3 Planar IEMs (DuDu, S08, T10) to Contemplate for Approximately $100- Honest Audiophile Impressions

A BIG thank you to Tin Hifi, LetShuoer and ARTTI for providing the DuDU, S08 and T10 for review, much appreciated.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro/Specs
01:25 Box/Contents
05:10 Cables
07:43 Build/Design
09:50 Fit/Isolation/Tips
13:25 Source Pairing
15:10 Bass
16:50 Mids
18:29 Treble
20:10 Technical Abilities
24:02 Conclusion:
25:20 Exit

I am not a professional sound engineer, producer, musician, or vocalist, etc. I have not done any scientific research, measurements, or in-depth testing of any kind; just my own listening, comparing and internet reading/research. I have limited, real-life experience with recording, mixing and mastering gear. I have been involved since my teenage years with various churches as an amateur sound booth technician.

Please take these thoughts, opinions and reasonings as just that, my honest audiophile thoughts, opinions and reasonings.

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[verboten]

This video is one of the reasons I decided to pick up the Letshuoer S08, and I couldn't be happier about it. I can see how this particular set is the more palatable version of the S12. The treble is smoother and they give off more rumble in the sub-bass. Details can be a bit behind compared to the S12, but in no way lacking. Thanks for the review, Dave. You have a good one.

[dreddguy]

Exactly the review & comparison I've been waiting for. Cheers THA. Looking forward to your review of the TRN White Tiger.

[JRVick]

Great comparison Dave. Thanks a bunch.

[thomaskuhn]

Looking forward to your S12 2024 review, I just ordered that one. Several reviewers have mentioned that the top end is somewhat tamer than the S12 and S12 Pro. Interested to hear what source you recommend (warm/ neutral), it's my first planar and I don't think my trusty iPod Touch will quite get the job done.

[jopar]

of all the chid planars ive tried the T10 is the only one ive found that i want to keep. the most natural sounding of them all. For gaming I forget Im using them - never noticed anything about the sound at all whilst playing meaning its about perfect. I hate to use the phrase but 'for the price' the T10 is bargain. I should say m set is very well burned in and I use a good SCC copper cable - i didnt use the stock cable

[pascaljean]

Thanks for making this video Dave, been out of the game for a long time remember your videos from long ago! My iems died, so taking your advice to my wallet!

[lordlopes]

Artti used the Letshuoer factory to make the T10 and came up with the design of the Letshuoer D13.
Idk why the D13 design but not bad on then.

[ksms]

Sir i want to purchase meze alba because you gave excellent rating to them...i have truth ear Hexa but it doesn't give me emotional feelings of the music so i want to buy another iem which can give me that emotional feelings of music....so because you praise alba very much so is it a good choice for my preference

[SileDevil]

is the T10 as forward and bright as the simgot ew200? how would you compare the two?

[alexeiboukirev]

With T10 I try rotating them in your ears so that 2-pin connector points forward horizontally - more comfortable and slightly better isolation for me. But this is very ear canal dependent.

[danzalunar]

I have a T10 and really love them. I'm looking for a planar headphone which has a similar character as the T10. any suggestions would be helpful 👍

[Musicophile-pl]

Heard there will be a t10 mk2. Hoping it's a s12 2024 in plastic shells.

[epicolimeo]

Which one would you recommend for a mostly classical music enjoyer? I also listen to some anime OST so i also appreciate deep rumble in the bass if possible, overall my playlist is versatile and i listen to a lot of genres. If it helps i do enjoy the hifiman edition XS.

[defective]

which one is good for metal and hard rock?

[VSN-wbly]

I want to hear your opinion about sound rhyme sr5, hope you can get that

[woka_kawanua-hwhj]

hi Dave, my current planar is the S12Pro and I like it, but somehow I think not so well with male vocal, can you recommend planar for male vocal? thank you 🙏 and pls respond.

[gorgicvetkov]

Dave how you compare the Shozy P20 vs S08? Im searching for planner natural with bass boosted sub focused presentation non fatigue iem. Or you have better option for me?

[Helmond]

Out of these three I'm more interested in the t10, because of their price point. It's even cheeper when on sale.

[RadoDani]

The word on the street is that Dudu with DSP cable is the way to go. You can EQ down dome of The brightness. Anyway, S08 sounds like something I would like.

[noenough]

You know t10 mini is upcoming I think it can provide batter sound quality ever under 150usd