Good News for Wired Earphone Fans! High-Audio-Quality Smartphone "MIAD 01" Released in Japan
On May 22, the Chinese audio brand "MOONDROP" announced the launch of its first-ever 5G smartphone, the "MIAD 01," in Japan. This smartphone is garnering significant attention among music fans as a "HiFi audio smartphone" specialized for music listening.
Most modern smartphones have removed the earphone jack from their bodies. However, the "MIAD 01" features not only a standard 3.5mm earphone jack but also a "4.4mm balanced connection" jack for enjoying even higher-quality music. This allows users to enjoy the highest quality sound using their favorite wired earphones as they are.
To improve sound quality, great care has been taken with the internal design. It is equipped with two special chips (DACs) that convert sound from digital to analog, and by separating the audio circuitry from the smartphone's communication circuitry, it is designed to minimize noise interference. While possessing high performance as a music player, it is also possible to use 5G communication and the Android OS normally.
This smartphone targets "audiophiles" who prefer the sound of wired earphones over wireless ones. While wireless is currently the mainstream, the popularity of wired earphones remains strong due to their lack of sound delay and ability to faithfully reproduce even the finest details. For such users, being able to enjoy high-quality sound with a single smartphone without carrying around dedicated equipment is a major draw.
The debut of the "MIAD 01" represents a very unique option for people who want to enjoy music easily yet authentically on a smartphone. As the number of multi-functional smartphones increases, it will be interesting to see how this device, which specializes in a specific function, is received in the Japanese market.