Moondrop S8 VS Fiio FH19
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Moondrop S8 and Fiio FH19 use 8BA and 2DD+6BA driver setups respectively. Moondrop S8 costs $700 while Fiio FH19 costs $599. Moondrop S8 is $101 more expensive. Fiio FH19 holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (7.3 vs 7.8). Moondrop S8 has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Fiio FH19 has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, Fiio FH19 has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and Fiio FH19 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Moondrop S8 | Fiio FH19 |
|---|---|---|
| Mids | 6 | 5 |
| Treble | 7 | 8 |
| Soundstage | 7 | 8 |
| Dynamics | 5 | 6 |
| Tonality | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Technicalities | 7 | 8 |
Jaytiss Reviews Comparison
Moondrop S8 reviewed by
7.3
Reviewer Score
Fiio FH19 reviewed by
2025-08-14
7.8
Reviewer Score
Youtube Video Summary
Build and accessories are a clear win: a sturdy, comfortable, slightly translucent shell with MMCX connectors, a plush 8-wire cable terminating in 4.4 mm, and a premium magnetic case. As a 10-BA set around $1,000, it wears a tasteful black-and-silver faceplate and seals well without pressure issues. There’s a bass switch that nudges mid-bass upward; useful for taste, but not essential.
Sonically it’s a warm-tilted, cohesive presentation: male vocals come through full and rich, female vocals can sound a touch husky, and the mids avoid shout. Treble is clean and pleasant with a bit of 5–6 kHz energy that stays in check; overall clarity is good, though there’s slight hiss and the mid-bass can feel a little loose/flabby rather than tight. Stage and detail are solid, making this arguably one of FiiO’s better efforts, but the value is mixed—graded a strong A4 / S-: recommended if it suits the tonality, yet tough at retail amid fierce competitors; far more compelling on the used market or after a thorough demo.
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Moondrop S8 Details
Driver Configuration: 8BA
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs
Price (Msrp): $700
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Fiio FH19 Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+6BA
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: FiiO Top FiiO IEMs
Price (Msrp): $599
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Moondrop S8 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B- A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.
Average Technical Grade
A-- You get a controlled, composed performance, marrying decent clarity with a still-modest sense of space. A safe technical performer for the price bracket.
Fiio FH19 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B+- The tuning leans easygoing, yet occasional unevenness nudges it away from greatness. A bit of EQ polish can smooth things nicely.
Average Technical Grade
A+- It sounds refined and controlled, keeping instruments neatly separated with immersive staging. Busy arrangements remain neatly organized.
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