AFUL PERFORMER 8 vs DUNU SA6MK2 vs SOFTEARS STUDIO 4 vs MOONDROP BLESSING 3

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[brandonyoungkrantz]

One of the most useful comparisons I have seen. Fantastic video, thank you

[fiddlix]

Keep them coming Tony. You are an OG. Nobody does reviews like you..😊

[davidcoons]

I was absolutely dying to hear a comparison of these four..thank you SO MUCH bro, you always deliver excellent quality reviews at the most relevant of times as well!

[HiFiGOAudio]

Such an interesting comparison. Undoubtedly this is highly informative for people upgrading to mid-fi.

[sergioluna]

You are my favorite, Akros. It's like I always say... I trust reviewers a lot more who have the iems for AB testing. Congrats!

[infiniteuniverse]

Thanks for doing this review, Tony. I had both the Performer 8 and the Studio 4 in my wish list as the next "level up" IEM to get and try, while also anxiously awaiting the Blessing 3 Dusk. It's great to see these comparisons along with your trusty ear's listening points. As the others have said, keep up the excellent work! 👌

[Innocence]

Just got my pair of Studio 4. Hoooolllly crap these things sound smooth. Incredibly balanced with a touch of warmth. Waaaay better than the Blessing 3, imo. Will try mixing with them in Traktor next, but just listening to them, Im quite amazed so far. Im afraid they sound even better than the Senns HD600's, there I said it.

[lazyreuvin]

Damn son, that's like the perfect collection of the best mid tier IEM's on the market...

[gracefullygraceful]

You should make the winner (SA6MK2 ?) go on to challange the next price range!!!

[pavanakumar]

Excellent comparison Tony. I'm enjoying the P8. Thank you.

[hashemfahoum]

Contemplating getting one of these in the 11.11 sales
SA6 MKII is $500USD
Studio 4 is $368USD
Aful 8 is $330USD
I will try to squeeze the sa6 mk2 but if I can't afford to get them which one would you say is a better value aful 8 or studio 4?

[jonathonyager]

The way you describe the studio 4 in that it gets better the more you listen and focus and tune in - I feel the same way about the Performer 8

[hungerxhunger]

others: cant compare, they're different flavors
akros: AFUL PERFORMER 8 vs DUNU SA6MK2 vs SOFTEARS STUDIO 4 vs MOONDROP BLESSING 3

[ArchEnemy]

Great comparison video. Just what I wanted. SA6 MK2 joins the Fatfreq MM in my wishlist for next purchases. Planning to get both before end of this year. Thanks for this review ❤

Love this review and channel! I think an interesting idea would be to compare these popular chifi iems to the less main stream offerings from brands like penon and ISN. But anyways thanks for all the invaluable information your videos provide 😊

[ari-athbadminton]

This really helps put things on perspective, thanks for the share.

It's sad to see moondrop losing its mojo when it comes to tuning.
On the other hand big thanks to Dunu to sticking to their winning formula bringing only minor shifts in tuning for the fans to enjoy what they missed in the discontinued editions.

[HiddenTalent..]

It would be great if you mention the nozzle size. It’s interesting for many people.

[brunis_m]

Hey Tony, revisiting this video since some of these are on sale for cyber monday. I have a P8 and love it. Is there something new to be gained by buying the Studio 4, or are the differences marginal?

[aaronfriedman]

If you look at frequency response Studio 4 and Blessing 3 are the best. The Dunu is heavier than neutral on bass. I understand that many people love that. However, if you have a good quality parametric equalizer or DSP you could accomplish heavier bass by turning up. For my 67-year-old, hearing Flat neutral sounds the best. Bass heavy really interferes with the other frequencies. Also, the power of very heavy bass is a detriment to your hearing.

[explorer]

First time seeing your channel and I love this review. How did you get the DUNU SA6 MK2 for $529? It's always $579.