Oriolus Traillii VS Aful Performer 8

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Oriolus Traillii and Aful Performer 8 use 8BA+4EST and 1DD+7BA driver setups respectively. Oriolus Traillii costs $6,000 while Aful Performer 8 costs $369. Oriolus Traillii is $5,631 more expensive. Oriolus Traillii holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (7.9 vs 7.2). Oriolus Traillii has better bass with a 0.8-point edge, Oriolus Traillii has significantly better mids with a 1.7-point edge, Oriolus Traillii has slightly better treble with a 0.3-point edge, Oriolus Traillii has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge, Oriolus Traillii has significantly better details with a 1.5-point edge and Oriolus Traillii has significantly better imaging with a 1.3-point edge.

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Metric Oriolus Traillii Aful Performer 8
Bass 6.7 5.8
Mids 8.7 7
Treble 7.3 7
Details 8.3 6.8
Soundstage 7.9 7.3
Imaging 7.3 6
Dynamics 6 5
Tonality 7.8 6.6
Technicalities 7.3 7.1

Oriolus Traillii Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio Precogvision
Bad Guy Good Audio Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7.9

Strongly Favorable


Aful Performer 8 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Fresh Reviews Tim Tuned Gizaudio Axel Shuwa-T
Jaytiss Audionotions Jays Audio
Z-Reviews Super* Review Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

7.2

Generally Favorable


Reviews Comparison

Oriolus Traillii (more reviews)

Oriolus Traillii reviewed by Bad Guy Good Audio

Bad Guy Good Audio 8.1 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A- Tech
Pleasant tonaity, great detail retrieval polite bass and stupid $$ for nothing evolutionary
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Oriolus Traillii comes across as a top-tier technical monster with a tuning that favors clarity, stage, and separation over brute-force slam. The bass—being all BA—is clean, fast, and textured, with enough sub-bass presence to anchor the mix without muddying the mids. Vocals sit front-and-center with lifelike timbre and zero shout, while instruments carve out space with pinpoint imaging and an almost holographic stage. Treble rides that sweet line of extended and airy yet non-fatiguing, giving cymbals sparkle and micro-detail without sandpaper.

This set is about refinement and resolution rather than chest-thumping impact: bassheads chasing DD heft may want more physicality, but anyone prioritizing coherency, layering, and effortless detail retrieval will find it special. Pairing stays simple—low-noise, low-output-impedance sources keep the background black and the dynamics snappy. The elephant in the room is the price; value is subjective, but performance sits in the summit-fi conversation. For vocals, acoustic, orchestral, and live recordings, Traillii delivers the kind of “forget the gear” presentation that keeps the play button getting tapped again.

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

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Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking

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Oriolus Traillii reviewed by Crin

Crin 8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech

Oriolus Traillii reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 7.6 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A- Tech
Very natural and balanced-sounding set. Exquisite voicing and tuning. Soundstage is somewhat intimate. Bass is plasticky and lacks slam/texture. Cons: Price.

Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

Oriolus Traillii reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
Dull microdynamics and treble at a not-so-dull price.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: B Mids: S Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Details: S Imaging: A-

Aful Performer 8 (more reviews)

Aful Performer 8 reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 8 * score rescaled + normalized

Aful Performer 8 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.8 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
One of the most technical and best air and details iem out there for the price.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+

Aful Performer 8 reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 7.5 Reviewer Score
Smooth and balanced with really great detail retrieval. Slightly warm which makes vocals sound rich and instruments sound full. Jack-of-all-trades. If you can swing $370 for this and aren't willing to go up to $530+ for something marginally better, then just buy this and don't look back. Previously Owned

Audionotions original ranking

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Aful Performer 8 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Good neutral set. Airy and open staging but with forward vocals although lacking in extension. Great layering and details but not 3D and more flat. Vocals could also be more open, and feels "stuck".

Jays Audio original ranking

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Aful Performer 8 reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 6.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

Aful Performer 8 reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Aful Performer 8 reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech

Aful Performer 8 reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 6.5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B+ Tech
Comment: Slight retuning could bump this up. Technicalities are solid, better staging and imaging compared to P5 The tuning has slight honkiness in the midrange

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Aful Performer 8 reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 5.9 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B- Tech
Great tonal balance with technicalities to back it up. Probably the best treble balance you find up to its price point. Mid-bass won't be for everyone.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

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

Aful Performer 8 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.4 * score rescaled + normalized
11 community members have rated the AFUL Performer 8 at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Oriolus Traillii User Review Score

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Oriolus Traillii Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6

Gaming Grade

B

Aful Performer 8 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

Oriolus Traillii Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • The response is even and composed, lending itself to effortless genre hopping. Voices sit comfortably in the mix.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • A competent technical showing keeps separation intact while delivering modest staging. It feels tidy even when recordings stack layers.
Bass B+
Bass foundation is good, adding satisfying punch without losing control. Pop and rock tracks feel lively.
Mids S-
The midrange sounds refined and revealing, balancing clarity with emotional weight. Timbre accuracy rivals studio monitors.
Treble A-
Treble performance is excellent—airy, extended, and beautifully controlled. It reveals subtle studio ambiance.
Dynamics B
Dynamic expression is good, delivering solid impact and convincing contrast. Percussion lands with convincing weight.
Details A+
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers while maintaining natural timbre. It uncovers hidden layers with ease.
Imaging A-
Each element locks into a steady coordinate even as the mix grows dense. Imaging holds even during busy segments.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Aful Performer 8 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • The presentation feels orderly, balancing workable detail retrieval with acceptable imaging cues. It keeps momentum without smearing transients.
Bass B-
The bass offers steady support without stepping into the spotlight. There's just enough punch for everyday playlists.
Mids A-
Midrange performance is excellent, with natural timbre and great detail. Vocals feel lifelike and full-bodied.
Treble A-
The treble is exquisitely tuned, combining crystal detail with relaxed delivery. Micro-details emerge effortlessly.
Dynamics C+
It offers fair punch and contrast, though micro-dynamics could be sharper. Impact is satisfying for day-to-day use.
Soundstage A-
You hear both the breadth and the altitude of the mix, anchored by accurate positional cues. Immersion improves across genres.
Details B+
Recordings feel well sorted, with supporting details snapping to attention. Small articulations remain intact.
Imaging B
Layered vocals and harmonies remain distinct and easy to track. Layered vocals remain easy to track.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

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