qdc Anole V14 VS qdc 8PRO

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qdc Anole V14 and qdc 8PRO use 10BA+4EST and 8BA driver setups respectively. qdc Anole V14 costs $3,000 while qdc 8PRO costs $1,540. qdc Anole V14 is $1,460 more expensive. qdc 8PRO holds a clear 0.9-point edge in reviewer scores (7 vs 7.9). qdc 8PRO has better bass with a 0.8-point edge, qdc 8PRO has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, qdc 8PRO has significantly better treble with a 1.5-point edge, qdc 8PRO has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge, qdc Anole V14 has slightly better details with a 0.3-point edge and qdc Anole V14 has slightly better imaging with a 0.3-point edge.

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Metric qdc Anole V14 qdc 8PRO
Bass 7.3 8
Mids 7 7.5
Treble 6.5 8
Details 8.3 8
Soundstage 8 7.9
Imaging 8.3 8
Dynamics 6 8
Tonality 7.1 7.8
Technicalities 7.7 8
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qdc Anole V14 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Super* Review
Shuwa-T Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Cautiously Favorable

qdc 8PRO Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

7.9

Strongly Favorable

Reviews Comparison

qdc Anole V14 (more reviews)

qdc Anole V14 reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 7.9 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Comment: Bass heavy for BA with no strange timbre. Great detail retrieval and technicalities Almost comes across as somewhat messy with that much clarity that it ruins the cohesiveness

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

qdc Anole V14 reviewed by Crin

Crin 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
Rather bassy even in stock form; fun and engaging, though at the expense of sheer technical performance.

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qdc Anole V14 reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 6.5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A- Tech
Fixes Anole VX's bass texture and plastickyness, but comes with its own quirks in the metallic treble.

Precogvision original ranking

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

qdc Anole V14 reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
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qdc 8PRO reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 7.9 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
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Bass: A+ Mids: A Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: A+

qdc Anole V14 User Review Score

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qdc Anole V14 Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

6

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 Anole V14 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Tuning lands in a pleasing sweet spot with mostly coherent frequency integration. Tonality stays consistent from track to track.

Average Technical Grade

A
  • It delivers a confident technical showing with defined layers and satisfying clarity. You can follow backing vocals with relative ease.
Bass A-
You get robust low-end authority that remains disciplined and textured. Layering stays intact despite the weight.
Mids A-
Expect lifelike vocals and instruments with impressive nuance and realism. You can easily follow harmonies and backups.
Treble B+
The top end is engaging and airy, yet never overbearing. Brass and strings feel energetic.
Dynamics B
Dynamic expression is good, delivering solid impact and convincing contrast. Percussion lands with convincing weight.
Soundstage A+
Immersive holography surrounds the listener, making the venue feel tangible and enveloping. It delivers a grand, cinematic presentation.
Details A+
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers while maintaining natural timbre. It uncovers hidden layers with ease.
Imaging A+
The stage breathes like a real environment, surrounding you with believable depth. There's a strong sensation of physical space.
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 8PRO Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Tuning feels well executed, keeping a natural flow across the spectrum. Switching genres feels seamless.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • A very capable technical display delivers articulate layers and poised imaging. It portrays reverbs and echoes with confidence.
Bass A+
You hear powerful yet disciplined low-end slam that extends effortlessly. It marries sub-bass depth with great texture.
Mids A
The mids sound lush and articulate, capturing emotion effortlessly. Strings and keys shimmer with realism.
Treble A+
Expect a radiant top end that paints every sparkle with precision. Harmonics soar without turning edgy.
Dynamics A+
Dynamic range is superb, blending powerful impact with nuanced control. It captures both whisper and roar effortlessly.
Details A+
No subtlety is too small; the presentation exposes it all with composure. Complex tracks remain crystal clear.
Imaging A+
The stage breathes like a real environment, surrounding you with believable depth. There's a strong sensation of physical space.
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

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