Moondrop - Quarks

In-Ears With 1 Dynamic Driver

Sale price₹ 1,199 Regular priceMRP: ₹ 1,999
Discontinued
This product is permanently discontinued by the manufacturer and continues to live on in Headphone Zone's Museum.

Unfortunately, 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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Customer Reviews

Based on 36 reviews
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Duggu (Kolkata)
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Value for Money:
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If you have budget amp (at least), don't think twice

You're new to the audiophile world and listened to Boat Bluetooth headphones all your life, and now realizing that you've missed so much ? Yes, you can buy this headphone your eyes closed.

You are audiophile ? have expensive IEMs Portable DAC&AMP and scared to use it outside 'cause of sweat and rain? or are you scared that someone will steal your IEM in local train? Yes you can buy this.

You know audio(studied audio on the internet) and yet it's your first purchase, though don't have any DAC&AMP. Please don't buy this, this IEM is very very amp depended, it opens like a butterfly when amped. Unless you have at least Apple 3.5mm Dongle [Yes it is a DAC&AMP] , you can train your ears with less expensive earphones like Audio Technica CLR100.

Recommendations aside, this is a gem. Clear like Elon Musk at only 999/-. Subass is there and you can hear it slightly. Bass is there and it is fast & controlled. Decay is Outstanding for its price. The soundstage is okay too but imaging is good and quite accurate. The treble sparkliness isn't there, though it is airy and present but this IEM is nowhere bright.

Midrange is the focus here, female vocals sounds very realistic, male vocals are not as good as female but still impressive. Instrument separations and speed is good enough.

Recommended 100%

HI Duggu,
So glad you are loving your purchase, hope you had a comfortable shopping experience & thanks for the feedback. Cheers!

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Richy (Gurgaon)
Good Balanced Sound

- vocal focused tuning
- decent bass punch and extension
- smooth balanced treble
- superb fit and ergonomics
- decent timbre

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Shameer Mohamed (Chennai)
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Value for Money:
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Tone and Timbre awesomeness

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Yes it's sounds good and ok for the price we paid.,for comfort this is the best

At this budget you can't get this kind of clean sound , but you should equalise properly

Note : If you are buying this for your daily usage and you are rough user ...please think twice ., And also if u like boomy bass go 4 kz edx pro

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Antony John (Singapore)
Design and Comfort:
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Sound Quality:
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Value for Money:
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Gateway drug to hi-fidelity for this price!

If you are coming from a sub 1000 rupee cheap iem, look no further. This will step up your ear to start understanding what a hi-fidelity, tuned, well balanced iem will sound like. In short, this is a Bang for Buck buy and a gateway drug to your audiophile journey!

Now let me get into the audiophile shoes and use appropriate terms. Out of the box it is lacking in sub bass and is a tad muted in the upper mid range. It not at all shouty like its counterparts in the same price bracket! Burn the iem in for atleast 40hrs to get its actual sound signature. For the uninitated do a google search to understand this initiation ceremony!

Yes it is tuned to harman curves which, to the new Audiophile(because you become one when you buy this) means it would sound neutral and relaxing. It will scale well with a dedicated dac/amp like a Fiio btr3k rather than your phone's output or laptops headphone out. That is you will start hearing more separation of sounds in your music. You will hear things like finger twangs on the a guitar fret board or the breath intake of the singer etc.. That will change how you appreciate music.

It is an all plastic but well built unit for the price. Moondrop has invested more into the sound than the build. To me, it looks like it can take the stress of normal use as an everyday iem. I would recommend to use 3rd party eartips like the Spinfits or complys to get the most comfort and listening pleasure. Out of the box silicon tips are substandard and you may find it not fitting well into your ears.

Now strap on and get ready for the ride, Good luck!

HI Antony,
Thank you fir the detailed review, surely going to help our customers to make an informed decision. Cheers & keep the music playing!

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Santanu Dutta (Kolaghat)
Music Crystal

A well balanced and neutral sound signature. Not the musical tuning but closer to harman tuning. But at this price there's nothing to complain except the cable which kinda sucks. Go for it, you won't find this kind of sound under rs 1000.


Chi-Fi
Excellence

Balanced Sound Signature

Museum with a Balanced sound signature presents a precise sound and an enriching listening experience, where sounds are naturally presented without extreme emphasis on any region. With a pair of headphones with this sound signature, you can hear audio with clarity and detail. The sound is vivid and revealing, a perfect mixture of instruments and vocals, lows, mids, and highs. This sound signature works for most music listeners who like switching between various music genres like Classical, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Folk and Pop.


1 Year of
Warranty

Best Suited for Portable Use

6mm Dynamic
Drivers

Works with Android & iOS

One thing all of our phones have in common is that they have replaced the portable media player. These headphones and devices are perfect to pair with your Android and iOS devices and offer functionality previously unknown. If you’re someone who usually switches between a variety of devices with different OS, then these are suited for you. You can expect these headphones and devices to connect seamlessly without any hassle and even offer OS-specific functionality depending on the device. Headphones and devices designed to work with Android and iOS come in wired and wireless formats. Quite often you will also find Hi-Fi equipment offering direct connectivity to devices with Android and iOS to simplify the connectivity process.


Super Lightweight
Design

The most affordable IEM from the house of Moondrop, this is a no-drama, clean and straightforward IEM that sounds amazing for the price. For under Rs. 1000, this is one of the most neutral and balanced pairs of earphones out there.
RAGHAV SOMANI

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.

UNINTERRUPTED MUSIC LISTENING WITH FULLY ENCLOSED FRONT CAVITY DESIGN

Moondrop Quarks earphones feature a unique fully enclosed front cavity design. This design implementation helps in reducing external noises and gives the user a high level of noise isolation. Due to this unique design, users will be able to listen and enjoy music undisturbed even in noisy places. This design also provides a comfortable fit to the users for longer listening sessions.

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RICH, FULL SOUND WITH SPECIALLY TUNED 6mm MICRO DYNAMIC DRIVER

Moondrop Quarks earphone features a 6mm micro dynamic driver that is highly capable of sound reproduction. This driver benefits from an external N52 neodymium magnetic architecture, a high-quality polymer diaphragm coil, and an imported CCAW voice coil. This provides excellent dynamics and lowers nonlinear distortion. The drivers are specially designed and tuned for a neutral tone and are easy to drive. It reproduces a rich sound with balanced frequency response. These earphones are sure to suit your music with their high-resolution clarity.

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TUNED FOLLOWING THE HEAD RELATED TRANSFER FUNCTION (HRTF) FREQUENCY RESPONSE CURVE

The Moondrop Quarks earphones have been specifically tuned by experts at the company. The tuning adjustment took over two years to achieve their preferred sound signature - which is a neutral & natural sounding tuning following the Head Related Transfer Function (HRTF) frequency response curve. The earphones have a wide frequency response range of 4Hz-43kHz allowing you to enjoy music with clarity.

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PATENTED SOUND DAMPING STRUCTURE WITH DOUBLE-DAMPING

Moondrop Quarks earphones adopt the second generation patented anti-blocking sound damping structure in order to maintain high-resolution performance. This also helps in improving the durability of the earphones and reduces blockage caused in the nozzle area due to earwax buildup. Moondrop has designed a double-damping structure using two different materials with completely different acoustic resistance to filter different frequencies. This enhances the sound by greatly eliminating treble ringing and making the sound natural and enjoyable.

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INDUSTRIAL DESIGN WITH TRANSPARENT SHELL

Moondrop Quarks earphones feature a unique structural design that is revealing. The shells of the earphones are fully transparent and are compact in size for a comfortable wearing experience. The transparent cavity allows for a clear view of the driver and acoustic structure. This is truly an exquisite and unique approach to earphone design.

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1 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this Moondrop - Quarks 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.

MOONDROP Labs : Integration of Design & Technology

Established in 2015 by Herbert Zheng, MOONDROP quickly gained recognition in the audio industry for its dedication to developing high-performance earbuds. Starting with the VX model, MOONDROP expanded its lineup with the innovative "Liebesleid" in 2017, setting new standards for sound quality and design.

With a focus on constant improvement, MOONDROP ventured into in-ear monitors (IEMs), releasing iconic models like the "IX" and the acclaimed "kanas" series. As the brand evolved, it solidified its position as a premium IEM manufacturer with releases such as the "Blessing," "A8," and "Reference." With a commitment to innovation and technology, MOONDROP continually pushes the boundaries of sound engineering, investing in research to optimize performance without following trends. Critically acclaimed models like the MOONDROP Starfield and MOONDROP Blessing2 showcase the brand's expertise and dedication to excellence, making MOONDROP a staple in many audiophiles' collections.

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