Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Moondrop - Aria 2 | Sennheiser - IE 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 18 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 122 dB | 118 dB |
Between the Aria 2 and IE 600, the Aria 2 comes out ahead in sensitivity, while the IE 600 wins on impedance. Overall, the Aria 2 scores 65.4 and the IE 600 scores 61.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Aria 2 edges ahead on the Mars Score (65.4 vs 61.5), but the 3.9-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Aria 2 if you care most about sensitivity. The biggest gaps in its favor are sensitivity. The single most decisive one: Sensitivity — 3.39% more. 122 dB vs 118 dB.
Pick the IE 600 if you care most about impedance. Its strongest claims are impedance. The single most decisive one: Impedance — 14.00 Ω less. 18 vs 32.
Both ship with comparable driver count, detachable cable, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Moondrop - Aria 2 or Sennheiser - IE 600?
Moondrop - Aria 2 leads the current Mars Score by 3.9 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare impedance, sensitivity against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Moondrop - Aria 2 if…
Moondrop - Aria 2 has the measurable edge on sensitivity db.
Choose Sennheiser - IE 600 if…
Sennheiser - IE 600 has the measurable edge on impedance ohm.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Moondrop - Aria 2 wins
- ▲Sensitivity — 3.39% more. 122 dB vs 118 dB.
Why Sennheiser - IE 600 wins
- ▲Impedance — 14.00 Ω less. 18 vs 32.
Spec comparison
Drivers
| Spec | Moondrop - Aria 2 | Sennheiser - IE 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver count | 1 | 1 |
| Driver types | Dynamic | Dynamic (TrueResponse) |
| Impedanceⓘ | 32 Ω | 18 Ωlead |
| Sensitivityⓘ | 122 dBlead | 118 dB |
Build
| Spec | Moondrop - Aria 2 | Sennheiser - IE 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable cable | true | true |
| Connector | 0.78mm 2-pinlead | MMCX |