Moondrop has officially introduced its latest flagship in-ear monitor (IEM), the Armature Art 24, featuring 24 balanced armature drivers in each earbud.
Priced at 6,999 yuan (approximately $1,030), the device is available starting today.
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Driver Configuration and Acoustic Design
Each side of the Armature Art 24 houses 24 balanced armature units: 16 bass drivers, 4 mid-high drivers, and 4 ultra-high drivers.
This setup aims to provide tight control over density, dynamics, and phase alignment across the frequency range.
The low end is powered by Moondrop's patented SUPERWOOFER module, which uses 16 balanced armatures as a unified bass system.
Mid and high frequencies rely on multiple aluminum-magnesium diaphragm balanced armatures, while four dedicated tweeter units handle ultra-high frequencies for extended detail and faster response.
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To support the dense internal architecture, the earphones utilize precision 3D-printed acoustic channels designed to reduce phase interference and maintain timing accuracy.
Moondrop also employs its patented progressive time-difference simulation to reproduce natural spatial decay and reverberation.
Design and Accessories
The Armature Art 24 features a 0.78mm 2-pin detachable cable system and comes with interchangeable plugs for 3.5mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced outputs.
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The cable is a hybrid build combining 19 cores of single-crystal copper and 19 cores of pure silver, wrapped in a braided outer layer.
Inside the box, users receive three sets of ear tips: traditional silicone, UC tips, and a new ATF foam-silicone option designed for better isolation without excessive pressure or heat buildup.
Technical Specifications
The IEM has a frequency response range of 7Hz to 35kHz, with an effective IEC-standard range of 20Hz to 20kHz.
Sensitivity is rated at 119dB/Vrms, and total harmonic distortion is kept at or below 0.7% at 1kHz.
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Moondrop tuned the product using its PopAvg-DF target with a slight bass lift, measured in its free-field lab with a B&K5128C head simulator.
