LinsoulKiwi Ears x Crinacle: Singolo in Ear Monitor, 11mm Dynamic Driver Wired Earbuds, HiFi IEM Gaming Earbuds with KARS, Detachable IEM Cable for Musician Studio (Black)

I would consider this IEM as a direct upgrade from Crinacle’s previous collab: Truthear Zero (Blue). It has similar tuning, where there is a noticeable emphasis on sub-bass while trying to not compromise other frequencies.As a direct comparison from the Zero, the Singolo feel slightly warmer but they have great detail and clarity, the bass feels more clean and thumpy, but not as rumbly. These are also less “shouty” and have less “sibilance” making them less fatiguing at higher volumes. The Singolo also feel wider, providing a more spacious feeling.For $79.99, I am disappointed this product does not include more tips. The silicone tips included are not good, this IEM has stubby nozzles (great for comfort) that make it hard to employ a nice seal. From my own experience, this flaw can be solved by fitting bigger foam tips, I took the ear tips from my Zero blue and they fit perfectly and the sealing became a non issue.Overall, these are very good IEMs for those that want bass without compromising detail and clarity. Good first entry for those that already know what tonality they like. Be aware that investment in better tips would be pretty much mandatory.

The right side was not working of of the box. Jiggle connector and sound might come back but will cut out on the slightest movement. Replace the cable with another pair that I had from another set and it works better but still occasionally cuts out if the IEM is tapped (loose connection inside?). Re inserting the cable can fix it but will still occasionally disconnect. The stock cable that came with it is worst cable I ever gotten on an IEM (over 60+ IEMs). When it works, with a different cable, it doesn't sound bad. Since I would have to pay return postage, it's not worth returning. Since with tracking (insurance is required it would cost about $80+ cdn ).

PROS:-They look coolCONS:-the shape of this iem makes it impossible for people to have a good seal-dollar store accesories (tips,cable)-tuning (no mid bass) i can't enjoy any music with this tuning-no case (for the price)BETTER ALTERNATIVESARIA 2= better in any aspect of enjoying your musicTruthear Zero RED=(Crin best collab IMO)CURRENT ROTATIONIEM's= JVC FDX1,ARIA 2,Truthear Zero RED,SAMSUNG BUDS 2 PROHP=HD 650,TYGR 300RAMP/DAC= ATOM STACK,Fiio Q5s

Unimpressive sound, the bass is acceptable but feels a little hollow. Trebel and vocals are not up to par. Clarity is also not great. Get the Truthear Zero Red(cheaper) or Hexa(if you don't need the bass) instead.

Right off the bat, I like these. Very clear and open sound, good bass once you figure out a good ear tip fitment and seal.I'm not a bass head and I like a more "sparkly" headphones rather than the thumpy ones. These are VERY airy, very clear and do not feel "sharp" in the highs.I loved the sound of Linsoul's 7HZ Timeless, I like Grado and I'm running Hifiman Sundara as my daily drivers on the desktop. So you can get an idea where on the spectrum of the headphone sound I am placed. Bass is NOT my priority and I steer more towards vocal mids and highs.My first initial impression that these were actually very thin on the bass. After playing with the tip size and making sure I get a good seal, bass came in nice clear and strong, not muddy.Once I've figured out the ear tip size (I had to go larger than what I usually use) and I had these plugged into my ears and had a good seal, bass is wonderful!I'm using the silicone ear-tips that came with these IEMs. Will try with some foam tips as well to see if they muffle too much.I have a few test tracks that I rely on to get a sense of new gear, and for bass I like Deepchord's "Amber" track from "Functional Designs". There is a DEEEEP rumbling that moves from one side to the other in the background, like a train rumbling through the underground somewhere in the background, right about a 25 second mark. These capture that very well, without muddying the rest of the sounds around you.Another one that I always use for bass understanding is the "Bass Drops" from "Bass Room". Again these reproduce that thick, juicy string plucking and resonance very well.To check for sibilance in those highs, I tend to listen to "Within" from Daft Punk, as there are a lot of "SSS" sounds in that song on a somewhat muffled and veiled background (after the piano intro), so they tend to stand out to my ears a bit. With these iems I had no issues with any of it and it did not sound harsh or distracting. At the same time retaining that nice airy sound of the piano and that "sparkle" sound in the background that appears in some of the verses.Another good check for highs is "Stalactites" by Hinako Omori, it is nothing but highs here. These iems do not sound fatiguing with this song either.As I write this, I'm listening to "Golden Brown" by Stranglers and that constant thump in the background is wonderful without distracting from the vocals or the instruments. I'm getting a good range of bass in the background from that constant drum thumping, clear mids in vocals and nice crisp harpsichord.Fit is also good, very ergonomic, no hot-spots in my ears. The stem is a bit on the shorter side, which contributed to my fumbling with different ear tips but so far they are staying put with the larger ear tips, no problem.