Electronics · Wired In-Ear Monitors (IEMs)
Are budget IEMs like the Moondrop CHU II actually worth it?
Reviewer consensus
According to specialist subreddit consensus, yes for the price. Reviewers on r/headphones and r/iems repeatedly call the CHU II one of the best sub-$25 sets for sound and comfort, with the main complaint being a thin, cheap-feeling (but replaceable) cable. It is widely positioned as a strong entry point for beginners rather than an endgame set.