KZ Gale In-Ear Monitors Review
A KZ in-ear monitor that the page presents as a gaming set, with a super-linear dynamic driver, a detachable 2Pin cable and dual 6mm microphones on the With Mic version. It is listed from $11.99 and up to $18.99 across six options.
Our verdict
An IEM that the page positions for gaming, for someone who wants a detachable 2Pin cable and, on the With Mic version, dual 6mm microphones, from $11.99. Look elsewhere if you need listed impedance, sensitivity or frequency range, or an explanation of the M2-TypeC options. The main caveat is that the page's bass, mids, highs and sound-profile descriptions are the maker's claims and were not checked here.
- Best for
- Someone who wants an IEM the page positions for gaming, with a detachable 2Pin cable and microphone options.
- Skip if
- You need impedance or frequency range figures, or a clear account of the M2-TypeC versions.
KZ's Gale is presented on its page as a gaming in-ear monitor, with a super-linear dynamic driver, a detachable 2Pin cable and soft silicone tips in S, M and L. The page says the With Mic version has dual 6mm condenser microphones. The price starts at $11.99 and reaches $18.99 across six options that differ by microphone, plug and color.
Options and pricing
The six options are STD-Black at $11.99, With Mic-Black at $12.99, M2-TypeC-Black and M2-TypeC-White at $18.99 each, and two 3.5mm versions in White, STD at $11.99 and With Mic at $12.99. The page does not explain what M2 means. It adds that only the With Mic version has the dual-microphone function.
How it compares
The TRN RedChain plus starts at $11.80, the 7HZ AERO is $12.74 and the KZ Merga starts at $12.99, set beside the Gale's $11.99 to $18.99 range. Spec lines are missing from the sibling entries, which limits this comparison to price; the Gale's top price comes from its M2-TypeC options.
Shipping
- Methods and costs. The store's shipping page offers Standard Shipping (4PX, Yanwen or Yun Express), free for most countries, and Express Shipping (DHL Express, FedEx or SF Express) at 15-50 USD depending on the country, free for orders over 270 USD in most countries (checked 2026-11-11).
- Delivery times. It says an in-stock order ships within 3 working days, Standard takes about 2 weeks after shipping out (up to 1-3 months for some countries, and the store makes no refund for that transit time) and Express takes about 3-7 days. Festive seasons and other circumstances can change the timing.
- Taxes and fees. The buyer pays any customs, import or processing fees. The page says Standard via YunExpress is tax-inclusive for some countries, that remote areas can carry extra Express charges, and that a parcel refused or left uncollected over taxes is deducted two-way freight and may be destroyed with no refund.
- Where it ships. The page says the store can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to confirm Standard with the team for your country. It cannot ship to PO boxes or APO/FPO addresses and can only use Express to Hawaii. It does not name the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, so confirm before you pay.
- Lost parcels. If a parcel has been in transit for at least 3 months, the page offers a one-time reshipment or a full refund for orders under $50 and a 50% refund for orders above $50.
Returns and warranty
- Returns. The return page allows returning any non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying the shipping. Email [email protected] within that period; the store asks for the return to be shipped within 5 working days of the RMA instructions and in most cases processes a refund within 5 business days of inspecting it (checked 2026-11-11).
- Opened items. A product opened within the first 7 days after delivery can be returned for the price minus a restocking fee of 35% of its retail value, including when it still works properly.
- Refund or credit. The buyer can choose a refund to the original payment method (PayPal or card) or store credit; with no answer within 48 hours of confirmation the default is store credit, which can also be prioritized during promotions, final-sale events and for items 40% or more off retail.
- Not returnable. Customized products, including faceplate designs, are non-refundable, and the page says the same applies to carry cases, cables, ear tips and other accessories, "due to hygiene purposes". If one item in a package is defective, incorrect or missing, the refund or replacement covers only that item.
- Warranty. The page gives a 1-year warranty on products, excluding carry cases, ear tips and other accessories, and 3 months on cables and adapters, from the date of purchase. It covers factory defects that affect proper function, not damage from human error, negligence, accidents, dismantling, water, abuse or modification (checked 2026-11-11).
- Not covered or limited. It does not apply to items bought elsewhere (AliExpress, Amazon, local dealers and the like), prize or giveaway items, normal wear or colour change, commercial use, or items that were stolen or went missing. Coverage is limited for products 40% or more off retail, for review units and for items repaired or modified by anyone Linsoul has not authorized.
- Claims. Email [email protected] with the order number, the issue and photos and videos of the fault. The store may ask for the unit back for a replacement. It covers shipping for some defects reported within 7 days of delivery if the fault can be shown on video or photo; after 7 days the buyer ships it back. For wrong or missing items an unboxing video of the whole sealed parcel is required.
Before you buy
Linsoul says it was founded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team to bring Chinese HiFi makers closer to listeners worldwide, and that it now sells other makers' products alongside four brands of its own, THIEAUDIO, Kiwi Ears, ZiiGaat and Tripowin (checked 2026-11-11).
We have not read any independent review of this product or of the store. Ratings and owner reviews shown on the store's own pages are the store's and were not verified.
What we liked
- The page lists dual 6mm condenser microphones and a -26dB microphone sensitivity on the With Mic version
- A detachable 2Pin cable is listed, with 3.5mm and TypeC plug options
- Silicone tips in S, M and L are listed
- Prices are stated per option, from $11.99 to $18.99
Worth noting
- The listing text gives no impedance, sensitivity, frequency range or cable length for the earphones
- The page does not explain what the M2-TypeC options are, which cost $18.99
- The page's bass-driven sound descriptions and its 10Hz figure are the maker's claims and cannot be checked from the listing
Questions before you buy
Which options have the microphones?
The page says only the With Mic version has the dual-microphone function, with dual 6mm condenser mics. The listing text does not say how the M2-TypeC options differ.
What plug options are listed?
The option names show 3.5mm versions at $11.99 and $12.99 and TypeC versions at $18.99. The cable itself is a detachable 2Pin design, per the page.
What driver does it list?
The page lists a super-linear dynamic driver and describes it as in-house developed with a patent; it gives no driver size or impedance.
Can I return it if I change my mind?
The return page allows returning a non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying shipping. An opened product returned within 7 days carries a 35% restocking fee. Refunds go to the original payment method or to store credit, which is the default if you do not choose.
How long does shipping take?
The shipping page says in-stock orders ship within 3 working days. Standard Shipping takes about 2 weeks after shipping out, up to 1-3 months for some countries, and Express takes about 3-7 days. Standard is free for most countries; Express costs 15-50 USD and is free over 270 USD (over $499.99 for large items such as headphones and desktop DAC/AMPs).
Does Linsoul ship to the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand?
The page says Linsoul can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to ask the team about Standard for your country. It names no restriction for the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, but it does not list them either, and it can only use Express to Hawaii.
What warranty does it have?
The page gives a 1-year warranty on products from the purchase date for factory defects, not for human error, accidents or modification. Coverage is limited for items 40% or more off retail and for review units, and it does not apply to items bought from other sellers.
Sources & verification
What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.
From the store
- KZ Gale product page: specs, options and price (the buy buttons go there)Specs, options and the listed priceRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul shipping pageStandard and Express shipping, costs and times, import taxes, lost parcels, couriers, trackingRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul return policy and warranty page30-day returns of sealed items, 35% restocking fee on opened ones, 1-year and 3-month warranties, exclusions, how to claimRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul support FAQThe same shipping, return and warranty rules in question form, plus order changes and cancellationsRead November 11, 2026
- About LinsoulFounded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team; names its own brands; the awards listed there are the store's own accountRead November 11, 2026
What we couldn’t verify
- The listing text gives no impedance, sensitivity, frequency range, cable length or driver size for the earphones, per the page.
- The page's gaming and sound claims (a bass-driven profile, lows down to 10Hz, mids and highs, audio positioning) are the maker's claims and were not checked here.
- The microphone figures (6mm, -26dB against a typical -42dB) and the note that only With Mic has the function are the page's statements, and the page does not explain what M2 means.
- We have not read an independent review of this product or the store, and the store's own ratings were not verified. We read the store's catalog description only: a specification table or image shown just on the live page was not read.
- The shipping page names no US, Canada, UK, Australia or New Zealand times or fees: its figures are general and we could not confirm them for these countries.
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