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One downside of this amazing design, however, is that the surface is a fingerprint magnet.
#Moondrop starfield manual#
Every section of the surface is smoothened out by manual hand grinding and polishing to achieve a mirror-like finish.ĭespite its pretty looks, shell strength and durability are also ensured through Moondrop’s MIM (Metal Powder Injection Molding) Technology. What’s surprising is the amount of technology and detail in achieving this unique-looking IEM. Rotating the IEM, the light casts on the different angled surfaces of the monitor, showing its unique geometric features. KATO has a silver mirror-like finish with a futuristic concept, with a play of light and shadow.

The closer the monitor’s frequency response to the VDSF, the better timbre restoration, soundstage, and imaging is. The VDSF Response is a target frequency response curve based on the HRTF, (Head-related Transfer Function), which is one standard for an ideal monitor frequency response. It is also tuned closely to the VDSF Response curve. However, the KATO version of this coil has a lighter extra-fine upgrade compared to the previous models. The KATO also includes their familiar lightweight Japanese-made Daikoku CCAW voice coil found in both the Starfield and the Aria. Compared to the previous generation, it is said to measures lower nonlinear distortion, making sound smoother and more harmonious. This composite enhances dynamic range and high-frequency performance. The ULT includes a more efficient composite magnetic circuit and a 3rd generation diamond-like carbon (DLC) composite diaphragm.
#Moondrop starfield driver#
To achieve that description, Moondrop has implemented a newly developed ULT, (Ultra-Linear-Technology), super-linear dynamic driver which targets lower distortion, natural timbre, and richer natural detail. The Moondrop KATO is a single 10mm dynamic driver universal monitor featuring Moondrop’s new-generation flagship dynamic driver which is being pitched as delivering a tight, fast, and low distortion performance. Priced the same as the KXXS, KATO means KXXS Advanced Technology Optimized promising improvements on both the overall design and the performance. Two years after the well-received KXXS, the new Moondrop KATO joins Moondrop’s fleet of sub $200 single dynamic drivers. Truly, offering a monitor for everyone from their entry-level single dynamic driver equipped Aria, the TWS beryllium-coated dynamic driver Sparks, the tribrid EST driver equipped Variations, to their top-of-the-line hybrid 4BA+2EST driver equipped Solis. Moondrop has been consistent in crafting a different range of monitors at different price points.
