Kefine Delci AE VS Letshuoer S08

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Letshuoer S08 shows up as an easy recommendation for mixed gaming, balancing clarity and comfort with a tuning that’s smooth, a touch warm, and pleasantly velvety. Footstep reads and positional cues are confident across titles, and in Valorant it trades punches with the Dunu Titan S2 at the front of its bracket. More importantly, it tames gunshot harshness—if transients feel hot on sets like the Truthear x Crinacle Zero, S08 makes firefights less fatiguing without smearing detail. It’s a true do-it-all pick that plays well in Apex, Fortnite, and CoD, and it’s notably better than Letshuoer S12 for these uses.

For pure competitive edge, the Wall Hack Certified ranking keeps S08 around the same tier as the Truthear Zero rather than pushing it above—Zero still holds its own on raw performance. But S08’s safer, smoother tuning makes overall sessions more enjoyable and easier on the ears, especially during chaotic gunplay. If the priority is strong imaging and separation with a more relaxed top end, S08 is the favorite of its row and a confident, versatile choice that fits both gaming and casual music listening.

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The Letshuoer S08 hits with a present, to-the-point delivery: tight, quick, and more “first-row” than lounge seat. Staging isn’t expansive, but the focus and planar speed make music feel energized without turning sharp. Transients snap, treble has some bite yet stays civil, and the overall tuning gives that dopamine kick missing from sleepier sets—engaging, not fatiguing.

Build and kit are surprisingly premium for the bracket: a comfy, small ovoid shell; a springy 4-wire modular cable with both 3.5 and 4.4 plugs; a screw-top, rubber-lined case; and a rotating tip wheel with “balanced” and “vocal” options. Connection tolerances feel tidy with the flush mount, and the silver finish looks cleaner than the stealthy black.

The kicker is the spec and price: a 13 mm planar driver at about $99 makes this a value play with real bite. Judged on price-to-performance, comfort, and accessories, S08 scores a solid 9/10—not a summit killer, but an easy recommendation for anyone wanting a lively, fast planar that simply sounds fun. Letshuoer keeps the streak alive; more of this, please.

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Kefine Delci AE comes in around 69 dollars with a regular price closer to 89, packaged with a simple but useful case, solid tips and a soft two pin cable that suits the new silver shell. The all metal body is compact and comfortable, giving an easy fit that works well even for smaller ears. Overall build, ergonomics and accessories feel very secure for the price and let the Delci AE disappear so the music can take center stage.

With the silver nozzle installed, the Delci AE follows a mostly neutral but slightly warm and engaging curve that brushes up against a mild V shape. Bass has very good dynamics and extension, hitting with satisfying weight while staying controlled, but the extra energy in the low mids does add some thickness and a bit of bass bleed that can lightly cloud lower mid clarity. What stands out is the midrange: vocals and instruments sound very natural and organic, with more detail and clarity than the original Delci, and the treble keeps that same natural tone with a touch of edge for definition, more refinement, a slightly more open stage and better separation and imaging, only really held back by a wish for just a little more upper air.

Switching to the gold nozzle shifts the energy upward, giving a brighter, more vocal forward and even more resolving presentation that still preserves the natural character of the mids. Bass is a little leaner while voices step forward in the mix without becoming shouty, and the whole presentation opens up further for those who want clarity and vocal focus over warmth. Taken together, the two tunings make Kefine Delci AE a clear top pick under and even slightly above 100 dollars, with what is described as the best single dynamic driver implementation and one of the best tunings in this range, preferred over sets like AFUL Explorer, Titan S2, EA500 and even the original Delci, and it is an easy recommendation as a starting point for anyone looking to get into the hobby.

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Kefine Delci AE (Angel Ears Edition) takes the already beloved Delci formula and packages it in a more refined way. The CNC-machined aluminum shells feel solid yet lightweight, with excellent finish, dual vents that prevent driver flex and pressure build-up, and a comfortable ergonomic fit that allows long sessions without fatigue. The bundle adds a soft but sturdy pocket case, two sets of narrow-bore silicone tips and two screw-in nozzles (silver and gold), plus the option for a balanced 4.4 mm cable, making the overall package feel thoughtfully upgraded over the original version.

With the silver nozzle, Delci AE keeps the same very pleasing U-shaped tonality that made the original so popular. Sub-bass has satisfying rumble and slam without becoming boomy, the bass shelf slopes down cleanly into the lower mids, and the result is a warm-leaning signature with plenty of note weight and organic tone on guitars, saxophones, strings and male vocals. Upper mids and lower treble are lifted enough to bring out clarity and air for female vocals and higher-pitched instruments, yet they avoid shout and harshness most of the time. Treble can show a touch of spiciness on some tracks, but generally stays controlled while providing good detail, sparkle and air. Isolation is surprisingly strong for a vented shell, and the soundstage is wider than average, adding to a very immersive and relaxing listen.

Technically, the AE with the silver nozzle offers a subtle but audible step up over the original Delci, with slightly tighter bass, cleaner imaging and a modest bump in detail retrieval, on the order of a 5-10% improvement rather than a transformation. Swapping to the gold nozzle pushes technicalities much further, with a large increase in perceived detail, clarity and separation in the upper mids and treble, but this comes with a trade-off of thinner note weight and a more energetic, sometimes shouty or bright presentation on busy modern tracks. Compared to slightly more expensive sets like Dunu Titan S2 or Simgot EA500 LM, Delci AE does not reach the same level of resolution and bass texture, yet as a complete package, with strong tuning, wide stage, excellent comfort and build, balanced cable option and nozzle flexibility, it remains an easy recommendation for listeners who want a warm, natural daily driver in this price bracket.

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Letshuoer’s S08 marks the brand’s anniversary with a thoughtful package: a supple modular cable (3.5 mm + 4.4 mm with a sturdy knurled lock), six pairs of tips (the wide-bore set trims bass if needed), and a pocketable hockey-puck case. The shells are CNC-milled aluminum—light, durable, and shaped to fit a wide range of ears with notably smaller nozzles than many planars. Spec-wise, the new 13 mm double-voice-coil planar is easy to drive at 26 Ω/105 dB, playing happily off laptops, phones, or DAPs. Comfort is a highlight: no hotspots, stable fit, and a resounding pass on the “tiny-ears test.”

Sonically, the S08 delivers a warm-tilted planar done right: sub-bass and mid-bass have satisfying weight and slam without muddying the midrange. Vocals and instruments remain clean and tonally correct, with upper-mids/treble kept relaxed yet still detailed thanks to planar speed—crisp cymbals and percussion texture without sting. Technicalities impress: strong microdetail and separation, accurate imaging, and an average-wide soundstage that places players precisely on well-mastered tracks. Crucially, the tuning avoids the “planar trap” of turning up the volume into fatigue; it stays smooth, musical, and non-fatiguing, and scales well with EQ if a bass-cannon mood strikes.

Against peers, it reads like a refined Hidizs MP145—even more relaxed up top, better accessories, a smaller shell, and roughly $60 less—while the 7Hz Timeless AE feels overpriced by comparison. The verdict is emphatic: a “you should buy this” rating. As a first IEM around $100 or a fresh flavor for seasoned planar collectors, S08 is a crowd-pleaser: comfortable, easy to drive, non-fatiguing, and musically addictive—an anniversary release with the chops to become a future benchmark.

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Letshuoer S08 comes in a small but chunky shell that’s easy to seat and stays comfortable thanks to a slim nozzle and secure fit. The accessory pack overdelivers: a supple, screw-lock cable with flat 2-pin connectors and an included 4.4 mm plug, plus a simple but protective case shared with pricier Letshuoer sets. Build and ergonomics are rock-solid at the ~$100 mark.

Tonally, S08 leans bass-light with a touch of upper-mid restraint, countered by clean air and above-class technicalities. The graph looks friendly in the mids, but sub-bass could use more weight—which can thin out guitar body and blunt some cymbal impact. Still, the set sounds coherent, with nice extension up top and a presentation that’s easy to live with; a sprinkle of EQ on the low end and a nudge to the upper mids tightens everything up and pushes it toward “great.”

Versus peers, it’s preferred over the Letshuoer S12 thanks to a more relaxed treble; it also beats Truthear Hexa on bass presence and technical ability (fit quirks on Hexa don’t help). AFUL Explorer offers better sub-bass and comfort if spending a bit more, while Dunu Talos trades blows with a brighter tilt and higher price. NiceHCK F1 Pro is hard to recommend due to its 4–6 kHz glare, and the Simgot Singolo brings punchier upper mids and bass but slightly less sparkle/detail. Net take: a good-value planar at $100 (closer to great nearer $80), with minor flaws and clear upside with EQ—an easy recommend for listeners prioritizing balance, air, and comfort over sheer bass quantity.

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Letshuoer S08 enters the sub-$100 planar crowd with standout build and thoughtful accessories. The compact metal shell looks clean and distinctive, pairing with a soft, well-behaved cable that includes swappable 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm terminations. The angled 2-pin plugs aid stability, the chin slider actually stays put, and the pre-formed ear hooks help the fit. Size is a solid medium; the body tucks in securely, though the front end is a bit bulky and sits slightly forward.

Tonally, S08 favors a warmer, bassier, more laid-back presentation. Treble shows decent extension but stays restrained through the upper-mids/lower-treble, yielding a thicker note weight with less contrast and delineation than brighter planars. Vocals come across more natural than the Tin HiFi counterpart, and high-frequency percussion (hi-hats, brushes, cymbals) sounds realistic and metallic rather than splashy. The weak spot is the low end: bass can turn poofy and a bit smeary, especially on dense mixes, and there can be a touch of sibillance at times.

Overall, S08 shapes up as the better pick versus the Tin HiFi DUDU/Duo on both build and tuning execution, but it’s not a runaway. For listeners wanting a warm, bass-tilted planar around $100, it’s a respectable choice. Verdict: 3/5 stars. If stronger, cleaner bass is the priority (and planar isn’t required), consider an alternative like the AFUL Explorer; otherwise, S08 makes the more compelling case between these two.