Moondrop May VS Apos x Community Rock Lobster

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

Moondrop May and Apos x Community Rock Lobster are in-ear monitors. Moondrop May costs $65 while Apos x Community Rock Lobster costs $60. Moondrop May is $5 more expensive. Apos x Community Rock Lobster holds a decisive 1.8-point edge in reviewer scores (5.3 vs 7.1). Apos x Community Rock Lobster has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Apos x Community Rock Lobster has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge, Apos x Community Rock Lobster has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge and Apos x Community Rock Lobster has slightly better soundstage with a 0.4-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
Moondrop May
5.3 /10
Jaytiss Score
Apos x Community Rock Lobster
7.1 /10
Score gap: 1.8
Metric Moondrop May Apos x Community Rock Lobster
Mids 5 6
Treble 3 5
Soundstage 6 6.4
Dynamics 5 7
Tonality 4.3 6.1
Technicalities 3 5
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Jaytiss Reviews Comparison

Moondrop May reviewed by

Jaytiss 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

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
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Apos x Community Rock Lobster reviewed by

2025-10-11
Jaytiss 7.1 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C+ Tech
Has some slight colorizations, but is fun and rich.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: B

Moondrop May Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+1Planar

Tuning Type: Neutral

Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs

Price (Msrp): $64.99

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Apos x Community Rock Lobster Details

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Tuning Type: n/a

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Moondrop May Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

D
  • 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.

Apos x Community Rock Lobster Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Mids B
Expect a confident midrange that keeps details audible without harshness. Acoustic arrangements sound engaging.
Treble C+
Treble is decent, offering acceptable extension without harshness. It balances presence with a touch of restraint.
Dynamics A-
The system snaps into action with precision, highlighting every swell. Recordings feel energetic and alive.
Soundstage B
The presentation supplies a believable venue outline where each instrument owns its pocket of space. The stage opens up nicely for live cuts.

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