We’ve seen a lot of Letshuoer’s expanding selection of IEMs. There, has been a lot of focus on the higher-end models like the Cadenza 12, and Conductor, but their more budget friendly models like the S12, and Soloist. The Singer sits right in between those models at $119, and we’re going to see if they offer the same level of quality that Letshuoer has put out there.
What You Get
- Faux-leather carrying case
- Memory foam ear tips
- Soft silicone ear tips
- Neutral silicone ear tips
- Low frequency filters
- 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter
Look & Feel
The Singer most resembles Final Audio’s E series IEMs, with their narrow housing. Instead of wearing them straight down though, the cable has an ear loop to wear it like most other IEMs. This didn’t give me the best fit, as the small housing didn’t really warrant an over ear wear style. I never got the best seal with the Singer, but switching to foam ear tips helped a lot.
Design
The Singer uses an 8mm dynamic driver. It’s a simple pair of earphones that are easy to drive from any device.
Soundstage
For this price, the Singer presents a soundstage that’s better then what you usually get from budget earbuds, especially Bluetooth ones. Compared to other chifi IEMs that I’ve heard though, the Singer is good not great. Its stereo field has fine width, and moderately tall sound elements. Everything appears close to you, but some instruments and vocal performances have a semi-holographic dimension to them. They float in front of your face, giving you a slight exterior head-space. If there was better distinction between layers, and all-around better separation, then the soundstage and imaging would be great for the price.
Low End
The bass is going to be the main focus of this sound signature, becoming its most dominant range of frequencies. This isn’t just a boomy collection of low-end tone though. It’s performance is very cinematic, offering a roaring extension of bass notes. Everything about it gives off a grandiose presentation, making the Singer a good companion for metal. The texture of this resonance is just the right spot for most metal sub-genres, but doesn’t show an ounce of dynamism outside of that. Not a lot of control is featured with this bass, leaving other regions with not a ton of room to express significant detail. However, the Singer is also nowhere near dull, and the timbre of the frequencies is still quite elegant, if not just overgrown.
Mids
Some of the midrange can be just fine when the bass permits it. Otherwise, the low-mids get showered with leftover resonances from the bass response, and it results in instruments that aren’t as clearly defined, or as vivid. The frequencies slide into a nice warmth, but the fundamental that give the sound elements shape is not present. Specific notes are not highlighted, but texture based tracks from doom metal or shoegaze artists will perform adequately. With that said, vocals actually have an easier time cutting through the cloud of bass resonance that coats the mids. They’re a lot more articulate in comparison to everything else, and best showcase the detail of the upper-mids. It shows that the Singer is capable of showing more midrange qualities, only if the lows were wrangled in more.
Highs
Not a whole lot of effort is put into the high frequencies. It doesn’t consist of any spark or any significant coloration for that matter. The amount of roll-off here is dramatic, and causes most of the treble to sound dull and unexciting. It’s fine for a warmer IEM, and the height here is admirable, but it still lacks any sense of passion or realism.
Summary
The Singer has some significant flaws, but make a good case for themselves when listening to specific genres. Its bass performance is the biggest highlight, and the soundstage makes everything appear huge and impactful. However, other sections like the midrange and highs are unimpressive minus some pleasant vocal response.
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The Letshuoer Singer is available at Audio46.
