Punch Audio Portazo Dynamic and Planar IEMs Review
An in-ear monitor from Punch Audio with a composite dynamic driver and dual planar magnetic tweeters, listed at $160.65 with $189 shown crossed out. The page lists a detachable 2-pin 0.78mm cable with modular 3.5mm and 4.4mm plugs; the listing text gives no impedance, sensitivity or driver sizes.

Our verdict
A fit for someone who wants the bass-focused set the page describes, with a composite dynamic driver, dual planar magnetic tweeters and a detachable 2-pin 0.78mm cable at $160.65. Look elsewhere if you need listed impedance or sensitivity, or a list of what comes in the box, since the listing text gives none. The main caveat is that every tuning and bass claim is the maker's wording and was not checked here.
- Best for
- Someone who wants a bass-focused set, as the page describes it, with a detachable 2-pin 0.78mm cable and modular plugs.
- Skip if
- You need driver sizes, impedance or sensitivity from the listing text.
According to the page, the Portazo from Punch Audio is a bass-focused set that pairs a composite dynamic driver, with a liquid silicone suspension ring and a liquid crystal polymer (LCP) dome, with dual planar magnetic tweeters. It is listed at $160.65 as a single orderable option. The cable is a detachable 2-pin 0.78mm design with modular plugs, and the page says each unit is handcrafted.
Options and pricing
The page lists one orderable option at $160.65 and shows $189 crossed out beside it, which is the store's own comparison and not something we checked. Plug choice is handled by the modular plug system, with 3.5mm unbalanced or 4.4mm balanced connectors named in the text, rather than by a separate variant. The listing text does not list which accessories come with it.
How it compares
The LETSHUOER Astralis is $157 and its listing text mentions planar, while the CrinEar Daybreak is $152.99 and names Tribrid, 1DD, 2BA and planar. The DDHiFi E13P Memory 4.4 starts from $159.99 with a Material choice. The Portazo is $160.65 and lists a composite dynamic driver with dual planar magnetic tweeters.
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 a composite dynamic driver with a liquid silicone suspension ring and a liquid crystal polymer dome, plus dual planar magnetic tweeters
- The page gives frequency figures for its tuning: a 15dB sub-bass lift from 20Hz to 400Hz and a peak at 3kHz
- The cable is detachable with 2-pin 0.78mm connectors, so it can be paired with another 2-pin cable, per the page
- Modular 3.5mm unbalanced and 4.4mm balanced plugs are listed
Worth noting
- The listing text gives no impedance, sensitivity or weight
- The page describes the set as designed for bass enthusiasts, which is the maker's stated target and not something checked here
- The listing text does not list the accessories supplied
Questions before you buy
What drivers does the Punch Audio Portazo list?
The page lists a new composite dynamic driver with a liquid silicone suspension ring and a liquid crystal polymer (LCP) dome, plus dual planar magnetic tweeters. The listing text gives no driver sizes.
What cable and plugs does it use?
The page says it comes with a detachable 2-pin 0.78mm cable system with modular plugs, made of 4 cores of oxygen free copper, and offers 3.5mm unbalanced or 4.4mm balanced connectors.
What does the page say about its target listener?
The page says the Portazo is designed for bass enthusiasts and names genres such as hip-hop, pop and EDM. That is the maker's description and was not checked here.
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
- Punch Audio Portazo 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 page says the tuning has a 15dB sub-bass lift from 20Hz to 400Hz, a neutral midrange from 400Hz to 1kHz and a treble peak at 3kHz, and describes bass, soundstage and clarity; these are the maker's claims and were left unchecked here.
- Per the page, the listing text gives no impedance, sensitivity, weight or driver sizes, and the crossed-out $189 is the store's own comparison, which was not checked.
- 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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