UM Macbeth ii CL VS Moondrop S8

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UM Macbeth ii CL and Moondrop S8 are in-ear monitors. UM Macbeth ii CL costs $620 while Moondrop S8 costs $700. Moondrop S8 is $80 more expensive. Moondrop S8 holds a decisive 2.7-point edge in reviewer scores (4.8 vs 7.5). Moondrop S8 has significantly better bass with a 3.8-point edge, Moondrop S8 has significantly better mids with a 2.9-point edge, Moondrop S8 has significantly better treble with a 3.7-point edge, Moondrop S8 has significantly better soundstage with a 1.5-point edge, Moondrop S8 has significantly better details with a 2.5-point edge and Moondrop S8 has significantly better imaging with a 1.7-point edge.

Insights

Metric UM Macbeth ii CL Moondrop S8
Bass 3 6.8
Mids 4.5 7.4
Treble 4 7.7
Details 5.5 8
Soundstage 6 7.5
Imaging 6 7.7
Dynamics 4.8 5.7
Gaming capabilities 4.7 6.9

UM Macbeth ii CL Aggregated Review Score

UM Macbeth ii CL Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

4.8

Generally Unfavorable


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


UM Macbeth ii CL User Review Score

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UM Macbeth ii CL Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.7

Gaming Grade

C

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

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

UM Macbeth ii CL Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D+
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass D
Bass is light and underwhelming. While some faint rumble exists, it lacks punch and authority in any meaningful way.
Mids C
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Details B-
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. 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-
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

UM Macbeth ii CL Reviews

UM Macbeth ii CL reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 4.8 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
B- Tech
Comment: Literally an inferior Macbeth. Organic sounding vocals Everything else

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: D Mids: C Treble: C- Soundstage: B Details: B- Imaging: B

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.

Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

Moondrop S8 reviewed by:

Super* Review 9* * score normalized

Moondrop S8 reviewed by:

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

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
- Tim Tuned
Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Moondrop S8 reviewed by:

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

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: B Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

Moondrop S8 reviewed by:

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

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
- Precogvision
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

Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
- Gizaudio Axel

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

Crin Youtube Channel
- Crin

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

Shuwa-T Website

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

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