Moondrop S8 Review & Ranking
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Average Reviewer Score:
7.5Generally Favorable
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Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
7.1Gaming Grade
A-Moondrop S8 Details
Driver Configuration: 8BA
Tuning Type: harman
Price (Msrp): $700
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Review by: Gizaudio Axel
7.5
Reviewer Score
A-
Tuning
A+
Tech
Harman-like sound with plenty of detail. BA bass. Smooth, detailed, and balanced tuning.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
Review 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 Youtube Channel
Review by: Jaytiss
7.3
Reviewer Score
A-
Tuning
A+
Tech
Special set. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: A-
Treble: A+
Dynamics: B
Soundstage: A+
Review by: Precogvision
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-
Review by: Tim Tuned
7
Reviewer Score
A-
Tuning
A+
Tech
Pros: Smooth engaging harman signature with fun bass. Cons: BA timbre. Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A+
Mids: A+
Treble: A+
Review by: Super* Review
9*
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Review 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.
Bass: B
Mids: A+
Treble: A
Dynamics: B
Details: A
Imaging: A
Review by: Shuwa-T
7.8
Reviewer Score
A-
Tuning
A+
Tech
Strengths: Clarity and tuning well done. Weaknesses: BA timbre. Comment: Technically proficient.
Bass: A-
Mids: A-
Treble: A+
Soundstage: A+
Details: S-
Imaging: S-
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- Competent tonal approach with minor technical flaws. Noticeable but not distracting quirks. Decent genre versatility.
Average Technical Grade
A- Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval in most tracks. Soundstage has reasonable width and depth. Handles moderate complexity without congestion.
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
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