Improving on the well-reviewed Kanas Pro IEM, Moondrop takes things up a notch with the KXXS: flagship earphones featuring a redesigned zinc-aluminum alloy housing. Taking that design a step further with a new black satin finish, Moondrop has unveiled the KXXX IEM—and it’s only available here on Drop Read More
If you want to add some protection against chipping, go to a hobby store and get some gloss and matt varnish. You can get them in small spray cans in case you don't have an airbrush. Apply the gloss coating selectively (possible with an airbrush) over the areas most likely to chip or all over (if using a can) then follow up with a layer of matt coating all over. Gloss varnish offers more protection against chipping, and the matt will make it blend in with the rest and preserve the matt look. Don't forget to mask the nozzle and plug openings.
These seem fairly compelling, but I already have the Starfields and a pair of HA-FDX1s and don't think they'd be worth investing in. Anyone with a bit of direct comparison care to chime in?
The KXXX is just a blacked-out KXXS, afaik. and the XXS is almost identical to the Starfield, besides price. SO, unless you really need blacked out Starfield's, you can pass on these. I own Starfields though and still want these, love the colour and cable.
Been using it for a month now. Id say im a pretty regular IEM user. I dont use the case I usually just wind it around itself IEM side first and shove them in a pocket. Im seeing paint start to chip off in the corners now. and its is the KXXS mirror silver metal under, so it is easy to spot.