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Audio-Technica ATH-IM02 vs Moondrop Aria

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

Audio-Technica ATH-IM02
7.2
/ 10
IEMMid range
HIGHER SCORE
Moondrop Aria
7.9
/ 10
IEMMid range

Specs comparison

7.2/10
SCORE
7.9/10
16Ω
IMPEDANCE
32Ω
101dB
SENSITIVITY
111dB
No
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The Audio-Technica ATH-IM02 scores 7.2/10 with 16Ω impedance and 101dB sensitivity. At 16Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

The Moondrop Aria scores 7.9/10 with 32Ω impedance and 111dB sensitivity. At 32Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Based on our scoring, the Moondrop Aria scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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