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Finds it amazing, with a timbre that suits classical and warms up jazz; bought four, two for themselves and two as gifts.
“using the S08 while watching the video, they are amazing to my ears and I bought 4 of them, 2 for me (2 colors) and 2 for present to friends.. I really like the timbre”
Chooses it for a warm, relaxed, velvety signature that never fatigues them, like a tube amp, for jazz, ballads and classic rock; paired with a livelier Sivga Que.
“When I choose the S08, it’s for its smooth signature; it feels like listening to a tube amplifier—a sound that never causes listening fatigue.”
Disliked its vocals after moving from the Kiwi Ears Astral and found them less full than the Defiant's, though warm.
“Hated how vocals sounded on this IEM. I can't relate to how you point both male & female vocals to be A tier. It's defo warm, and that's noticeable for me as well.”
Bought it at launch and thinks it sounds like AirPods Pro 2 with headphone accommodations turned on.
“I bought this iem at launch, to me it sounds like my airpods pro 2 with headphone accomodations turned on”
Tried the S08 but didn't like it much; the treble seems too tamed.
Finds the S08's bass vibrant compared with the more muffled Chu.
Had the S08 and wasn't impressed at all.
A basic CX31993 dongle drives their S08 more than loud enough.
Has fit problems with the S08's very short nozzle.
Went for the Letshuoer S08 after recommendations.
Got the S08 a week ago and is genuinely happy: warm and bassy.
Started noticing volume loss on the left side of their S08.
Loves their S08, safe sounding and well built.
Their left S08 lost sound and died completely after about a month.
Has used the S08 for 10 days for gaming and varied listening.
Has all three and would choose the S08 for metal and pop; it's also the best built.
Their S08 had the moisture issue and silica gel packets helped.
Has both the S08 and Explorer with similar sound profiles but different bass.
Has the S08: amazing detail but still a bit harsh for them.
Has the PRX, PR2 and S08 as the planars in their collection.
Bought the S08 as a birthday gift and it wasn't what they expected.
Didn't like the S08's fit and built an adapter to fix it.
Had trouble with the S08's fit as well.
Loves their S08 but it has the known left-channel volume loss problem.
Their first IEMs, the S08, sound terrible to them coming from the HD 560S.
Tried the S08 but it was too big for their ears so they gave up on it.
Their Letshuoer S08 broke and they are unsure what to do with it.
After the Kiwi Cadenza got the S08 and found the perfect tuning for their taste.
Loves the tonality of their S08 but had an issue with it.
Owns the S08 but it hasn't convinced them; a used Performer 5+2 sounds better.
Has the S08 with a Mojo 2; among many planars heard, it and the Sundara are their favourites.
Plugs the S08 into a K7 desktop amp when working.
Loves the S08 so much they reach for it over IEMs four times its cost.
Finds another set has more punch and less warmth than their S08.
Uses Liqueur Black tips with their S08 for a great seal.
Has the S08: dark but great for high-BPM music with planar strengths.
Loved their S08 until poor build quality made it stop working, with zero support.
The S08 is probably their favourite sub-$100 IEM with an incredible sound signature.
The S08 are their favourite IEMs and they always come back to them.
Has the S08 and finds it terrible for their ears even with custom tips.
The left driver on their Letshuoer S08 died.
Their S08 died and the seller didn't help.
Gave their dad their S08 with a Tempotec V1 to hear Iron Maiden live and he loved it.
Found the S08 alright for gaming with good separation of gunfire and explosions.
Has the Letshuoer S08 alongside Sennheiser HD200 Pro headphones.
Likes the S08 a lot but warns buyers about some caveats as a planar.
Enjoys their S08, which fits much better than the Artti T10 they had before.
Finds the S08 one of Letshuoer's best planars, very dynamic-driver-like in timbre.
Likes the S08 very much but finds it not that good for gaming.
Loved the S08 but can't recommend it after reliability problems.
Loves the S08's sound, one of their favourites, but notes many dying.
Just got the S08 and feels it isn't quite enough for them.
The S08 is their second-favourite IEM but is really tip-sensitive.
Finds the S08 underwhelming, marginally better than the Truthear Hola for four times the price.
Runs the S08 on a Snowsky Retro Nano as a killer Bluetooth combo.
Got the S08 and Delci and prefers the Delci.
Bought the S08 and finds it a pretty good all-rounder.
Drives their S08 loud enough from a JCally JM6 Pro.
Has the S08 and EW300; the S08 is not a bass upgrade.
Bought the S08 and Explorer for under $70 and prefers the Explorer.
Has the S08 and Explorer and prefers the S08's more exciting bass.
Finds the S08 a revelation after the MP143's recessed mids.
Has the S08, S12 Pro, S12 2024 and ET142 and likes the S08 most.
Has listened to the S08 non-stop for days in an appreciation post.
Uses Spinfit W1 tips with their S08 and compared it with the Defiant.
The OG S08 fits great with natural sound and treble they enjoy.
Finds the S08 a little shouty.
Liked the S08 but kept losing seal on a walk.
Has had the S08 for about 2 months and enjoys it.
The S08 was their first planar and first warm-tuned set.
Loves their S08; wears a hat over them in cold since they're all metal.
Owns the S08 and S12; the S08 is bassier.
Got the S08 recently and really likes the separation and bass.
Loved the S08's sound but sold them because they hurt after long sessions.
Uses the S08; bassy without the planar kicking your eardrums.
Their S08 has terrible QC: the pins won't stay secured.
Loves their S08 as a different flavour from the Truthear Pure.
Ended up buying the S08 and loves it.
Their S08 developed the infamous condensation issue.
Purchased the S08 and decided over 8 hours how they felt about it.
Has the S08 and doesn't hear planar timbre in it.
Returned the S08 for the T10, though finds the S08 great.
The S08 is their favourite of the three planars.
The Letshuoer S08 sounds more hollow and cold to them, but has better imaging, a wider soundstage and a more analytical sound.
Owns the S08 and says it fits fine, with the shells sitting snugly in the ear.