Let’s get real, obviously, wired audio transmission loses less compared to delivering it over the air. And if you swear by this ethos, here’s a pair of IEMs that may make you wet with excitement. Folks, this is the Tago Studio Takasaki x Moondrop XTM-3DD In-ear Monitor a.k.a. Harmon-SP. As suggested by the product name, this high-end in-ear monitor is born from a collaboration between Chinese audiophile equipment maker Moondrop and a Japanese music production facility led by composer Kunio Tago, Tago Studio Takasaki.
Now, if your ears are spoiled brats demanding nothing short of sonic perfection, the Harmon-SP will probably ruin you for lesser gear. The star here is the 3DD structure, packing not one, not two, but three 10 mm dynamic drivers that live in a four-chamber internal design. Translation: each frequency range gets its own private suite with room service, so they never crash into each other’s party. For the treble and mids, you’re looking at a next-gen glass dome composite diaphragm that sings with frightening clarity. For the bass, Moondrop threw in a pair of horizontally opposed paper cone drivers that punch deep but keep it tight, like a gym bro who actually stretches.
Helping the whole show along is N52-grade neodymium magnetic circuitry paired with OFC voice coils. That combo translates to responsiveness so sharp you may swear the drummer is in your living room. And because audiophiles love their wood as much as their waveforms, the faceplate ditches aluminum for maple, echoing the warmth of musical instruments. It’s not just a sonic tool, it’s a statement piece.
In the box, you get the Harmon-SP IEMs, a detachable 0.78 mm 2-pin cable, interchangeable 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm plugs, a set of ear tips (S/M/L), a storage bag, a manual, a certificate, and a service card. All of this wizardry starts at 1,699 yuan [CH] (around 235 US dollars).
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