Moondrop Golden Ages II
Planar magnetic true wireless earbuds with Bluetooth 6.0, LDAC, and 3D spatial audio
Pros
- Patented 13 mm annular planar magnetic driver delivers ultra-low non-linear distortion (≤0.05%)
- Bluetooth 6.0 platform with broad codec support: LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, AAC, and SBC
- Dynamic 3D spatial audio with 6-axis gyroscope head-tracking across three acoustic modes
- Wide-band active noise cancellation and wind-resistant ducts preserve musical fidelity
- Dual-microphone beamforming array with AI environmental noise cancellation for clear calls
- Qi wireless charging support alongside USB-C and bundled frosted suede protective case
Cons
- Planar drivers draw more power during LDAC playback than traditional dynamic drivers
- Charging case maintains a distinctive retro-cassette design that is slightly boxy in pockets
- Touch sensor tap gestures can occasionally register accidental inputs when adjusting fit
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Details and specs
The Moondrop Golden Ages II is a true wireless stereo (TWS) in-ear monitor engineered around planar magnetic acoustic transducers. Serving as the generational successor to the original Golden Ages, the II model incorporates Moondrop’s patented 13 mm full-frequency super-linear annular planar magnetic driver. Driven by an array of high-grade N55 neodymium magnets and an annular dual-suspension diaphragm, the planar transducer operates with an ultra-low non-linear distortion profile (≤0.05%), rendering delicate instrument decay, rapid acoustic transients, and expansive micro-detail across the frequency band.
Powered by a custom 22 nm TWS SoC chip with high analog output power (25 mW + 25 mW) and a 106 dB signal-to-noise ratio, the Golden Ages II runs on modern Bluetooth 6.0 wireless architecture. It supports high-bitrate streaming over Sony LDAC, Savitech LHDC 5.0, and LE Audio LC3, alongside standard AAC and SBC protocols. An onboard 6-axis gyroscope sensor powers dynamic 3D spatial audio with real-time head tracking, configurable through the Moondrop Link 2.0 app alongside second-generation parametric EQ (PEQ) profiles and a 55 ms low-latency gaming mode. Wide-band feedforward active noise cancellation attenuates ambient urban rumble without compressing the planar driver’s natural bass response.
The aesthetic pays homage to vintage tape players with a retro-cassette charging case finished in matte grey and bundled with a tailored frosted suede protective sleeve. Battery capacity provides approximately 8 hours of playback per charge (under AAC), reaching 24 hours total via the pocket case, which supports both USB Type-C and Qi wireless charging.
- Patented 13 mm full-frequency super-linear annular planar magnetic driver (N55 neodymium array)
- Custom 22 nm TWS SoC chipset with 25 mW + 25 mW analog output and 106 dB SNR
- Bluetooth 6.0 wireless transmission (10-meter open range)
- Comprehensive codec support: LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3 (LE Audio), AAC, SBC
- Wide-band active noise cancellation (ANC) with wind-resistant duct and ambient transparency mode
- Dynamic 3D spatial audio with 6-axis gyroscope sensor and real-time head tracking
- Dual-microphone beamforming matrix with AI environmental noise cancellation (ENC)
- 55 ms ultra-low latency gaming mode
- Battery life: ~8 hours per charge (earbuds, 40 mAh, AAC), ~24 hours total with 400 mAh charging case
- Dual charging options: USB Type-C and Qi wireless charging
- Moondrop Link 2.0 companion app with second-generation parametric EQ (PEQ) and DSP profiles
- Released early 2025
