Moondrop Kato - Still good in 2023?

I talk about the Moondrop Kato IEM in this video. Still good in 2023 with all the new IEM's on the market? $189 is an amazing deal for the sound quality.

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[fiddlix]

These are one of the few IEM sets that actually has soundstage to any extent for any thing $200 bux and below. One of my favorites.

[paulguy]

Those are on my wish-list and am so looking forward to trying them with my Astel&Kern AK HC3 DAC. For right now I have the KZ-ZS10 Pro IEMs that are decent enough. I am actually on my 2nd pair of those after losing one of them because of the Cable-Socket wearing down, and the IEM coming lose. Thanks for making this video!

[hannya]

Amazing review, thank you for this! For the price these seem like the best ones so far for me. I'm going to use them mostly for gaming but I'm sold! 😁

[johnsoriano]

This is great! Thank you for the review

[Coles-bootleg-vids]

Ah, a fellow metal enjoyer. Exactly who I've been looking for.

[ArthurYouT]

I got these for 100 usd, thanks for validating my purchase lol

[luizengrazia]

The bass is perfect, isn't? Also, I finally ended up going for the spring tips with copper filters. Much better imaging and sound depth. For something like Dead Space Remake is DOPE.
I am looking for some other tips to try out though... The spring tips are super comfy, but I not really good isolation.
Also, I'm running it out of a Fiio K7. With a balanced cable, I noticed the soundstage gets bigger, though it doesn't sound as rounded out as the og cable unbalanced.

[kraig]

I just ordered these for $137 including fast shipping from your link! Do you have any suggestions for a budget upgrade from my current FX Audio DAC-X6 mkII desktop dac/amp to go along with the Katos? My IEMs now are CCA-CCRs. I'm stepping up a little bit with the iEMs so I'm thinking about stepping up the amp too.

[titanattack]

still good until today ?😅 im asking this in 24th JULY 2023... what is suitable/reasonable price for KATO in today (now) ? will you recommend KATO or Tanchjim KARA ?

[olternaut]

How about in 2024? Does the Kato still make sense especially for gaming? Because I'm close on a decision to purchase them.

[kyromxiq]

Got any better alternatives at the same price or higher?

[styxeter]

main concern i got are the filter. i did change them, but they are always sold with the nozzle. is their a way to have the proper filter without nozzle ?

[asifali]

Which dac/amp should i pair with moondrop kato any suggestions?

[ayushj]

How does Kato compared to Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite and Aful Performer 5? As these IEMs are direct competitor.

[Raynoxfps]

how big are the nozzles ? i had truthear crinacle zeros and the nozzle was so big, that i couldnt use them

[burns]

Are these the same fit as the Moondrop Starfield. I tried to google the nozzle diameter but they come up as vastly different sizes yet look like the same shells. I'm trying to upgrade form the Starfield as I find them to be a little too warm and not resolving enough for my music library. I need that extra sparkle and clarity and I haven't found anything better recommended then the Kato for the price or going up a tier the Blessing 3 now but I question if those will fit my ears.

Everyone likes to talk on and on about graphs and sound but no one talks about the fit of IEMs.

[lukeadams]

i really like these headphones but the cable is bothering the outside of my ears. would getting a different cable help with that? If so any cable you would recommend? Or does that mean I should just stay away from in ears?