The AFUL Performer 8S ranks #430 out of 657 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Aful
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#430 AFUL Performer 8S: $399.99 Amazon $399.99 eBay
Pros: The median of 12 hobbyist measurements gives it a solid Harman preference score of 70 with a 2.16 dB spread. Bass sits close to target and holds down to 20 Hz, so low end sounds full without bloat. It uses 1 x dynamic + 6 x balanced armature + 1 x planar + 1 x passive radiator with an easy 26 ohm load.
Cons: Presence sits about 5.9 dB low with a 6.6 dB dip near 4.0 kHz, so vocals and instruments lose some bite.
| Released | Oct 2025 (1 year ago) |
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| Back | Closed |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.16 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Hybrid |
| Drivers | 1 x dynamic + 6 x balanced armature + 1 x planar + 1 x passive radiator |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz - 35kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 70 (median of 12 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 26 ohms |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-1.2 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.65 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
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