Moondrop S8 VS Elysian Pilgrim Noir
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Moondrop S8 and Elysian Pilgrim Noir use 8BA and 1DD+3BA driver setups respectively. Moondrop S8 costs $700 while Elysian Pilgrim Noir costs $800. Elysian Pilgrim Noir is $100 more expensive. Moondrop S8 holds a slight 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (7.6 vs 7.4). Elysian Pilgrim Noir has slightly better bass with a 0.4-point edge, Moondrop S8 has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, Moondrop S8 has significantly better treble with a 1.3-point edge, Elysian Pilgrim Noir has significantly better dynamics with a 1.1-point edge, Moondrop S8 has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge, Moondrop S8 has significantly better details with a 1.5-point edge and Moondrop S8 has better imaging with a 0.7-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Moondrop S8 | Elysian Pilgrim Noir |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6.6 | 7 |
| Mids | 7.5 | 7 |
| Treble | 7.8 | 6.5 |
| Details | 8 | 6.5 |
| Soundstage | 7.5 | 7 |
| Imaging | 7.7 | 7 |
| Dynamics | 5.7 | 6.8 |
| Tonality | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| Technicalities | 7.5 | 7.3 |
Moondrop S8 Aggregated Review Score
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Elysian Pilgrim Noir 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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Elysian Pilgrim Noir Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+3BA
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: Elysian Top Elysian IEMs
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+Elysian Pilgrim Noir Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.8Gaming 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.
Elysian Pilgrim Noir Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A- Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.
Average Technical Grade
A-- Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Moondrop S8 Reviews
9*
* score normalized
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
Elysian Pilgrim Noir Reviews
8.5
* score normalized
8
Reviewer Score
Sound is similar to the original Pilgrim. Bassier than the original Pilgrim with similar resolution.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
7.5
Reviewer Score
Good but expensive. Recommended if you can find it for around $500. Direct upgrade to the AFUL Explorer. Scales great. Reminds me of the EJ07M but a bit smoother and less dynamic. Prefer it more than the OG pilgrim, but definitely not worth $400 more lol. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
7.5
Reviewer Score
Way different than Pilgrim OG, less bright. Smoothe. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
7
Reviewer Score
Cons: Similar to Pilgrim OG at twice the price.
6*
* score normalized
Relaxed at the vocal region compared to orignial Pilgrim. Too expensive. Texturing is a little bit better than original PilgrimSuper* Review original ranking
Super* Review Youtube Channel
5.5*
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