Letshuoer Mystic 8 Review
Intro
Hello, this review and feature covers the latest flagship iem from the audio brand Letshuoer named the Letshuoer Mystic 8 ($989), nicknamed the “Phantom Cat”. For review purposes I will refer to this set as the Mystic 8. Anyways, the Mystic 8 is the first iem to come to market as part of Letshuoer’s “Myst” series. I think the Mystic 8 is the perfect set to usher in this series as well. Everything about it is tailored to the intention of the series. Now, the Mystic 8 is an eight balanced armature driver earphone and certainly falls into flagship territory for Letshuoer. Granted, Letshuoer has another truly flagship level iem in the Letshuoer Cadenza. Whatever you want to call it, the Mystic 8 certainly has all the earmarks of a truly great all-BA iem, now I just have to actually hear it. Tracking says it’ll be at my home today and so I had to get writing, this intro isn’t going to write itself. Friends, I am actually quite jazzed to have the opportunity to check this set out and relay my thoughts to you all. Thank you Letshuoer and Letshuoer Sherry.
Letshuoer
I’m a fan of the business of personal audio. Or rather, I enjoy watching growth, and I enjoy seeing what a brand is trying to accomplish through their releases. One thing is for sure, Letshuoer isn’t the type of brand who sits on their hands. This company gets after it. Every quarter it seems they will have a new release or two and they always seem to be relevant releases as well as very unique releases. I have personally reviewed many of Letshuoer’s products over the years as well as my partners at Mobileaudiophile.com and I gotta say, there haven’t been very many reviews which weren’t very positive. Of course, Letshuoer is world renowned for their effort in producing some of the best planar magnetic earphones on the market. In fact, I view the Letshuoer S12 2024 Edition (S12 2024 Edition Review) as one of the best planar earphones at any price, across the market. However, it doesn’t just stop at planars as their Letshuoer Cadenza 4 (Cadenza 4 Review) is widely regarded as one of the best hybrid sets under $300. I could keep going folks, but this review would be much longer, I’m trying to get away from that. The point is, Letshuoer continues to push some boundaries within the hobby, and I am always happy to report on such things.
Let’s get it…
Well folks, I received the Mystic 8 just this morning and I can tell this is going to be a fun process. Just for posterity I am going to let the Mystic 8 burn-in for a couple days (yes, I know moving iron drivers don’t really need it) and then I will begin the wonderful process of writing down my thoughts, making tons of notes, and having a lot of fun in the process. With all that intro stuff out of the way I think I’m ready for this review, Let’s get it. Man, I love this hobby. Now, without further ado, the Letshuoer Mystic 8… (insert crowd noise)
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Mystic 8 Pros
-Build Quality is just phenomenal
-Also, the design is striking
-A very nice and extravagant unboxing experience
-Great balancing act of music/technical, smooth/crisp
-Just wonderful timbre
-Very nice balance of the spectrum without any one focus
-So smooth, so transparent
-Vocals on this set are the chef’s kiss, just wonderful
-Fast, tight, relatively deep bass, not at all saturated or too aggressive
-The midrange in general
-Treble is of high quality without being forced or artificial at all
-The sound field is very well laid out, nice layering, solid imaging
-The soundstage has good width, good depth too
-Great resolution
Mystic 8 Cons
-The design will not be everyone’s favorite
-The cable isn’t the best for a flagship level set (where’s the modular?)
-Even moderate bass quantity lovers will not want to check this set out
-Some dryness in the treble region
-Not for those seeking a super fun listen (mature lovers only)
Gear used for testing
–iBasso DX240 with Amp8 MK2
Packaging / Accessories
Unboxing
The unboxing of the Letshuoer Mystic 8 is truly a nice experience. The box which arrived at my home is a large almost square box. Covering this box is a sleeve which features black wavy stripes covering a silver underbody. At the bottom of the box is an artistic rendering of a black cat. It’s a totally slick design and in fact probably one of the coolest box arts that I’ve seen of late. So take the sleeve off and you have a very sturdy and well-made black box that opens from the center. You’ll see a magnet with the Letshuoer logo which clamps the box shut. Very nice looking. Open the box and you’ll see a long foam peice with the Mystic 8 sitting at the top in cut-outs while the carrying case is below them also sitting in cut-out foam. Next to those on the right side is another long box. Take that box out, open it up and you’ll see a silver necklace and a ring for your finger. An odd accessory, but cool, nonetheless. Take that box out and under it you’ll see all the eartips sitting in foam cut-outs. Truly a fitting unboxing for the cost. At least I would think. Nice work Letshuoer.
Eartips
I have to salute Letshuoer for their eartip choices. They provide nine pairs of eartips in total over three different styles of tips. All of them are of good quality as well. For the most part anyways. They are certainly all very much usable and can make some nice extra tips for a collection. The first set of three (S, M, L) eartips are gray in color and they’re a slightly longer ear tip, narrow bore, firm flange, and a rigid stem. Not bad at all but I want something with a wider bore. The next set of three (S, M, L) are white in color, shallow fit, wide bore, flimsier flange and a less rigid stem. I did not like these at all as I simply couldn’t ever get a seal, just too flimsy. Lastly Letshuoer provided three pairs (S, M, L) of white flanged and black stem semi-wide bore eartips. These tips have a firm flange, very rigid stem and they are my favorite of the included tips. This set is actually almost identical to the KBear 07 tips, but they are simply different colors. I used this set for much of my review but halfway through decided to check all of my tips again. As I went through all of my eartips I actually landed on the Dunu S&S tips which are wonderful for the Mystic 8. I do like the included tips quite a lot, but the S&S tips simply outperformed them. Honestly, Letshuoer did a nice job of providing three completely different styles of tips which do alter the sound to a degree. Very nice.
Carrying Case
Letshuoer also added into the package a very nice carrying case. This case is a very cool looking hockey puck shaped case made entirely of aluminum. Seriously one of the cooler cases. The top of the case is actually a piece of thick rubber formed to seal around the case itself. There is quite a lot of suction as you put the case lid on which shows off its ability to seal and protect. your earphones inside. As far as the size, I’d say the case is large enough for your Mystic 8 earphones, the cable, some extra tips, and maybe a very small dongle dac. Really a nice addition folks. I don’t really sue cases but I’m sure that many people will enjoy this one.
Chain and Ring?
Oddly enough & unique enough is the inclusion of a ring and necklace within the packaging. The ring is supposed to symbolize the Phantom Cat, and the necklace is silver in color and made out of a metal alloy. Every now and again these brands will add in something unique within their packaging, but Letshuoer took this to another level here. I don’t know what the ring and necklace have to do with earphones, or the theme of these earphones, but it’s still a cool thing to see. It just makes for an interesting unboxing experience.
Cable
The cable provided with the Letshuoer Mystic 8 was at first a head scratcher. I suppose I’m simply so conditioned to want to see a fat, luxurious, and robust cable with my higher end iems. Now, many folks will likely have issues with this cable because it is very thin and doesn’t exude the feeling of a high-end cable. However, I want to push back on that a little bit. What Letshuoer did was add in a very well-made cable with good materials which serves a more functional purpose rather than cosmetic and aesthetically pleasing purposes. Granted, you can have both, but I took care of that myself. More on that in a minute. So, the cable provided is a very thin and very light cable with a soft rubber insulation. It actually feels very cool, it’s got that grippy feel. The cable is a 2-pin, 8-core, 20 strand monocrystalline copper cable with silver plating terminating in a 4.4 balanced connection. So, not bad at all. What I “learned” to enjoy about the included cable wasn’t it’s looks, but how it feels when using it. It just never gets in the way folks. It’s so lean, so pliable. Probably the most pliable cable I’ve ever used. No spring to it at all. Rolls up perfectly and holds the roll. It’s functional, very light, and doesn’t pull on your ears. Almost as light as those Estron Superbax cables that you get with the Westone Mach series. So, I get it. Not a bad cable at all but I could see why others may not enjoy it.
What cable did I use?
So, I couldn’t help myself. I just had to try other cables. This set is too nice to not have an equally nice cable on it. I went through so many folks. The three cables which sounded best to my ears were the Dunu Hulk Pro, the FSIjiangyi pure copper, and the Effect Audio Eros S ii cable (Eros S ii Review). I feel like a broken record, but the Eros S ii once again won out with me and is definitely the cable which best paired with the Mystic 8. The pairing is simply too nice. Now, the color may be a hair off, but I think it looks nice enough when attached. There’s just something about the Eros S ii which draws out the dynamics in a set.
Build / Design / Internals / Fit
Build Quality
The Letshuoer Mystic 8 has a very nice build, a very Intricate build, and a build which I feel could only be accomplished through a machining process. The intricacy is quite awesome. I’m not just referring to the faceplate design, though the faceplate is strikingly awesome and difficult to manage. What I’m more referring to is the body of this iem, or the shell. It’s a very complicated up and down wavy build that human hands simply aren’t making. Unless you’re a robot, at which case… I didn’t mean to offend.
Titanium!
As far as the Mystic 8 is concerned, it is made entirely of titanium. Yes, the entire piece is CNC honed (carved) out of titanium. In my day job I deal quite a bit with precious metals of different kinds. I am a mechanical integrity inspector and so I know a little bit about these materials. Ya know, Letshuoer could’ve used anything. They could’ve done this far cheaper with 304 or 316 stainless steels, or aluminum. However, they wanted the best for a purpose such as this and they chose titanium. Titanium is very hard on bits, drill bits, tool wear, and it is ridiculously unforgiving to anyone who isn’t well trained. However, it is also very durable, extremely resistant to any corrosion, great to put against the skin as it will not usually cause an allergic reaction, and it has a wonderfully strong tensile strength. Basically, don’t drop your Mystic 8 on hard ground, but if you do, I can assure you the titanium will hold up perfectly. The Internals may not, but hey, the titanium will hold up. Okay, don’t do any of that and treat your Mystic 8 like a baby. Moving on. Anyways, the fact that Letshuoer chose titanium speaks mightily of their intent with this set. They provided the best, they used the best, and they intend to create the best. That’s the Mystic 8.
Build Quality cont…
At any rate, the Mystic 8 is built extremely well and with such a distinct character that only a programmed machine could do the work. Also, the Mystic 8 is not very large folks. It’s about medium sized (what’s medium Chris?) and not at all bulky. The nozzle is at quite an angle, but I also found that this angle makes the fitment darn near perfect for my ears. I just have to angle them while inserting the Mystic 8. You’d think an all-alloy designed shell would mean they are also very heavy. Well, remember this is titanium with a ridiculously high sheer strength per its size. The ratio is very high and so Letshuoer was able to craft this set to be very light while at the same time very strong. So, they aren’t at all heavy. Kind of like aluminum but much, much, much stronger, along with many other better properties. Aluminum can become brittle easily, not titanium. Now, the nozzles are not the ultra deep insert style, again, about medium, or average (what’s average Chris?). The nozzle opening measures right at about the standard 6mm as well. You’ll notice one small vent near the rear of the shell body and the flush female 2-pin sockets as well. Friends, this set is built amazingly well. Some of the highest build quality out their folks.
Design
As far as the design, you’ll either love it or not. At least I don’t feel you’ll have much indifference on this. As for me, I think it’s one of the coolest designs that I’ve seen. Again, the Mystic 8 is part of their brand new “Myst series” and the Mystic 8 plays the part wonderfully. Everything about it screams mysterious, behind the veil, eery, and ominous. Very much like the figure sitting in the darkness as the light shines its silhouette against the fog of the night. Well, that’s exactly what the black cat honed out on the faceplate represents. The elusive but calm figure in the dark. The entire earphone including the cat on the faceplates are all crafted in a glossy and deep black color, so very cool. Coincidentally, the wavy lines on the faceplates (above the cat) are supposed to represent the veil. Inside of the cat’s eyes Letshuoer placed a faux diamond which I feel is a cool thing to add. Like I said, it will either be something that you really think is dope, or not. Letshuoer decided upon a very bold design language which usually will only go one of two ways for people. In my opinion, this set is one of the most artistically advantageous earphone designs that I’ve seen!
Internals
As far as the Internals of the Mystic 8, Letshuoer decided to craft this set with a grand total of eight balanced armature drivers per side. All of the BA’s used are either Knowles or Sonion and so you know you’re getting the best inside of the Mystic 8. Having said that, I don’t know what role any of the BA’s play, not exactly anyways. Meaning, I have zero idea what type covers the lows, the mids, or the highs. I suppose it doesn’t really matter at all, but it’s nice to know and relay that info to you. I do know that there are four Knowles and four Sonion. Beyond the drivers, Letshuoer employed a three-way electronic crossover as well as a four-tube design running from each driver to the nozzle. Included in that design is a low pass filter module which incorporates a longer tube from the bass driver with periodic “porous material” (Letshuoer’s words) inside of the tube which has a micro hole enabling the low-pass filtering. What this effectively does is attenuates some of the higher frequencies whilst boosting the low range. It’s basically a way for an all-BA set to create more weight and impact in their lows. We’ve seen all kinds of designs and theories to enhance this area of the mix and it’s good to see that Letshuoer is getting creative. Honestly, the drivers and internal components are all of very high-quality folks. One more thing, it is said that the Mystic 8 went through a two-year process of R&D and trials to get the sound they wanted without distortions. I’d say it was worth the time and pain.
Fit / Comfort
I’ve alluded to the comfort already earlier in the “Build Quality” section of this review and I’ll just echo that again here. I find the Mystic 8 to be very ergonomic. However, to get it this ergonomic Letshuoer had to add some odd angles. So, it may take a second of pulling on your ear to get the nozzle where it needs to go. That said, the second you feel a seal and the Mystic 8 is in place you will likely feel the comfort. Again, very light, and they don’t have some super deep nozzle. I find them very comfortable for me. Truly a great fit. I have no idea how they will fit your ears, but I assume that most people should not have an issue.
Drivability / Pairings
Output Power
Looking at the specs for the Mystic 8, Letshuoer states that they have an impedance of around 18 ohms as well as a sensitivity of around 107 db’s. What this translates to is a very sensitive iem. Without question you can run the Mystic 8 off of low powered sources and not risk losing too much dynamic range, or the dynamics in general. I used a number of low powered sources, and the Mystic 8 sounds great on most of them. Though, a little more power does help the Mystic 8 to sound a bit tighter and a bit more vibrant in those dynamics. You don’t need a million watts either. When I say more power, I mean a decent dongle dac. I used every one of my dongles on high gain and the Mystic 8 sounded just awesome. Moving up to my more powerful sources and my more talented or sonically gifted sources also made a huge difference. So, attach your Mystic 8 to your best device and enjoy.
Source pairing
The Mystic 8 is very much a neutral sounding set and no one frequency is pushed more forward, louder, more focused, or even attenuated more than any other. It has a wonderful balance. What this means to me is that not many sources will be a problem. You aren’t going to exaggerate any one frequency. For instance, finding a slightly brighter source isn’t going to all of a sudden give you screaming highs or a warmer source isn’t going to make this set muddy or veiled. Really the sky’s the limit folks. I liked the Mystic 8 with every source I used. Yes, it took on some of the source tonality to a degree, but that’s what’s supposed to happen. It’s dead neutral friends. Now, no doubt my two favorite sources that I used (mainly used for critical listening) were the Fiio Q15 and the Shanling M6 Ultra. Both offer a slightly different take on the sound, and both seemed to bring out the best in the Mystic 8. The wonderful thing is that the Mystic 8 already has a wonderful sound which is hard to screw up with your source device.
What do you need?
Like I said, get a decent Dongle Dac and have fun. This is not a complicated endeavor with the Mystic 8. It truly works well with most anything. For me personally, a hair of warmth is nice, hence the M6 Ultra and Q15. But there are many devices which can be used. I assume anyone willing to pay the $989 to own this set already has a good source on hand. So yeah, don’t worry about the source, just attach, hit play and get lost in your music.
Sound Impressions
*Note: before I dive into the sound portion of this review I first want to speak on a few things. First, whether it needed it or not (probably not) I did burn-in the Mystic 8 for a total of about three days. I couldn’t wait any longer folks and also, moving iron drivers are thought to never need burn-in. I don’t know how true that is but I did so anyway. Next, I listen almost exclusively to flac or better files stored on my devices. I rarely stream, unless there’s a track, I need to hear that I don’t have. Also, I mainly use the Effect Audio Eros S ii cable for critical listening, and I used the Dunu S&S eartips. The Android music player of my choice is UAPP (USB Audio Player Pro) as well as Hiby Music Player from time to time.
How does it sound?
The Letshuoer Mystic 8 is undoubtedly rendered almost totally neutral. There really isn’t a whole lot of tonal coloration in any area of the spectrum. No area steals focus over any other area in an impactful manner. Also, the balance across the spectrum is truly wonderful. Having said that, the assumption is that the balanced and neutral sound of the Mystic 8 may be a bit boring. To which I’d reply, “This set isn’t boring at all”. Truly a wonderful sounding iem with a very pristine take on my music. I have done many reviews of late where I professed that those sets are mostly balance across the spectrum. I wish I could have those words back because if ever there was a tonal balance the Mystic 8 should be the poster child for it.
Palate Cleanser
Friends, I have certain sets which I and others call “palate cleansers”. Great sets to calibrate your listening ears and bring the brain-burn you’ve gotten used to back into alignment. Without question the Mystic 8 is one of the best palate cleansers that I’ve heard. It is dead neutral folks. Not warm/neutral, not bright neutral, it’s neutral. With that neutrality you have a set that offers a unique balance of the frequency which doesn’t allow any one area of the mix to steal focus. Basically, the Mystic 8 is going to replay exactly what a track is asking of it. Truly an exceptional iem for monitoring or for those who only have audiophile tastes. A truly mature sound which is just awesome. I don’t know how else to say it. However, it isn’t beefed up in the bass region, it isn’t a treble-head’s dream, it doesn’t offer that syrup, thick, and rich note weight, and the Mystic 8’s highs are not going to be the life of the party. That doesn’t mean it isn’t exceptional.
Timbre / balance master…
As I said there’s a balance and this balance isn’t just a tonal balance. No sir. This set also has a great balance of musicality and technical ability (another thing I’ve said a lot recently). The Mystic 8 has what I’d call a semi-rich or lean-lush note body with crystal clear note definition and very tight transients. You don’t have a ton of lingering harmonics or resonances. Furthermore, one thing I absolutely adore is the perfectly organic timbre. I’m telling you folks the Mystic 8 has a very organic sound. The only thing which holds it back from “perfect” is the tight transient behavior. Truly, any timbre-heads are going to love this set. I don’t know how you couldn’t. Every instrument and voice are flavored stark authentic. Piano, strings, percussion (besides some weight for kick drums), woodwinds, and the list goes on. Just wonderfully realistic and a joy to have in my ears. I’ve tried, reviewed, owned enough kilo-buck iems to know that the Mystic 8 certainly has its own style, is high caliber, and it does a good job of mastering what it is. Some may say that the Mystic 8 doesn’t stand out in any one area. Well, on the surface that may be true. Frequency-to-frequency that may be true. But I’d argue that the Mystic 8 has mastered neutrality and timbre in a balanced armature form and the sound as a whole stands out very well.
Not for everyone
Now, this wonderful display of my music is great for me, because I can really appreciate it. However, this doesn’t mean it’ll be great for you. No doubt on any set whenever you go full stop in anything it’ll come across as polarizing. For instance, basshead sets will be great for bass-bois, but not so great for many others. Same with brighter treble-head sets, same for those hard mid-focused sets. They’re polarizing. They serve who they serve. Of course, I also feel that a dead neutral set has the ability to appeal to a wide range of audio enthusiasts too, especially if it’s a well-done neutral set. Coincidentally, the Letshuoer Mystic 8 is most certainly (in my opinion) a very well-done set across the board, with some easy to identify caveats for some hobbyists. Principally, there isn’t a set on planet earth without “downsides”, and I intend to find those on the Mystic 8 and report as best I can.
Smooth?
However, beyond the caveats, when I listen, I am enthralled by the quality of the sound. I love the smooth demeanor of each note accompanied by just enough crispness at the edges of each note as well. Just enough knife-edged and pointed dynamics. This smooth sound also comes across as “relatively” musical. Certainly not “musical” in the traditional sense, but musical in its tunefulness and the clean expression that it carries with such measured dynamic contrast in its sound. To be honest “musicality” means something different for everyone and is wholly subjective. There is no template for musicality other than tunefulness. There’s no prerequisite tonality that a set should have. I my opinion a “musical” sound should accompany some level of smooth delivery, emotionally gratifying, and not a whole lot of dry analytical sounding timbre. I most certainly think there’s a level of refined smoothness with the Mystic 8, along with a moister portrayal of my music. I suppose you could go either way with it depending on your personal idea of what musicality is. For me, it just needs to sound melodic without sounding clinical. Sound coloration doesn’t have a whole lot to do with it in my opinion.
Technical stuff condensed…
To add to that smoothness there’s also a wonderful balance with the Mystic 8’s technical abilities. Meaning, the Mystic 8’s technical ability is something to be admired as well. I find detail retrieval to be wonderful on this set. When you don’t have any area serving as a focus and each area is in balance then that naturally frees up space within the sound field. No masking, no mud, no veil of any kind, and no blurred lines. Really just a crystal-clear representation of my music. What I found over what seems like hundreds of hours listening to the Mystic 8 is that it has very good micro-dynamics leading to very nice micro-detail retrieval and as I pan-out I hear very solid instrument separation from its glass-lined note outlines, the black background, tight transients, and very clean sound field. Imaging is spot-on and I hear a nice layering of the field of sound as well. Furthermore, the stage has good width, nice height, and pretty good depth too. Is it a technical monster? I wouldn’t say it is. There are sets which are tuned to be even more on-point. However, I feel that the Mystic 8 has absolutely nothing to be ashamed of with its technical skills. Let’s check out each 3rd of the mix shall we…
Bass Region
The low-end of the Letshuoer Mystic 8 has a very nicely defined approach that never seeks to muddy up the mix. It is a mostly neutral leaning bass to my ears without any real color added to the sound. Perhaps a titch of warmth but it is hardly recognizable. What you have here is a very precise bass. You don’t have any lingering resonances or bulbous bass lines with this set. You have exactly what the track asks of it, no more or no less. In my opinion the low-end isn’t very moist and isn’t the most guttural of bass regions. Yes, it can replay with some attitude, but the track has to display such a thing. You won’t have any extra weight or warmth cascading across the mix influencing anything. It’s a very well-defined bass with very distinct note outlines as each and every note attack comes with a very acute snap with typical balanced armature decay. You couldn’t find anything one-noted if you wanted to. There doesn’t seem to be a bass track fast enough to trip up the Mystic 8 either. There are some memorizing examples of this that I’ll try to outline later. What it comes down to is this; the low-end is not some meaty and full-bodied bass that carries a fun or guilty pleasure style listening experience. It’s not that. The low-end is fast, tight, detailed, and has just enough sub-level meat to entertain in a realistic way. Truly one of the more quality bass presentations I’ve heard. Of course, “quality” can mean a lot of things to different people.
Sub-Bass
One thing is clear, both in listening and when I look at the frequency graph that the Mystic 8 is surely skewed towards the sub-levels of the bass region. I do find that on tracks which feature a heavy sub bass that the Mystic 8 will provide some haptic feedback. Again, you don’t have that reverberant and lingering deep drone that some sets can give you. Also, I’d definitely enjoy a hair more weight and fullness here, but I also can’t deny how clean the sub-bass is. In essence, the lowest of the lows are a BA style bass and with a BA style you get the good qualities and the not so favorable qualities. It all depends on what you desire with your music. For me, I easily found myself wrapped up in the style that the Mystic presents. I love the bass guitar in “Le Risque” by King Gizzard & the Wizard Lizard. I hear that defined yet guttural and gravely bass guitar carry the foundation of this track while the rest of the fast-moving melody plays perfectly crystal clear along with it. Or “The Hardest Part” by Washed Out is another example of the Mystic 8 rising to the occasion and actually sounding very deep, very full, and even fun without even trying to obscure the rest of the mix. I just love it! I’m telling you, it’s deep, it hits hard, pointed, direct, but also there’s some body to each note which also carries some vibratory feel to the bass. Really, the quality of this sub-bass is pretty wonderful. Yes, I’d like even more, but for what it is the Mystic 8 performs admirably.
Mid-Bass
Now, the mid-bass isn’t as elevated and really is about as flat as it can be without losing actual body. It still can slam but it is clearly a very nuanced and clean sounding mid-bass first. Never does the mid-bass even think about bleeding into the midrange. Not even a hint of it. It is simply a crystal-clear depiction of a mid-bass without any of the hanging, lingering, and mudding fat. Bassheads are running for the hills folks. However, the mid-bass is so highly capable and able to render even the finest bass details or intricacies with such nice demeanor and contrasted distinctness. Each and every note carries a clean and surgical attack. The crest of each note is more direct, unsullied, and porcelain in surface texture. Sure, it’s softer in body, less emphasized, and the bass is a bit dry in nature, but it is carried out with exact intentions, the bass has some very nice texture and there’s a certain density to its less emphasized note delivery. Yet always the mid-bass on the Mystic 8 is very precise. But it won’t be for everyone.
Mid-Bass cont…
Masked Wolf has a track called “Tightrope” which features a hard bass drop and continuing bass line. The Mystic 8 doesn’t really have the gusto to sound really satisfying on a track like this. Yes it has some beef to it but not enough for lovers of this type of music to smile from cheek to cheek. The Mystic 8’s mid-bass shines in intricate and complicated tracks, or in tracks which feature a deep and booming sound where the sub-bass gets the tap on the shoulder to bolster the mid-bass. So, no it isn’t the most booming, but also those who would fall in love with the Mystic 8 won’t want “booming”. They want precision and they want a bass which will not compress and congest the rest of the mix. No doubt about it that with the Mystic 8 you get a highly detailed and non-veiling bass which values mature agility and swiftness over emphasis and weight.
Downsides to the Bass Region
The biggest and most obvious drawback of the Mystic 8’s tuning is unquestionably the lack of mid-bass emphasis. And perhaps less sub-level authority than many would like as well. Those hip-hop heads, EDM lovers, etc. or just big bass lovers in general will definitely not enjoy the output on the Mystic 8. It’s simply not as gratifying in its fullness. Again, where this set shines are with its flat-out ability to render each note with precision. To be perfectly honest, weight is the Mystic 8’s only downfall in this region. I should note that the Mystic 8 has plenty for me. I love good bass too, like a meaty bass drop, or an earthy and voluminous kick drum. Man, I love that. However, with all of the other benefits of this set, not hearing those few things as emphasized as I’d like is a small thing to give up for me.
Equal part to a balanced whole
With that said, the Mystic 8 doesn’t have a dynamic driver covering this region which means that it simply doesn’t have that real palpable sense to it. Balanced armature bass is simply not as fully haptic and sonorous as a dynamic driver. There have been a few BA sets which manage to pull off a very DD style bass but by-and-large the low-end will always be the achilles heel of an all-BA set. Despite that very true statement, I love a good balanced armature low-end. Now that I’ve said that, explain to me why I really enjoy the low-end on the Mystic 8. Actually, maybe I should relay that info to you. Because the bass is extremely well textured, there’s also very nice and highlighted definition of each note, and the low-end can keep up with every track I throw at it too. However, the main reason is because it works in concert, so very well with the midrange and treble. It is an equal part to balanced whole.
Midrange
Now we get to my absolute favorite quality of this set. That is, it’s ability to replay a melodic and perfectly balanced midrange with both technical prowess and with a very nice mellifluous or symphonious quality. The midrange as a whole is not necessarily more energetic, or more forward, or more dynamic than any other area of the mix. It plays ball on an equal playing field. However, the fact that nothing else is drawn forward helps the vivacity of the midrange begin to show through. It isn’t that it’s forward, it’s that the Mystic 8 is so well measured across the frequency. At least that is how I have explained it to myself. Even with the less bass bolstered sound the Mystic 8 has musicality and some euphony to its midrange replay. There’s a sweet-toned and dulcet type of eloquence which partners very well with a balanced sound. Vocalists sound very harmonious a very nice to my ears. To be perfectly honest, in my opinion the midrange is the shining star of this set.
Timbre & Weight
Now, I am very happy with the timbre of this midrange as it really does have some of the more organic tone color, cadence, and cohesiveness that I’ve heard in an all-BA iem. Granted, there’s much less expensive sets like the Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite (Orchestra Lite Review) which also come across as ridiculously organic for an all-BA set. However, there’s much more to the story. I’d say that note weight is natural, or semi-rich, it sounds like life sounds. Perhaps a hair less dense but definitely skews in the direction of natural. Certainly not thick and rich sounding. You could say notes are too thin or less warmed for some hobbyists, but I happen to enjoy the delivery. You see, the Mystic 8 doesn’t need the authoritative weight and mass of a bass warmed midrange to come across as bodied. It instead relies on its clarity, the black background, and the overall presence due to the clarity of this region to make it stand out and feel embossed against the rest of the mix. Note weight is a funny thing, a made-up term, and we’ve overblown the understanding of it. I’d much rather have something that sounds as though each note has depth to it, roundness, and contour. Sometimes I get this from warmer and richer sets too. It certainly isn’t exclusive. But this is definitely what the Mystic 8 has which separates it from the rest. It has an etched and sculpted imagery to most notes along with very fine definition, and a sense of air even without an overexaggerated treble region. Basically, it achieves richness via a different route, and I’m all for it folks. Again, that’s how I explain it to myself.
Nicely technical
I should also quickly cover the awesome detail retrieval of the Mystic 8’s midrange because I find hearing those details is an effortless act on my part with the Mystic 8 doing all the work. Again, transient attack through sustain keeps a very tight edge. The sound is very refined friends. The spacing of this region within the sound field is also very much effortless. I hear great separation of all elements within the stage. Of course, some tracks will not come across as easily, some are simply too complicated which forces my mind’s eye all over the place rather than simply enjoying at times. However, on simpler tracks there’s so much space and so much controlled depth that the Mystic 8’s layering capabilities shine forth with relative ease. The Mystic 8 has a very nice equilibrium when it comes to its musicality and its technical skills. However, I want to clarify that the Mystic 8 is not “musical” in the usual sense that I’d use that word. It isn’t “fun/musical” it’s “mature/musical” … there’s a difference folks. It’s clean and it’s a less smoothly weighted musicality. Somehow the Mystic 8 still has a fluid and liquid midrange even with the slightly thinner approach. It’s just a nice sounding midrange.
Lower-Midrange
The lower area of the midrange is usually the place where the low-end would most make its influence known. Usually, I’d want a hair more low-end infused warmth to shore-up and brace this region with perceived weight. However, like I tried to explain the lower mids (and the rest of the mids for that matter) do have a very etched definition to each note. I’d say they are a hair more elated sounding and less dark in tone, but they sound authoritative due to the lucidness and transparency of the region. I suppose you could say the lower mids are the least energetic region on this set and I’d almost agree with you. I just don’t really see them like that. They don’t need that sprightly energy and levity added from an overemphasized treble region and then trickling down bringing a sense of zest, and they don’t need the meatiness of the bass to make them feel and sound more robust. However, you want to say it… males sound great. Like in the track “Heaven Without You” by Alex Warren. His voice is so very clean-lined and stark with a wonderful timbre. Every inflection stays in control. No loose or fuzzy note outlines. It’s all clean. Or Chris Stapleton in “Tennessee Whiskey” which shows off his voice on this set. His raspy and almost gravelly southern articulation feels softened, very tuneful, very golden and pleasing to the ear. I really could do this in almost all male lead tracks. They simply sound nice.
Upper-Midrange
As far as the upper mids are concerned, I do hear a bit more energy and a touch more forwardness, but the difference is not earth shattering. Females truly sound a touch closer to me. Just a hair more forward. Not enough to sound too out front, but enough to really bring out every soft or sonorous intonation in their voices. Also, what I enjoy about the upper mids is the lack of pinna glare and so those females which would otherwise begin to cross that shout line never sound this way with the Mystic 8. Females such as Lady Gaga in the track “Hold My Hand” from the Top Gun Soundtrack always sounds even and never too lustery or fatiguing. Even when she begins to belt the lyrics her voice always remains composed. Or Norah Jones in the track “Don’t Know Why”. My word folks she sounds so beautiful with the Mystic 8. Oh my, I’m literally listening to it as I type this, and she sounds ridiculously seductive and romantic. How could an un-warmed and less weighted set sound so emotionally gratifying and moistened? Her voice is so emblazoned, perfectly centered, and so precise that Norah truly comes across remarkably honeyed, songful, and soothing to the ear. I won’t take this section into the 2,000-word territory, you get it, I like the mids. It simply a nice retreat and the timbre, cleanliness and overall note transparency really do make every note more distinct and richer.
Downsides to the Midrange
The biggest gripe that I feel others will have would be casual listeners who simply want something warm and engaging. I get it too. The Mystic 8 certainly is not for everyone. Not everyone is going to read my words above and think “I have to hear this set”. Some are dead set on wanting warm, rich, velvet smooth, gracile, lithesome and a wavier and more flowing midrange. The Mystic 8 is more contoured than that. It’s more explicit in its note definition. I suppose that those who yearn for an even more clinically transparent and even more analytical sound will also desire something a bit different. It’s hard to say really. Trying to come up with issues or downsides isn’t easy with a set like this. Of course, note weight is not what I’d ever call full-bodied and there is some lacking weight in the lower midrange area. I’m sure there will be folks who don’t enjoy that aspect of the Mystic 8. Still, to me the midrange is simply immersive in every sense of the word, and I truly enjoy it. I’m very glad I have the opportunity to hear this set.
Treble Region
This brings us to the treble region. I would characterize the highs in the Mystic 8 as sparkly, unblurred, subtly brilliant, smooth in body but defined at the edges, never fatiguing or offensive. It’s simply pleasing to the ear. The treble region has all the chime and tinsel of a shimmery treble without the overarching and over-saturated shrillness of a sharp treble. There’s nothing sharp about it. I always use the word “glass-lined” to describe clean notes or notes that seem without graininess or sibilance. They are clean, resolute, with a texture like glass, or as I used earlier, like porcelain. You see, there’s a certain smoothness which is almost difficult to define in a satisfying way for me. I hear nothing which is soft and smooth like velvet. It isn’t the type of smooth which relies on a rolled-off treble and a warmed body. Or a less crisp treble. I say that because the Mystic 8 has plenty of crispness and bite to its treble notes. It’s more about the authenticity with which the Mystic 8 carries itself. The sound is authentic. It’s realistic, it’s organic to life. Maybe not perfectly in tone, but it is in structure. I always have to add that not every recording will perfectly present what I’m saying. That’s a no brainer but it must be said. Carrying on. Really, the Mystic 8 has a very revealing treble with great precision yet without all the hangups that come with a usually precise sounding treble. Really, it’s quite nice.
Speedy / Precise
The treble is very speedy with very nice micro-detail retrieval and a keen ability to keep its cadence and rhythm even in complicated tracks. Rarely do I hear hazy or indistinct notes or blurred lines between notes. Again, some more congested recordings will make a liar out of me but for the most part the explicitness of each and every note is fairly transparent to my ears. No doubt there are other sets which are boosted a bit more and will come across even more distinctly. However, those sets usually will not sound anywhere near as timbre friendly as the Mystic 8 is. However, tracks like “Evil Twin” by Lindsey Stirling is one where the Mystic 8 misses absolutely nothing and catches every up and down volume shift, every last intonation sounds form-fitted and cleanly displayed. Also, the Mystic 8 keeps up with this track without losing its note control. The timing is wonderful. The Mystic 8 also holds onto a sense of dynamism even though it isn’t boosted to the stars. I found this to be true in the track “Magnetic Fields, Pt. 1” by Jean Michel Jarre. This track is so infused with treble coming at you from all angles and the Mystic 8 takes each and every note and picks its teeth with them. It’s too easy. Just a very fine sounding treble without coming across bright, per say.
High end
Now, it is most apparent to me the high level of definition that comes with a set of this quality. That definition extends through all layers of the sound field within this region, whether it’s dead center or out at the edges. I suppose this is what you get when you have very good drivers, very good tuners, and a balanced sound which takes two long years to create. No doubt about it, the work did pay off. Let’s put it this way, the Mystic 8 actually sounds airy and extended without coming across too brilliant and lifted in emphasis. Or even though I hear complicated passages of treble displayed and many moving parts, the Mystic 8 is well able to distinctly separate each note and present those notes collectively yet clinically define each one with air and space separating. For the most part. I guess that’s what people are paying for. To the casual listener it may not seem like an upgrade but to those who listen, it’s a big difference. Of you are in this game for the fun of an energetic or bass heavy sound then that’s great. There’s plenty of much less expensive sets which will work wonders for you. I love those sets too. However, if you consider fun as marveling over the sheer skill of an iem for the reasons I pinned out above, then you may need to go with a high-end set.
Just a nice treble
At any rate, the treble does have some sparkle, has a balanced level of brilliance and has good extension into the upper treble. I hear no sharpness from that region too. The secondary harmonics of a cymbal strike never sound sheened out in treble tizz and never sound splashy to me. I don’t hear any undue sibilance from this set either. Actually, the treble region has a nice treble punch to it, it has some good edge and crispness without sounding coarse or aggressive. This region is a hair dry at times but that’s not always the case. It comes and goes depending on the track in my opinion. Once again, details are fairly easy to distinguish and there is a high level of very well contoured and clean resolution to my ears. It’s just a nice treble.
Downsides to the Treble Region
Ugh, I really don’t like coming up with downsides when I hear something which moves me in this way. Let’s put it this way, there’s no “low-hanging-fruit” to jump on other than for those who actually like a really bright treble region, or for those who much more desire a dark and rolled-off treble region. Again, this set is balanced through-and-through. Nothing over-charged, over-saturated, or underwhelming. I suppose some folks would possibly call the Mystic 8’s treble a bit dull, or boring. Maybe. Or those who really hate any sort of luminance at all. Those people who truly love the warmth and veil of a rolled-off sound. I’d say those folks would likely not entirely enjoy the Mystic 8. I’m reaching though guys and gals. Grasping for straws to complete my downsides portion of my treble section. Really, it’s an awesome treble and I feel very fortunate to be able to speak on it.
Technicalities
Soundstage
I won’t go long in these next three sections because I’ve already spoken at length about each one within the review thus far. Still, I will stay on course. So, the soundstage is actually quite wide with a very vivid stereoscopic view of the sound field. The solid extension up top certainly adds to the perception of width. The same goes for height as the sound field is stretched upward nicely. To add to the height and width I can tell you that the depth is very well pronounced, or easy to discern. I wouldn’t call it cavernous in depth, but it’s noticeable for sure. Enough to distinguish different layers of sound and enough to provide depth to individual notes in front of me. Again, it’s well layered which can also be translated to holographic. I know that is a way overused word and we reviewers abuse the hell out of it. I suppose you have to give us a break and try to remember that each work is relative to the price point with which we are reviewing. Basically folks… there’s definitely levels to this game. This is all the more real when you hear an actual high end set that is passionately tuned by truly wonderful minds in the audio field. So yeah, the Mystic 8 has a wonderful stage size. The stage makes sense. Everything is in its place. Seemingly all meticulously placed within the sound field before me with psycho-acoustically rendered accuracy. Nice work Letshuoer!
Separation / Imaging
I’ve said it a lot that instrument separation comes across very discernable to my ears. What you have is a very clean sound, a very direct and distinct sound with almost inscribed notes and wonderful placement. Folks, to put it simply; elements of the stage are very well separated, and the sound field has great imaging. Like I said, transients are quick, tight, and they don’t allow lingering harmonics to muck up the sound. Though there’s also a certain kind of density to the note outlines which embosses each note or etches each note. Then you add in the black background and the perfect tonal balance and what you’re left with is exactly what I’ve been professing throughout this entire review. You guessed it, great separation and pin-point imaging.
Detail Retrieval
Once again, detail retrieval is very good. I could add that there are some stipulations to that. Those being ridiculously bass heavy jams. I say that because with the Mystic 8 you’d have to have ridiculously heavy and all-consuming bass jams to mask other frequencies. Or possibly really badly recorded or poor-quality tracks. However, let’s stop doing the stipulation stuff. Friends, the Mystic 8 does a wonderful job at illuminating the finer details within my music. I’d call it a “detail-beast” but I don’t want the negative connotation to come with that. After all, most “detail monsters” are clinical, ultra dry, analytical, and at times even overly brightened. Well, the Mystic 8 isn’t really any of that. Letshuoer really did a nice job with this set folks. Details emerge in a natural way, nothing forced. It’s a nicely detailed set.
Comparisons
Softears Studio ($449)
The Softears Studio 4 is without a doubt one of my favorite all balanced armature sets that money can buy at its cost. Somehow I never reviewed them even though I’ve owned this set for quite some time. Truly a wonderful iem that is tuned very well and very similarly to the Mystic 8. Really it’s almost like a baby Mystic 8. Anyways, the Studio 4 has four less balanced armatures per side and I don’t know exactly what brand made the BA’s. The Studio 4 is just like the Mystic 8 in that it is perfect for monitoring work as well as wonderful for casual listening.
Differences
To begin, the Studio 4 is a hair larger than the Mystic 8, but neither set is what I’d call “big”. Now, the Mystic 8 has a much better build quality. I mean, titanium versus all-resin, nuff said. I also find the Mystic 8 a bit more comfortable as well. When talking about the design I suppose it would be different from person to person but to me the Mystic 8 is simply dope and way more artistic and I tricaye than one of the most plain-Jane sets on the market in the all-black Studio 4. That’s not to say the Studio 4 is ugly or anything either, but the Mystic 8 is clearly the better-looking set in my opinion. I’d also say that it’s no contest with the unboxing experience as the Mystic 8 is just way better. I mean, much-much better.
Sound Differences
This brings us to the real comparison looking at the sound difference between the two. So, the Studio 4 and the Mystic 8 may look very close in their graphs, but the Studio 4 definitely has a bit more boom and slam down low. It’s just more robust and authoritative with a hair more weight in the mid-bass. Probably what I wish the Mystic 8 had. However, the Mystic 8 has the better defined low-end, much more resolute, tighter, more agile and snappy. Most certainly the Studio 4 trades a bit more muscle for a hair less refinement. Still very nice though and certainly not slow, laggy, or ill-defined. The midrange of the Mystic 8 has a more balanced approach with better technical abilities and a more vocalist friendly sound to my ears. Man, I love both sets in this region but there is a difference by a slight degree. The Mystic 8 simply has better clarity which defines notes better while the Studio 4 is smoother, less crisp. The treble region of the Mystic 8 wins out. Across the board up top. The Mystic 8 has a more brilliant presentation, more energy, better extension, better note bite and better detail retrieval. Technically the Mystic 8 also wins out across the board but both sets do a very fine job in almost all categories.
Final thoughts on this comparison
I really hate to compare sets with such a price discrepancy ($449 against $989) but the Studio 4 is very similar tonally to the Mystic 8. I’d say if you didn’t have the funds for the Mystic 8 then the Studio 4 is a very high caliber iem which is very close in almost all regards and even has a deeper and more robust bass region. However, it’s clear the Mystic 8 is a better iem. Friends, I have loved the Studio 4 for years and I still call it one of the most terrific iems under $500, but I can now say the same for the Mystic 8 under $1k.
Aful Cantor ($799)
The Aful Cantor is a set which I am going to review soon but it made complete sense for me to compare here today. Anyways, the Cantor has an astounding 14 balanced armature drivers, and a lot of techs housed within the Cantor shells. I won’t go over all of that now, but it is an Aful set so you can guarantee that it has some cutting-edge tech involved. Truly a wonderful iem that I have enjoyed to the fullest. Truly an awesome iem folks.
Differences
The Aful Cantor is clearly the larger iem but the girth isn’t a problem for me. However, the Mystic 8 is more comfortable and easier to find a nice fit. As far as the build, the Mystic 8 is once again a better built iem. Truly a wonderfully built iem. Of course, the Cantor is also very nice in its all-resin. Now, the design could go either way as both iems is straight up gorgeous. I feel that the Cantor and the Mystic 8 have awesome unboxing experiences as well. Both are great for their cost and both a ton of fun to slowly reveal the contents. Though the cost is much different as the Cantor cost $799 to the Mystic 8 at $989.
Sound Differences
To begin, the Cantor is more V-shaped then the almost perfectly balanced Mystic 8. I find the Cantor to have a much deeper bass experience with cleaner slam and more bulbous in body. Though neither would make bassheads happy. However, the Mystic 8 is clearly the better-defined set down low, quicker, tighter, more articulate and nuanced. The midrange of the Cantor is a hair more recessed to the more balanced Mystic 8. I definitely like the more natural timbre and smoother demeanor of the Mystic 8 better. I like them better for all vocals. However, the Cantor has very nice crispness and is great in its own right. The treble of the Cantor can sometimes lead to some sharpness while the Mystic 8 keeps better control. These are slight differences folks so do keep that in mind. I simply find the Mystic 8 is much more timbre friendly. You see, the Cantor does display some BA timbre from time to time while the Mystic 8 never does. It’s simply more organic and natural. The Cantor is the more exciting offering with more vibrant energy. So, pick your preferences. As far as the technical stuff, the Mystic 8 and the Cantor do a fine job of revealing details, both are great at separating elements of the stage and both image the stage well. However, the difference for me comes in the stage. The Mystic 8 has a slightly deeper stage, with better layering of the sound field. Just more holographic to my ears. Again, both are flat out awesome and at times I do prefer the Cantor. I guess it depends on my mood, but for the most part the Mystic 8 has been almost glued to me folks.
Final thoughts on this comparison
I really hate comparing sometimes. It supposes that one set is “better” than the other when really these two sets are just tuned differently. It all comes down to preferences folks. I refuse to say the Cantor is a worse iem because it is truly a special set. But man, that Mystic 8 has its own flavor which is just engaging in a different way. At any rate, if $989 is too much the Cantor is really great but if you have the cash for the Mystic 8 you won’t regret it.
Is it worth the asking price?
I have a hard time answering this for a set which is basically a kilo-buck offering. However, I have to remember that anyone checking out this set can actually afford a set at this price, so I suppose it’s a non-issue. I’ve reviewed much more expensive iems and the same feelings float around my mind in those. At any rate, the Letshuoer Mystic 8 will run you $989. My answer is this, anyone who has the money to pick this set up will likely not find many better sets for its particular tuning style. So yes, it’s worth the cost. Having said that, there are definitely all-BA sets which cost less that can give you a similar tuning style with just less refinement. Sets like the Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite (Orchestra Lite Review), or either of the sets I compared in this review, the Softears Studio 4, or the Aful Cantor. I could say that for any set though. Every set that costs more is always “usually” incrementally better. The Mystic 8 however is unlike most any set I’ve ever reviewed. It is a certain type of special.
The Why…
Because the unboxing experience is absolutely fitting of a kilo-buck iem. It is such a cool and fun time folks. What a presentation! Also, the build is absolutely mind bending how cool it is. Made entirely out of titanium and one of the most intricate and beautiful designs that I’ve seen. Friends, look at those faceplates! The creativity and artistic flair which goes into designing such an iem to follow a fairly difficult theme (Myst series). I applaud Letshuoer in the efforts.
Always about the sound…
However, it’s the sound which really separates the Mystic 8 from the competition with its unique blend of technical capabilities and naturally refined musicality. I gotta tell you folks, the timbre is truly wonderful with an almost perfectly neutral tonal coloration and an almost perfectly balanced tuning. The bass is not the most deep, penetrative, or aggressive, but it is very well tuned against the rest of the mix. Doesn’t get in the way at all or influence the sound in a bad way either. It’s tight across the low-end with one of the more detailed and agile bass replays that I’ve heard. The midrange is very clean with an almost perfectly transparent sound, awesome detail retrieval, separation, Imaging, layering too, and it has an almost holographic stage. Vocals are truly wonderful on this set. One of the best I’ve heard, hands-down! The treble region is so well controlled, never offensive, it has perfectly natural timbre with a very clean-lined and effortless sound. Great technically, nice treble bite and crispness, along with very nice extension into the upper treble as well. I’ve repeated myself numerous times in this review folks, but it is the same exact story in every region. The balance is just so well done. The Mystic 8 will certainly be an awesome tool for monitoring, and it’ll be a wonderful companion for any casual listening as well. There’s no way I could report such a sound from such a complete package and say it’s not worth the cost of ownership. Yes folks, yes, it’s worth the asking price.
Final thoughts before I conclude
We’ve made it to the end my friends. When I think about the Letshuoer Mystic 8 I think about a very particular tuning which I definitely think is somewhat, if not completely polarizing. Meaning, you really have to enjoy this type of sound to spend this type of money on it. Yet if the Mystic 8 aligns with you then you will be head-over-heels in love. It’s polarizing. For me personally, I’ve been nothing but impressed with what Letshuoer was able to do with the Mystic 8 and it’s been a definite labor of love writing this review. No doubt the Mystic 8 has its share of subjective issues and not everyone will jive perfectly with the Mystic 8. But I cannot get over how nice the sound is, for what it is. I feel that Letshuoer really outdid themselves with the Mystic 8 and proved that beyond the shadow of a doubt that they indeed belong in the flagship territory. I cannot wait to see where they go from here with the Myst series and I cannot wait to feature those future sets. The Mystic 8 is fantastic for any monitoring uses and also makes for a great set for simply enjoying your music and getting lost in your tunes.
Conclusion
To conclude my full review and feature of the Letshuoer Mystic 8 I first have to thank the awesome folks over at Letshuoer. In particular I want to thank Letshuoer Sherry for her help over the course of this review. I truly appreciate it and so does mobileaudiophile.com. I also always have to thank you, the reader, for clicking the link and checking out this review. Or any review for that matter. Every single click means a lot to us folks. It’s because of you that our doors are still open, and we really do hope that you have a positive take away from visiting our website.
Other Perspectives
So, you’ve read my feature of the Mystic 8, now please go and read, or watch a few more reviews. I think it’s very important that you check out as many differing thoughts as you can to try to establish a firm idea about what the Mystic 8 could be for you. We want you to get your purchase right folks. Also, we reviewers are all so very different. This is the most subjective of hobbies and every person has the capacity to differ from the person next to them. Shoot, I know reviewers who are seemingly polar opposite to me in almost every regard and I completely respect these people. One of the most important things to understand is that everyone has different ideas about what good sound is. We all have different likes and dislikes, hearing abilities, music libraries, and a whole host of differences which makes us unique. So, I do hope you’ll follow through and learn a bit more. With that said I am definitely done friends. So please take good care, stay as safe as possible and always… God Bless!