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Review on Moondrop Shiro Yuki White Snow HiFi Dynamic Earbuds: Immersive Line Type Earphones by Katherine Peterson

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Meh, Falls Short is best in headphones

I bought ShiroYuki after getting Nameless. I wanted something cheaper so I wouldn't mind ruining the nameless one. Packaging: Shiro Yuki is delivered in a small tin can. Includes bundled headphones, cleaning cloth and two sets of replacement foams. Smaller packaging compared to the Nameless which came in a box and such, but for the price it's reasonable. Sound: I'm not sure how to refer to sound. When I first got it, it sounded smooth enough, but the handwriting seemed a little too closed, with a slightly odd voice. I've kept changing the foams and using them for a while and I think it helped the signature a bit. However, the setup really depends on those rear vents. They sound more natural the less the ventilation openings are covered. It "stretches" low enough at the expense of harmonic distortion, but it doesn't really get you very deep. At first the bass seemed to flow into the music rather than on its own. The bass hits were difficult to distinguish. There's more bass than the Nameless, but if the Nameless is a good fit, the bass will be much nicer on the Nameless. I'm not sure how I feel about Mitten. They look a bit closed, but are slightly pushed forward in some places. The upper mids seem to be slightly emphasized or something, coupled with a kind of sonic overload. They're usually decent, but at times the vocals can get a bit harsh. Not sure if it's just high harmonic distortion, especially in the lower mids I think. There is a slight graininess in the sound. High frequencies seem lowered, but boosted in places. Overall, the sound signature is a bit on the lower end, especially as it is covered by a slightly bloated mid/high bass. Most things will feel comfortable, but some songs that fit right into the signature can be a bit edgy. The sound signature isn't as clear as Nameless'. ShrioYuki is a bit lacking in treble compared to Nameless, which can sound really good in that regard if done right. If I had to describe ShrioYuki's sonic signature, it would probably be something like "lo-fi" neutral. It's just not pure sound, grit and dirt. It's almost like there's a layer of noise over the sound. I don't think they sound great, The Nameless One stomps them neutral. They probably sound good compared to a lot of bad products on the market. ShiroYuki's sound is a bit analog, just a lot of grain and muddy. I think something between Shiroyuki and Nameless would work better. Nameless holds back slightly while ShiroYuki pushes too far forward but still holds on. If you have poor hearing in the upper frequencies, the ShiroYuki will most likely sound really bad to you. The foams felt a little scratchy at first, but felt better after rubbing in. Build Quality: It's plastic, so yes, but don't expect too much at this price point. The cable is actually pretty decent, although it seems. So far I like it better than the cable on the Nameless. The cable is wrapped in some sort of transparent plastic, giving it a soft and smooth feel. The unnamed cable had a slightly rough texture. The cable is probably done if it snaps or tears. Overall, they're good for the price, but unlike other Moondrop products, they don't go far beyond price.

Pros
  • Sturdy construction
Cons
  • Without automatic