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Letshuoer Mystic 8

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Letshuoer Mystic 8

Jays Audio: Vocal benchmark for female vocals under $2000. Clean, airy, sweet, ethereal. Better than Diva and direct upgrade to OG Oracle and OG Mangird Tea. What the Braindamage and Cantor wishes they could be....
Gizaudio Axel: Neutral-bright tuning with natural midrange tone. Vocal-focused with realistic timbre. Natural, lifelike mids and vocals. Refined treble with air and clarity. Good technicalities. Light BA bass. Unvented design. Upper treble may bother those who are extra sensitive to treble.
Jaytiss: Lack Bass Richness, but is a beautiful set.
Super* Review: Surprising in a lot of fronts. Maybe a little bit overpriced but I like it
Shuwa-T: Vocal magic, midrange and upper mids are crystal clear while never being too technical Both sub and midbass presence is less than normal which makes this more genre specific, not particularly suited for bass heavy genres
Z-Reviews: Letshuoer Mystic 8 leans hard into “flagship” theatrics: a cat-themed shell, a fancy case with a suction-seal lid, and even bonus jewelry in the box—plus a tray of 18 silicone tips . The...
Bad Guy Good Audio: Eight balanced armatures (4 Sonion, 4 Knowles) and a lighter, more comfortable fit give the Letshuoer Mystic 8 a strong first impression. The frequency response shows sub-bass priority over...
Head-Fi.org: 22 community members have rated the LETSHUOER Mystic 8 at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
Paul Wasabii: Neutral, precise 8-BA set with spectacular mids and natural treble; a relaxed bass shelf limits impact for rock/EDM. Transparent, mid-centric neutrality with expressive vocals, black background, and natural treble. Relaxed bass shelf with limited tactility and shallower stage depth reduces engagement on bass-driven genres.

Tuning: A Tech: A+ Bass: B+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: B+ Soundstage: A+ Details: A Imaging: A

Vocal-focused 8BA

Letshuoer Mystic 8 review by Gizaudio Axel

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Letshuoer Mystic 8 review by Head-Fi.org

Letshuoer Mystic 8 review by Paul Wasabii

8.3

7

A+

$379

Hercules Audio Noah

Jaytiss: Clean vocals, just amazing, clean and clear. 5/5 amazing maybe best thing Ive heard.
Web Search: The Hercules Audio Noah is a 1DD+3BA hybrid using a 9 mm dynamic driver with three Knowles armatures in an all-metal shell, terminated with Pentaconn Ear connectors. Its official listing...
Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the Hercules Audio Noah at an average of 5.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Masterpiece.
Kois Archive: Rating: S- | Value: ⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 9 fun and engaging set with great build quality I wish for slightly more midbass

Tuning: A+ Tech: A Bass: A Mids: A Treble: A- Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A- Details: A- Imaging: A-

Vocal-focused 1DD+3BA

Hercules Audio Noah review by Web Search

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Hercules Audio Noah review by Kois Archive

8.2

7.7

A

Goldplanar GL-AMT16

Web Search: The Goldplanar GL-AMT16 is a single-driver in-ear using a 15.5 mm full-range AMT transducer (16 Ω, 102 dB) in a lightweight aluminum shell and ships with replaceable acoustic nozzles that...
Fox Told Me So: GoldPlanar GL-AMT16 is a rare IEM built around a full-range AMT (Air Motion Transformer) driver—a 15.5 mm ultra-thin folded diaphragm that, by design, moves a lot more air than a typical dynamic...

Tuning: A Tech: A+ Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: S- Dynamics: A Soundstage: S- Details: A+ Imaging: A+

Vocal-focused 1AMT

Goldplanar GL-AMT16 review by Web Search

Goldplanar GL-AMT16 review by Fox Told Me So

7.9

7.2

A

Aful Cantor

Jays Audio: LOW VOLUME SET. Clean, airy, and highly resolving at its price with endgame separation and detail. Low-end is quick, but lacks impact and a bit of texture. Notes are on the lighter side, not very...
Gizaudio Axel: One of the most resolving IEMs. It reveals details you’ve never noticed before. Exceptional detail, neutral tuning, and great bass quality. Very revealing. Could use more bass for my taste.
Jaytiss: Maybe best detailed set, fit is extremely difficult.
Super* Review: It's super impressive but also really difficult to edge on comfort. It's not my favorite sound but good sounding. Competing well at it's price point
Shuwa-T: Comment: A massive improvement over the prototype at canjam, a killer set for techs under US$1000, nothing else really comes close. Finally a true u12t competitor with better fit, cable, and... Crystal clear across all frequencies, extremely revealing set that slices apart the layers in the music; treble so nuanced yet pleasant that you cannot believe an all BA set is doing this Less midbass presence, overall tonality can come across as a little too lean especially with treble focus
Z-Reviews: This is AFUL’s flagship science project: the Cantor packs 14 BAs per side (28 total) and a heap of buzzword tech— Dual-Channel Acoustic Maze for sub-bass, non-destructive direct-drive...
Audionotions: Very well balanced with very good details and separation. Bass is punchy and fast, mids are clean with excellent instrument separation, treble is well extended and airy. Nothing stands out as...
Head-Fi.org: 15 community members have rated the AFUL Cantor at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
Audio Amigo: Achieves levels of soundstaging and detail resolution that compete with $2000 IEMs, truly top of the line acousitc performance. IF AND ONLY IF, you can achieve a deep enough fit in your ears. Metal...
Kois Archive: Rating: S | Value: ⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮🎮 | Comfort: 8 insane technicality, totl treble bit bright. bass could be more dynamic
Paul Wasabii: Highly technical but lean and preference specific tuning with tricky fit makes this 800 dollar set feel more like a specialist tool than an all rounder. Strong detail and treble performance are... Strong technical performance with clean treble, good resolution, low BA timbre and a solid shell and cable package. Awkward fit, thin mid bass, occasionally fatiguing upper treble and a narrow preference window make the high price difficult to justify for most listeners.

Tuning: A Tech: S Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+ Details: S- Imaging: S-

Vocal-focused 14BA

7.6

8.1

8.5

A-

Dunu Vulkan 2

Jays Audio: Neutral/vocal centric set with very little sub-bass. A very "unique" tuning for a neutral sound. Very genre dependent. Clean and clear vocals with a slight bite. Lower-mids are just enough to bring...
Jaytiss: Fantastic Mids and Treble!
Super* Review: The Dunu Vulkan 2 (2DD+6BA, ~$360) is well-built with generous accessories but tuned “delicate”—very midrange-forward, bass-light, and thinned by a pronounced lower-mid dip. Compared with the...
Web Search: The Dunu Vulkan 2 employs a dual dynamic driver setup—10mm for sub-bass and 8mm for mid-bass—each in isolated chambers to reduce interference and enhance low-end articulation. Its four-way hybrid...
Z-Reviews: Opening the serious business packaging reveals the Dunu Vulkan 2 IEMs and a mountain of accessories, including the praised SS tips and the excellent gunmetal gray cable with its satisfying...
Head-Fi.org: 18 community members have rated the DUNU Vulkan 2 at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
Paul Wasabii: Mids take center stage with a natural, polished treble; bass is tight but light, making it genre-dependent. A refined, more energetic twist on the EJ07 recipe at $360. Emotive, textured mids with natural, polished treble and clean, fast bass. 5 dB bass shelf with a mid-bass dip makes it genre-limiting; stage leans intimate and it is source-picky.

Tuning: A Tech: A Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A Dynamics: B+ Soundstage: A Details: A Imaging: A

Vocal-focused 2DD+6BA

7.3

7.5

A-

$350

Penon Fan 3

Head-Fi.org: 16 community members have rated the PENON FAN 3 at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
Audio Amigo: Evolution of the Fan 2. If the bone conduction works for you, the soundstage and imaging are incredble. Resolution isn't the greatest, but the sound is smooth and the shells are gorgeous. Try to get...
Kois Archive: Rating: A- | Value: ⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 8 love this bass. BC is interesting a bit bright and shouty

Tuning: A+ Tech: A+

Vocal-focused 2x Balanced Armatures (Sonion for Mids, Knowles for Highs)+1x Bone Conduction (10mm Coil Type, Full Range)+2x Dynamic (6mm),

7.2

7.8

A-

Tanchjim Fission

Jays Audio: Exact same driver and tuning as the Origin (with middle dial on S-SILVER NOZZLE) but with less premium build/design/cable/case - a welcomed hit for better value. Clean, neutral, balanced, full, and...
Jaytiss: Such a Fantastic little set.
Super* Review: Fairly unoffensive with a slightly bright/forward tone. Pillowy bass attack and overall presentation aren’t very engaging; the bass dial doesn’t meaningfully change that.
Web Search: The Tanchjim Fission delivers a notably neutral with vocal-forward presentation in its default configuration, emphasizing clarity and articulation in the midrange without excessive coloration. Bass...
Z-Reviews: The Tanchjim Fission is an absolutely spectacular IEM that feels and performs far beyond its $129 price tag. It comes loaded with a ridiculous amount of customization, featuring three...
Head-Fi.org: 19 community members have rated the TANCHJIM FISSION at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
Paul Wasabii: Balanced, spacious single-DD with great tuning flexibility and price-appropriate performance; resolution is its weak spot. Prefer the DSP connector over the basic dongle for depth. Versatile tuning (4-way switch, three labeled nozzles, and app-based DSP) with open stage, sharp imaging, and natural midrange. Resolution and treble extension are modest, and the CS43198-style dongle flattens stage depth compared to the DSP connector.

Tuning: A- Tech: A- Bass: B+ Mids: B+ Treble: B+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B+ Details: B Imaging: B+

Vocal-focused 1DD

Tanchjim Fission review by Super* Review

7

7.2

B

CVJ Aria

Jaytiss: Nice little set, very capable.
Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the CVJ ARIA at an average of 3.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Generally Favorable.
Audio Amigo: Mid-centric tuning with lush, rich midrange. Slightly bright. Gorgeous cable and tuning kit included in the packaging.
Paul Wasabii: Mid focused single dynamic set with strategic bass and treble tuning, offering clean vocals and strong accessories around the seventy dollar mark. Best suited to listeners who prioritize clarity and... Clean, open mids with a transparent background, quick mid bass focused low end and a generous accessory pack for the price. Limited subbass depth and a slightly sharp treble edge at higher volumes mean it will not satisfy bassheads or very treble sensitive listeners.

Tuning: B Tech: C+ Bass: B Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C Soundstage: B+ Details: B+

Vocal-focused 1x Dynamic (10mm)

6.3

5.5

B

Moondrop Lan 2 Pop

Super* Review: An engaging, punchy, and fairly technical listen for ~$60 that runs a bit “spicy” up top but acceptable if you tolerate brightness (3/5).
Web Search: The Moondrop LAN 2 Pop is a single-dynamic IEM built around a 10 mm dual-cavity driver in a stainless-steel (MIM) shell. Retailers list identical hardware to the Ref version—30 Ω impedance, ~118...

Tuning: A+ Tech: A- Bass: A Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A Soundstage: B+ Details: A- Imaging: A-

Vocal-focused 1DD (10mm)

Moondrop Lan 2 Pop review by Super* Review

6.2

7.4

B

$250

ddHiFi Janus

Crin: Someone forgot to tune bass into this... thing.
Head-Fi.org: 5 community members have rated the ddHiFi Janus at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Tuning: D- Tech: D+

Vocal-focused n/a

6

3.2

B-

$1,700

Dunu Luna

Crin: Needs more work on the tuning front.
Precogvision: Top-tier dynamic contrast bottlenecked by peaky, rolled-off treble and other tonal quirks.

Tuning: C Tech: A Bass: C+ Mids: C- Treble: C- Dynamics: A+ Details: A- Imaging: B

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