Moondrop ILLUSTRIOUS | Flagship Dynamic Universal IEMs
Moondrop Illustrious Offers an Exceptional Listening Experience with its Sophisticated Design, Bringing Unmatched Clarity to Your Audio

- Flagship 11mm Dynamic Driver IEM
- TAC Diamond-coated Dome Composite Diaphragm
- Reference tuning with ultra-low distortion
- Enhanced acoustic front cavity design
- Interchangeable cable w/ 0.78mm connectors
Flagship Successor
As the worthy successor to the Illumination series, Illustrious continues to emphasize pristine bass reproduction while maintaining a smooth treble extension that meets the standards of professionals. Inheriting the 11mm dynamic driver from the Illumination, Moondrop has upgraded the diaphragm and magnetic circuit materials for an enhanced experience.
Legendary 11mm Dynamic Driver
The Moondrop Illustrious features a legendary, patented 11mm dynamic driver that delivers exceptional TO-level performance. This is made possible by the use of ultra-high-efficiency magnetic conductive materials and a meticulously designed large-volume magnetic circuit that surpasses the performance of typical dual-magnet external magnetic circuits.
A copper alloy independent support structure enhances the stroke, while minimizing disturbances in the magnetic circuit. The independent copper alloy cavity structure fine-tunes the driver’s natural frequency and eliminates interference with the magnetic circuit.
Additionally, the suspension structure is designed to extend the stroke and balance the positive and negative half-cycles, reducing nonlinear distortion. The Illustrious also incorporates advanced materials and cutting-edge technology in the magnetic circuit, featuring a newly developed diaphragm material for even greater sound quality.
TAC Diamond-Coated Dome Composite Diaphragm
The TAC Diamond-Coated Dome Composite Diaphragm incorporates LCP dome technology enhanced by a high-rigidity artificial diamond layer applied through a deposition process. This diamond layer, with an SP3 bond stronger than DLC materials, significantly improves the rigidity of the dome, enhancing internal damping for smoother treble extension and finer detail.
To ensure exceptional bass dynamics with minimal distortion at high amplitudes, a flexible, high-damping polyurethane material is used for the suspension. The combination of three high-performance materials in the composite diaphragm allows the dynamic driver to deliver unparalleled audio quality with both precision and clarity.
New Front Cavity Acoustic Structure
Illustrious features a redesigned front cavity acoustic structure to meet the demands of users who require accurate treble. This design eliminated standing waves and reduces the impact of high-frequency diffraction. The result is smoother treble, a more refined timbre and richer detail.
Neutral Tuning Profile
The Illustrious maintains a strictly neutral tuning profile, faithfully adhering to the Diffuse-Field HRTF (Head-Related Transfer Function) standard. With near-zero bass coloration and imperceptible high-frequency resonance artifacts, it achieves reference-class signal reproduction accuracy. This engineering precision establishes it as both an indispensable tool for critical monitoring in professional audio analysis, and a discerning choice for audiophiles seeking uncompromising playback fidelity with high-resolution recordings.
Reference-Standard Low Distortion
Thanks to advancements in diaphragm materials and driver technology, the Illustrious significantly reduces nonlinear distortion compared to previous generations. With odd harmonic distortion now below 0.01%, it delivers a pure, natural, and crystal-clear sound, offering an exceptional listening experience.
Specifications
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Driver: 11mm Patented DD
- Housing: Titanium alloy high-precision CNC, Brass Gold-plated Acoustic Structure
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Impedance: 25Ω±15%(@1kHz)
- Frequency Response: 10-50kHz (IEC61094, Free Field)
- Effective Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHZ (IEC60318-4, -3dB)
- Sensitivity: 124db/vrms(@1kHz)
- THD: THD≤0.03%(@1kHz,94dB)
- Termination: SE 3.5mm + BAL 4.4mm
- Earphone Jack: 0.78 2-pin
In the Box
- Moondrop Illustrious IEMs
- IEM Cable
- Adapter
- Storage bag
- Ear tips (x12 pairs)
- User Manual