LinsoulKiwi Ears Forteza in Ear Monitor, 1BA + 2DD HiFi Wired Earbuds, Gaming Earbuds, Hybrid Driver IEM Earphones Headphones, with Detachable IEM Cable for Musician Gamer (Black)

I've had a pair of Cadenzas for about a month now and those are fantastic, especially for the price.These Fortezas are, in my opinion, also fantastic but a bit of a different beast.Where the Cadenzas have a pretty nice even sound across all frequencies with a slight bump in the lows and highs, the Fortezas have a slightly greater boost in the lows, mids are scooped more, and a lot more highs.When I say a lot I do mean a lot. Other reviewers have described it as harsh, and I don't think thats entirely unreasonable. The sibilance of cymbals, brass, and raspy high voices really stands out more than any other headphone I've sat with. But so does every minute detail in every song. I'm hearing things I didn't previously know were there in the recording. Where I usually have to add a lot more highs when I EQ other headphones to achieve sufficient clarity, sometimes a little more bass too for more punch, the Fortezas have that more exciting sounding V-curve built in. If anything they could have left a tiny bit more mids in place. Sound is subjective though and while I like energetic highs and don't personally think these are harsh (or in the very least I got used to it quickly), you may not and might think they do.That aside, other more objective pros of the Fortezas compared to the Cadenzas include: the Fortezas come with a sturdy zipper case, longer cable, and they look way better. Finally, size-wise they look like they'd be bigger than the Cadenzas from the photos but I was surprised to discover they are almost exactly the same size albeit deeper. Plus the molded housings stay in your ears much more security and are quite comfortable for longer listening sessions.Overall, you really can't go wrong with either IEM but I do think the Fortezas are a worthy upgrade if you can spend a little more.

I thought I had good sounding earbuds before. I have had quite a few, nothing crazy expensive or audiophile, but some wired buds like Beats and quite a few wireless ones. The wireless ones are convenient and sound "good enough", until these Linsoul Kiwi Ears Forteza IEMs spoiled my ears.Top news up front: the sound quality is amazing on these! From full lows to crisp highs, and a clear and open sound, they really elevate the listening experience. They just physically block sound from the outside world better than some wireless buds with ANC that I have used. I found myself listening to lots of different styles of music and swearing that I was hearing things I had never heard before in many songs.I found the fit comfortable with one of the nine supplied sets of tips. There are three different sizes in three different colors, which I think span a range from softer to firmer. I was able to get a secure fit and listen to these at my desk for over three hours at a sitting with no discomfort - something I'm not used to with in ear buds. The cable could be a touch longer but it's modular so I am sure I could buy a longer one if it were a bigger issue.Setup is easy but slightly confusing as the instructions say that the IEMs are labeled left and right. I never could find any labels but it's easy enough to tell the left monitor from the right by shape. After that I determined that the cable with the red on it is the right side.Appearance is good to me - I can see how they might not be for everyone, though. The transparent blue bodies remind me of the translucent colorful iMac phase of the late 90s, plus the glitter sparkle. They don't necessarily look like they're up to serious business. But they aren't flamboyant looking when wearing them, and the sound overrides any concern about how they may look.For stationary listening (like music at my desk) or audio work, these are amazing and my new favorite way to listen to music. They're not all purpose headphones, so wireless buds still have a place in my life. But I can see now how audiophile stuff can be a powerful draw. These IEMs literally improved my ability to enjoy music, even when I didn't think I had any complaints about my previous sound sources.

Background: My usual IEMs are the IMR Acoustics Elan+, which is a 10mm bespoke CNT ADLC Driver, bone conduction, and dual balanced armatures. My full size headphones are the Focal Clear. Sources are the FiiO M11 Plus or the desktop Monolith dual AKM DAC / dual THX amp.These Kiwi Ears are obviously a little simpler, but, as people say, for the price, they are great. I'm not interested in BA-only devices, and dynamic driver-only is just a little more interesting to me. So, when I had a chance to try this dual DD-BA hybrid, I was curious.After trying these briefly with the provided cable, I swapped to my NiceHCK BlackCat zinc copper alloy oil soaked cable with a 4.4mm balanced plug. I did a little burn in as well to loosen up the drivers. I probably could have done more of this.But, these are very capable IEMs. Just a little sharp on the upper end with some sibilance, but not too fatiguing. Bass response could be a bit stronger, but, again, for $59, no one should be too dissatisfied.Comfort is decent; call it 7.5 out of 10. I'm using the HiFiGo Divinus Velvet tips, as I need the largest I can find for my right ear. The shells are a bit larger than I'm used to, so getting them to sit comfortably takes a bit of work. With the Velvet tips, the seal is solid.I was a little surprised at the unboxing. These units look really nice and I was wowed a bit when I got the box open. Pictures don't do them justice. You get three different sets of tips (9 total pair) in small, medium, and large. You also get a handy little case.

This is my first set of IEMs, I have been using headphones and bluetooth earbuds until now, which mostly use dynamic drivers and I "thought" these were pretty good already. In the beginning, I was actually drawn to the nice acrylic design of these Linsoul Kiwis and interested to see what IEMs were all about. But having tried them in, I am very impressed with the quality of sound it provides compared with my old audio gear that are brand name and fairly expensive too; it has changed my perception of good sound quality. The BA drivers do make a difference. The sound is more alive, fuller, warmer, like you're there; not as flat and impersonal. Good balance on bass response and high frequency sounds, this is a decent hybrid 1BA:2DD depending on what sounds you like to hear.These earbuds come nicely presented in a black KiwiEars box, there is a set of earbuds, a 2 pin audio cable, 3 sets of silicone bud tips (S/M/L in 3 colors), a storage box and a small manual. There is only one correct way to put in the cable via the 2 pins as they are supposed to wrap around the ear. They are comfortable, especially when compared with headphones - which have fairly good sound as well, but I cannot wear them for long because my ears get hot and uncomfortable after an hour or so. These are quality made and seems like they're built to last.

With abit EQ they sound fantastic for the money, impressed tbh. Great value for what u get.

At this price you have so many different IEMs to choose from that it's almost impossible to know where to start, and the difference is often nothing more than which one you like the look of.The good things about these Linsoul IEMs are: the look. They have a sparkly face on the shells which separates them from the plain ones; the shells are thick, well finished and comfortable; you get nine sets of eartips to choose from; there's a zipped carrying case!The average: the cable is ok, a bit thin for my liking and therefore you can feel it over the ears; despite what it says on the instructions I couldn't find the L & R indicators on the shells and it was only because I knew from past experience that I could fit them correctly on the cable.They sound great, but that's not unusual as most similarly priced IEMs do these days. These are what I would class as "bright" when used with a good quality player (Hiby R5 Gen 2) but not in any way sibilant or lacking in bass. I recently got hold of a pair of IEMs that are worth over £300 and if I'm being honest they are better but they aren't six times better. I'd have no hesitation in recommending this Linsoul set.

TLDR: Well worth the money👍- build quality- visuals- presentation (makes for a really good present)- sound quality is more engaging than my pair of Sennheiser IE 300 which are almost 3-4 times the price- cable built quality (I have a 'premium' sennheiser cable for the ie 300 and it's garbage relative to this one tactile wise.👎- type of connector - the connection fits snug and works with no problem, but seems easy to damage in case there is pressure (in a bag or smth) on the point where the cable connects to the earpiece.- eartips don't fit snug, due to the way the tip of the earpiece is made, and came off a couple of times, but after another time putting it on - it stayed put.✅️ Great present for a non audiophile due to the looks and quality and an interesting addition to a collection of headphones if you like your dacs and engaging music. Seriously considering selling the ie 300 now.

I had never tried or even heard of IEM earbuds before but I was intrigued and glad for the chance to try these out.The sound quality is wonderful.I love the look for them as well, and the price point is quite good for what you get.