Moondrop S8 VS EPZ 530
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Moondrop S8 and EPZ 530 use 8BA and 5BA driver setups respectively. Moondrop S8 costs $700 while EPZ 530 costs $700. EPZ 530 holds a slight 0.1-point edge in reviewer scores (7.6 vs 7.7). Moondrop S8 has significantly better mids with a 1.5-point edge, Moondrop S8 has significantly better treble with a 1.8-point edge, EPZ 530 has significantly better dynamics with a 1.3-point edge and Moondrop S8 has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Moondrop S8 | EPZ 530 |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6.6 | 7.7 |
| Mids | 7.5 | 6 |
| Treble | 7.8 | 6 |
| Details | 8 | 7.7 |
| Soundstage | 7.5 | 7 |
| Imaging | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Dynamics | 5.7 | 7 |
| Tonality | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Technicalities | 7.5 | 7 |
Moondrop S8 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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EPZ 530 Details
Driver Configuration: 5BA
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $700
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Moondrop S8 User Review Score
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Moondrop S8 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
6.9Gaming Grade
B+EPZ 530 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
6.6Gaming 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.
EPZ 530 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.
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
EPZ 530 Reviews
8
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7.5
Reviewer Score
Great set for jazz/blues/soul/acoustic. Thick and lush. Warm but with nice treble extension. Solid tech. Vocals can be overly husky and buried in busier songs. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
7.5
Reviewer Score
It does some things very well. Very good item. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
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