Aful Performer 8 VS HiSenior Cano Cristales

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Aful Performer 8 and HiSenior Cano Cristales use 1DD+7BA and 2DD+8BA driver setups respectively. Aful Performer 8 costs $369 while HiSenior Cano Cristales costs $399. HiSenior Cano Cristales is $30 more expensive. HiSenior Cano Cristales holds a slight 0.4-point edge in reviewer scores (7.1 vs 7.5). Aful Performer 8 has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, HiSenior Cano Cristales has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge and HiSenior Cano Cristales has slightly better soundstage with a 0.3-point edge.

Metric	Aful Performer 8	HiSenior Cano Cristales
Bass	5.8	7.5
Mids	7	6
Treble	7	7
Details	6.8	7.5
Soundstage	7.3	7.5
Imaging	6	7.5
Dynamics	5	8
Tonality	6.6	7.2
Technicalities	7.1	7.8

Aful Performer 8 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

7.1

Generally Favorable

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HiSenior Cano Cristales Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

7.5

Strongly Favorable

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Driver Configuration: 1DD+7BA

Tuning Type: Sweet,neutral

Brand: AFUL Top AFUL IEMs

Price (Msrp): $369

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Driver Configuration: 2DD+8BA

Tuning Type: V-Shaped

Brand: Hisenior Top Hisenior IEMs

Price (Msrp): $399

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Aful Performer 8 Gaming Score

The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

HiSenior Cano Cristales Gaming Score

The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

7.3

Gaming Grade

A-

Aful Performer 8 Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

B+

Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

A-

Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.

Bass B-

Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.

Mids A-

Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.

Treble A-

Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.

Dynamics C+

Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.

Soundstage A-

Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.

Details B+

Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.

Imaging B

Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.

Gaming B+

Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

HiSenior Cano Cristales Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

A-

Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.

Mids B

Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.

Treble A-

Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.

Dynamics A+

Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.

Soundstage A

Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.

Gaming A-

Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

Aful Performer 8 Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

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Reviewed by: Super* Review

8* * score normalized

Quite solid technical performance. Good imaging/separation. Good sense of positioning.

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

7.8 Reviewer Score

B+ Tuning

A- Tech

One of the most technical and best air and details iem out there for the price.

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Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+

Reviewed by: Audionotions

7.5 Reviewer Score

Smooth and balanced with really great detail retrieval. Jack-of-all-trades. If you can swing $370 for this and aren't willing to go up to $530+ for something marginally better, then just buy this and don't look back. Previously Owned

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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

7 Reviewer Score

A Tuning

A+ Tech

Good neutral set. Airy and open staging but with forward vocals although lacking in extension. Great layering and details but not 3D and more flat. Vocals could also be more open, and feels "stuck".

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Reviewed by: Fresh Reviews

6.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

6.5 Reviewer Score

B+ Tuning

A+ Tech

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Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

6.5 Reviewer Score

B+ Tuning

A- Tech

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Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

6.5 Reviewer Score

B Tuning

B+ Tech

Comment: Slight retuning could bump this up. Technicalities are solid, better staging and imaging compared to P5 The tuning has slight honkiness in the midrange

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Bass: B- Mids: A- Treble: B Soundstage: B+ Details: A- Imaging: A-

Reviewed by: Nymz

5.9 Reviewer Score

B Tuning

B- Tech

Great tonal balance with technicalities to back it up. Probably the best treble balance you find up to its price point. Mid-bass won't be for everyone.

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Bass: C+ Mids: B Treble: A- Details: B+ Imaging: C+

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HiSenior Cano Cristales Reviews

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

2025-08-09

8.1 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A- Tech

This is an exciting fun Bass heavy iem that gets a recomendation.

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Mids: B Treble: A- Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A

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