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TANCHJIM OLA II Hybrid IEMs Review

A TANCHJIM hybrid in-ear monitor with a 10mm dynamic driver and a balanced armature, listed from $56.99 in 3 versions: 3.5mm with a microphone, 4.4mm and a DSP Type-C version with an app. The page gives a distortion figure of 0.03% at 1kHz and 94dB.

4.0Editorial rating: 4.0 out of 5Editorial rating · research-basedUpdated November 11, 2026
From $56.99Price checked November 12, 2026Pre-order only at Linsoul at our last check (November 12, 2026)
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Our verdict

A hybrid IEM for someone who wants a choice of 3.5mm, 4.4mm or a DSP Type-C version with an app, at $56.99 to $59.99. Look elsewhere if you need a listed impedance or sensitivity, since the listing text gives neither. The main caveat is that the distortion figure, measurement claims and sound descriptions are the maker's own, and the page does not say whether the 4.4mm version has a microphone.

Best for
Someone who wants a hybrid IEM with a choice of 3.5mm, 4.4mm or DSP Type-C connection.
Skip if
You need a listed impedance, a sensitivity figure or a stated microphone on the 4.4mm version.

The TANCHJIM OLA II pairs a 10mm DMT 5 dynamic driver with a PURE Hi ultra-high-frequency balanced armature (BA) in what the page calls a coaxial structure. The page gives a total harmonic distortion (THD) of 0.03% at 1kHz and 94dB and a silver-plated copper Litz cable. It is listed from $56.99 in 3 versions: 3.5mm with a microphone, 4.4mm balanced and a DSP Type-C version.

Options and pricing

The 3 options differ by connection: 3.5mm With Mic at $56.99, 4.4mm STD at $57.99 and DSP at $59.99. The page says the 3.5mm and DSP Type-C versions include a microphone, and that the DSP Type-C version works with the TANCHJIM App and an 8-band parametric equalizer. The page also shows $75.20 crossed out beside the price, which is the store's own comparison and not something we checked.

How it compares

The KZ AM16 starts at $56 and its listing text mentions 16 BA, while the OLA II lists one 10mm dynamic driver plus one balanced armature. The KZ ZAX is another hybrid, from $58.99, with 1DD and 7BA mentioned. The HIDIZS MK10 is $58.65, against $56.99 to $59.99 here.

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 states a THD of 0.03% at 1kHz and 94dB
  • Three versions are offered: 3.5mm with a microphone, 4.4mm, and a DSP Type-C version with an app and 8-band equalizer
  • The cable is silver-plated copper Litz wire, per the page
  • Prices run only from $56.99 to $59.99 across the 3 options

Worth noting

  • The page gives the dynamic driver size (10mm) but the listing text gives no impedance or sensitivity
  • The page says the 3.5mm and DSP Type-C versions include a microphone but does not say so for the 4.4mm version
  • The listing text gives no cable length or weight
  • The anechoic chamber measurement claims and sound descriptions are the maker's own and were not verified

Questions before you buy

What drivers does the TANCHJIM OLA II list?

The page lists a 10mm DMT 5 dynamic driver and a dedicated PURE Hi ultra-high-frequency balanced armature (BA) driver in a coaxial acoustic structure, with a dual-magnetic-circuit and dual-chamber dynamic driver design.

Which versions and plugs are there?

The page lists 3.5mm single-ended, 4.4mm balanced and DSP Type-C versions, priced at $56.99, $57.99 and $59.99 in that order. The 3.5mm and DSP Type-C versions include a microphone, per the page.

What does the DSP version add?

Per the page the DSP Type-C version supports DSP-Master sound processing through the TANCHJIM App, with an 8-band parametric equalizer for center frequency, gain and Q value.

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

  • TANCHJIM OLA II 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's distortion, anechoic chamber measurement and sound descriptions (imaging, treble, bass) are the maker's claims and were not checked here.
  • The listing text gives no impedance, sensitivity, cable length or weight, per the page's own text, and it does not say whether the 4.4mm STD version has a microphone.
  • 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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