Moondrop S8 and Fatfreq 20.6 use 8BA and 6BA driver setups respectively. Moondrop S8 costs $700 while Fatfreq 20.6 costs $810. Fatfreq 20.6 is $110 more expensive. Moondrop S8 holds a decisive 3.1-point edge in reviewer scores (7.6 vs 4.5).
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Metric | Moondrop S8 | Fatfreq 20.6 |
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Bass | 6.6 | 4.5 |
Mids | 7.5 | 4.5 |
Treble | 7.8 | 4.5 |
Details | 8 | 4.5 |
Soundstage | 7.5 | 4.5 |
Imaging | 7.7 | 4.5 |
Dynamics | 5.7 | 4.5 |
Tonality | 7.3 | 4.5 |
Technicalities | 7.5 | 5.5 |
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Moondrop S8 Details
Driver Configuration: 8BA
Tuning Type: harman
Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs
Price (Msrp): $700
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Fatfreq 20.6 Details
Driver Configuration: 6BA
Tuning Type: Warm
Price (Msrp): $810
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Moondrop S8 Gaming Score

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6.9Gaming Grade
B+Fatfreq 20.6 Gaming Score

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4.2Gaming Grade
C-Moondrop S8 Scorings
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A-- Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.
Average Technical Grade
A- Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Fatfreq 20.6 Scorings
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Average Tunign Grade
C- Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.
Average Technical Grade
B-- Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Moondrop S8 Reviews
Great detail,relax tuning upgrade of "A8" only a slight upgrade to the previous A8Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking
Bad Guy Good Audio Youtube Channel
Comment: Technically proficient. Clarity and tuning well done BA timbre
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
Smooth, detailed, and balanced tuning. Harman-like sound with plenty of detail. BA bass.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
More faithful to the Harman target compared to the A8, with a smoother bass response. Crin Youtube Channel
Special set. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Very resolving with a sweet, pleasant timbre. Good mids and treble. Average bass. Upper-mids may be shouty to some.
Excellent treble extension and detail retrieval. Precogvision Youtube Channel
Smooth engaging harman signature with fun bass BA timbre Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Fatfreq 20.6 Reviews
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