Moondrop S8 VS Softears RSV
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Moondrop S8 and Softears RSV use 8BA and 5BA driver setups respectively. Moondrop S8 costs $700 while Softears RSV costs $730. Softears RSV is $30 more expensive. Moondrop S8 holds a slight 0.1-point edge in reviewer scores (7.6 vs 7.4). Softears RSV carries a user score of 7. Softears RSV has better mids with a 0.9-point edge, Moondrop S8 has significantly better details with a 1.8-point edge and Moondrop S8 has significantly better imaging with a 1.5-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Moondrop S8 | Softears RSV |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6.6 | 6.8 |
| Mids | 7.5 | 8.4 |
| Treble | 7.8 | 7.7 |
| Details | 8 | 6.2 |
| Soundstage | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Imaging | 7.7 | 6.2 |
| Dynamics | 5.7 | 5.5 |
| Tonality | 7.3 | 7.7 |
| Technicalities | 7.5 | 7 |
Moondrop S8 Aggregated Review Score
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Softears RSV 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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Softears RSV Details
Driver Configuration: 5BA
Tuning Type: Harman Neutral
Brand: Softears Top Softears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $730
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Moondrop S8 User Review Score
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Softears RSV User Review Score
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7Generally Favorable
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+Softears RSV Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.7Gaming 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.
Softears RSV 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
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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
Softears RSV Reviews
8.5
Reviewer Score
One of the best vocals I've heard on any IEM (especially for male artists). Mids and Treble is TOTL, smooth and well extended and has great naturalness and the perfect bite. Bass has great speed and still slams (even though it's BA? not rumbly), but stage and detail is average at it's price, but once it clicks with a track it's one of the most beautiful thing ever. Ran into distortion issues at high volume, but may be due to my source? (RSV too sensitive?) Jays Audio Youtube Channel
8.3
Reviewer Score
Great upper treble, but its overall tonality isn't perfect. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
8*
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7.5
Reviewer Score
I prefer the Studio 4. Warmer, bassier, and slightly more resolving than the Studio 4, with great timbre. BA Bass.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
7.5
Reviewer Score
Very well-balanced tonality with surprisingly good timbre, though slightly lacking definition. Crin Youtube Channel
7.4
Reviewer Score
Mid and vocal centric set, this is not reference tuning despite the name
7
Reviewer Score
Timbre so beautiful you think it's not a BA set Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
6.5
Reviewer Score
Well-tuned from top-to-bottom with good timbre. Safe to the point of boredom. Precogvision Youtube Channel
6.3
Reviewer Score
A BA set that almost sounds like a DD. Needs low OI source. Bass close to U12T with more mid-bass impact. Great treble. Sub-bass and imaging can be lacking for some. My favourite vocals ever.
Moondrop S8 User Reviews
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