Moondrop S8 VS Dunu Zen

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Moondrop S8 and Dunu Zen use 8BA and 1DD driver setups respectively. Moondrop S8 costs $700 while Dunu Zen costs $700. Moondrop S8 holds a decisive 2.7-point edge in reviewer scores (7.6 vs 4.9). Moondrop S8 has better bass with a 0.6-point edge, Moondrop S8 has significantly better mids with a 3.5-point edge, Moondrop S8 has significantly better treble with a 4.8-point edge, Dunu Zen has significantly better dynamics with a 1.3-point edge, Moondrop S8 has significantly better details with a 3.5-point edge and Moondrop S8 has significantly better imaging with a 4.2-point edge.

Metric	Moondrop S8	Dunu Zen
Bass	6.6	6
Mids	7.5	4
Treble	7.8	3
Details	8	4.5
Soundstage	7.5	4.9
Imaging	7.7	3.5
Dynamics	5.7	7
Tonality	7.3	4.3
Technicalities	7.5	4.5

Moondrop S8 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

7.6

Strongly Favorable

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Dunu Zen Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

4.9

Generally Unfavorable

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Driver Configuration: 8BA

Tuning Type: harman

Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs

Price (Msrp): $700

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Driver Configuration: 1DD

Tuning Type: Mild V

Brand: DUNU Top DUNU IEMs

Price (Msrp): $700

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Moondrop S8 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+

Dunu Zen Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

3.9

Gaming Grade

D+

Moondrop S8 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

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

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-

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 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 B+

Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Dunu Zen Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

C-

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

Average Technical Grade

Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.

Bass B

Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.

Mids C-

Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.

Treble D

Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.

Dynamics A-

Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.

Details C

Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.

Imaging D+

Modest imaging with basic left/right positioning. Lacks precision for center placement and suffers from positional blurring.

Gaming D+

Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Moondrop S8 Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

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Reviewed by: Bad Guy Good Audio

7.9 Reviewer Score

A+ Tuning

A- Tech

Great detail,relax tuning upgrade of "A8" only a slight upgrade to the previous A8

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Bass: B Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

7.8 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A+ Tech

Comment: Technically proficient. Clarity and tuning well done BA timbre

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

Reviewed by: Audionotions

7.5 Reviewer Score

Very resolving and well tuned. Note weight leans thin. First IEM that I can say I definitely hear the BA timbre. Could use more down low. Pressure build is uncomfortable. Previously Owned

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Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

7.5 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A+ Tech

Smooth, detailed, and balanced tuning. Harman-like sound with plenty of detail. BA bass.

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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.

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

7.3 Reviewer Score

B Tuning

A- Tech

Special set.

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

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.

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Bass: B Mids: A+ Treble: A Dynamics: B Details: A Imaging: A

Reviewed by: Precogvision

7.1 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A- Tech

Excellent treble extension and detail retrieval.

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

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

7 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A+ Tech

Smooth engaging harman signature with fun bass BA timbre

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

Dunu Zen Reviews

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Reviewed by: Precogvision

4.4 Reviewer Score

C- Tuning

C+ Tech

Good dynamics, but poor tuning with nasty 8kHz treble peak contrasted to zero air.

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

Reviewed by: Nymz

4.2 Reviewer Score

C- Tuning

C- Tech

Great bass impact (one of the best I've heard). Tunning is wonky, mild V and zero treble air. Other than dynamics, techs are nothing to write home about. Get Zen Pro instead unless you only care for slam, can EQ or mod. Or Z1R.

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Bass: B Mids: C- Treble: D Details: C- Imaging: C-

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Moondrop S8 Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Reviewed by: Bad Guy Good Audio

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Reviewed by: Audionotions

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Reviewed by: Nymz

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