Thank you Mr Akros for the shoutout! im extremely greatful for your kind words, i always try to bring the max performance for the lowest price i can, i am very happy you're enjoying my cables! Your kind words mean the world to me. 🙏Also your review was amazing! such a detailed review is what we need.
Thank you for making this video! Just got hands on my P8s and these satisfy me the most from all the IEMs I've tried. I would call them a perfect upgrade from my HEXAs with just enough bass quantity for my satisfaction.
Great video! P8 is tunned exactly as my preferences. I hope other companies start to do similar tunnings, with more relaxed pinna gain and more smooth transitions from bass to mids.
Jerry Harvey has been using varying lengths of tubes for phase and time alignment for many, many years. In their universal aion series they used a 3d printed system like the aful has… that was 5 plus years ago. Also had dual opposing dynamics in an isobaric chamber in their Jolene model, maybe 3 or so years ago, maybe 4. Moondrop seems to be getting the credit for that with the blessing 3. JH audio has done a lot of this stuff first and they don’t seem to ever get credit for it. As you can tell I’m a huge fan of their stuff and have several of their pieces. I really like your reviews, not trying to polite what you’re doing, you make good reviews. Just figured I would cal that out. Jerry Harvey had freq phase before Aful was even an idea.
Yet another great review! I'm seriously considering getting the Penon 10th, based on your review and Tone Deaf Monk's, but the p8 was still in the way. This review settles that, but then you mentioned the 7th Acoustics supernova, which is just a small jump away from the 10th... and now I have to know how they compare! Down the rabbit hole I go again (in a good way).
Always love listening to your videos! Makes me happy to hear these compete with the Aure as I never got to order them. Definitely keeping these on my list
great review, looking forward to receive my purchased units :) if Aful wants to enter the sub $100 market and make a true contender of the Hexa (1DD + 2BA) they would blow up the market with such level of quality!
I own and really like the P8. Occasionally I would like a little more bass response for specific music. Will I be disappointed with the Penon Fan2 after the P8? Should i step up to the Xenns Up?
Thanks for the review!!! You are awesome as always. . .The things I struggle with the P5 is the DD is slow as molasses and has marginal impact. Also, the BA tamber is a little too much for my ears. I still use it as a sleeper iem for its comfort and I absolutely hate driver flex. It seems like the DD issue was really not addresed. I have no clue why they do not pair a speedy DD with the natural speed of the BAs. Frankly this calls for a Berylium DD. I am going to have to pass on this one and stick with my Blessing 3 as my nuetral go to IEM for now.
Hi Akros, I m undecided on Xenns Top, SA6 MK2, Penon 10th anniversary and Performer8. What would be the best all rounder in sound quality, good bass, separation n staging? (Without considering the price)
Great review and i already enjoy my p8, with nearly all genres. I'm also very interested in the aür neon pro, do you think it is a big upgrade, specially for rock and metal and do you think the bass of p8 is better or worse than neon pro- thanx a lot!
For Rock the NP will be more engaging.....the quickness of the bass in drums and fast complex tracks is noticeable. Overall tonality and timbre I like P8 a little more. Ultimately they are very good sidegrandes.....P8 smooth calm and collected....NP fast energetic precise
Tea2 is my favorite IEM. Really liked the P5 too, but it just didn’t give me the same relaxing vibe. Surprisingly I’m really enjoying the IE200 now, gives me a similar vibe with insane comfort. Main difference is that the tea2 has the voices so darn close to my head. Is the P8 kind of like that? How is it different from the Tea2? I feel the comparison was a little shallow
Hi Akros!! Listening to your video for the aful p8 too expensive right now and probably will be a future buy maybe 11-11 will be between this one, the sound rhyme sr8 and the supernova, but tomorrow I plan to get the Penon 10th anniversary!! That future purchase will depend on which iem will play my library best and how much money I have!! Again, great video!!
@Tla Well, the price for me was one reason. The other was just because I want a Penon, almost bought the volt when it came out; their iems and accessories are high quality, so that's it! Wish I could listen to the 3 of them in person but not possible, so I will pick one of the other two to buy on 11-11!
@@Harry-sy7sb ah i see. i've heard great things about penon IEMs, but also that the modular cable is very bad (guessing the connectors?). do you know if Penon and AuR Audio also go on sale on November 11?
Great review as always, Tony, The P5 has a 8MM DD, is it the same on the P8? Also what BA are used for the mids and highs, custom ones or Sonion ? Thanks
How would the P8 be with Trance, EDM with female vocals? That is my favourite Genre but listen to everything. Bought the Blessing 3's and they are terrible for EDM, Trance music. The highs are irritating and seem to over power all aspects of the tracks. What would you suggest in this price point for Trance EDM and all around listening to all genres with emphasis on EDM Trance! I found the Fiio FH7 way better than the blessing 3! Blessing 3 I hate will return them!
Now that is a well tuned iem. If Aful were to enter the sub-$100 arena and bring some of what they have learned from the P5 and P8….it could be a real eye opener. Great review TonyTex. Thank you 🙏.
How does it compare to the penon globe? I was going to buy the globe I want lush tone. Strange making the pipes so long and unmatched. The longest vintage horns are desired for their lush tone because of the increased second harmonic maybe thats what there doing here,
Well I'll be honest, the Globe is amazing, but I feel that when you factor in value for money and what ultimately the IEM is capable of doing, music Versatility....the P8 comes out on top. They trade blows in many aspects....bass ultimately goes to Globe..... mids and highs to P8 Lush....organic....old school vintage sound it's a very even match. If I was to make and analogy with vintage speakers.....P8 are some JBL 4310 studio monitors while the Globe is a Onkyo Scepter 500....maybe a little over the top the analogy but I think you get the idea
Hi I am looking for IEM which has fuller holographic wide soundstage sound signature while having good sound detail reproduce. can you recemmond any IEMs under 300 USD? i have Timeless AE which has incredible level of details and resolution. but it lacks that holographic fuller sound and basically it has no soundstage at all. everything in the middle only with good details and seperation. Please reply if you know anything that matches my requirement?
Not an easy one to advise Since you have the AE...it's kind of pointless to mention another planar although the WUZETIAN is an IEM I'd recommend you listen too. There is also the Simgot EA500 , very impressive in its detail retrieval and finally the Geekwold GK100. Probably the one that edges out the others is the GK100. It's a truly impressive IEM
Performer 8 and Neo are similar.....Neo has a little more bass.....P8 is insane mids L8s as a all BA set is very very good. Not as subtle as P8 or Neo because the timbre and tonality of those two is very very good..... but it's a tremendous set in terms of Bass speed....energy ....and mid energy .
I understand it's long but my friend I like to be very complete and give solid comparisons. Nevertheless I will take your opinion as a solid one and will definitely do my best to make something a little shorter ....43minutes next time...Hahahahahahahah just kidding
Thank you Mr Akros for the shoutout! im extremely greatful for your kind words, i always try to bring the max performance for the lowest price i can, i am very happy you're enjoying my cables! Your kind words mean the world to me. 🙏Also your review was amazing! such a detailed review is what we need.
checked out your website, looks very classy.
Thank you for making this video! Just got hands on my P8s and these satisfy me the most from all the IEMs I've tried. I would call them a perfect upgrade from my HEXAs with just enough bass quantity for my satisfaction.
Great video! P8 is tunned exactly as my preferences. I hope other companies start to do similar tunnings, with more relaxed pinna gain and more smooth transitions from bass to mids.
Same!
Jerry Harvey has been using varying lengths of tubes for phase and time alignment for many, many years. In their universal aion series they used a 3d printed system like the aful has… that was 5 plus years ago. Also had dual opposing dynamics in an isobaric chamber in their Jolene model, maybe 3 or so years ago, maybe 4. Moondrop seems to be getting the credit for that with the blessing 3. JH audio has done a lot of this stuff first and they don’t seem to ever get credit for it. As you can tell I’m a huge fan of their stuff and have several of their pieces. I really like your reviews, not trying to polite what you’re doing, you make good reviews. Just figured I would cal that out. Jerry Harvey had freq phase before Aful was even an idea.
Nice review and comparisons. This IEM is crazy good. Highly recommended.
Yet another great review! I'm seriously considering getting the Penon 10th, based on your review and Tone Deaf Monk's, but the p8 was still in the way. This review settles that, but then you mentioned the 7th Acoustics supernova, which is just a small jump away from the 10th... and now I have to know how they compare! Down the rabbit hole I go again (in a good way).
Always love listening to your videos! Makes me happy to hear these compete with the Aure as I never got to order them. Definitely keeping these on my list
That graph is flatter than what cliff divers are used to seeing. Wow.
Thanks for video Tony. Seems seriously solid the P8 😊
What would be a better choice regardless of price, Sound Rhyme DTE500, Aful Performe 8 or Penon 10th Anniversary
do you think Penon 10th Anniversary IEM is better, or the P8 is better overall?
have you ever heard the penon impact?
great review, looking forward to receive my purchased units :) if Aful wants to enter the sub $100 market and make a true contender of the Hexa (1DD + 2BA) they would blow up the market with such level of quality!
I own and really like the P8. Occasionally I would like a little more bass response for specific music. Will I be disappointed with the Penon Fan2 after the P8? Should i step up to the Xenns Up?
Thanks for the review!!! You are awesome as always. . .The things I struggle with the P5 is the DD is slow as molasses and has marginal impact. Also, the BA tamber is a little too much for my ears. I still use it as a sleeper iem for its comfort and I absolutely hate driver flex. It seems like the DD issue was really not addresed. I have no clue why they do not pair a speedy DD with the natural speed of the BAs. Frankly this calls for a Berylium DD. I am going to have to pass on this one and stick with my Blessing 3 as my nuetral go to IEM for now.
Hi Akros, I m undecided on Xenns Top, SA6 MK2, Penon 10th anniversary and Performer8. What would be the best all rounder in sound quality, good bass, separation n staging? (Without considering the price)
Chances are Penon 10th or SA6 MK2 are gonna be best for you then. Imaging was great on Xenns Top, soundstage so so
@@guynamedstella Thank you for the recommendation! 🙂
Do a direct comparison between the P8 and Supernova
oh you have a Lotoo PGT
Good review Tony. Dont have my P8 yet byt sounds like the Juzear 41t has alot of similarities.😊
Ohhhhh there is a huge difference....I like the 41t , it's unquestionable it's sound and performance, but P8 is on another level.
Great review and i already enjoy my p8, with nearly all genres. I'm also very interested in the aür neon pro, do you think it is a big upgrade, specially for rock and metal and do you think the bass of p8 is better or worse than neon pro- thanx a lot!
For Rock the NP will be more engaging.....the quickness of the bass in drums and fast complex tracks is noticeable.
Overall tonality and timbre I like P8 a little more.
Ultimately they are very good sidegrandes.....P8 smooth calm and collected....NP fast energetic precise
Thanx a lot for your answer! :-)
Tea2 is my favorite IEM. Really liked the P5 too, but it just didn’t give me the same relaxing vibe. Surprisingly I’m really enjoying the IE200 now, gives me a similar vibe with insane comfort. Main difference is that the tea2 has the voices so darn close to my head. Is the P8 kind of like that? How is it different from the Tea2? I feel the comparison was a little shallow
Hi Akros!! Listening to your video for the aful p8 too expensive right now and probably will be a future buy maybe 11-11 will be between this one, the sound rhyme sr8 and the supernova, but tomorrow I plan to get the Penon 10th anniversary!! That future purchase will depend on which iem will play my library best and how much money I have!! Again, great video!!
what made you choose the 10th anniversary over the P8 and the Supernova?
@Tla Well, the price for me was one reason. The other was just because I want a Penon, almost bought the volt when it came out; their iems and accessories are high quality, so that's it! Wish I could listen to the 3 of them in person but not possible, so I will pick one of the other two to buy on 11-11!
@@Harry-sy7sb ah i see. i've heard great things about penon IEMs, but also that the modular cable is very bad (guessing the connectors?).
do you know if Penon and AuR Audio also go on sale on November 11?
Great review as always, Tony, The P5 has a 8MM DD, is it the same on the P8? Also what BA are used for the mids and highs, custom ones or Sonion ? Thanks
How would the P8 be with Trance, EDM with female vocals? That is my favourite Genre but listen to everything. Bought the Blessing 3's and they are terrible for EDM, Trance music. The highs are irritating and seem to over power all aspects of the tracks. What would you suggest in this price point for Trance EDM and all around listening to all genres with emphasis on EDM Trance! I found the Fiio FH7 way better than the blessing 3! Blessing 3 I hate will return them!
$369 for custom BA's...crazy waiting for SR7 price and comparison
I think the supernova should be used as a reference to address the evolution of the sub $500 range.
Great review!
This vs ISN H50 which one to buy. I love warm sound and with good mid and bass.
Then probably the H50.....it's warmer sounding.....very old school
Thanks a lot. Do you have any other suggestions in this price bracket?
@@shovon64 if you want a warm sound the PENON Serial is also incredible
Hi! I know they are from difference categories, but can you compare it with the S12/Timeless??
Now that is a well tuned iem. If Aful were to enter the sub-$100 arena and bring some of what they have learned from the P5 and P8….it could be a real eye opener. Great review TonyTex. Thank you 🙏.
An all BA sub-$100 iem… hmm, that might be interesting.
I would like 2 -3db more 3khz and a little less after 4-5khz..and 3-5 dB more bass I think this will be end game tunning
How does it compare to the penon globe? I was going to buy the globe I want lush tone. Strange making the pipes so long and unmatched. The longest vintage horns are desired for their lush tone because of the increased second harmonic maybe thats what there doing here,
Well I'll be honest, the Globe is amazing, but I feel that when you factor in value for money and what ultimately the IEM is capable of doing, music Versatility....the P8 comes out on top.
They trade blows in many aspects....bass ultimately goes to Globe..... mids and highs to P8
Lush....organic....old school vintage sound it's a very even match.
If I was to make and analogy with vintage speakers.....P8 are some JBL 4310 studio monitors while the Globe is a Onkyo Scepter 500....maybe a little over the top the analogy but I think you get the idea
@@akros9333 Thanks akros
Do you have your device on low or high gain?
Hi I am looking for IEM which has fuller holographic wide soundstage sound signature while having good sound detail reproduce. can you recemmond any IEMs under 300 USD? i have Timeless AE which has incredible level of details and resolution. but it lacks that holographic fuller sound and basically it has no soundstage at all. everything in the middle only with good details and seperation. Please reply if you know anything that matches my requirement?
Not an easy one to advise
Since you have the AE...it's kind of pointless to mention another planar although the WUZETIAN is an IEM I'd recommend you listen too.
There is also the Simgot EA500 , very impressive in its detail retrieval and finally the Geekwold GK100.
Probably the one that edges out the others is the GK100.
It's a truly impressive IEM
@@akros9333 Thank you for the reply. I will check the IEMs that you mentioned. Subd :)
prime dac and runabout!
This vs. ISN Neo 5 vs. Leisurely L8S?
Performer 8 and Neo are similar.....Neo has a little more bass.....P8 is insane mids
L8s as a all BA set is very very good.
Not as subtle as P8 or Neo because the timbre and tonality of those two is very very good..... but it's a tremendous set in terms of Bass speed....energy ....and mid energy .
Awesome review akros 👍
crazy how mangird tea 2 was priced at 350$ a year a ago
How does bravery ae compare to this p8
Bravery lacks the bass texture and overall timbre and tonality
This or neo5
44 min is way too long
I understand it's long but my friend I like to be very complete and give solid comparisons.
Nevertheless I will take your opinion as a solid one and will definitely do my best to make something a little shorter ....43minutes next time...Hahahahahahahah just kidding
It can be even longer😊
@@akros9333 43 min is just fine spot on hahaha
@@RomeroLins ...да в принципе нет вопросов!) Но наличие таймкодов было бы очень желательно.!)
Just watch at 2x speed. Stop complaining. He is doing you a favor. Start appreciating it & stop whining.
Another Good Review 👍