AFUL PERFORMER 8 - NEW CHAMP?
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- Aful Performer 8 Review - New Champ?
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Thanks Dave for recommended the P8 ,
I listened the SELF-CONTROL BY LAURA BRANIGAN , with the complexity music, the Bass,Vical , Treble , Separation, Transparency, Tonality , Coherence, Extension The Beats all sounded beautifully, of course you do eq to your liking......... amazing joy for sure , I get better joy than my $5k hifi system Thank You.
Hoping that the aful performer 8 release forces xenns mangird tea 2 price down. Good one David thank you!
The way to describe sound gives a very clear idea of what to expect from a IEM. And supernice bgm as always.
Thank you very much!
I felt it was a great IEM, the "buy" button will be hit as soon as available :) thanks a lot for your great review as usual... why do you have just 3k subscribers ?!?!?! you deserve 100k for the excellent work you do!
I appreciate the compliment and thank you for taking the time to check out the review!
Your video quality is off the charts.
Gorgeous cinematic views!
Thank you! And thanks for watching!
Would love a comparison with Dunu SA6 mk2
Good day. A review of the Penon 10th anniversary would be greatly appreciated! Regards. WvS
Thanks for this review, I enjoy the Blessing 3 & Aful Performer 5, it's good to hear the Performer 8 is an improvement.
Thanks for checking out the review!
Thanks for the video! Sounds like the tuning is right up my alley so I'm getting one soon.
I love the effort you put into the visual presentation going with the review.
I also like the thumbnails design compared to Timmy's, yours scream good taste.
P5 special mold shell is truly an awesome fit, rare are the iem sets I can sleep comfortably or listen non stop.
If the P8 replicated the same level of comfort it means it could win me over the choice of picking the blessing3 even when this one is prettier.
Comfort & functionality > looks
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Listening to this on my performer 5's currently, sounds like these guys are continuing to really keep their stride going
Nice. Yeah, two great iems! Thanks for watching!
Very very very good review...a real pleasure to watch. Thank you and keep them coming!
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!
Always great review. And comparing Sa6 Mk2? I know that they are different configuration.
I think a lot of people have been waiting on this one. You are very blessed to have already laid your hands on them. I will say though, I'm unsure about the bass being decreased and the recess of the mids to focus on more laid back presentation. But what I'm most curious about is how quickly the Blessing 3 has just been replaced and pushed to the side after all the glowing remarks you made about it ...even against your Softears.
I think this is a trend among audio reviewers nowadays. Hyper an IEM every week to keep the market running.
Moondrop still has a chance with the Blessing 3 dusk
@@alexfizz7402 Yes, but the P5 really is remarkable...especially after long (200 hr) burn in...after that my unit just came alive! I am still astonished how good it sounds for 200 bucks!
@@ChironZore There are some other hidden gems nobody talks about like the SoundRhyme SR-5 or the Juzear 41T. Maybe they don't send review units to big channels or don't pay the advertisement fee and that's why they are not reviewed or talked about. You always see the same brands over and over again.
@@alexfizz7402There're always going to be relatively obscure brands, especially within the scope of Chi-Fi market. Mark from SuperReviews recently did a pretty favourable review on Juzears.
Awsome video, keep up the good work neighbor. Smooth video, production value is on point. Love it buddy...
Thanks man! Thanks for checking out the video!
Very good review. I really like how to review IEMs and present them.
I must admit, I have found my endgame but I do want a sidegrade and I'm between the Blessing 3 and Studio 4. The AFUL 8 looks nice but I believe the other two are more in line with what I'm looking for.
What is your endgame? And why?
Endgame is a lie to yourself
The Blessing 3 sounds very close to Performer 5, a little bit more airy sounding though. In terms of bass, it is much closer to the Performer 5 than the graphs suggest.
@@ZEEBOFAN Variations. Everything I like sounds beautiful on it.
@@JunJunMusume hmm, what music genres do you enjoy on them?
Thank you for your new IEM review.
Nice review. They are a good looking set and the way you described them makes them quite desirable. As usual great job!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Thanks for the review! I'm a noob, it really helps
I have the P5 it's phenomenal, especially after long burn-in (200 hr)...my P8 should be here tomorrow...
Nice! Hope you enjoy them as much as I have. Thanks for checking out the review!
Great video, Dave, I appreciate the comparison with the Studio 4!✌
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!
how does this compare to the dunu sa6 mk2 and monarch mk2? i want to upgrade from my p5's but am not sure which to get
I don’t own the Monarch, but I do own and love the SA6 Ultra and MK2. Don’t get me wrong, I think the MK2 is a fantastic set, but at the price point of $379, the Performer8 is the better buy in my opinion. You’re going to get a little more bass with the MK2, but the technical performance of the Performer8 looks to be stellar and is $200 less. You’re basically paying for a marginal improvement; in fact, I’d go so far as to say that, given the P8 is more neutral, I’d spend that extra $200 on the P5 so you’ve got two IEMs, one that’s more V shaped, and one that’s more neutral. That’s what this feels like to me, the P5 and P8 can coexist in a collection, rather than the P8 making the P5 immediately obsolete.
@@Silverjerk oh damn. i just ordered the mk2 last night because of people saying its almost an mk2 and i wanted to go all out this time. luckily the p8 isnt that expensive and i might add it later to my collection. (what a hobby this is)
Hope i like the mk2's since its my first ever dunu product
@@havenloss8107 Nothing to worry about. I think the P8 is a good buy for the money, but the MK2 is the better set if you take money out of the equation. I use mine daily. You’re not going to be disappointed. Cheers!
@@Silverjerk thanks man! would you say its still a good purchase (the p8) after owning the mk2? i already have the p5 c:
@@havenloss8107 It depends on how you approach the hobby; if you're looking for great sound and the goal is to ultimately find the best all-around IEM to listen to your entire library, the MK2 really does fit the bill at that sub-$1000 price point. At that price, it's hard to beat. I would confidently say it does everything very competently.
I'm the kind of hobbyist that will swap out a pair of IEMs depending on the specific track, genre, or even whether or not there's a male or female vocalist. That's not to say that's a better approach; I almost wish I could be happy with a single set, but there are tracks where I'll forego the MK2 for something like the PR2 (a much cheaper planar set that, in almost every way, is a less capable IEM), simply because I like the performance of the PR2 in a specific song.
I'm also a audio engineer and musician, so I like having multiple sets when I'm checking mixes, playing through my rig, etc. I work mainly on HD600s, and then I'll check mixes in 4-5 IEMs and over-ears. I find IEMs to be very good at highlighting treble issues, especially.
tl;dr: you know if you're the type of person that's content with a single set. If you are, the MK2 is a good bridge between mid-tier and endgame. If you're the kind of person that has your tips organized in one of those compartmentalized craft cases, you might NEED the P8 in your life, lol.
Gotten the Aful 5, 2nd hand dirt cheap. Base on your recommendation fairly recently and this video solidify their company. Came from an under 80 bucks IEM KZ brand, the Aful P5 I’ve gotten, made me re-listen ALL the TH-cam songs and music that goes way back.
A good IEM isn’t all about technical specs, but if it gives that kind of impact, then the specs will be easier to hunt or look out for . when I jumped from 80 to this 200 [ as its 2nd hand, almost half in price ],
I now can safely say, just getting IEMs around the standard Aful P5 retail price range should be the the golden standard for music enjoyment.
Not only Aful obviously, but most of what 200 price bracket IEMs that are recommended, from here and other channels, DO in fact bring up and out the music you use to think its meh, but the details [ hence technical ] are required to have a good IEM AND ĐẶC to drive, using the questyle m15, absolutely heavenly
Very nice review! Unfortunately I can't decide between the Performer 5 and the Hidizs MP145. It would be important to me that the vocals are very close to the ear and that the whole thing has an intimate sound and everything sounds detailed. It should be operated with my Qudelix 5K, can you perhaps help me with the choice?
I love your reviews. I have Performer 8 and Blessing 3 here. My take is slightly different. The performer 8 has slopy bass. The Blessing 3 is very tight and controlled. There is a technical reason for this. I have Kef subwoofer in my home theatre that has opposing drivers in the enclosure to reduce standing waves, coloration and rumble, as it cancels most of these effects out. The Blessing 3 uses the same Technic. Hence, the bass is more controlled and tighter. So far, I prefer Blessing 3. I cannot stand slopy bass getting into everything. From a technical perspective it would make sense that Studio 4 using BA will not run into this issue either. So, we need to distinguish warmth from slopy bass.
Good to see more companies take non-conventional neutral tunings
Hi 👋 is this in ears good to live performance, I play drums and I want to know if those works. Thanks 🙏
This time i liked you better than Timmy due to more comparation to other iem Thank You , it's a great fantastic review.
Excellent video btw. I currently own the Moondrop Aria and want to upgrade. I was suggested the Aria because of my musical preferences of Classic/Hard Rock & Metal & Instrumental like Steve Vai/Joe Satriani. Do you think that this kind of music would sound good in Aful 8? What kind of music do you think the Aful 5 & 8 excel at playing respectively?
i really wish this is the budget monarchmkii, like ill buy it instantly if it is 90% close.
also, S tier B-roll, hate to see it no one telling you this. It is S tier. so nice!
Thank you for checking out the video!
Great video. It sounds really good! I encourage everyone to try it if they can. I love my set.
Gran gran video, estaba por comprar los P5, Vale mucho la pena comprar este P8, por la diferencia de costo?
Gracias
Keeping an eye on this one. Seems like a viable alternative to the Blessing 3 which looks too thin in the midbass for my tastes. The real interesting comparison will be when the Blessing 3 Dusk (which I'm just assuming is going to be a thing).
Yes the Dusk version is going to a thing
Would you prefer studio 4 or performer8?
Hey, im planning to buy Hiby RS2 + Performer 8, would you reccomend this setup for daily use for electronic, house, R&B, pop and hip hop? Wich one would sound best in that combo?
Still waiting for official pricing, which AFUL say they might reveal on friday. If they're ballparking the price around the Blessing 3, this thing will probably sell like hotcakes lol
$379
since you still prefer studio4 over p8 regardless of the price difference, I have made up my mind and will go with studio4, to complement my oh10, thanks!
Nice, I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. Thanks for watching!
As someone that primarily listens to metal and rock with some classical sprinkled in, would I be better off getting P8 or B3? I find that warm sound signatures don't really work as well with my library and want something that will fit well but still kind of function as an all-rounder of sorts.
We have the same taste in genre, and I believe the P8 may be exactly what you’re looking for. The Blessing 3 is a great set, don’t get me wrong, but there are tracks where it feels anemic and missing something. It feels a little too neutral to my ear. The P5 does so well with my library it’s been one of my daily drivers, despite having IEMs twice (or even many times more) the price. The P8 looks to be a clear upgrade, and in many ways the slight reduction in bass feels like a win, as it gives rock and metal more room to breathe. A lot of the bands I’m listening to are in Drop C, B, A#, with 5-6 string basses, and the P5 already handles those so well for the price; the P8 looks to fix one of my only complaints with the P5.
How is the performance 8 against the magird xenn top?
How are these compared to the kiwi orchestra lites???
Could you rank (best to worse) the following in ears? For enjoy music (all rounder)
Thanks!
Its very important for me.
-Blessing 3
-Aful Performer 8
-Mangird Top
-Dunu Sa6 mk2
-Ie600
Question concerning the Performer 8 versus the Blessing 3. I have the Moondrop Kato and have thoroughly enjoyed them. I would like an IEM that takes everything I enjoy about them and takes it to the next level. I have been interested in the Dunu SA6 but it is out of my budget at this time. I love the vocals on the Kato but would like to see improvement in details, instrument separation and bass quality. Which one would be a better option for me? The Performer 8 or the Blessing 3 and why?
Thanks in advance!!!
I don't own the Kato anymore so I can't do a side by side but I'm very familiar with its sound. Both, the Performer 8 and Blessing 3 have different tuning styles from the Kato so they will not present vocals in the same way. That being said, of the two, the Blessing 3 has more tuning similarities to the Kato than the Performer 8. In terms of technical performance, both will also give you improved technical performance over the Kato. The Kato has more mid bass warmth than the Performer 8 and Blessing 3 so they may come across as sounding thinner. In terms of vocal presentation, the Kato's vocals will sound more forward than the Performer 8 but slightly less forward than the Blessing 3. But again, of the two, the Blessing 3's will get you the closest. I'm assuming since you're considering the Performer 8 your max budget is just under $400? Could you afford $450? If so, would you consider the Studio 4?
@@Audio-In-Reviews I have considered the Studio 4 but was really looking to keep it under $400. I also use the Qudelix 5K so I do have access to EQ. How do these 2 IEM’s respond to EQ? I believe that you preferred the Performer 8 over the Blessing 3 if I am not mistaken.
@@Audio-In-Reviews I am still on the search for an upgrade to my Moondrop Kato. I have also increased the budget. I am now considering the SA6 mark 2. Do you feel it is worth the price compared to the P8 or the Studio 4. Cost taken out of the equation, which do you prefer? Any explanation as to why would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance
I said the same thing between p8 and studio4 in my unboxing and first listening impressions! :) Im gonna post soon too.. :)
Nice! Looking forward to it. Thanks for taking the time to check out tye review!
Hi, how You compare the performer 8 against the sa6 mk2?
The diference is close?
Finally people start to being honest about Blessing 3
Ehm everybody says that blessing 3 has an upper mids forward kind of tuning... the whole moondrop vsdf tuning is based around that.... and that the performer 8 has better tuning / balanced tuning that is subjective, he prefaced that statement with : 'in my opinion'. Regarding the technicalities, might be, I read reviews and impressions on head-fi that say that while clarity is a half step up from the blessing 3 soundstage size is about equal to performer 5. While others says it is wider than performer 5. Not saying that the blessing 3 is the best, just saying that at iems at that price point are so close to each other that ear canal differences and even ear tips used between reviewers and music taste add more to the review results than objective measurements. There is no clear better or worst like when comparing a 20$ IEM with a 300$ iem.
@@ni-bethe $20 IEMs don't deliver good transparency , Tonality , separation, body of note weight, richness , amazing texture and so on...........P8 is really a good buy , it's more affordable when it's on sale.
P8 sounds good for loud volumes ...
I would have add 2db in the 3khz area and 2 db in the bass that would be perfect
I was recently able to acquire a used in like new condition set of Kinera Skuld, how would you rank that set vs the Performer 8 or are they two different animals?
I know that I love the Skuld and consider them a much better set than my OG Blessing 2.
I listen to all genre's of music if that helps in anyway...
Haven't heard the Skuld but was close to purchasing a while back. Loved the Kinera Nanna 2.0 and Urd though. Tunings were a little different but still got a lot of enjoyment out of both sets. Thanks for watching!
Any IEM that is not Harman target should be celebrated, but I wish they had used at least a 10mm DD and added more mid-bass.
how does this keeps up against mkII 🔥
As a metal fan, which of these 3 iems you compare, could be a good option for metal?
P8 or Studio 4
@@LorenzoFrausto Thanks for the info, I appreciate.
@@D0ndoom welcome brotha
I too am a metal fan but I am poor. I have the Seeaudio Yume and love it to death and to me it only needs technical improvements, nothing else. I've heard from my favorite reviewer the Tea 2 sounds similar to the Yume, and I care about having a realistic sound, so no basshead or V-shaped bullshit, and I don't really like recessed or veiled treble, which is something that scares me from buying the Tea 2. I also listen to popular music from the 70s and 80s, lots of natural instruments including bass guitar and drums that go "pow". Not sure if it helps but I have tried the 4U Pro and feel it could be more expressive for the sake of distorted guitars, but the cymbals were handled pretty damn nicely. Sort of has a very "normal" vibe that gets confused when interpreting busier tracks, i expected greater versatility for a $240 stage monitor. Mids are also kind of boring on that set, but the Yume is at least closer to agreeing with my library.
Hi. Would you buy this or the moondrop variations?
Blessing 3
Has anyone ever told you the intro is very long?
Price is not 379.....it's 369
As for the rest of your assessment I agree with almost all except I feel the P8 is the one edging out the Studio 4 and not the other way around
The truth is much like the Studio 4 has given us RSV performance at a lower price....the P8 is giving us Moonlight / Mahina performance and a much lower price
Where are these prices you two are talking about? I still see the placeholder price on Amazon and AE.
Thanks for the correction on the price and thanks for taking the time to check out the review!
So Studio 4 > Performer 8 > B3?
Tuning preferences might come in to play. But yes, that's how I hear it. Thanks for watching!
I got these and these are godtier
Congrats! One of the best for its price for sure!
Please what other iems have you tried?
@@unclethathurts truthear zero, dunu falcon pro, moondrop aria, moondrop chu, sennheiser ie200, 7hz salnotes zero. Mostly budget iems so yeah not comparable with a 370 dollar iem, so yeah the aful p8 are the best then obv
Not a set for 70s Rock, Electro, Hip Hop, Reggae/Roots/Ska/Dub/Dancehall, Techno, House, Trip Hop or Breakbeat. Anaemic of low frequencies and mid-bass slam, resolution, acoustic mass and detail. The Xenns Mangird Top is significantly better for the aforementioned genres and sonic characteristics.
Turn down the music volume....
Thanks for the feedback and for checking out the video! I've been experimenting with the music levels trying to reach appropriate levels for different listening scenarios. (headphones, iems, home audio and desktop systems) I noticed that the music levels on my older videos sound good with headphones and iems but on my main home audio and desktop system it was a little quiet so bumped it up a little. Also experimenting with ducking to see if that helps. Again, I sincerely appreciate the feedback but going to give it some time and see if I get more feedback from others in the community.
@@Audio-In-Reviewsi think the music was fairly well volume except for the last track during the studio 4 vs p8 comparison, that specific track just had too much stuff going in it so it meddled with the recording imo. Rest, i don't really feel as if the music interferes with the recording.
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