From what I’ve gathered from building “full-range” 2ch speakers using the likes of Mark Audio & Fostex drivers, higher frequencies resonate on the surface of the cone rather than the push-pull of the cone.
For treble I would think the cone material and coating would have a big effect on the sound. The size of the driver I’m not sure, perhaps a bigger surface area allows for a wider range of treble frequencies to resonate? Perhaps gives a larger soundstage as well?
So yeah the 2x small drivers working in tandem for fast textured bass makes sense and one for mids and treble would make sense to me.
Definitely gonna check this out if I like the graph and the DQ6 I have on the way.
Yeah I was wondering the same thing, or better yet, just two DD, maybe one 9.2mm and some smaller one. From what I understand the actual size of the DD doesnt matter too much, its more about the material used. The struggle with DD in IEMs (vs BA/etc) is that they don’t have enough space to work with to produce large treble extension. Using only two DD and keeping them a little smaller may help with the space issue, the trade off being that they will probably be harder to drive and need more power.
If you actually listen to the 3DT you would understand why they did 2DD for the low end. By stacking them they way they did you get extra note weight and force on the low end while having a very quick response… I haven’t heard another IEM with as much force while still being fast enough for more technical metal tracks.
Dang, looks like more expensive Starfield with better cable, new tips and swappable nozzles that apparently don’t even change much in terms of tuning.
Seems like O2 or Dusk would be a better “upgrade”.
Not surprising considering it is a successor to the KXXS and to the Starfields as well since the Starfields are after all a cheaper KXXS. I think I am going to skip on this one for now (or not if there’s no budget to get the Teas or my Starfields broke.) and get the Mangird Teas instead.
Alright, I decided to do a round up of impressions so far of the KATO for those who are interested in it, especially since the pre-order bonus upgrade cable in a few days. None of these are cherry picked, these are literally all that I could find so far. If I missed any, let me know and I’ll add it here.
Oh my god, now I am even contemplating after seeing one of these reviews on the KATOs. On what they are seeing it is indeed an improvement from the Stafields and I love the Starfields in terms of how they sound.
Also it’s not much of a help when the KATOs are cheaper than the ones that I am saving up for and it will be a while for me to get the Teas, but not the KATOs since those are more easier to get for the price, compared to the Teas.
I prefer Matte as well, shiny silver can be cool but it can be a turn off when it is covered by fingerprints all the time, basically a turn off to me. Matte is the way to go, for I don’t have to worry about polishing my IEMs all day lol.
Same, maybe I will give myself an excuse to get a pair for myself like after my Starfields broke or something. Moondrop has been good to me so far, though the only thing that is my slight annoyance on them would be the stock tips and stock cables but it is reasonable enough when you get the Arias since those are budget options.
Oh an another slight complaint I have would be that my Starfields and Arias as I said, have paint chipping off, and I just hope it does not happen to the KATOs once I have the opportunity and money to get them.
