Moondrop S8 [7.6/10]
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Average Reviewer Score:
7.6Strongly Favorable
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Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
6.9Gaming Grade
B+Moondrop S8 Details
Driver Configuration: 8BA
Tuning Type: harman
Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs
Price (Msrp): $700
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Reviews
9*
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7.9
Reviewer Score
A+
Tuning
A-
Tech
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
Bass: B
Mids: A+
Treble: A+
7.8
Reviewer Score
A-
Tuning
A+
Tech
Comment: Technically proficient. Clarity and tuning well done BA timbre
Bass: A-
Mids: A-
Treble: A+
Soundstage: A+
Details: S-
Imaging: S-
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
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
7.5
Reviewer Score
S-
Tuning
A
Tech
More faithful to the Harman target compared to the A8, with a smoother bass response. Crin Youtube Channel
7.3
Reviewer Score
B
Tuning
A-
Tech
Special set. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: B
Treble: A-
Dynamics: C+
Soundstage: A-
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.
Bass: B
Mids: A+
Treble: A
Dynamics: B
Details: A
Imaging: A
7.1
Reviewer Score
A-
Tuning
A-
Tech
Excellent treble extension and detail retrieval. Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: B
Mids: A+
Treble: A+
Dynamics: B
Details: A+
Imaging: A-
7
Reviewer Score
A-
Tuning
A+
Tech
Smooth engaging harman signature with fun bass BA timbre Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A+
Mids: A+
Treble: A+
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Moondrop S8 vs. Softears RSV MK II
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8.3 |
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7.8 |
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Thieaudio Oracle MKIII offers better dynamics.
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7.7 |
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EPZ 530 offers better dynamics.
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7.7 |
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Night Oblivion Butastur offers better bass, imaging and dynamics.
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7.6 |
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Moondrop S8 vs. Sennheiser IE600
Sennheiser IE600 offers better dynamics and bass.
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7.5 |
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Moondrop S8 vs. Letshuoer EJ07M
Letshuoer EJ07M offers better bass and dynamics.
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7.5 |
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Moondrop S8 vs. Softears RSV
Softears RSV offers better mids and bass.
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7.4 |
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Moondrop S8 vs. Elysian Pilgrim Noir
Elysian Pilgrim Noir offers better dynamics and bass.
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7.4 |
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Moondrop S8 vs. TangZu Tian Peng
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7.4 |
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.
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
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