Moondrop - Quarks DSP

In-Ears With USB-C Termination

Sale price₹ 1,499 Regular priceMRP: ₹ 1,999
Discontinued
4.2
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. 😔

Customer Reviews

Based on 118 reviews
55%
(65)
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John Wick (Mumbai)
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Top G

8.5/10
The resolution on DSP is insane.
The frequency response beats variations. Best iem from Moondrop, beats all costly trashy iems/headphones.
The only reason for not gettin full marks is because of noise floor which clearly Audible during YouTube videos or calls.
Which is not noticeable listening to music on moderate volume.
Unless u are crazy to listen songs @80% or higher volume(RIP).
Only if iems had this kind of performance without DSP🥲(cope)

Thanks a lot for your detailed and genuine feedback, we're glad that you have such positive thoughts about the product and we'll share your thoughts with the brand as well. It'll also help our fellow customers to make the right choice!

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Anurag Sanadhya (Delhi)
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Best budget IEM one can get

Hands down the best budget IEM one can buy right now. Well balanced, sound has improved alot from the previous 3.5mm jack Quarks. Lows, Mids, Highs are exactly where they should be, don't know what magic Moondrop has done with these babies. The driver is tiny so don't expect huge amount of thump with these. Comfortable, although the part where the earpieces sit, is a bit sharp, had to sand it down.

Hey there, thank you for the great review and ratings! So delighted that you are loving your purchase. Hope you had a comfortable shopping experience. Cheers!

Y
Y.K. (Hyderabad)
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Decent sound for the price

I bought Quarks as I needed an earphones with Type-c connection. I was thinking a while to buy a decent type-c DAC+Amp as I already own 3-4 IEMs to be used with it.
Quarks sounds really good for the price. I've never heard anything this good for this price range especially after buying 7hz Zero couple of months ago.
Quarks are small and can be fit into any earphone pouch/box.
Only thing I'm worried about now is how long will the cable last as its non-detachable.

Hey Yogesh, thank you so much for the amazing feedback! It means a lot to us. We are so happy to hear that you are loving our products and services.

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S.K. (Indore)
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Amazing sound for an amazing price.

Extremely comfortable, adequately loud and very clear and detailed sound with just the right amount of clear bass. Very easy to carry and wear.

Hey SHIKHAR, thanks a lot for this lovely review and we are glad you are enjoying it! Keep the music playing.

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P.S. (Dehradun)
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Good value for money

If you are looking for type c headphones which can be used without Dac or connector, light weight & can be used for call with mic, this one is solid.
Sound quality is overall good. Can be used for gaming but not best option for competitive gaming. Soundstage exists, has depth & width but no height sense thus imaging is not good.

There is plenty of bass if fit is good, mic is OK for phone call. No noise floor issue with android or laptop for me. Mid range or vocals are excellent. Treble is OK & non sibilant. 50 percent volume is more than OK in silence & 75 percent is more required overall if there is background noises. Isolation is average.

Overall value for money, better than cheap mi, sony earphones but built quality is something that is ok for now but not sure about endurance.

Also please note, the tips provided with Quarks DSP are best for this, don't change it. I have tried foam tips which increases base but make treble muddy, wide or narrow tips both changes something which is actually make it worse. I have added some scrrenshot of tips I tried but all made it worse apart from tips with it. Quarks are tuned to its limits any change even in tips made it worse, smallest tips with in ear fit made it sound best.

Hey there, thanks a lot for this lovely review and we are glad you are enjoying it! Keep the music playing.


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 Miniature Dynamic
Drivers

Volume Controls

Connect With
Type-C

Super Lightweight
Design

Type-C Terminated In-Ears With Built-In DSP

Features a 6mm Dynamic Driver

The all-new Quarks DSP adopts a 6mm diameter miniature external magnetic circuit architecture dynamic driver. It also hosts an external magnetic circuit composed of high-performance neodymium magnets and magnetic conductive parts, which provide excellent dynamics, lower nonlinear distortion and the punchiest bass response.

Features a 6mm Dynamic Driver

The all-new Quarks DSP adopts a 6mm diameter miniature external magnetic circuit architecture dynamic driver. It also hosts an external magnetic circuit composed of high-performance neodymium magnets and magnetic conductive parts, which provide excellent dynamics, lower nonlinear distortion and the punchiest bass response.

Eye-Catching Design Offering Optimum Comfort

The design of the all-new Quarks DSP is eye-catching. It has a compact, lightweight build structure. The pair has a bullet-shaped design providing a super comfortable straight cable down fit with proper noise isolation. The fully transparent cavity allows a clear view of the driver and acoustic structure. The simple design brings striking looks and also provides a comfortable fit.

Second-Generation Sound Filter

The front cavity of Quarks DSP hosts a second-generation patented anti-blocking sound filter, which improves durability. This filter design ensures that your earphones do not get clogged and invoke channel imbalance issues, which increases the longevity of these in-ears.

Damping Structure & Impeccable Acoustics

Moondrop adopted a double damping structure, using two materials with different acoustic resistance characteristics to filter the mid-high frequencies. This design offers very smooth mid-highs frequency response characteristics eliminating treble ringing, which is difficult to be cleared by DSP, making the sound more natural and enjoyable.

Equipped With MEMS Microphone and Line Control

Quarks DSP hosts a high-quality MEMS microphone which allows you to experience various usage scenarios, such as the audio-visual experience, online meetings, online classes, or gaming. The volume rocker enables you to adjust the volume easily.

Built-In DSP With Type-C Termination

Moondrop Quarks DSP features a versatile USB Type-C connection port which can be connected to phones, laptops, and computers. It not only gets a modified connection interface but also has upgraded signal input via integrated DSP adjustments. Moondrop has accurately revised the frequency response of the Quarks DSP by finely adjusting the digital DSP filter.

Eye-Catching Design Offering Optimum Comfort

The design of the all-new Quarks DSP is eye-catching. It has a compact, lightweight build structure. The pair has a bullet-shaped design providing a super comfortable straight cable down fit with proper noise isolation. The fully transparent cavity allows a clear view of the driver and acoustic structure. The simple design brings striking looks and also provides a comfortable fit.

Second-Generation Sound Filter

The front cavity of Quarks DSP hosts a second-generation patented anti-blocking sound filter, which improves durability. This filter design ensures that your earphones do not get clogged and invoke channel imbalance issues, which increases the longevity of these in-ears.

Damping Structure & Impeccable Acoustics

Moondrop adopted a double damping structure, using two materials with different acoustic resistance characteristics to filter the mid-high frequencies. This design offers very smooth mid-highs frequency response characteristics eliminating treble ringing, which is difficult to be cleared by DSP, making the sound more natural and enjoyable.

Equipped With MEMS Microphone and Line Control

Quarks DSP hosts a high-quality MEMS microphone which allows you to experience various usage scenarios, such as the audio-visual experience, online meetings, online classes, or gaming. The volume rocker enables you to adjust the volume easily.

Built-In DSP With Type-C Termination

Moondrop Quarks DSP features a versatile USB Type-C connection port which can be connected to phones, laptops, and computers. It not only gets a modified connection interface but also has upgraded signal input via integrated DSP adjustments. Moondrop has accurately revised the frequency response of the Quarks DSP by finely adjusting the digital DSP filter.

These are an obvious choice if you're looking for Type-C terminated earphones. They have incredible audio quality and integrated DSP capabilities, so an external DAC or amplifier is not required. Plug them in and hit play. It's that simple.

RAGHAV SOMANI

Founder, Headphone Zone


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This "invention" impresses me with superb tonal performance and intrigues me with the usefulness of its application. Great Tonality, The practical size and shap.
Transducer

Specialized High-Performance 6mm Miniature Dynamic Driver

Wired Connectivity

USB-C

Microphone

Yes

Impedance

16Ω@1kHz士15%

Sensitivity
113dB/Vrms@1kHz
Frequency Response
4-43kHz (IEC61094, Free Field)


1 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this Moondrop - Quarks DSP 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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