Moondrop S8 VS Fearless S8Z
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Moondrop S8 and Fearless S8Z are 8BA in-ear monitors. Moondrop S8 costs $700 while Fearless S8Z costs $589. Moondrop S8 is $111 more expensive. Moondrop S8 holds a decisive 1.8-point edge in reviewer scores (7.6 vs 5.8). Moondrop S8 has significantly better bass with a 1.6-point edge, Moondrop S8 has significantly better mids with a 2.5-point edge, Moondrop S8 has significantly better treble with a 3.8-point edge, Moondrop S8 has better dynamics with a 0.7-point edge, Moondrop S8 has significantly better details with a 2-point edge and Moondrop S8 has significantly better imaging with a 2.7-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Moondrop S8 | Fearless S8Z |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6.6 | 5 |
| Mids | 7.5 | 5 |
| Treble | 7.8 | 4 |
| Details | 8 | 6 |
| Soundstage | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Imaging | 7.7 | 5 |
| Dynamics | 5.7 | 5 |
| Tonality | 7.3 | 6.1 |
| Technicalities | 7.5 | 5.9 |
Moondrop S8 Aggregated Review Score
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Fearless S8Z 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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Fearless S8Z Details
Driver Configuration: 8BA
Tuning Type: Warm neutral
Price (Msrp): $589
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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+Fearless S8Z Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
5.5Gaming 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.
Fearless S8Z 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
Fearless S8Z Reviews
6.5
Reviewer Score
Solid all-rounder with a safe, pleasing tuning. Crin Youtube Channel
5
Reviewer Score
A more aggressive S8P with even more grit/BA artifacting in the treble. Precogvision Youtube Channel
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