Letshuoer S15 Planar Magnetic IEMs Review: A New Favorite

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Letshuoer has been a leading brand in the IEM space for quite a while and made quite a splash over the last year with its disruptive S12 planar magnetic earphones . What that product did for the sub-$200 space, the Letshuoer S15 is doing for the sub-$400 space. These IEMs have quickly become my favorite planar magnetic IEM for all of my listening, whether that’s gaming, listening to music, or even passing the time with Netflix. Comfort, detail, bass, tonal balance… these IEMs have it all. At $329, they’re on the expensive side compared to the S12 but are worth every penny.

The Letshouer S15 is a planar magnetic pair of earphones, joining and now leading a class of IEMs that has exploded in popularity over the last year. Kicking into high gear with the 7Hz Timeless and running at a break-neck pace ever since, this section of the consumer audio market isn’t short on options. It takes a lot to stand out, which makes it all the more impressive how great the S15 is. 

Let’s begin with the packaging and presentation. Letshuoer did a great job with making this set feel premium and befitting its price point. It comes in a cardboard box that’s held closed with magnetic clasp and unfolds like a high-end gift-box. The IEMs are displayed proudly on the top, just below an envelope with documentation and a poster you can display.

The accessories are stored in a drawer that pulls out with a fabric tag. It reminds me of a jewelry box. Inside the drawer, you’ll find a dark blue carrying case and the three modular ends of its cable. Inside the case, the ear tips and cable are stored. The tips are presented rather uniquely on a ring, though I find that they fall off quite easily, so you’re safe to throw away the ring and just keep the tips.