Linsoul Arete
The hybrid 1DD+4BA configuration pairs a 10mm biocellulose dynamic driver for tight, responsive bass with Knowles 29689 and 31736 balanced armatures for natural mids and clear upper treble, all governed by a 3-way electronic crossover. Its studio monitor-inspired tuning keeps the midrange virtually flat from 300Hz to 1kHz, delivering uncolored instrument and vocal reproduction that stays true to the source recording. This IEM is best for musicians, mix engineers, and competitive gamers who require an accurate, neutral sound signature for critical listening and precise positional audio.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (97th percentile) 97th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (21th percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
- Below average build (33th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 10 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Impedance | 9 |
| Sensitivity | 108 |
| Codecs | Linsoul ZiiGaat x Fresh Reviews Arete in Ear Monitor, 1DD+4BA Hybrid Earphone IEM, Wired Gaming Earbuds, Studio Monitor Tunning, with Detachable IEM Cable for Musician Audiophile (White) |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Linsoul Arete | Sony LinkBuds Fit WFLS910N/B | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050 | SoundPEATS H3 H3 | JBL Live Buds Live Buds 3 | Denon PerL Pro PerL Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid | dynamic | Dynamic |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 5.5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 8 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 21 | 18 | 37 | 30 | 32 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX5 | IP55 | IPX4 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linsoul Arete | 28.9 | 35.3 | 33.3 | 96.7 | 46.9 | 28.2 | 21.2 | 57 |
| Sony LinkBuds Fit WFLS910N/B Compare | 96.7 | 65.3 | 78.6 | 97.8 | 66 | 93.3 | 97.2 | 57 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050 Compare | 96.7 | 80.1 | 78.6 | 96.2 | 46.9 | 93.3 | 97.7 | 97.6 |
| SoundPEATS H3 H3 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 99.9 | 80.6 | 70.6 | 89.9 | 94.2 |
| JBL Live Buds Live Buds 3 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 85.3 | 83.5 | 93.3 | 99.6 | 74.6 |
| Denon PerL Pro PerL Pro Compare | 96.7 | 99.8 | 78.6 | 98.9 | 82 | 93.3 | 97.7 | 94.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.co.jp 1 offers From ¥70,753
Usage Scores
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