qdc 8ss VS qdc 8PRO

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qdc 8ss and qdc 8PRO are 8BA in-ear monitors. qdc 8ss costs $1,450 while qdc 8PRO costs $1,540. qdc 8PRO is $90 more expensive. qdc 8PRO holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (7.4 vs 7.9). qdc 8PRO has significantly better bass with a 3-point edge, qdc 8ss has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, qdc 8ss has better treble with a 0.5-point edge, qdc 8ss has better details with a 0.5-point edge and qdc 8ss has better imaging with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric qdc 8ss qdc 8PRO
Bass 5 8
Mids 8.5 7.5
Treble 8.5 8
Details 8.5 8
Soundstage 8 7.9
Imaging 8.5 8
Dynamics 7.4 8
Tonality 7.2 7.8
Technicalities 7.9 8

qdc 8ss Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

7.4

Generally Favorable


qdc 8PRO Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

7.9

Strongly Favorable


qdc 8ss User Review Score

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qdc 8PRO User Review Score

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qdc 8ss Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.7

Gaming Grade

B+

qdc 8PRO Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.4

Gaming Grade

B

qdc 8ss 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
  • Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
Bass C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids S-
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble S-
Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details S-
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging S-
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
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

qdc 8PRO 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+
  • Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.
Bass A+
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
Mids A
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble A+
Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.
Dynamics A+
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Details A+
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging A+
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
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

qdc 8ss Reviews

Shuwa-T 7.8 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
Comment: Least bass of the higher-end qdc lineup. Balanced sounding at all frequencies Bass linearity will be boring to most

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: C+ Mids: S- Treble: S- Soundstage: A+ Details: S- Imaging: S-
Crin 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A Tech
The neutral "studio monitor" of qdc's 8-series of IEMs, lacking a bit in overall extension.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel
- Crin

qdc 8PRO Reviews

Smirk Audio 7.9 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
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Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

- Smirk Audio
Bass: A+ Mids: A Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: A+

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