Fiio FH19 VS Moondrop S8

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Fiio FH19 and Moondrop S8 use 2DD+6BA and 8BA driver setups respectively. Fiio FH19 costs $599 while Moondrop S8 costs $700. Moondrop S8 is $101 more expensive. Moondrop S8 holds a slight 0.4-point edge in reviewer scores (7.2 vs 7.5). Moondrop S8 has significantly better mids with a 1.6-point edge, Fiio FH19 has significantly better treble with a 1.1-point edge, Fiio FH19 has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and Fiio FH19 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

Fiio FH19 Aggregated Review Score

Fiio FH19 Average Reviewer Scores

Gizaudio Axel
Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

7.2

Generally Favorable

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Moondrop S8 Aggregated Review Score

Moondrop S8 Average Reviewer Scores

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

Average Reviewer Score:

7.5

Strongly Favorable

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Fiio FH19 Details

Driver Configuration: 2DD+6BA

Tuning Type: n/a

Price (Msrp): $599

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Moondrop S8 Details

Driver Configuration: 8BA

Tuning Type: harman

Price (Msrp): $700

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Fiio FH19 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.4

Gaming Grade

A-

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-

Fiio FH19 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

S-
  • Excellent clarity and detail. Precise imaging and expansive soundstage. Manages complex passages with minimal smearing and good transient speed.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble S
Reference-class treble: flawless extension with zero fatigue. Hyper-detailed yet perfectly natural reproduction of highs.
Dynamics A-
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
Soundstage S
Reference-class soundstage: perfectly spherical presentation with infinite space. Utterly realistic instrument placement and venue reproduction.
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

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
  • Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
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

Fiio FH19 Reviews

Fiio FH19 reviewed by:

2025-08-14
Jaytiss 7.8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
S Tech
A very pleasing Colorization, but not exactly what I love.

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Mids: B Treble: S Dynamics: A- Soundstage: S
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Fiio FH19 reviewed by:

Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A+ Tech
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Moondrop S8 Reviews

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

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

Moondrop S8 reviewed by:

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

Tim Tuned original ranking

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

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

Jaytiss original ranking

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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

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

Moondrop S8 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.

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

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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

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Moondrop S8 reviewed by:

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

Shuwa-T original ranking

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

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