Headphones — Moondrop PARA

The Moondrop Para is a planar magnetic design for over-ear listening with open-back cups, and its very low impedance makes it easy to match with an amplifier. It marks Moondrop's move into planar magnetic over-ear designs, a comparatively recent step for a brand known for its extensive in-ear catalogue.

Key specs that matter

The Para covers 15 Hz to 53 000 Hz, a wide window typical of planar magnetic drivers. Sensitivity is 101 dB per milliwatt, and impedance is an unusually low 8 ohms. The Para is a wired headphone, and its cable ends in a 3.5mm connector.

Engineering and use context

Its earcups are open at the back rather than sealed, so the Para gives up isolation from the room around the listener.

Pairing

Thanks to the low impedance and the sensitivity figure, the Para is easier to drive than many planar magnetic rivals, which often demand considerably more amplifier power. A dedicated headphone amplifier still supplies more current than a basic phone output.

Alternatives

Moondrop's Para 2 is the other full-size headphone in the brand's range to carry the Para name.