Moondrop Rays close up on a laptop keyboard, green shell and violet faceplate with the braided cable

What we hear

Natural Bass
Bass is there when the music asks for it, never more.
Neutral Tone
Close to how the recording was made, without adding colour.
Natural Vocals
Voices sit where the recording put them, clear and even.
Smooth Treble
The top end is soft, so it stays easy for hours, even on harsh recordings.
Natural Soundstage
A normal sense of space, like a good pair of headphones.
Moondrop Rays side view, translucent dark green resin shell next to the iridescent violet faceplate

How it's built

Connectivity:
Build:
Medical-grade resin shell in translucent dark green with a mirror-finished metal faceplate. Detachable 0.78 mm 2-pin cable with a USB-C plug.
Comfort:
Small shell that sits flush in the ear; comfortable even lying on your side.

The specs:
Drivers: 2 drivers: 10 mm dynamic + 6 mm planar
Impedance: 30 Ω @ 1 kHz
Sensitivity: 120 dB/Vrms @ 1 kHz

Moondrop Rays box contents: earphones, green USB-C cable, USB adapter cable, round brown case, ear tips, manuals

What's in the box

  • Detachable USB-C cable with built-in sound card, EQ and mic
  • USB-A to USB-C adapter
  • 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (S, M, L)
  • Carrying case

What others ask  about Moondrop Rays

Is the bass on the Moondrop Rays sub-bass focused or mid-bass punchy?

Neither is pushed hard. The Moondrop Rays has a soft, natural kick in the mid-bass that keeps the rhythm going, and enough sub-bass rumble to add depth to explosions and soundtracks without covering footsteps or voices. It's an even set, not a bassy one.

How do vocals sound on the Moondrop Rays?

Centred and relaxed. Voices on the Moondrop Rays sit level with the music, with natural body on male voices and smooth female voices that never turn bright or shouty. Teammates on voice chat come through clearly.

Is the treble on the Moondrop Rays smooth, sparkly or sharp?

Smooth. The treble on the Moondrop Rays is controlled and has no sharp peaks, even at higher volume, and it handles sibilance well, so cymbals and gunfire stay clear without stinging.

Is the Moondrop Rays fatiguing over long sessions?

No, the Moondrop Rays is built for long sessions. The treble is smooth, the bass stays in its place, and the small shells sit flush in your ear, so you can wear them for an evening of gaming or lie on your side without them pressing.

Is the soundstage of the Moondrop Rays intimate or wide?

Wider than it is deep. The Moondrop Rays spreads sounds well from left to right and places them accurately, which helps when you need to know where a sound came from, while the sense of depth and height is modest.

Does the Moondrop Rays fit smaller ears?

Yes. The Moondrop Rays has a small resin shell that sits flush in the ear without sticking out, and it isolates well from outside noise. Three sizes of silicone tips come in the box, so start with the smallest pair if your ears are small.