qdc 8ss - Reviews & Ratings

2 Reviews (A Tier | 7.4/10)

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Based on 2 reviews, the qdc 8ss is well liked by reviewers, with coverage that regularly highlights its strengths.

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Shuwa-T Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

7.4

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Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

6.7

Gaming Grade

B+

qdc 8ss Details

Driver Configuration: 8BA

Tuning Type: Neutral

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Price (Msrp): $1,450

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Reviews

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 7.8 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
Comment: Least bass of the higher-end qdc lineup. Balanced sounding at all frequencies Bass linearity will be boring to most

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

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A Tech
The neutral "studio monitor" of qdc's 8-series of IEMs, lacking a bit in overall extension.

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Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Tuning lands in a pleasing sweet spot with mostly coherent frequency integration. Tonality stays consistent from track to track.

Average Technical Grade

A
  • The balance of resolution and space feels assured, keeping complex passages coherent. Layering is convincing on most studio mixes.
Bass C+
It delivers adequate punch and texture, though nothing stands out. Sub-bass presence is hinted rather than delivered.
Mids S-
It offers a luxurious, resolving midrange that captures micro-detail beautifully. Every vocal inflection is captured.
Treble S-
Highs sound shimmering and endless, with exquisite smoothness and detail. Air and sparkle feel endless.
Soundstage A+
Immersive holography surrounds the listener, making the venue feel tangible and enveloping. It delivers a grand, cinematic presentation.
Details S-
No subtlety is too small; the presentation exposes it all with composure. Complex tracks remain crystal clear.
Imaging S-
Instruments feel carved into space with unwavering positional stability. Instruments occupy palpable coordinates.
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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