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At a glance
- Brand
- Letshuoer
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2024
Score breakdowngreat overall
Sound8.0
Value8.8
A wired planar-magnetic IEM using a custom fourth-generation 13 mm dual-voice-coil planar driver. LETSHUOER markets the S08 to audiophiles, musicians and users seeking an affordable planar IEM.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Letshuoer S08 is a budget-friendly wired in-ear monitor that brings planar-magnetic technology to a wider audience. It relies on a custom 13mm fourth-generation dual-voice-coil planar driver to deliver detailed sound, making it a solid pick for audiophiles, musicians, and anyone curious about planar IEMs without a hefty price tag.
What works
- Affordable entry into planar IEM sound
- Custom 13mm dual-voice-coil planar driver
- Wired design ensures zero latency and no battery concerns
- Suitable for audiophiles and musicians alike
What doesn't
- No active noise cancellation, isolating only via fit
- Requires a decent source due to 26-ohm impedance
- Planar drivers can be power-hungry for some portable devices
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 1 planar |
|---|---|
| Driver type | planar |
| Driver configuration | 1 planar |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Impedance | 26 Ω |
Audio
| Driver | 1 planar |
|---|---|
| Driver type | planar |
| Driver configuration | 1 planar |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Impedance | 26 Ω |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|
What the reviews said
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What YouTube reviewers say
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The consensus
Positiveacross 6 videosReviewers agree the Letshuoer S08 is a well-built, comfortable planar IEM with a warm, smooth, and bass-forward tuning that avoids the metallic timbre typical of many planars, making it a strong value around $100.
Reviewers liked
- Warm, smooth, non-fatiguing tuning with strong bass
- Premium build quality and comfortable fit
- Quality modular cable with swappable terminations
- Good value for around $100
Reviewers flagged
- Average soundstage width and technicalities
- Bass can be smeared or roll off slightly depending on tips
- Fit may be finicky for some, requiring larger ear tips
- Slightly colored midrange and lacks treble detail for enthusiasts
13:41Letshuoer S08 vs. Tin Hifi Dudu review
3/5The reviewer compares the Letshuoer S08 and Tin Hifi Dudu, finding the S08 superior in build quality, aesthetics, and overall tuning. The S08 offers a warmer, more natural sound with better treble realism, though it struggles with busy tracks and has slightly smeared bass. The reviewer rates the S08 three stars, noting it's not a major improvement over the Dudu but is more appealing overall.
MixedWatch on YouTube
24:23Letshuoer S08 Review- The Planar Project Ep.2
The reviewer praises the Letshuoer S08 as an excellent planar IEM, highlighting its warm, punchy bass, natural midrange, and non-fatiguing treble. He finds the build quality, cable, and comfort to be top-notch, and considers it a strong value in the affordable planar segment. The main criticisms are the understated design and the slight reduction in bass with wide-bore ear tips.
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11:25LETSHUOER S08 Review & Comparison
60/100The reviewer finds the Letshuoer S08 to be a well-rounded, smooth-sounding magnetic planar IEM that avoids typical metallic timbre, offering a warm, musical, and bass-heavy tuning with a safe treble. It is praised for its build quality, comfort, and easy drivability, though it lacks top-tier technicalities and soundstage width compared to some competitors. The reviewer scores it 60/100, recommending it for pop and electronic music lovers.
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11:54in-Ear Fetish Review \\ Letshuoer S08 IEM
9/10The reviewer finds the Letshuoer S08 to be a very good planar IEM for the price, praising its engaging and present sound signature, quality cable, and accessories. They rate it a 9 out of 10, noting it doesn't reach a perfect score but is excellent value at $99.99.
PositiveWatch on YouTube
7:51Letshuoer S08 Review. Great affordable planar IEM.
The reviewer finds the Letshuoer S08 to be an excellent value at around $99, praising its engaging U-shaped sound signature, strong bass, and good technical performance from the planar driver. The main drawbacks are a finicky fit that requires larger ear tips and a slightly relaxed upper midrange, but overall it's highly recommended and ranks among the reviewer's top five IEMs in its price range.
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12:01LETSHUOER S08 Review - Well Tuned 13mm Planar IEM
The reviewer finds the Letshuoer S08 to be a well-tuned, smooth-sounding planar IEM that offers a comfortable fit and good build quality for around $100. They appreciate its balanced tuning, which avoids the harsh brightness of some other planar models, and consider it a solid choice with no major drawbacks.
PositiveWatch on YouTube
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