Chu II

Bought the Chu 2 about two months earlier and documents their journey from it to the EW300 and Hexa.

Their new Moondrop Chu 2 sounds underwhelming compared with expectations after Realme Buds.

Has used the Chu II for more than eight months: very comfortable for music, video and games, with one known issue.

Gave their Chu II away; it is good but the Zero II is a fair bit more detailed.

Finds the Chu2's mids recessed and vocals delayed, saying cheap KZs sound vastly better.

Has used the Chu 2 for 2-3 years and is still enjoying the listening experience.

Found the Chu 2 a bit bassy with sibilance and too much upper midrange.

Comes from the HD600 and finds the Chu II definitely lacks bass.

Got the Chu 2 as their first IEM and found it catastrophically lacking in bass.

Bought a Chu II into the hype and found it bland and too safe, so it sits in a box.

Owns the Chu 2 and the 7Hz Zero 2 and prefers the Zero 2's V-shape and deeper bass.

Has had moisture issues with the Chu 2, which they don't see with the Truthear Hexa.

Has never had channel imbalance on their Chu 2 over more than a year, despite oily ears.

Used the Chu II for half a year as their first IEM and wasn't very satisfied.

Has used the Moondrop Chu 2 for about two years and is looking to upgrade.

Their Chu 2 exceeded expectations, and they EQ it to the Lan's tuning.

Calls the Chu II the least exciting of their IEMs, though still a good-sounding one.

Finds the Chu 2 a better fit and more balanced tonally than the Wan'er.

Their Chu 2 works exceptionally well with no oxidation, humidity or imbalance problems.

The left side of their Chu 2 developed a problem after five days of commuting.

A few days into the Chu II they were first disappointed by the bass, but are hearing more as they keep using them.

Calls the Chu II a great factory tuning for the price, but couldn't stand its thin stock cable.

Has owned the Chu II for over three years in humid Malaysia with no oxidation or paint chipping.

Finds the Chu II sound better than their Koss Porta Pros and KPH30i, used for music and long voice calls.

Finds the Chu 2 fits snug and perfect with the default tips, unlike the Wan'er.

Got the Chu 2 two weeks ago as a first IEM and shared impressions as a beginner.

Has the Chu2 and moved up to the Hexa, which feels like hearing songs for the first time.

Moved to the Chu 2 after the Zero broke and found it too V-shaped.

Has used the Chu 2 for a while and loves it; likes its sound more than the Truthear Gate.

Will never recommend the Chu 2 because of the rusting and filter issues, with no excuse for that degradation.

Their Moondrop Chu 2's left side became unbalanced; switching filters only helped for a short time.

Their Chu II's paint looks like it survived a nuclear blast, calling it the shittiest paint they've seen.

Only owns the Chu II and loves it: compact and delicate, enjoyed with J-pop and classical.

Used the Chu 2 daily for 7-8 months before a cable pin got stuck in the holder.

Wrote their thoughts after three weeks with the Chu 2, their first IEMs, coming from Galaxy Buds Pro.

Loves the Chu 2's sound but moisture on the nozzle causes green tarnishing they keep cleaning.

Loves their Chu 2 and says they beat TWS earbuds costing several times more.

Says the Chu II's filters clog easily though replacements are cheap.

The Chu 2 left earpiece went quiet again within a week of fitting new filters, so they removed the filters.

Got the Chu II five days earlier for a trip and posted about filter problems.

Their Chu 2 suddenly lost volume until the filter was removed.

Bought the Chu II as their intro to IEMs and loved them, but they failed after less than a few months.

Had the same failure on their Chu I and two pairs of Chu II and will never buy Moondrop again.

Is treble-sensitive and can't use the Chu II for more than five minutes.

Still uses the Chu2 regularly after EQ despite owning endgame headphones: the best bang for buck of their collection.

Says their Moondrop Chu 2 gave them an ear infection.

Hates the Chu2 for sounding so thin they wanted to smash it.

Got the Chu2 a week ago as their first IEM: nice and thumpy with decent bass.

Doesn't understand the Chu 2 hate; it sounds great and is one of their personal favourites.

Always comes back to the Chu 2, their first pair, and brings it everywhere because it's cheap.

Has used the Chu II for around two years for rap, classic and Valorant before looking to upgrade.

Wrote a review of the Chu 2 three months in, as a non-audiophile new to IEMs.

Calls the Chu 2 their first IEM and probably the last, ear candy for just $20.

Got the Chu II as their first IEM and was underwhelmed.

Has used the Chu 2 since 2024 and would upgrade if the oxidization issue is fixed.

Found the Chu II tinny when they had them.

Always had to EQ the Chu 2, and even then found the bass weird; prefers the 7Hz Zero 2.

Tried the Chu 2 and found it muddy compared with the Tangzu Wan'er.

Gets terrible ear fatigue from the Chu 2, even after five minutes of a podcast, despite liking its build.

Just received the Chu 2 and finds the build quality superb with no shipping problems.

Prefers the Chu II's fit and isolation and finds its treble gentler, though it is harder to drive.

Notes the Chu II has a better all-metal build, nicer cable and useful pouch than a rival.

Used the Chu 2 all day long and its filter clogged for the first time after 17 days.

Six months with the Chu II: pleasant, great value and comfortable, but needs more power and has some distortion.

Finally got the Chu II after months of lurking and finds them incredible after a little EQ.

Has enjoyed the Chu II for a long time coming from $3 Bluetooth earbuds, now wanting more for J-core and speedcore.

Broke their Chu II pins within three weeks by stepping on them; the paint also wore off and it shocked them when plugged into an ungrounded outlet.

Was really happy with the Chu II for six months, very comfortable, until one side went quiet.

Has changed their Chu II filters twice in two years in a humid climate.

Owned the Chu II and it just sounded weird to them; did not like it at all.

Owns the Chu II, Zero:2 and Red Lion and calls the Chu II the absolute GOAT of them.

Really enjoys their Chu II on a Samsung phone's 3.5 mm jack.

Thinking of giving away their Chu II because it doesn't fill a role next to their other IEMs.

Still loves their Chu II alongside a Juzear Defiant and Mangird Tea Pro.

Played small competitive tournaments with the original Chu and the Chu II and did well; expensive IEMs aren't needed for gaming.

Owns the Chu II and finds them perfect.

Has used the Chu II for about two years with an Apple dongle for gaming and music and still loves them, though the filters died early and the replacement cotton has turned copper green.

Has used the Chu II for about two years and really likes its sound signature, though it sometimes feels a bit too flat.

Bought the Chu II after seeing the hype and can't understand it: they sound muffled and distant with any tips or fit, neither clear nor fun. Only the packaging and metal shells impressed; prefers the Sennheiser IE 100 PRO.

“They sound like a cheap pair of gas station ear buds that you'd buy in a pinch and plan to discard. They sound muffled and distant with any tips or in-ear position.”

Has used the 3.5 mm Chu II as a first IEM for almost six months with an Audiocular D07 dongle, and finds it crisp, clear and far better than their old headphones, small and comfortable for long sessions. Notes the 3.5 mm version has no mic, the dongle made a clear difference, and recommends memory-foam tips over the stock ones.

“Another thing is that the Moondrop Chu II are small and quite comfortable in my eyes, and I can wear them for long periods of time without headaches or dizziness.”