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Ignore the shonky marketing – this IEM's pebble-smooth sound is a win

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Our Verdict I liked the Aful Performer 8S from the moment I plugged them in. Sure, that was was probably influenced by their glitter-lined, rings-of-Jupiter-inspired faceplate; their incredible comfort and the excellent cable that shines a pleasing, earthy brown and grey. But mainly it was because the Performer 8S sounds smooth and inviting. It’s not all gravy, though. For $389 you don’t get swappable terminations, and I have some questions about this 'passive radiator' 'driver'. For Smooth yet detailed Good imaging Strong bass Exciting Immersive Against Pushed back vocals Not ultra detailed Why you can trust Creative Bloq Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test . Jump To: Sound profile Comparisons & value Bass port fail Build & comfort Should you buy it? When I first listen to an IEM and I like what I hear, I'm in no rush to find out why.…

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