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.
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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

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7.4Gaming Grade
A-Moondrop S8 Gaming Score

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7.1Gaming 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.
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.
Fiio FH19 Reviews
Fiio FH19 reviewed by: Jaytiss
2025-08-14A very pleasing Colorization, but not exactly what I love. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Fiio FH19 reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel
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Moondrop S8 Reviews
Moondrop S8 reviewed by: Smirk Audio
Very resolving with a sweet, pleasant timbre. Good mids and treble. Average bass. Upper-mids may be shouty to some.
Moondrop S8 reviewed by: Super* Review
Moondrop S8 reviewed by: Tim Tuned
Smooth engaging harman signature with fun bass BA timbre Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Moondrop S8 reviewed by: Jaytiss
Special set. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Moondrop S8 reviewed by: Precogvision
Excellent treble extension and detail retrieval. Precogvision Youtube Channel
Moondrop S8 reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel
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
More faithful to the Harman target compared to the A8, with a smoother bass response. Crin Youtube Channel
Moondrop S8 reviewed by: Shuwa-T
Comment: Technically proficient. Clarity and tuning well done BA timbre
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