Moondrop S8 VS Final Audio Heaven 7

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Moondrop S8 and Final Audio Heaven 7 are in-ear monitors. Moondrop S8 costs $700 while Final Audio Heaven 7 costs $700. Moondrop S8 holds a decisive 2.1-point edge in reviewer scores (7.6 vs 5.5). 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 1.3-point edge and Moondrop S8 has significantly better details with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Moondrop S8 Final Audio Heaven 7
Bass 6.6 5
Mids 7.5 5
Treble 7.8 6.5
Details 8 7
Soundstage 7.5 7.5
Imaging 7.7 7.5
Dynamics 5.7 5.5
Tonality 7.3 5
Technicalities 7.5 6.2

Moondrop S8 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Bad Guy Good Audio Shuwa-T Audionotions Gizaudio Axel Crin Jaytiss Smirk Audio Precogvision Tim Tuned
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7.6

Strongly Favorable

Final Audio Heaven 7 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin
Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

5.5

Mixed to Negative

Reviews Comparison

Moondrop S8 reviewed by Shuwa-T

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

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Final Audio Heaven 7 reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 6.4 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A- Tech
Comment: Perfect for orchestral and classical. Massive soundstage, almost theatre-like Final tuning may not be for everyone

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: B+ Soundstage: A Details: A- Imaging: A

Moondrop S8 reviewed by Crin

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

Crin Youtube Channel

Final Audio Heaven 7 reviewed by Crin

Crin 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C+ Tech
Unique "Final single BA" sound; coloured mids and one-note treble.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

Moondrop S8 (more reviews)

Moondrop S8 reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 9* * score normalized
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Super* Review original ranking

Super* Review Youtube Channel
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Moondrop S8 reviewed by Bad Guy Good Audio

Bad Guy Good Audio 7.9 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A- Tech
Great detail,relax tuning upgrade of "A8" only a slight upgrade to the previous A8

URL to full Review

Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking

Bad Guy Good Audio Youtube Channel
Bass: B Mids: A+ Treble: A+
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Moondrop S8 reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 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

Audionotions original ranking

Website (Audionotions)

Moondrop S8 reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

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

Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel

Moondrop S8 reviewed by Jaytiss

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

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: B Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

Moondrop S8 reviewed by Smirk Audio

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

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

Moondrop S8 reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 7.1 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
Excellent treble extension and detail retrieval.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: B Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: B Details: A+ Imaging: A-

Moondrop S8 reviewed by Tim Tuned

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

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+
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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

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

Final Audio Heaven 7 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.3

Gaming Grade

C+

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.
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-
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage A
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
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 B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Final Audio Heaven 7 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • 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.
Bass C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble B+
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Soundstage A
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details A-
Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.
Imaging A
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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