Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate VS Moondrop S8

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Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate and Moondrop S8 use 1DD+4BA+2EST and 8BA driver setups respectively. Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate costs $649 while Moondrop S8 costs $700. Moondrop S8 is $51 more expensive. Moondrop S8 holds a slight 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (7.3 vs 7.5). Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate has significantly better bass with a 1.3-point edge and Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate has slightly better mids with a 0.4-point edge.

Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate Aggregated Review Score

Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate Average Reviewer Scores

Gizaudio Axel
Tim Tuned
Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

7.3

Generally Favorable

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Moondrop S8 Aggregated Review Score

Moondrop S8 Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio Tim Tuned Jaytiss Precogvision Gizaudio Axel Crin Shuwa-T
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7.5

Strongly Favorable

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Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+2EST

Tuning Type: n/a

Price (Msrp): $649

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Moondrop S8 Details

Driver Configuration: 8BA

Tuning Type: harman

Price (Msrp): $700

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Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.2

Gaming Grade

A-

Moondrop S8 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.1

Gaming Grade

A-

Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate 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+
  • 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+
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble A+
Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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
  • Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
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
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
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 A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate Reviews

Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate reviewed by:

Jays Audio 8.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S- Tech
Clean, neutral, balanced, technical, laid back, very detailed. Neutral tuning done right while being a little dynamic/engaging. Tip wise Azla spinfits for more detail, tangzu sancai regular for smoother.

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Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate reviewed by:

Tim Tuned 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
Great relaxed tuning. Satisfying subbass and treble Female vocal lack a bit of life

Tim Tuned original ranking

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

Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate reviewed by:

Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A Tech
Solid mid-bass, natural vocals, and detailed treble. Treble is a bit elevated, and upper mids feel a bit relaxed.

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Moondrop S8 Reviews

Moondrop S8 reviewed by:

Smirk Audio 7.1 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
Very resolving with a sweet, pleasant timbre. Good mids and treble. Average bass. Upper-mids may be shouty to some.

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

Moondrop S8 reviewed by:

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Moondrop S8 reviewed by:

Tim Tuned 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
Smooth engaging harman signature with fun bass BA timbre

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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+
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Moondrop S8 reviewed by:

Jaytiss 7.3 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
Special set.

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

Moondrop S8 reviewed by:

Precogvision 7.1 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
Excellent treble extension and detail retrieval.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Moondrop S8 reviewed by:

Gizaudio Axel 7.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
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
S- Tuning
A Tech
More faithful to the Harman target compared to the A8, with a smoother bass response.

Crin original ranking

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Moondrop S8 reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 7.8 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
Comment: Technically proficient. Clarity and tuning well done BA timbre

Shuwa-T original ranking

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

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