Night Oblivion Butastur VS Moondrop S8
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Night Oblivion Butastur and Moondrop S8 use 10BA and 8BA driver setups respectively. Night Oblivion Butastur costs $599 while Moondrop S8 costs $700. Moondrop S8 is $101 more expensive. Both score 7.6 from reviewers. Night Oblivion Butastur carries a user score of 9.3. Night Oblivion Butastur has better bass with a 0.9-point edge, Moondrop S8 has better treble with a 0.8-point edge, Night Oblivion Butastur has slightly better dynamics with a 0.3-point edge, Moondrop S8 has better details with a 0.5-point edge and Night Oblivion Butastur has slightly better imaging with a 0.3-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Night Oblivion Butastur | Moondrop S8 |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 7.5 | 6.6 |
| Mids | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Treble | 7 | 7.8 |
| Details | 7.5 | 8 |
| Soundstage | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Imaging | 8 | 7.7 |
| Dynamics | 6 | 5.7 |
| Tonality | 7.6 | 7.3 |
| Technicalities | 7.5 | 7.5 |
Night Oblivion Butastur Aggregated Review Score
Night Oblivion Butastur Average Reviewer Scores
Moondrop S8 Aggregated Review Score
Moondrop S8 Average Reviewer Scores
Night Oblivion Butastur Details
Driver Configuration: 10BA
Tuning Type: Warm Neutral with bass boost
Price (Msrp): $599
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Moondrop S8 Details
Driver Configuration: 8BA
Tuning Type: harman
Price (Msrp): $700
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Night Oblivion Butastur User Review Score
Night Oblivion Butastur Average User Scores
Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
9.3Exceptional
Moondrop S8 User Review Score
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Night Oblivion Butastur Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
7Gaming Grade
A-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+Night Oblivion Butastur 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 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.
Night Oblivion Butastur Reviews
Night Oblivion Butastur reviewed by: Shuwa-T
7.8
Reviewer Score
Similar tonality to the Supernova, please stronger female vocal extension at the cost of less refined treble, lovely midrange
Night Oblivion Butastur reviewed by: Jaytiss
7.5
Reviewer Score
I'd be careful buying it due to QC issues of others. But I enjoyed my time with it. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Night Oblivion Butastur reviewed by: Jays Audio
7
Reviewer Score
Overpriced as hell - I don't get the hype. Vocals are way too shouty with masking. Treble peaks around 10K with a dip in the air afterwards. Low-end is "good", but nothing amazing for the price. Detail retrieval and separation is competitive, but that's pretty much it. If you want a clean sound there are ALOT of other options for better like even the Blessing 3. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Night Oblivion Butastur reviewed by: IEMRanking AI
8
Reviewer Score
The NIGHT OBLIVION BUTASTUR delivers a natural timbre and cohesive sound, with its standout feature being a lush, dense midrange that excels in vocal and acoustic instrument reproduction. Vocals sound present and textured without shoutiness, while the bass offers weighty density over sharp slam, leaning slightly warm and creamy in texture. Treble remains smooth and fatigue-free, avoiding harshness even with extended listening, though it lacks sparkle for those seeking heightened brilliance.
Technically, it impresses with holographic imaging and strong layering, creating an intimate yet spatially convincing stage. The included modular cable is exceptionally high quality for the price, and the dual DIP switches allow subtle tuning adjustments—adding bass warmth or treble sharpness—though the changes are nuanced and require a tool to toggle. While isolation is good, the nozzle design risks internal debris accumulation, and the bass lacks definition in sub-bass decay.
Moondrop S8 Reviews
Moondrop S8 reviewed by: Super* Review
9*
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Moondrop S8 reviewed by: Bad Guy Good Audio
7.9
Reviewer Score
Great detail,relax tuning upgrade of "A8" only a slight upgrade to the previous A8Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking
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Moondrop S8 reviewed by: Shuwa-T
7.8
Reviewer Score
Comment: Technically proficient. Clarity and tuning well done BA timbre
Moondrop S8 reviewed by: Drew / 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
Moondrop S8 reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel
7.5
Reviewer Score
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
7.5
Reviewer Score
More faithful to the Harman target compared to the A8, with a smoother bass response. Crin Youtube Channel
Moondrop S8 reviewed by: Jaytiss
7.3
Reviewer Score
Special set. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Moondrop S8 reviewed by: Smirk Audio
7.1
Reviewer Score
Very resolving with a sweet, pleasant timbre. Good mids and treble. Average bass. Upper-mids may be shouty to some.
Moondrop S8 reviewed by: Precogvision
7.1
Reviewer Score
Excellent treble extension and detail retrieval. Precogvision Youtube Channel
Moondrop S8 reviewed by: Tim Tuned
7
Reviewer Score
Smooth engaging harman signature with fun bass BA timbre Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Night Oblivion Butastur User Reviews
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You need to be signed in to write your own reviewFantastic set for someone who loves organic sound and Mid centric tuning, incredibly underrated especially for an All BA IEM.
Pros
the Timbre and Mids on this are phenomenal, incredibly natural and lovely. the High end doesnt fatigue you after long listening session, and the venting is one of the best I've experienced, zero pressure build up. Pinpointing instrument is a breeze.Cons
Treble lacks sparke, very subjective but quite a plain and boring faceplate (I find aesthethics important), and I wish the low end had a bit more oomph to it.Moondrop S8 User Reviews
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