Short answer: both are discontinued, and they are rated the same for sound quality, though neither ranks well in its class. (#1207 and #1249 of 1253 in-ear headphones). Either one is only an option used, so choose on condition and price. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 1253 in-ear headphones; for better sound, the Truthear Nova ranks #2 at $169.99.
What the Final Audio Heaven 8 does well: It uses 1 x balanced armature with an easy 24 ohm load. The catch: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used.
What the Final Audio Heaven III does well: A published AutoEQ preset corrects its response toward the Harman target, so a few minutes of EQ setup closes most of the gap. The catch: Measures far from the Harman target (preference score 17), so most listeners will hear it as colored; EQ can correct much of this.
Buy the Final Audio Heaven 8 or the Final Audio Heaven III, whichever you find used in better condition; both are discontinued. For a new speaker, start with the Truthear Nova instead.
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It uses 1 x balanced armature with an easy 24 ohm load.
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A published AutoEQ preset corrects its response toward the Harman target, so a few minutes of EQ setup closes most of the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Final Audio Heaven 8 | Final Audio Heaven III | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699 Discontinued | $200 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #1207 of 1253 in In-Ear Headphones | #1249 of 1253 in In-Ear Headphones |
| Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear |
| Connection | Wired | Wired (3.5mm) |
| Driver Type | Balanced armature | Balanced Armature |
| Drivers | 1 x balanced armature | 1 Balanced Armature |
| Impedance | 24 ohms | - |
| Weight | 0.1 lbs (29 g) | - |
| Harman Preference Score | 36 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) | 17 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Deviation From Target | 4.72 dB standard deviation | 6.13 dB standard deviation |
| Tonal Tilt | -1.16 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) | -1.45 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Back | - | Closed |
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