Moondrop CHU III In-Ear Monitors, 10mm Al-Mg Dynamic Driver
The Moondrop CHU III is the third generation of Moondrop's budget CHU in-ear monitors. It pairs a 10mm aluminium-magnesium composite dynamic driver with a zinc-alloy shell and a detachable 2-pin cable. It suits gamers and music listeners who want clean, accurate sound on a small budget and already use a separate microphone.
Highlights
- 10mm dynamic driver with an aluminium-magnesium composite diaphragm for fast, clean response
- Tuned to Moondrop's PopAvg-DF (JM-1) target for a balanced, natural sound
- CNC-machined brass nozzle helps control treble resonances
- Durable zinc-alloy cast shells with a corrosion-resistant coating
- Detachable 0.78mm 2-pin cable that can be replaced or upgraded
- Easy to drive (16 ohm, 118dB/Vrms) from any 3.5mm jack or dongle DAC
Full specifications
| Driver | 10mm dynamic driver |
| Diaphragm | Aluminium-magnesium alloy composite |
| Shell / cavity | Zinc alloy, cast, with protective coating |
| Nozzle | CNC-machined brass |
| Tuning target | PopAvg-DF (JM-1) |
| Cable connector | 0.78mm 2-pin, detachable |
| Plug | 3.5mm single-ended stereo |
| Frequency response | 12Hz - 50kHz (IEC61094, free field) |
| Effective frequency response | 20Hz - 20kHz (IEC60318-4, -3dB) |
| Sensitivity | 118dB/Vrms @ 1kHz |
| Impedance | 16 ohm +/-15% @ 1kHz |
| THD | <=0.1% @ 1kHz, 94dB |
| Microphone | None |
| Colour | Black |
What's in the box
- 1 x Moondrop CHU III earphones (pair)
- 1 x Detachable 0.78mm 2-pin cable (3.5mm plug)
- 1 x User manual
Works with: Wired 3.5mm devices: PC and laptop headphone jacks, PS5 DualSense and Xbox controller 3.5mm jacks, Nintendo Switch, and phones or tablets with a 3.5mm jack. USB-C devices need a dongle DAC. It has no built-in microphone, so voice chat needs a separate mic.
Know your gear
- Driver size — The speaker inside each earcup. Larger, well-tuned drivers usually deliver fuller bass and a wider sense of space.
- Active noise cancelling (ANC) — Microphones listen to the room and cancel steady background noise — fans, AC, traffic — so you can focus on the game.
- Microphone — Detachable and boom mics sit close to your mouth for clear voice chat; noise filtering removes keyboard clicks and background sound.
- IEMs (in-ear monitors) — Earphones that seal in your ear canal — excellent isolation and very precise imaging, which is why many pro players use them under headsets.
- DAC / amplifier — Converts digital audio to analog and powers your headphones — cleaner, louder and more detailed than a typical PC or phone headphone port.
- 4.4 mm balanced output — A separate signal path for each channel — more power and lower noise for headphones and IEMs that support it.
100% genuine Moondrop — sourced from the brand's official AliExpress store.
🚚 Estimated delivery: 8–15 business days · Free tracked shipping worldwide.