Effortless Audio: How to Pair Moondrop Space Travel Earbuds + Review Insights
Moondrop Space Travel earbuds have garnered attention for offering impressive features and enjoyable audio performance at a highly accessible price point. For anyone looking to dive into affordable wireless audio, mastering the initial setup is key. This guide will show you exactly How To Pair Moondrop Space Travel earbuds to your preferred device, alongside key insights from our experience using them for daily listening.
How to Pair Your Moondrop Space Travel Earbuds
Connecting your Moondrop Space Travel earbuds via Bluetooth is a simple process designed for quick setup. Based on our experience with the earbuds, entering pairing mode is achieved by holding down both earbuds simultaneously for approximately 3 seconds.
Once the earbuds are in pairing mode, they will become discoverable by nearby Bluetooth-enabled devices. The standard next step is to navigate to the Bluetooth settings menu on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Look for ‘Moondrop Space Travel’ in the list of available devices and select it to complete the connection.
Moondrop Space Travel earbuds in their clear charging case
Bluetooth connectivity on the Space Travel is reported to be very quick for both initial pairing and subsequent reconnections. It’s worth noting that the supported audio codecs are SBC and AAC. Moondrop specifies a battery life of around 4 hours of playback on a single charge for the earbuds, with the charging case providing an additional 12 hours of use. A full recharge of the earbuds within the case takes about an hour. While audiophile-grade codecs like LDAC are not available, and on-earbud volume control is absent, these are considered minor points given the product’s price point.
Understanding Controls and Modes
Beyond basic pairing, understanding the touch controls and various modes enhances the usability of the Moondrop Space Travel. The stems of the earbuds feature responsive touch controls. A single tap on either side will play or pause the music, or answer/end a phone call. Double tapping the left earbud moves to the previous track, while double tapping the right advances to the next track. A triple tap activates the voice assistant on your connected device.
The Space Travel also includes three distinct modes you can cycle through: Normal, Transparency, and Active Noise Cancelling (ANC). Switching between these modes is done by pressing and holding either the left or right earbud for approximately 1 second. Instead of verbal prompts, a unique sound indicates which mode you are in: “Ummm” for normal, “Shhhh” for ANC, and “Heh!” for transparency mode, which adds an original touch to the user interface.
Design and Everyday Use
The design of the Moondrop Space Travel earbuds is based on a common “Airpods Inspired” stem-style form factor, identical to the previous Moondrop Nekocake model, albeit with a different yellow and grey graphic replacing the cat logo.
Close-up of a single Moondrop Space Travel earbud
A notable change is the charging case. Unlike the Nekocake’s lidded white case, the Space Travel uses a clear plastic case with no lid. While this has been a point of discussion, our reviewer found this design functional for their specific use case, such as storing the case in a bag pocket for easy access. The only significant design complaint echoed from many TWS cases is the placement of the USB-C charging port on the bottom, requiring the case to be laid down during charging.
Top view of the Moondrop Space Travel charging case and earbuds
The ANC functionality is described as fairly decent and useful for noise reduction, such as against air conditioning drone, though it hasn’t been tested in environments like air travel. The effectiveness is satisfactory for everyday situations.
Sound Impressions: What to Expect Post-Pairing
Our experience with the Moondrop Space Travel primarily focused on using them for casual, daily listening across various routines rather than dedicated critical listening sessions. Despite this approach, the earbuds provided a consistently enjoyable performance.
Moondrop Space Travel earbuds held outside the charging case
The earbuds offer three selectable sound tunings available via an app: “Reference”, “Monitor”, and “Basshead”. The “Reference” tuning was preferred for its balanced profile. This tuning provides a slight boost in the lower frequencies, contributing to a smooth yet clear sound, coupled with an elevation around the 2.5 to 3kHz mark that enhances presence. This is paired with a neutral midrange and decent extension in the upper ranges. The resulting sound signature is described as very pleasurable for easy listening.
Performance-wise, they offer sufficient detail and overall sound that is more than satisfactory, especially considering the price. They even present a decent sound stage for a set of in-ear monitors.
Moondrop Space Travel earbuds and clear charging case on a surface
Value Proposition
Priced at approximately 25€ (or equivalent), the Moondrop Space Travel are positioned at the highly affordable end of the TWS market. Our reviewer found them preferable to the Moondrop Nekocake, which cost significantly more, highlighting the Space Travel’s strong value. For individuals seeking a reliable, enjoyable set of TWS earbuds without a significant investment, these prove to be a compelling option.
Conclusion
In summary, the Moondrop Space Travel earbuds provide a straightforward how to pair process, making them easy to connect and begin using quickly. Coupled with user-friendly controls, functional ANC and Transparency modes, and a surprisingly enjoyable sound profile for daily casual listening, they offer significant value at their budget price point. While they may not aim for critical audiophile perfection, their convenience, comfortable design, and pleasant audio performance make them an excellent choice for everyday wireless audio needs.
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