Moondrop S8 VS Thieaudio Excalibur
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Moondrop S8 and Thieaudio Excalibur use 8BA and 1DD+2BA+2EST driver setups respectively. Moondrop S8 costs $700 while Thieaudio Excalibur costs $720. Thieaudio Excalibur is $20 more expensive. Moondrop S8 holds a decisive 1.2-point edge in reviewer scores (7.6 vs 6.4). Moondrop S8 has slightly better bass with a 0.4-point edge, Moondrop S8 has significantly better mids with a 1.5-point edge, Moondrop S8 has significantly better treble with a 1.8-point edge, Thieaudio Excalibur has slightly better dynamics with a 0.3-point edge, Moondrop S8 has significantly better soundstage with a 1.5-point edge, Moondrop S8 has significantly better details with a 1.8-point edge and Moondrop S8 has significantly better imaging with a 1.9-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Moondrop S8 | Thieaudio Excalibur |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6.6 | 6.3 |
| Mids | 7.5 | 6 |
| Treble | 7.8 | 6 |
| Details | 8 | 6.3 |
| Soundstage | 7.5 | 6 |
| Imaging | 7.7 | 5.8 |
| Dynamics | 5.7 | 6 |
| Tonality | 7.3 | 6.4 |
| Technicalities | 7.5 | 6.3 |
Moondrop S8 Aggregated Review Score
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Thieaudio Excalibur Aggregated Review Score
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Moondrop S8 Details
Driver Configuration: 8BA
Tuning Type: harman
Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs
Price (Msrp): $700
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Thieaudio Excalibur Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA+2EST
Tuning Type: V-Shaped
Brand: ThieAudio Top ThieAudio IEMs
Price (Msrp): $720
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Moondrop S8 User Review Score
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Moondrop S8 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
6.9Gaming Grade
B+Thieaudio Excalibur Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
5.9Gaming Grade
B-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.
Thieaudio Excalibur Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
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
B- Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Moondrop S8 Reviews
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7.9
Reviewer Score
Great detail,relax tuning upgrade of "A8" only a slight upgrade to the previous A8Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking
Bad Guy Good Audio Youtube Channel
7.8
Reviewer Score
Comment: Technically proficient. Clarity and tuning well done BA timbre
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
7.5
Reviewer Score
Smooth, detailed, and balanced tuning. Harman-like sound with plenty of detail. BA bass.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
7.5
Reviewer Score
More faithful to the Harman target compared to the A8, with a smoother bass response. Crin Youtube Channel
7.3
Reviewer Score
Special set. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
7.1
Reviewer Score
Very resolving with a sweet, pleasant timbre. Good mids and treble. Average bass. Upper-mids may be shouty to some.
7.1
Reviewer Score
Excellent treble extension and detail retrieval. Precogvision Youtube Channel
7
Reviewer Score
Smooth engaging harman signature with fun bass BA timbre Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Thieaudio Excalibur Reviews
7
Reviewer Score
Probably the weakest of the ThieAudio tribrids, but still great on its own. Crin Youtube Channel
6.3
Reviewer Score
Decent tuning Narrower sounding, not as holographic soundstage as Oracle
5.9
Reviewer Score
Better clarity than the Oracle and more dynamic than most of ThieAudio's IEMs at the expense of some shoutyness. Precogvision Youtube Channel
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