Shanling Moria: a high-end single-dynamic-driver IEM whose 10.2 mm driver uses a PEEK diaphragm with 60 layers of titanium coating, in a CNC-machined titanium shell at 7.6 g per earpiece. It suits listeners who prefer one coherent driver to multi-driver stacks and already own a 4.4 mm balanced source, the only plug on the stock cable.
Who the Shanling Moria is for
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Single-driver devotees: One 10.2 mm dynamic driver covers 20 Hz to 40 kHz with no crossover, and Shanling's triple acoustic chamber (one front, two rear) is tuned for coherence across bass, mids and treble.
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4.4 mm balanced setups: The 1.3 m 5N silver-plated OFC cable ends in a 4.4 mm plug, so it drops straight into a balanced DAP or dongle.
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Long listening sessions: At 7.6 g per earpiece in a compact single-driver housing, Shanling designed it to stay comfortable through the longest sessions.
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Tip rollers: 15 pairs of ear tips in five types (Soundstage, Bass, Balanced, Vocals, SpinFit Neo) let you tune both fit and sound.
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Collectors who care about build: Each shell is machined from a single piece of titanium, and the heat-treated titanium faceplate has a crystal pattern unique to every unit.
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Skip it if: your only outputs are a phone or a 3.5 mm jack and you don't want to add a 4.4 mm dongle or a second cable, because the included cable is 4.4 mm only.
Shanling Moria key specs
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Driver: 10.2 mm dynamic, dual-magnet
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Diaphragm: PEEK with 60-layer titanium coating (DC sputtering)
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Acoustic design: Triple chamber (one front, two rear)
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Impedance: 48 Ω
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Sensitivity: 117 ± 3 dB
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Frequency response: 20 Hz – 40 kHz
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Housing: Single-piece CNC-machined titanium, crystallized titanium faceplate
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Weight: 7.6 g per earpiece
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Cable: 1.3 m 5N silver-plated OFC, 0.78 mm 2-pin, 4.4 mm balanced plug
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Ear tips: 15 pairs in 5 types
FAQ
Is the Shanling Moria an open-back IEM?
No. Shanling does not describe the Moria as open-back: the shell is CNC-machined from a single piece of titanium and capped with a crystallized titanium faceplate. The airflow Shanling talks about happens inside the earpiece, where a triple acoustic chamber (one chamber in front of the driver, two behind) is tuned for coherence between bass, mids and treble.
What do I need to drive the Shanling Moria?
A 4.4 mm balanced output, or a different cable. The included 1.3 m cable ends in a 4.4 mm plug only, so with a phone you will need a dongle DAC/amp that has a 4.4 mm jack; a portable player with a 4.4 mm output also works. The earpieces use industry-standard 0.78 mm 2-pin sockets, so a 3.5 mm cable can be fitted instead.
Who is the Shanling Moria for, and who should pass?
It suits listeners who prefer one dynamic driver to a multi-driver design: a single 10.2 mm driver with a 60-layer titanium-coated diaphragm covers 20 Hz to 40 kHz with no crossover. Pass if you specifically want a hybrid or all-balanced-armature flagship, or if you would rather not add a 4.4 mm source or a second cable.
Hi-res oriented flagship from Shanling. TonePier sells genuine Shanling stock — every Moria Life Tree is brand-new and sealed. Orders ship free within the US, with a 45-day return policy for peace of mind on a flagship purchase.
