Penon Archangel VS Moondrop S8
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Penon Archangel and Moondrop S8 use 2DD+4BA+2BC and 8BA driver setups respectively. Penon Archangel costs $799 while Moondrop S8 costs $700. Penon Archangel is $99 more expensive. Penon Archangel holds a clear 0.9-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 7.6).
Insights
| Metric | Penon Archangel | Moondrop S8 |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 8.5 | 6.6 |
| Mids | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Treble | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| Details | 8.5 | 8 |
| Soundstage | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Imaging | 8.5 | 7.7 |
| Dynamics | 8.5 | 5.7 |
| Tonality | 8.5 | 7.3 |
| Technicalities | 8.5 | 7.5 |
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Penon Archangel Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+4BA+2BC
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $799
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Moondrop S8 Details
Driver Configuration: 8BA
Tuning Type: harman
Price (Msrp): $700
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Penon Archangel Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
8Gaming Grade
A+Moondrop S8 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
6.9Gaming Grade
B+Penon Archangel Scorings
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.
Penon Archangel Reviews
Penon Archangel reviewed by: Drew / Audionotions
8.5
Reviewer Score
Missed opportunity to name this the Fallen Angel - this is no angelic set - it's an unabashed guilty pleasure set that actually is pretty versatile. Mild V shaped IEM which many hobbyists will pass on because it's not "neutral" but hear me out - the mild V is incredibly well done and makes this set incredibly fun to listen to - so much so that neutrality will be an afterthought. Bass extends deep and hits hard - rumbles with authority. Mids are still quite nice with good emphasis on vocals. Treble is very airy and sparkly. Stage is very wide and deep with excellent layering. Tuning switches that actualy work - the first increases the bass shelf, the second bumps up the treble response. Bought on a whim, and very glad I did - because otherwise, most sets I've heard recently have been some variant of JM1. This is a reminder that following a single target response curve is not the only way to make a phenomenal IEM. Basshead approved set that would still appeal to most. Personal Unit
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
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