TANGZU Xue Tao In-Ear Monitors Review
A gaming-oriented IEM from TANGZU with a 10mm glass-diaphragm dynamic driver, a listed 18.5 ohm impedance and a detachable 0.78mm 2-pin cable, from $44.99 in 3.5mm Mic or Type-C Mic. The listing text gives no sensitivity figure.

Our verdict
A fit for someone who wants a gaming-oriented IEM with a stated 18.5 ohm impedance, a detachable 0.78mm 2-pin cable and a microphone in both plug options, from $44.99. Look elsewhere if you need a version without a microphone or listed sensitivity and frequency response. The main caveat is that the page's gaming and tuning descriptions are the maker's claims.
- Best for
- Someone who wants a gaming-oriented IEM with a detachable 2-pin cable, a listed 18.5 ohm impedance and a mic.
- Skip if
- You need a version without a microphone, or listed sensitivity and frequency response.
TANGZU presents the Xue Tao as its first in-ear monitor made for gaming, and the page lists a 10mm dynamic driver with a glass-centered, PET-edged diaphragm. The listing gives an impedance of 18.5 ohm and a standard 0.78mm 2-pin detachable cable in silver-plated OFC, and it mentions a detachable microphone cable. It starts at $44.99 with two options, 3.5mm Mic and Type-C Mic, and no sensitivity figure appears in the listing text.
Options and pricing
The page lists two plug options, 3.5mm Mic at $44.99 and Type-C Mic at $50.39, so the Type-C version carries the higher price. Both names include a microphone, and the page mentions a detachable microphone cable without describing it further. It shows $49.99 crossed out beside the price, which is the store's own comparison and not something we checked. No color or size options appear in the variant list.
How it compares
The KZ x HBB PR2 starts at $45 and its entry mentions Planar, while the Xue Tao lists a 10mm dynamic driver from $44.99. The KZ ZSX PRO is $46 and the Kiwi Ears Cadenza II starts at $42.49; neither entry carries an impedance figure here, while the Xue Tao page gives 18.5 ohm.
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 gives impedance as 18.5 ohm and names a 10mm glass-diaphragm dynamic driver
- A detachable 0.78mm 2-pin cable in silver-plated OFC allows swapping the cable, per the page
- Both plug options include a microphone, and the page mentions a detachable microphone cable
- Prices by plug are shown: $44.99 for 3.5mm Mic and $50.39 for Type-C Mic
Worth noting
- The listing text gives no sensitivity, frequency response, cable length or weight
- Both options include a microphone, and the variant list shows no version without one
- The page's gaming and tuning descriptions are the maker's claims and cannot be checked from the listing
Questions before you buy
What driver does the TANGZU Xue Tao use?
The page lists a 10mm dynamic driver with a glass-centered, PET-edged diaphragm. It gives an impedance of 18.5 ohm and no sensitivity figure.
What plugs and cable does it have?
The page lists a standard 0.78mm 2-pin detachable cable in silver-plated OFC and two options, 3.5mm Mic at $44.99 and Type-C Mic at $50.39. It gives no cable length.
Does it include a microphone?
Both option names include Mic, and the page mentions a detachable microphone cable. It gives no microphone specification.
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
- TANGZU Xue Tao 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 tuning and sound descriptions (crisp highs, smooth mids, powerful bass, sound imaging, clarity and warmth) and its gaming-accuracy claims are the maker's claims and were not checked here.
- The listing text gives no sensitivity, frequency response, cable length or weight, per the page, and the 18.5 ohm impedance is the page's claim.
- 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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