Moondrop S8 VS Oriolus Isabellae

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Moondrop S8 and Oriolus Isabellae use 8BA and 1DD driver setups respectively. Moondrop S8 costs $700 while Oriolus Isabellae costs $600. Moondrop S8 is $100 more expensive. Moondrop S8 holds a decisive 1.5-point edge in reviewer scores (7.6 vs 6.1). Moondrop S8 has significantly better bass with a 1.6-point edge, Moondrop S8 has significantly better mids with a 1.8-point edge, Moondrop S8 has significantly better treble with a 2.8-point edge, Moondrop S8 has significantly better dynamics with a 1.2-point edge, Moondrop S8 has significantly better details with a 2-point edge and Moondrop S8 has significantly better imaging with a 1.7-point edge.

Metric	Moondrop S8	Oriolus Isabellae
Bass	6.6	5
Mids	7.5	5.7
Treble	7.8	5
Details	8	6
Soundstage	7.5	7.5
Imaging	7.7	6
Dynamics	5.7	4.5
Tonality	7.3	5.6
Technicalities	7.5	5.7

Moondrop S8 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

7.6

Strongly Favorable

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Oriolus Isabellae Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

6.1

Mixed to Positive

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Driver Configuration: 8BA

Tuning Type: harman

Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs

Price (Msrp): $700

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Driver Configuration: 1DD

Tuning Type: Mild V-shape

Brand: Oriolus Top Oriolus IEMs

Price (Msrp): $600

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Moondrop S8 Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

Oriolus Isabellae Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

5.2

Gaming Grade

C+

Moondrop S8 Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

A-

Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

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

Oriolus Isabellae Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

B-

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 B-

Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.

Treble C+

Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.

Dynamics C

Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.

Soundstage A

Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.

Details B

Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.

Imaging B

Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.

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

Moondrop S8 Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

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Reviewed by: 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

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Bass: B Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

7.8 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A+ Tech

Comment: Technically proficient. Clarity and tuning well done BA timbre

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

Reviewed by: 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

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Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

7.5 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A+ Tech

Smooth, detailed, and balanced tuning. Harman-like sound with plenty of detail. BA bass.

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Reviewed by: Crin

7.5 Reviewer Score

S- Tuning

A Tech

More faithful to the Harman target compared to the A8, with a smoother bass response.

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

7.3 Reviewer Score

B Tuning

A- Tech

Special set.

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Mids: B Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

Reviewed by: 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.

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

Reviewed by: Precogvision

7.1 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A- Tech

Excellent treble extension and detail retrieval.

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

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

7 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A+ Tech

Smooth engaging harman signature with fun bass BA timbre

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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Oriolus Isabellae Reviews

Reviewed by: Audionotions

7 Reviewer Score

Beautifully sweet mids, good fun bass - maybe not the most resolving but sinfully enjoyable. Slight weirdness for some female vocals but other than that, it sounds great Previously Owned

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