Moondrop May VS KZ ZA12

Moondrop May and KZ ZA12 use 1DD+1Planar and 2DD+4BA driver setups respectively. Moondrop May costs $65 while KZ ZA12 costs $65. KZ ZA12 is $0 more expensive. Moondrop May holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (5.3 vs 4.8). KZ ZA12 has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge, Moondrop May has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge and Moondrop May has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

Jaytiss Score

Moondrop May

5.3 /10

Jaytiss Score

KZ ZA12

4.8 /10

Score gap: 0.5

Metric	Moondrop May	KZ ZA12
Mids	5	5
Treble	3	5
Soundstage	6	5
Dynamics	5	2
Tonality	4.3	4.8
Technicalities	3	5

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Jaytiss Reviews Comparison

Moondrop May reviewed by

5.3 Reviewer Score

C- Tuning

D Tech

A very enjoyable listen, hard to fault at this price and design. Could be a winner for you.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

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KZ ZA12 reviewed by

4.8 Reviewer Score

C Tuning

C+ Tech

Jumps to a B Tier with a 80 ohm adapter. Pretty wild.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+

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Driver Configuration: 1DD+1Planar

Tuning Type: Neutral

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Driver Configuration: 2DD+4BA

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Moondrop May Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

C-

It struggles with balance, producing a lumpy response that rarely sounds coherent. Genre hopping highlights glaring inconsistencies.

Average Technical Grade

Even moderate complexity exposes the limited resolution and narrow sense of space. Technical fans will find it lacking.

Mids C+

Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.

Treble D

Treble response is uneven, jumping between dull spots and sharp peaks. Peaks poke out unpredictably.

Dynamics C+

Dynamic performance is decent, delivering respectable macro swings with limited nuance. There's a fair amount of macrodynamic swing.

Soundstage B

You can map the ensemble with confidence thanks to solid spacing and coherent depth layering. Ambient effects feel believable.

KZ ZA12 Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

The tuning lacks refinement, jumping between dull and shouty without settling. Vocals frequently sound off-kilter.

Average Technical Grade

C+

Overall technicalities are acceptable, delivering enough clarity for casual sessions. Imaging is serviceable though not immersive.

Mids C+

It presents a stable midrange foundation suitable for everyday listening. Clarity is serviceable without standing out.

Treble C+

Treble is decent, offering acceptable extension without harshness. It balances presence with a touch of restraint.

Dynamics E+

Expect constrained dynamics that blur the edges of quieter details. It struggles to render sudden changes.

Soundstage C+

The image breathes a little, spacing instruments laterally while sketching a light sense of distance. Separation improves with cleaner recordings.

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