LETSHUOER MYSTIC 8 REVIEW

>>I am brazilian and I speak portuguese, so forgive my english, I’ll use translation tools to help<<

INTRO:

Now we’re raising the bar… LETSHUOER MYSTIC 8. A high level IEM (and price too). I never imagined receiving a sample unit of an IEM of this magnitude, so much so that I don’t usually ask companies for such products (should I?). This one in question was offered to me, so there’s nothing better than taking advantage and having the experience of review a premium product.

Price: $989 USD
Color: Black
Cable: Without Mic

Letshuoer reviews: S12, DT02, D13, DZ4, S15, Cadenza 4, DX1.

LETSHUOER LINKS:

https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oprRkhf

SPECIFICATIONS:

Full BA: 8 BAs per side

• (4) Sonion Balanced Armatures (BAs)
• (4) Knowles Balanced Armatures (BAs)

– Frequency: 20Hz – 40kHz
– Effective frequency: 20Hz – 20kHz
– Impedance: 18Ω
– Sensitivity: 107dB/mW
– Termination plug: 4.4mm Balanced (straight design)
– Connectors: 2pin 0.78mm (detachable)
– Cable size: 1.25m
– Cable: Silver-Plated Copper monocrystalline coated
– Shell: Titanium alloy
– IEM weight: 9g (one side)(without eartips)
– Cable weight: 16.8g
– Total weight (packaging, iems, etc): 628g
– Packaging size: 22cm [H] x 19.5cm [W] x 5.5cm [D]

UNBOXING:

PHYSICAL ASPECTS:

Construction:

• The shell is entirely made of titanium.
• Faceplate: Phantom Cat and mirror with white stripes.
• Piano black or Vapor black (mirrored black).
• Very aesthetically pleasing IEM (subjective).
• A masterpiece in IEMs form.
• Metal IEMs are very attractive, though heavier (not a rule).
• Has one vent.
• Excellent build quality and sophistication.
• Mirrored IEMs tend to scratch more easily (needs more care).
• Excellent unboxing experience.
• Premium packaging.
• Excellent number of accessories and freebies.
• The carrying case is very good. Metal with rubber lid. Genuine product.
• The rubber under the base prevents scratches and drags on the desk.

Eartips:

• 3 types of eartips: 2 standard eartips and 1 wide-bore eartips.
• Great variety of eartips.
• For the price, should come with a Final E eartips, Divinus Velvet, etc.
• The “Standard” eartips (black & white) are the best (in my opinion).
• Wide-bore eartips make the sound more “forward” and with less bass.
• I don’t usually use wide-bore eartips.
• The gray eartips provide less isolation than the white/black ones.
• You can use the stock eartips. The change is only for personal preferences.
• I tested the sound with the white dome and black tube (size M).

Cable:

• Excellent cable.
• Great quality cable, and very nice looking too.
• Very soft-touch coating.
• Great malleability.
• Very light and thin.
• Doesn’t get tangled.
• Doesn’t get creased (‘memory’).
• The earhooks are great.
• No microphonics.
• The Chin Slider works perfectly.
• The 4.4mm plug option wasn’t the best choice (IMO).
• It missing a modular cable (with 3.5mm plug).
• Perhaps the most criticized point is that isn’t a modular.
  

Fit and comfort:

• Great fit – stable in the ears.
• Very comfortable, excellent ergonomics.
• Good shape for all ear types.
• I didn’t feel any pressure in my ear canal.
• Medium insertion.
• Great isolation.
• At 9g, isn’t the lightest nor the heaviest.

Earphone kit (accessories):

• Mystic 8 earphones.
• 3 pairs of “Normal” eartips, sizes S/M/L.
• 3 pairs of Wide Bore eartips, sizes S/M/L.
• 3 pairs of “Normal “eartips, sizes S/M/L.
• 4.4mm Balanced cable.
• Metal/rubber carrying case.
• Phantom cat ring.
• Necklace.
• Cleaning brush.
• Microfiber towel.
• Manual, warranty & QC card.

SOUND ASPECTS:

Sound:

• Coherent and technically rich sound.
• Balanced/natural tuning.
• Homogeneous sound, with no single frequency dominating.
• Excellent definition level.
• Great clarity and transparency in the sound.
• A perfect blend of technicality and tonality.
• Certainly one of the best IEMs I’ve ever heard.
• It’s important to choose the right eartip for adjusting the bass and treble.
• Comfortable to listen to, no fatigue.
• Bass may be lacking for some genres (subjective).

Bass:

– Quantitative:

• Moderate, but can vary between low and moderate.
• Not for bassheads.
• Slight focus on sub-bass.
• Mid-bass a little more recessed.
• Even with more subs, there’s no exaggeration.
• The difference between the two regions is small, though audible.
• Eartips can add or subtract more bass (testing is required).

– Qualitative:

• The bass is clean, controlled, fast, with great definition and good extension.
• Softer in impact, texture, and physicality, which, while present, is more discreet.
• The bass follows the recording, not trying to be the highlight.
• The bass is as good as that of DDs; the only issue is quantity (in my opinion).
• It doesn’t invade the midrange.
• Isn’t bloated, boomy, or muddy.
• Good for a variety of genres, perhaps not so much for EDM e Hip-Hop (subjective).
• If it had a little more quantity, for me, it would be sublime.

Mids:

– Quantitative and qualitative:

• Mids neither “forward” nor recessed. Balance.
• Coherent pinna gain.
• Comfortable upper-mids, no fatigue.
• Very natural mids, realistic feel.
• Excellent definition, transparency, and detail.
• Excellent resolution and airy.
• Not the best for those looking for more forward upper-mids.
• Excellent for those who enjoy more euphonic mids.
• Wind instruments have excellent detail.
• Guitars have excellent tonal balance.

Voices:

• Female/high-pitched voices performed better.
• Higher-pitched voices had more airiness and energy.
• Mezzo-soprano and soprano voices had more vitality.
• Low-pitched male voices performed well, though not as imposing.
• Whispering voices also had excellent detail.

Treble:

– Quantitative:

• Moderate treble.
• Not for Trebleheads.
• If you don’t achieve a good canal seal, the treble will become more pronounced.
• Recommended for those with treble sensitivity.
• It’s best to find the right size and shape of the eartips to achieve tonal balance.

– Qualitative:

• Treble are coherent, controlled, and fast, with excellent definition and extension.
• Slightly accentuated sparkle.
• Excellent details and airy.
• They’re not shrill, sharp, or harsh.
• I didn’t experience any sibilance, peaks, or coloration.
• Wide-bore eartips can bring a slight metallic sound.
• Cymbals present excellent brightness and detail.
• Steel-string guitar strumming sounds very resolute.

Soundstage:

• Great soundstage.
• Great height and width, good in depth.
• More of a layers presentation than a semicircle.
• I’ve heard more spatial IEMs, although the Mystic 8 is above average.

Imaging:

• Excellent instrument separation.
• The stereo image is also excellent.
• Micro-details helps the sound become more distinct.
• Good clarity allows for identifying the location of each instrument.
• Multiple drives and crossovers greatly improve separation (not a rule).

Driver flex test:

• Balanced Armatures don’t have the Driver Flex characteristic.

Amplification:

• Easy to push.
• No need for a powerful amplifier.
• A simple dongle is enough.
• I review the Mystic 8 with the FiiO KA11.
• I used an Effect Audio “Origin” 3.5mm plug cable.
• It’s a sensitive IEM; using clean sources is recommended.
• While sensitive, it’s not as sensitive as a Campfire Andromeda.
• Volume below 20 (of the 100 available on the W10).

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