The C8 are just another typical earphones with extreme V-shaped sound signature. The mids are recessed and there's very little crispness or detail in the highs, and the bass isn't so stable. Even worse than C3. Not impressed.
gorsun C8
ø9mm Dynamic Driver
$5~$10
1.5/5.0
Pros
- Very decent build quality for such cheap earphones.
- Very comfortable to wear thanks to the housings' design.
Cons
- The mids and highs are highly recessed and dark.
- The bass is very exaggerated and muddy.
Package & Accessories
Package:
Soft paperboard + soft plastic (clear)
Ear Tips - Single-Flange:
S+M+L, black, ø6mm bores
Build & Materials
Housings:
Metal + plastic (matte), ø6mm nozzles (ø5mm bores), no strain reliefs
Remote:
Plastic (glossy), single-button
Y-Split:
Metal + plastic (matte), rigid strain relief
Cable:
Fabric, 130cm, soft, mildly bent
Plug:
Metal, straight, short, rigid strain relief
Comfort & Fit
One thing positive that can be said about these earphones, besides the decent build quality, is the excellent comfort provided by the familiar TinAudio T2-like shape. They sit very well in the ears with absolutely no extra effort required.
Lows / Bass
Mainly, a lot mid-bass bloat that causes the sound to be very muddy. Not pleasant and even headache-inducing on higher volume. Sub-bass seems to be less impressive than C3's sub-bass, probably since the whole bass response is far less stable. Bass shaker test revealed quite noticeable rattle.
Mids / Vocals
The mids are fat and bloated. Because of the huge difference between the mids/highs and the lows, the mids are always pushed behind the thunderous bass. They sound very distant and muffled, detail is very minimal here.
Highs / Treble
The highs are very recessed and detail retrieval is very poor. The sound is veiled and boring.
Frequency Response
Published on 2018-01-13 13:17:00 (GMT)