Campfire Polaris V1 VS Moondrop S8

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Campfire Polaris V1 Aggregated Review Score

Campfire Polaris V1 Average Reviewer Scores

Crin Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

5.1

Generally Unfavorable

Moondrop S8 Aggregated Review Score

Moondrop S8 Average Reviewer Scores

Gizaudio Axel Crin Jaytiss Precogvision Tim Tuned Smirk Audio Shuwa-T
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7.5

Generally Favorable

Campfire Polaris V1 Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+1BA

Tuning Type: V-Shaped

Price (Msrp): $600

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Moondrop S8 Details

Driver Configuration: 8BA

Tuning Type: harman

Price (Msrp): $700

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Campfire Polaris V1 User Review Score

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Campfire Polaris V1 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5

Gaming Grade

C+

Moondrop S8 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.1

Gaming Grade

A-

Campfire Polaris V1 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • Competent but unremarkable. Decent detail retrieval in quieter tracks, though busy sections challenge cohesion. Imaging is average, lacking depth.
Bass C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids C-
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Details B
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B-
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Moondrop S8 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Competent tonal approach with minor technical flaws. Noticeable but not distracting quirks. Decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

A
  • Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval in most tracks. Soundstage has reasonable width and depth. Handles moderate complexity without congestion.
Bass B+
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
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 B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details A+
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging A
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Campfire Polaris V1 Reviews

Campfire Polaris V1 reviewed by:

Crin 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
Pseudo-Japanese tuning focusing on female vocals and a very lively signature.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel - Crin

Campfire Polaris V1 reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 5.1 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
B- Tech
Weaknesses: Lovely traditional CA tuning. Comment: For bassheads who do not care about quality.

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: C+ Mids: C- Treble: C- Soundstage: B Details: B Imaging: B-

Moondrop S8 Reviews

Moondrop S8 reviewed by:

Gizaudio Axel 7.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
Harman-like sound with plenty of detail. BA bass. Smooth, detailed, and balanced tuning.

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel - Gizaudio Axel

Moondrop S8 reviewed by:

Crin 7.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
A Tech
More faithful to the Harman target compared to the A8, with a smoother bass response.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel - Crin

Moondrop S8 reviewed by:

Jaytiss 7.3 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
Special set.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel - Jaytiss
Mids: A- Treble: A+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+

Moondrop S8 reviewed by:

Precogvision 7.1 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
Excellent treble extension and detail retrieval.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel - Precogvision
Bass: B Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: B Details: A+ Imaging: A-

Moondrop S8 reviewed by:

Tim Tuned 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
Pros: Smooth engaging harman signature with fun bass. Cons: BA timbre.

Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+
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Moondrop S8 reviewed by:

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Moondrop S8 reviewed by:

Smirk Audio 7.1 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
Very resolving with a sweet, pleasant timbre. Good mids and treble. Average bass. Upper-mids may be shouty to some.

Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

- Smirk Audio
Bass: B Mids: A+ Treble: A Dynamics: B Details: A Imaging: A

Moondrop S8 reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 7.8 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
Strengths: Clarity and tuning well done. Weaknesses: BA timbre. Comment: Technically proficient.

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A+ Soundstage: A+ Details: S- Imaging: S-

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