Moondrop S8 VS FATFreq Scarlet Mini
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Moondrop S8 and FATFreq Scarlet Mini use 8BA and 1DD+2BA driver setups respectively. Moondrop S8 costs $700 while FATFreq Scarlet Mini costs $800. FATFreq Scarlet Mini is $100 more expensive. Moondrop S8 holds a decisive 1.1-point edge in reviewer scores (7.6 vs 6.5). FATFreq Scarlet Mini has better bass with a 0.9-point edge, Moondrop S8 has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Moondrop S8 has significantly better treble with a 1.8-point edge, FATFreq Scarlet Mini has slightly better dynamics with a 0.3-point edge, Moondrop S8 has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge, Moondrop S8 has significantly better details with a 1-point edge and Moondrop S8 has significantly better imaging with a 1.2-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Moondrop S8 | FATFreq Scarlet Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6.6 | 7.5 |
| Mids | 7.5 | 5.5 |
| Treble | 7.8 | 6 |
| Details | 8 | 7 |
| Soundstage | 7.5 | 7 |
| Imaging | 7.7 | 6.5 |
| Dynamics | 5.7 | 6 |
| Tonality | 7.3 | 6.5 |
| Technicalities | 7.5 | 6.1 |
Moondrop S8 Aggregated Review Score
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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 Scarlet Mini Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA
Tuning Type: Bass
Price (Msrp): $800
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Moondrop S8 User Review Score
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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
6.9Gaming Grade
B+FATFreq Scarlet Mini Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
5.7Gaming Grade
B-Moondrop S8 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
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 Scarlet Mini Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
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
B- Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Moondrop S8 Reviews
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7.9
Reviewer Score
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
7.8
Reviewer Score
Comment: Technically proficient. Clarity and tuning well done BA timbre
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
7.5
Reviewer Score
Smooth, detailed, and balanced tuning. Harman-like sound with plenty of detail. BA bass.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
7.5
Reviewer Score
More faithful to the Harman target compared to the A8, with a smoother bass response. Crin Youtube Channel
7.3
Reviewer Score
Special set. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
7.1
Reviewer Score
Very resolving with a sweet, pleasant timbre. Good mids and treble. Average bass. Upper-mids may be shouty to some.
7.1
Reviewer Score
Excellent treble extension and detail retrieval. Precogvision Youtube Channel
7
Reviewer Score
Smooth engaging harman signature with fun bass BA timbre Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
FATFreq Scarlet Mini Reviews
7
Reviewer Score
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7
Reviewer Score
Holy Bass! Unabashedly colored listen with heathenistic amounts of bass elevation and physicality. Man does this thing punch. Vocals and instruments can sound subdued a little bit unless you turn the volume up a bit which pushes the bass into guilty pleasure territory and beyond. You have to love bass but if you do, you'll love this set. Good details. Good separation. Timbre is pretty good for most instruments. Treble can be a bit unnatural but not offensively so. It's not for everyone, but bassheads will be hardpressed to find anything better without breaking the bank (even more). Tour Unit
6
Reviewer Score
Crap ton of sub-bass but still very well-controlled (for the most part). No mud or mid-bass bloat, uppermids/treble are smoother than Maestro Mini, still somewhat balanced without having the low-end overtake. Vocals do distort sometimes as the sub-bass can bleed into it. Deuce better. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
5.8
Reviewer Score
Ohh this set is a special love affair with BASS. Not Neutral lol. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
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