail and its ability to deliver an immersive sonic experience.
If you see a product marked as "🙌🏻 Revered by Audiophiles", it means that it meets the highest standards of sound quality and performance, making it a top choice for anyone who values exceptional audio experiences.
Born in 2015
Why we love this IEM
Value for Money
Great sound always doesn't have to come with a fancy price tag.
Every once in a while we come across a product that give you a lot more value for the price.
If you see products marked as "🥜 Value For Money" you can be sure you're getting a great bang for your buck.
Ideal for Beginners
Lost in the Audio Maze? Let Us Guide Your Beginner Audiophile Journey!
If you are a newcomer in the audio world, this headphone or gear is a stepping stone for those overwhelmed by the plethora of options available.
If you see a product marked with “🌱 Ideal for Beginners," it indicates that this device is perfect for starting your audiophile journey.
Audiophile Community Favourite
This headphone or gear has a seal of approval from our audiophile community.
It is hit among the pickiest of audio enthusiasts. It comes with two thumbs up and is the community’s and one of our favourites.
If you see a product marked as “🦋 Audiophile Community Favourite”, you're in for a sonic treat with top-tier sound quality that will make your ears swoon and elevate your listening experience to new heights!
Cult Following
Cause some things just demand the dedication.
This headphone or gear has a dedicated fanbase, adored by those in the know and praised for its audio quality.
If you see products marked as “🧑🏼🤝🧑🏼 Cult Following”, you’re about to join an exclusive club of enthusiasts who swear by its awesomeness, enjoying a product that stands out from the crowd and never fails to impress!
Fits like a Dream
Struggling to get a good fit? Try these for a glove-like fit. They fit as if it were tailor-made for you.
This headphone offers an exceptional fit and is designed to provide maximum comfort.
If you see a product marked as “ 👠 Fits like a dream”, you can trust that it will provide a snug and comfortable fit, enhancing your overall listening experience.
Why it Sounds Amazing
Drivers / Hybrid Drivers
Looking for a combo of rich and detailed sound? Here’s the perfect blend!"
This headphone or gear features hybrid drivers, combining different types of drivers to deliver both rich, full-bodied sound and intricate, detailed audio. It's like having the best of both worlds in one device.
If you see a product marked with "🔈 Drivers / Hybrid Drivers”, it means you're getting a device that expertly balances multiple driver technologies to provide an exceptional listening experience, blending the depth of dynamic drivers with the precision of balanced armature drivers. Perfect for those who want it all in their music.
Flat Sound Signature
For those on a quest to try and hear the “purest” audio possible.
This headphone or gear offers an neutral, uncoloured audio profile, perfect for purists who crave accuracy.
If you see products marked as “📏 Flat Sound Signature”, you’re in for a true-to-life listening experience, hearing your music exactly as it was recorded, without any artificial boosts or tweaks.
Sharp & Precise Details
Are you a lover of sharp and precise details in your music?
This headphone or gear delivers meticulous and accurate details in your audio, ideal for those who prioritise precise sound reproduction.
If you see a product marked with "📌 Sharp & Precise Details", it means this device excels in capturing fine nuances and intricacies in your music, ensuring a high level of clarity and fidelity.
Layered and Nuanced Sound
Imagine sitting on the second row of a music hall. Instruments should sound like they are coming from different places on the stage - Layered and nuanced.
This headphone or gear is designed to deliver a rich, detailed audio experience, with every note and subtlety coming through crystal clear.
If you see a product marked with "🍰 Layered and Nuanced Sound," it means this device is crafted to provide an intricate soundscape, perfect for audiophiles who appreciate the depth and complexity in their music.
Perfect to Analyse Music
Delve deeper into the Bassline, Riffs and Harmonies.
This headphone or gear is designed for those who dive deep into the nuances of sound, offering precision for music analysis.
If you see products marked as “🔍 Perfect to Analyse Music”, get ready to dissect every beat, note, and harmony with exceptional clarity, making it an ideal tool for musicians, producers, and audiophiles who crave detailed insights into their music.
Moondrop Chu is the latest introduction from the brand and is probably the best neutral-tuned IEM you can buy right now. Moondrop Chu presents a brilliant performance with good clarity and an extended frequency response producing an authentic high-fidelity experience for the users. Moondrop Chu delivers quality at a pocket-friendly price.
About RAGHAV SOMANI
Raghav Somani is the Founder & CEO of Headphone Zone. An avid audiophile and musician since 2008, his choice of headphones include STAX Electrostats, Audeze LCD 3, and for music on the go, the JH Audio Roxanne + Astell&Kern SP1000 is never too far away. On his playlist, you'll find A.R. Rahman, Michael Jackson, and the Eagles.
DESCRIPTION
MEET MOONDROP’S LATEST ENTRY-LEVEL IN-EAR MONITOR - THE CHU
Over the years, Moondrop has earned a lot of respect in the audiophile community and has multiple successful IEMs available across different price segments, starting from as low as 13$ with its entry-level model and going as high as 1100$ for its flagship pair. Moondrop has now announced their new IEM called the Chu. Moondrop Chu is a single dynamic driver entry-level IEM with a composite cavity 10mm dynamic driver unit. The pair packs a powerful performance with clarity and details with its titanium-plated diaphragm. Moondrop has adjusted the cavity structure to tune the set following their famous VDSF tuning curve!! Chu delivers high-resolution performance with its excellent sound reproduction.
FEATURES 10MM COMPOSITE CAVITY DYNAMIC STRUCTURE FOR CLEAN AUDIO
The latest Moondrop Chu is an entry-level single-dynamic driver IEM that comes embedded with a unique 10mm nano-crystal coated driver. This 10mm driver features a titanium-coated diaphragm, which delivers lush and detailed audio reproduction. This internal audio architecture is adopted from Moondrop Aria’s decentralised dynamic structure. This high-performance 10mm composite cavity works in conjunction with a high-frequency phased waveguide leveraged N52 Neodymium magnet internal magnetic circuit and 0.035m ultra-thin imported CCAW sound coil to obtain high energy conversion efficiency and deliver outstanding performance with full dynamic range and rich details.
METICULOUSLY TUNED WITH THE MOONDROP VDSF TARGET RESPONSE
The Moondrop Chu takes on the VDSF tuning inspired by the Harman curve on a capable 10mm Titanium-coated dynamic driver. The Moondrop VDSF target response is a parametric target and with this, sound quality is controlled by composite elements to restore the audio quality to mastering levels. This method creates an open soundstage with the characteristics of a diffusion-tuned space. The VDSF technique matches the frequency response accurately to the VDSF target response. Through volume and dimension calculation, FEA finite element simulation and 3D printing experiment verification, an acoustic coupling cavity has been created to achieve the Chu's frequency response.
ERGONOMICALLY DESIGNED AND COMES BUNDLED WITH SPRING TIPS
The housings of the Moondrop Chu feature a new design made from an injection moulded alloy with a compact shape. They sport a similar finish to the Aria that many users have come to love. The metal outer cavity is manufactured from alloy materials using melting and injection moulding technology, thus creating a stable, precise and aesthetically pleasing shell that is durable and functional. Moondrop Chu comes standard with the popular Spring Tips Eartips. Spring tips suppress undesirable resonance through a diffusion structure, significantly reducing high-frequency linear distortion caused by nozzle resonance and optimising natural high-frequency timbre. At the same time, the carefully selected material of the spring tips cap can better fit the ear canal without stickiness, and the radial double support structure can prevent bass loss.
SPECS
| DRIVER | 10mm high-performance dynamic driver |
| SOUND COIL | 0.035mm ultra-fine black CCAW |
| MAGNETIC CIRCUIT | N52 neodymium magnetic high-performance internal magnetic circuit |
| ACOUSTIC FILTER | Patented anti-blocking (anti-imbalanced) acoustic filter |
| IMPEDANCE | 28 Ω 土15% (@1khz) |
| SENSITIVITY | 120dB/Vrms(@1KHz) |
| THD | THD@1KHz≤1% |
| FREQUENCY RANGE | 10Hz 35kHz (IEC61094, Free Field) |
| EFFECTIVE FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz -20kHz (IEC60318-4, -3dB) |
| WIRED CONNECTIVITY | 3.5mm Line Type |
| MIC & REMOTE | Yes |
| COMPATIBILITY | Universal |
| WEARING STYLE | In-Ear |
| MATERIAL | Zinc alloy |
| DIAPHRAGM MATERIAL | Titanium-coated |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. Moondrop Chu Earphones |
| 2. 3 Pair of Eartips | |
| 3. Earhooks | |
| 4. Carry case |
MEET MOONDROP’S LATEST ENTRY-LEVEL IN-EAR MONITOR - THE CHU
Over the years, Moondrop has earned a lot of respect in the audiophile community and has multiple successful IEMs available across different price segments, starting from as low as 13$ with its entry-level model and going as high as 1100$ for its flagship pair. Moondrop has now announced their new IEM called the Chu. Moondrop Chu is a single dynamic driver entry-level IEM with a composite cavity 10mm dynamic driver unit. The pair packs a powerful performance with clarity and details with its titanium-plated diaphragm. Moondrop has adjusted the cavity structure to tune the set following their famous VDSF tuning curve!! Chu delivers high-resolution performance with its excellent sound reproduction.
FEATURES 10MM COMPOSITE CAVITY DYNAMIC STRUCTURE FOR CLEAN AUDIO
The latest Moondrop Chu is an entry-level single-dynamic driver IEM that comes embedded with a unique 10mm nano-crystal coated driver. This 10mm driver features a titanium-coated diaphragm, which delivers lush and detailed audio reproduction. This internal audio architecture is adopted from Moondrop Aria’s decentralised dynamic structure. This high-performance 10mm composite cavity works in conjunction with a high-frequency phased waveguide leveraged N52 Neodymium magnet internal magnetic circuit and 0.035m ultra-thin imported CCAW sound coil to obtain high energy conversion efficiency and deliver outstanding performance with full dynamic range and rich details.
METICULOUSLY TUNED WITH THE MOONDROP VDSF TARGET RESPONSE
The Moondrop Chu takes on the VDSF tuning inspired by the Harman curve on a capable 10mm Titanium-coated dynamic driver. The Moondrop VDSF target response is a parametric target and with this, sound quality is controlled by composite elements to restore the audio quality to mastering levels. This method creates an open soundstage with the characteristics of a diffusion-tuned space. The VDSF technique matches the frequency response accurately to the VDSF target response. Through volume and dimension calculation, FEA finite element simulation and 3D printing experiment verification, an acoustic coupling cavity has been created to achieve the Chu's frequency response.
ERGONOMICALLY DESIGNED AND COMES BUNDLED WITH SPRING TIPS
The housings of the Moondrop Chu feature a new design made from an injection moulded alloy with a compact shape. They sport a similar finish to the Aria that many users have come to love. The metal outer cavity is manufactured from alloy materials using melting and injection moulding technology, thus creating a stable, precise and aesthetically pleasing shell that is durable and functional. Moondrop Chu comes standard with the popular Spring Tips Eartips. Spring tips suppress undesirable resonance through a diffusion structure, significantly reducing high-frequency linear distortion caused by nozzle resonance and optimising natural high-frequency timbre. At the same time, the carefully selected material of the spring tips cap can better fit the ear canal without stickiness, and the radial double support structure can prevent bass loss.
| DRIVER | 10mm high-performance dynamic driver |
| SOUND COIL | 0.035mm ultra-fine black CCAW |
| MAGNETIC CIRCUIT | N52 neodymium magnetic high-performance internal magnetic circuit |
| ACOUSTIC FILTER | Patented anti-blocking (anti-imbalanced) acoustic filter |
| IMPEDANCE | 28 Ω 土15% (@1khz) |
| SENSITIVITY | 120dB/Vrms(@1KHz) |
| THD | THD@1KHz≤1% |
| FREQUENCY RANGE | 10Hz 35kHz (IEC61094, Free Field) |
| EFFECTIVE FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz -20kHz (IEC60318-4, -3dB) |
| WIRED CONNECTIVITY | 3.5mm Line Type |
| MIC & REMOTE | Yes |
| COMPATIBILITY | Universal |
| WEARING STYLE | In-Ear |
| MATERIAL | Zinc alloy |
| DIAPHRAGM MATERIAL | Titanium-coated |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. Moondrop Chu Earphones |
| 2. 3 Pair of Eartips | |
| 3. Earhooks | |
| 4. Carry case |
Don't sweat it, this
Moondrop - Chu comes with a 1 Year warranty
from Moondrop that covers manufacturing defects.
All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.
Read more about Moondrop's warranty in India.
"If you’re looking for a balanced-sounding IEM and don’t have a lot of cash to spend, the Moondrop CHU is a no-brainer. It’s comfortable, well-built, and has clarity and soundstage beyond what is expected at this price point."
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"The Moondrop Chu are probably the best IEMs in their price segment. By spending just ₹1,899, you’re getting neutral yet enjoyable audio, decent soundstage, comfortable fit, and good build quality."
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"There are quite a few decent options for audiophile-grade IEMs at under Rs. 2,000, but none that I've had a chance to use have been as much fun as the Moondrop Chu. Good build quality, Detailed, loud sound."
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