qdc 8ss - Reviews & Ratings
2 Reviews (A Tier | 7.4/10)
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7.4Generally Favorable
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Gaming Score
6.7Gaming Grade
B+qdc 8ss Details
Driver Configuration: 8BA
Tuning Type: Neutral
Brand: QDC Top QDC IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,450
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Reviews
Reviewed by: 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
Bass: C+
Mids: S-
Treble: S-
Soundstage: A+
Details: S-
Imaging: S-
Reviewed by: 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-- 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
C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids
S-
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble
S-
Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.
Soundstage
A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details
S-
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging
S-
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
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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