Linsoul 7Hz Timeless II in Ear Monitor, Upgraded 14.5mm Planar Magnetic Driver IEM, Wired Earbuds, with Tunable Nozzle and 7N OCC IEM Cable for Musician Audiophile (Timeless II)

These are incredible, hands down. I'll be fair that I've been out of the in-ear game for over a decade, so maybe this is just the standard bar now for sound quality, but these have been a noticeable upgrade from the pair of dual BA I've been using in the same price point (10 years ago).The highlight is absolutely the Bass. Planar Bass just has to be experienced to be understood. It's the IYKYK of the audiophile world. It's punchy in a way other drivers just can't quite match, but *extremely* well balanced towards the sub bass to avoid muddiness. IMO, most people that like rock/pop/rap/edm would be best served by planars. My favorite over ears are a set of HiFiMans, so I already had a reference point for how planar bass *should* sound, and I'll be honest that before these arrived I was nervous about how that would translate to the small form factor.The answer is Very Well. Instruments like upright bass, kick drums and toms, and the low end in hip hop beats all have *extremely* precise attacks, lending the instruments a weight and separation that just isn't quite there on dynamics or BA based designs. The secret sauce is really the bass extension; the low end extends to what feels like the eponymous 7Hz, with effectively zero distortion. The kick drums always have a presence and punch, even when directly alongside a heavy low-end synth line. It genuinely feels like a well-tuned subwoofer right in your ear. Don't think that this means you'll be getting the muddy woofiness of a lot of basshead headphones; it's much more a quality over quantity situation, and the bass never overpowers the other instruments even in more sensitive genres like acoustic. There's enough that hip hop and EDM tracks with sustained rumbles and deep bass hits will impress, but it's still restrained enough to work great in all forms of rock. Metal especially ends up shining; the instant response gives things like blast beats a clarity that's hard to match with other driver types, and bass riffs are deep and well supported by the low end extension.Although the bass is the true star, the midrange and treble are also fantastic and well balanced. The sound signature leans slightly forward overall (accents like cymbals are more "in your face" while rhythm instruments are a bit subdued), but there's virtually no sibilance in the high end, even when I try to throw some especially hissy tracks at them. Instruments from guitar, piano, to saxophone are all rendered with a *ton* of detail without being fatiguing. The exceptional bass helps here too; instruments like acoustic guitar have a rich weight from the excellent sub bass, and pianos especially have a presence that's hard for even a lot of overears to match in my experience.Soundstage and instrument separation is also fantastic for an IEM. They're still closed in-ears so don't expect the wide staging of open back in ears, but compared to what I'm used to in this form factor they also excel. It's very easy to pick out individual instrument voices, but everything still sounds very cohesive.I also have to shout out the included eartips. I normally use comply foam tips because silicons *never* fit my ears, but the flatter silicon tips (in the yellow bag in the accessories photo) actually seal and fit my ears very well, even when moving around. There are 3 sizes of these flat tips, while there were at least 4-5 pairs of traditional rounded tips in the other bag. They use a standard nozzle size too, so tip rolling is definitely an option if you want to go that route.The swappable nozzles are an interesting idea, and I found myself keeping the silver pointed cone nozzle on after installing it to test. It tames the treble just slightly to make stuff like cymbals and bells sound more natural and in balance, but the two circle nozzles already sounded great as-is. It'll come down to personal preference, but I don't think one will make you love them if you don't already like them with the preinstalled tips.The cable is very nice, though definitely not easily pocketable. They use a standard .78 2-pin interconnect (box says mmcx for some reason but it's definitely 2-pin) so you can swap out for a more lightweight cable or even a wireless dongle if you want to find those elsewhere. I'm not a believer in fancy cables enhancing the sound, but it's nice of them to include a really solid one for the peace of mind that the cable isn't getting in the way of the sound quality.The case is also very sturdy, though not very portable from both size and weight. It's a solid anodized aluminum, but to accomodate the thick cable without bending it's definitely more purse/bag sized instead of pocket sized.Overall, I'm *extremely* satisfied with my purchase. I wanted in-ears capable of bass that can punch me through the nearest wall and rumble deep enough that I still fear my neighbors complaining, but balanced enough to not overwhelm acoustic and rock. I wanted clean, precise midrange and treble without any sibilance. I wanted a forward sound without fatigue, and high detail in foley like string noise without sounding dry or sterile.These delivered on *everything* I wanted, no question.And they happen to look *sick* while doing so.

The Timeless II is a worthy predecessor to the original timeless. The planar driver is similar to the widely-appraised kiwi ears aether with the same N52 magnet setup. However, the build quality is superior here with the ergonomics and metal shell.As a gamer, I prioritize technicalities when picking out IEMs and headphones. These IEMs are more than enough for competitive gaming where imaging such as directional audio ques and distance perception along the "soundstage" are most important. The Height, width, and depth of the soundstage are above average for planars and especially IEMs in general. I preferred using the flat silver nozzle over the flat golden nozzle for gaming.The bass quality is phenomenal and I've come to prefer it over what your average dynamic driver can produce. It's very fast and tight as all planars should be, though it has a surprising amount of thump and rumble when music or movies call for it. One of the biggest surprises for me is the ability to make out precise imaging of bass with this iem. I have never heard anything like it. By that, I mean the bass coming from a bass guitar might come from above/in front of you while the bass of kick drums are coming from behind you as they are perceivably separated by the rest of the instruments and the vocalist (as long as the audio mixing for the song was done properly and the producer knows what they're doing).As a side note, you will quickly learn the difference between good and sloppy music production.The lower midrange is clear and void of mid bass interference. The upper midrange is quite impressive for planars with how natural it sounds. Never metallic, never shouty. This is what gets effected most by the various nozzles that come in the box. Compared to the gold nozzle, the silver nozzle lowers the 2khz frequencies which makes the treble region sound more pronounced. Detail retrieval is unaffected by swapping nozzles.The rounded, tipped nozzles need to be used with the blue ear tips to really experience what they can do. You'll notice the holes on the sides of those nozzles get compressed by the walls of the inner ear tip tube, which causes the sound waves to push out through the tip of the nozzle. This creates a completely different soundstage and frequency response shift. It will make everything sound smoother yet more spacious. I prefer these blue ear tips/ rounded nozzles for jazz, hip hop, and movies. Without the blue ear tips being used along with those rounded nozzles, there is very little change in sound besides a minor shift towards a vocal-forward sound.Overall, this is a must try IEM. If you've been contemplating trying a planar or IEMs in general, this could be the last one you'll ever need. It's a real all-rounder but not in a way that makes it a "jack of all trades but master of none". With the various nozzles and different ear tips, it's more of a Swiss army knife.

Amazing quality and very comfortable! I did put foam tips for quality noise and longer listening time. I also have a DAC to make sure I'm getting the right power and quality. The wires themselves are great and hard to tangle. I'm also happy that you can choose between 3.5mm and 4.4mm jacks (I'm sticking to 4.4mm). The case itself is amazing and definitely shows dedication. Absolutely worth the price! I love how I can hear bass nice and deep and even hear rumbling. The highs are clear and even the breathing in a singer sounds live. If I had to complain about something, it would have to be the bullet shaped nozzles and only because my foam tips cover the holes slightly. "Quality" is just the single word I'd use for these.

I own and like the original 7HZ Timeless IEMs but these are a noticeable improvement overall. They are the same size and shape externally but the internal improvements and tuning are a welcome improvement. They have more bass but remain smooth and balanced across the frequencies. They are easy to drive with a decent DAP. I did have to replace the stock ear pieces with JVC Spiral Dots tips to make them sound their best.