Why is $220 7hz timeless priced so accurately at ₹18k but $190 moondrop kato priced at ₹20k ??
The price just not makes sense.

Update : simply superb, Bass mids highs everything perfect according to my taste, nothing over powers , it's a clean awesome sounding

Bought this over oh10 and Timeless

Updated review - Now it's selling at right price here

But I bought this at some other site , (because it's out of stock here when I planned to buy this )and also they give instant 5% discount

Now am waiting for Tripowin HBB Olina...let's see what you HPZ guys are planning

Hope HPZ will quote the price reasonable

Seeing all the reviews(literally nothing in them about the sound) I was a little worried but hearing all the great review from people I trust pushed me to check it out and I was not disappointed.
I will be comparing it to the Moondrop Blessing 2 which I have.
This is a neutral sounding iem which has bass capability if used with eq or ifi xbass without distorting or overshadowing the other frequencies. At this price range it's a pain to find a Dynamic Driver iem which is not bass boosted or V-shaped.

Sound signature : Neutral/ warm Neutral

Detail: Compared to the Blessing 2 it has less resolution but the details present(very hard to explain but you can make out the different sounds of unique instruments if you listen carefully but they are not as apparent/forward as the blessing 2 because of its Hybrid design).

Sound quality/tamber: This is where the Kato excell. Being a Dynamic Driver(DD) the tamber of these IEMs are very natural and has no harshness which is displayed by the blessing 2 for certain vocals. Blessing 2 can become nasally, harsh, shouty or sibilant when the recording or mastering of the music is sub par(most of the music in the world). These do not plague the Kato dude to it's DD design(above problems generally present in BA iems).

I would go as far as to say that unless you use only Flac and Tidal like services and actively search for only well recorded music then you can go with Blessing 2 otherwise I would say Kato has enough detail to be a better value for general/spotify/youtube music.

Sound stage: Not as wide as the Blessing 2

Build: It's built like a tank. Full metal shell and a smooth finish. Its lighter than the blessing 2 somehow even though it metal. And is smaller in size to the blessing 2. The included wire is also amazing with a tight braid and a metal splitter.

Power: It is pretty efficient the driving power required is a little less than the blessing 2

It's a recommend for me

Amazing IEM, Unboxing experience to sound everything is bang on! Thank you headphone zone for super fast delivery & wonderful customer service!

As a audio enthusiast, I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the Moondrop Kato earphones, and I must say, the transition from my previous low-budget earphones was nothing short of unworldly. The level of detail and precision that emanates from these earphones is simply incomprehensibly good.

While I initially purchased the Kato with the intention of not placing too much emphasis on bass, I was pleasantly surprised by its neutrality in that regard. However, what truly sets these earphones apart is their ability to sharply and attentively deliver flawless notes on every piece of music I listened to.

I opted for the dark blue version of the Kato, which is further accentuated by its white cables, lending a bold and daring aesthetic to the overall look and feel. It's as if an angel in a bold knight armor is taking on 10,000 demons single-handedly. Haha. I'm not lying. The more I gape at it, the more it seems to be.

Overall, I am beyond grateful for the Moondrop Kato earphones, and I highly recommend them to anyone seeking an unparalleled audio experience. The attention to detail, precision, and aesthetic appeal make these earphones a must-have for any audio enthusiast.

Had heard lots of positive reviews / hype regarding these IEMs, but was a little skeptical in pulling the trigger and spending close to 18K on an IEM. Happy to share that the first impressions have been very good so far. I also own FINAL E4000 & A3000. Before listening to KATO, i used to feel that FINAL AUDIO has the best tuning, but these definitely sound better than them. To improve the comfort, I changed to a Tripowin C8 cable and also the stock ear-tips. Paired it with IFI GO BLU DAC & noticed a major improvement in the sound quality. Hopefully these will be the end-game IEMs for me, for the audio sources used by me. Thanks HPZ for the timely delivery !

So i was looking to upgrade from my tin t2 plus and i was looking between blessing 2 dusk,7hz timeless and the KATO. since blessing 2 dusk was not available the choice was left between those two

1.Reasons of choosing the KATO
- I read on some of head fi reviews regarding QC issues of 7hz timeless
- some people also had issues of silbilance on timeless
- since coming from tin t2 plus dynamic driver sound which i loved, i felt more comfortable going for a premium single driver without hearing other BA or planar magnetic IEMs.
-two interchangeable filter
-plus i heard it was better for multiple genres

2. build, comfort, accessories
- they are built like a tank and are quite heavy compared to my tin t2 feels like they will last a long time
- they look premium and really well made totally justifying the cost (i went for the blue one as i already had the tin t2plus in silver)
- it has one of the best stock cables for the price compared to other offerings in this segment
- even after being heavy they feel comfortable for 3-4 hour listening sessions, but wont recommend them for running or gym
- 3 pairs of foam and spring tips and interchangeable filters

3. sound comparison with tin t2 plus(SILVER FILTER)
since i am new to this hobby so instead of giving a detailed sound review on its signature and technicalities i will compare them with my previous best iem that i own
- imaging, soundstage, separation - sound stage has decently wide presentation but he presentation is more intimate compared to tin t2 plus ( instruments are closer in presentation with vocals in the center). but the standout feature when compared was imaging as the instruments can be pinpointed very easy and has very good layering and separation even with intimate presentation.
-i found it better over lot of genres compared tot in t2 plus
- in terms of resolution, clarity, details, it is a step above the t2 plus.
- Bass quantity is tad low, But the bass is punchy and has a decent slam with decent amount of details and this allows for cleaner and more airy mids and treble without any bass bleed.
- i feel like the comfort and fit of t2 plus was better because of less wt and a deeper insertion but still not a problem with these

4.equipment used
- ipad 7th gen
- fiio q1 mk2
even though q1 mk2 being a warm source it was able to retain the details with an increase in the bass but still i prefer the cleaner more airy sound of the ipad 7th gen.

5. cons
- in the treble region cymbals and high hats are a bit rough in busier tracks
- coming from the tint2 plus since the presentation of the instruments is quite forward vocals seem a little less enjoyable in a few tracks.

6. summary
The Moondrop kato is is quite comfortable and the non-fatiguing signature makes it suitable for longer listening sessions and its imaging was a standout for me. While I wont recommend these for people looking for bass but if you want to listen to multiple genres, with great imaging, clarity and details without sounding too bright KATO will definitely suit you.