Sennheiser IE600 VS Moondrop S8

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Sennheiser IE600 and Moondrop S8 use 1DD and 8BA driver setups respectively. Sennheiser IE600 costs $700 while Moondrop S8 costs $700. Moondrop S8 holds a slight 0.1-point edge in reviewer scores (7.5 vs 7.6). Sennheiser IE600 has better bass with a 0.7-point edge, Moondrop S8 has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Moondrop S8 has significantly better treble with a 1.4-point edge, Sennheiser IE600 has better dynamics with a 0.8-point edge, Moondrop S8 has slightly better soundstage with a 0.3-point edge, Moondrop S8 has significantly better details with a 1-point edge and Moondrop S8 has significantly better imaging with a 1.2-point edge.

Metric	Sennheiser IE600	Moondrop S8
Bass	7.3	6.6
Mids	6.5	7.5
Treble	6.4	7.8
Details	7	8
Soundstage	7.3	7.5
Imaging	6.5	7.7
Dynamics	6.5	5.7
Tonality	6.9	7.3
Technicalities	7.3	7.5

Sennheiser IE600 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

7.5

Generally Favorable

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Moondrop S8 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

7.6

Strongly Favorable

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Driver Configuration: 1DD

Tuning Type: V-shape

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Price (Msrp): $700

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Driver Configuration: 8BA

Tuning Type: harman

Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs

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Sennheiser IE600 User Review Score

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Sennheiser IE600 Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

6.7

Gaming Grade

B+

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+

Sennheiser IE600 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

A-

Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.

Bass A-

Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.

Mids B+

Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.

Treble B

Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.

Dynamics B+

Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.

Soundstage A-

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

Details A-

Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.

Imaging B+

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

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

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

Sennheiser IE600 Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

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Reviewed by: Audionotions

8 Reviewer Score

Engaging sound signature with authoritative bass and very good treble. Mids are no slouch either. Can be spicy for some, but for what it's worth, I have no issues with the treble. Pretty impressive, not just for single DDs but for any driver config. Previously Owned

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Reviewed by: Crin

8 Reviewer Score

A+ Tuning

A+ Tech

Well-tuned mids, powerful yet controlled sub-bass, with highly extended (and somewhat spicy) treble.

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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

7.5 Reviewer Score

A Tuning

A+ Tech

Tons of detail and amazing clarity. Stage is smaller than most IEMs at/below its price tag but very well defined details and imaging within that space. Bass is detailed, but amount is not as much as graph would suggest. Treble gets sharp and fatiguing at longer-listening/higher volumes. Stage can feel cramped.

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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

7.5 Reviewer Score

A Tuning

S Tech

Very well rouned fun subbass focus sound Treble might be too much

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

Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

7.5 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A+ Tech

Fun, V-shaped tuning. Fantastic bass (both quality and quantity), great V-shaped tuning, excellent detail, and precise imaging. Treble is too much, could use more vocal focus.

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Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

7.1 Reviewer Score

B+ Tuning

A Tech

Comment: Stock eartips are a disgrace. Superb clarity with good tuning and bass response Treble is on the energetic side

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

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

7 Reviewer Score

B Tuning

C+ Tech

Lots of upper trebble.

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

Reviewed by: Precogvision

6.6 Reviewer Score

B+ Tuning

B Tech

Well-extended on both ends of the spectrum and adds back in the upper-midrange the IE900 lacked.

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

Reviewed by: Nymz

6.5 Reviewer Score

B Tuning

B+ Tech

The most technical DD I've heard. Tuning is not perfect for my library - V-Shape. Get's a rec for those that really enjoy a well done V DD. Could use more stage size and bass impact. Fit is not the best, but good comfort for me.

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

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