Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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New year, new opportunity for new trends in IEM development to emerge. And an early contender for 2026 is the passive radiator -- effectively, a dynamic driver diaphragm that's not connected to a voice coil or any wiring whatsoever. So, does it actually work? Aful's new Performer 8S gives us an opportunity to find out.

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- AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3AQD3u3

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00:00 Intro
02:12 What's in the box
03:50 Build quality
10:30 Fit & comfort
13:30 Sound quality
21:32 vs. Volume S
23:45 vs. Horizon
25:48 vs. Dusk
27:18 Conclusion & Rating

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