Reviews by Topic
Our analysis shows how reviewers feel about different topics. Please note these are not full reviews.
Fit
Corsair VIRTUOSO RGB WIRELESS XT
Personally the pleather doesn't bother me but comfort is subjective for the corsair XT since round earcups isn't everyone's cup of tea.
Moondrop Starfield
These sound great. They don't sound *perfect*, but once you take into account the cost and what else you can get around this price range (or even double), then you have a winner in these IEMs. They're a little weighty, but not uncomfortably so, they're a little bulky, but they fit alright, and most importantly, they sound really clean. As a disclaimer, I skipped the stock tips and went straight for some comply foam tips, but even still, the isolation is excellent compared to other headphones I've used with the same tips
Sound Quality
Corsair VIRTUOSO RGB WIRELESS XT
What can i say, i love my full metal corsair products, the RGB is really cool how they have the ring around the mic! The audio is great when its in the wireless mode and its even better when you use the Aux cord. The pressure on my ears isn't a problem because of the soft foam inside The headset fits great tho its not the softest head padding Yeeeeeeee yeeee Over all i would say you cant go wrong here, a must buy! Edit: after using it for awhile i would it needs some softer head padding
Moondrop Starfield
I am not an audiophile, I just wanted a pair of nice buds for work; only ever had cheaper wireless ones, and these are for sure an upgrade on that. To my untrained ears they sound fantastic. Mostly what I want to address is something that confused me until I did some research. The product description mentions a way to turn these into a bluetooth set with something called "littleblack" but doesn't elaborate or link to anything
Comfort
Corsair VIRTUOSO RGB WIRELESS XT
Wireless: The dongle provided is built strong and looks good. Functionally awesome too considering I can walk around my apartment without losing audio or mic connection. Comfort: Comfy but a bit too snug. The snugness does help with sound isolation though
Moondrop Starfield
Soundstage is pretty good and spacious and for that same reason imaging feels great. Compared to my ER2XR, this feels more dynamic and spacious with a little bit more detail at the cost of isolation and a more present midrange compared to the ER2XR. Comfort: The body of the earphones are smooth with no sharp edges. The eartips are reasonably comfortable with some firmness so the shape stays
Durability
Corsair VIRTUOSO RGB WIRELESS XT
The "Premium" version is worth it for the build and audio quality obtained considering it is wireless. Build: Quality build. Sturdy while looking really clean and cool. The RGB is a plus considering I already use Corsair's iCue software for my PC fans and keyboard
Moondrop Starfield
They'll sound "fine" attached to a cell phone, but hook them up to a good DAP or DAC/amp or bluetooth receiver and they'll really bloom. First time I connected them to my Chord Mojo, my jaw literally fell open - they sound amazing. Why the -1 star? The cable is just fine but feels a little light and tangle prone to me. And I'm a bit concerned about how durable that cool paint job is going to be
Bluetooth Connectivity
Corsair VIRTUOSO RGB WIRELESS XT
I'm writing this review on day 3 of owning, and these are the perfect well-rounded pair of wireless headphones. These replaced the Void Pro headset of mine and while I thought the Void Pros were top tier a year ago, the XT makes the Void lineup look like Skullcandy. The headset is nice and light, has an above average microphone, dual connection between dongle/bluetooth at the same time, and even a 3.5mm port for an external DAC
Moondrop Starfield
The only drawback, of both the buds themselves and the bluetooth wire, is that the included instructions are *only* in Chinese. If you're just buying the buds, you don't need instructions as much, and if you've ever used a wired bluetooth earbud set, you can figure out the basics of the littleblack, but if that was your first bluetooth set you'd be in trouble, so something to be aware of (and perhaps shenzhen audio might consider hiring a translator for their instruction manuals if they plan to continue selling in other countries).
Price Point
Corsair VIRTUOSO RGB WIRELESS XT
I wanted something wireless to avoid extra wires without compromising quality of sound on the mic end and audio end. Below I breakdown pros and cons mostly from a wireless perspective. Price: After watching review after review of Yotubers comparing these to other headsets that are significantly more expensive, I had a feeling these would be worth it. And so far they are
Moondrop Starfield
They aren’t bassy enough to be far off neutral. Overall, these are mediocre performers until the price is taken into account. What makes these IEMs so special isn’t how they sound (which is quite good but still flawed), it’s how much they cost while sounding that good. These are a killer value, and I’d be hard-pressed to name a better IEM under $300