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Looking for new earphones? Linsoul just unleashed the mother of all summer sales

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Linsoul is one of the main retailers of quality audio equiptment, and an expert in in-ear monitors (IEMs), and right now it's running a great summer sale on all its best stock.

I've reviewed many of the IEMs below, and I think they're all fantastic value – and that's before the 10% discount is even applied! For me, the best deal of them all is the ZiGaat Horizon for just $296, down from $330. It's a fantastic IEM (check out my Horizon review for an in-depth look as to why). But obviously $300 is still a lot of money to spend on IEMs... fear not! There are excellent budget options.

Another highlight is the Kiwi Ears Cadenza II, down from $50 to $45. This used to lead my list of the best budget IEMs, so it's a very good IEM. In fact, all the IEMs below have been well-reviewed by leading audio critics in the space. Let's take a look at them...

ZiiGaat
Horizon

Released in late 2025, the ZiiGaat Horizon is one of my favourite, detail-rich IEMs. I gave it a near perfect 4.5/5 star review for a reason... several, in fact. It features a five-driver tribrid layout, using a 10mm biodynamic driver, two Knowles BAs, and dual micro planars. It delivers a highly neutral, crisp sound profile with airy treble and clean vocals, balanced by a fast, technical bass. I can see if someone thought the casing felt a little cheap, but I love how this IEM sounds, so I don't care!

Kiwi Ears
Cadenza

The original budget-friendly favourite! Using a single 10mm Beryllium dynamic driver, it delivers a universally pleasing, warm Harman-tuned sound profile with punchy bass and natural, smooth vocals. I really like this IEM, and the fact that it's only $31.50 is insane! It remains one of the best budget entry points in audio.

Kiwi Ears x B_Media
Chorus

This is a really interesting one. A collaboration with YouTube audio critic B_Media, this IEM looks great, and has a fantastic cable (I know because it's on another IEM that I've actually used). As for the sound, it looks like a bassy boy with reduced ear gain and a splash of treble... I'm definitely going to get this in to try, especially for $36!

Kiwi Ears
Cadenza II

Released in April 2026, the Kiwi Ears Cadenza II is a kind of side-grade to the original formula (which I still highly rate – see above), with its 10mm titanium-coated dynamic driver and KARS 2.0 acoustic tubing. It offers a warm-leaning, neutral signature with clean, punchy sub-bass that avoids bleeding into the midrange. It's an allrounder, but the best thing about it is it's exceptional build quality.

Kiwi Ears
KE4

This is one of the first IEMs I ever reviewed, and going back to it today, I still rate it very highly. It championed what became known as the New Meta sound signature, which basically meant neutral with a bass boost. And the bass is a lot on this, but it also comes with a smooth, inviting, and laid-back musical sound. It focuses on deep sub-bass and lush mids, backed by a soft, fatigue-free treble response perfect for long listening sessions.

ZiiGaat
Crescent

Ooh, this IEM is a lot of fun! This 2DD+2BA hybrid targets warm, punchy, V-shaped to mild-Harman tuning, and it's incredibly engaging. Don't expect loads of detail or subtle mids – instead think heavy sub bass and thumpy mids, with forward upper mids that are zippy, and a touch of airy treble. It's just a lot of fun!

ZiiGaat x Fresh Reviews
Arete II

This 1DD+4BA collaboration focuses heavily on sub-bass and working well for gaming. Using a 2nd Gen liquid silicone suspension subwoofer (whatever the hell that is!), it delivers a heavier low-end and improved treble extension over the original. I haven't tried either, so I can't comment, but I do know that it's been well-reviewed by people I respect in the hobby.

Kiwi Ears
Belle

Now, I'll be honest, I didn't think too much of the Kiwi Ears Belle when I first heard it. But at $27, it's up to you to see if you agree with me! Many enjoyed its warm, energetic V-shape with deep, punchy low-end, but I thought it was all a little too stuffy in the lower mids for me. Still, under $30 is still good for this set.

Kiwi Ears
AD1

This is an excellent premium DAC adapter cable to play your new IEM on your smartphone of choice. It uses a KT02H20 DAC chip to provide stable, low-power, high-resolution audio. It's handy and lightweight and costs only $9! Get two!