LETSHUOER S12 : These Planars Are Kind Of Amazing!! 

Get s12 pro

Got these and the 7hz Timeless. Ended up keeping the S12.

Indeed - and you can get 4.4

@@itzikca you could already get 4.4. That’s what I got with my regular s12’s.

@@potion95 thanks

Just by the nature of IEM design, really.

I just received my pair of S12 a day ago and I usually like to get 25 hours on any iem before I listen but I just couldn't help myself since they sound so good. If the Recording isn't bright thr S12 are no issue for me at all. But on brighter recordings the treble is a bit zingy. I hope they calm down with more playtime. I'll give them 100 hours. If I keep getting headaches then I know these aren't something I can live with. I did start to experiment with micropore tape over the nozzle screen but I need to dial in the amount since too much coverage veils the treble too much. Too little tape and there's no reduction in treble.

So, at first, were they sharper than the Aria?

@@mariusdanfilip7204 yes a little

Would these be a good first iem? Shuoer has them on sale for $119.

@@Dingdongwitchisdead That would be a firm and resounding YES! I got my S12 for $118 and they’re simply a must own iem! If the treble is too bright cover 60% of the nozzle with 3M Micropore tape. Any drug store will carry it if you don’t already own some.

There is one answer for best IEM under $100 and that is the Moondrop Aria. There are new contenders in the sub $100 range, but the Aria is just too well tuned and priced.

@@NyteStalker89 At $99, the 7hz Dioko is the best pick IMO. Soundstage, imaging, resolution, beats all others.

@@ThatOmadGuy , s12 pro

Do your tinbuds still work?

@@Hijynx87 yessir

I sent back Ka3 didn't pair well with s12 sounded very analytical, thin got Xduoo link 2 bal slightly warm, spacious great synergy.

@@spector175 almost every other person who tried them said same... Didnt pair well meen what exactly happened... Is KA3 not good ? Have you tried KA3 with different iem ... I am asking become i cant afford another DAC now

how did u get the 2 pin adapters

@@werelion2893 I initially did use the 2 pin adapters ($13 for set) sourced from AliExpress* but found them having less than reliable/secure connection because the male pins were too large in diameter and too short. Insertion of the pins was too snug for my liking. I decided to mod the AZ09 Pro's by shaving 2~3mm from the leading edge of the silicone-rubber QDC shroud, revealing a standard pin length to provide a neat and secure coupling with the B-pin interface of the IEM (e.g. S12, Olina, T3+). This set I use with all of my IEM's having the standard B-pin connection. Mod took me just ~3 minutes with a razor/exacto knife. I did buy a second set of the KZ AZ09 Pro's to use with QDC(C-pin)-type IEM's (e.g. CCA CRA, TKZK Wave). These BT earhooksy were so damn cheap at the time...got both sets on deep discount for only $26 each! Been alternating between these two sets for the better part of 2022 without any issues. * If you really need the adapter, this is the search description: "2pcs 0.75 \ 78 EU Double Needle Socket QDC Custom DIY Earphone Repair Flat / Convex / Notch Female Socket Compatible 0.7-0.8 Pin Male"

@@jb678901 woah alright. but when u did the mod did the iem come off the az09 pro easily or was there any trouble

@@werelion2893 The mod makes it a standard B-pin connection, no issues whatsoever. It even looks factory with a nice straight clean edge where the silicone rubber had been slightly cutaway. A very easy mod to perform.

@@jb678901 oh alright that's good to hear thanks

That's a killer set up!!!!!!!! Loved these with the 5k but man I could not get a good fit with these. Know all ears are different tried spi fit 360 then the 100+ but sound on em was phenomenal and they def eq really well

@@wadec6799 I definitely hear ya! I've tried Spinfit and MoonDrop Spring Tips with the S12, but didn't like them at all. The stock silicone tips seem to work the best for me so far as I felt like the foam tips took too much of the detail away. I might try some double flange tips down the road, but right now I'm plenty happy 👍

@@MazzEffect7 hey man if you grab some other tips and love em please keep me posted here man!!!! Was lookin at the new w1 tips from spinfit but sitting tight for right now with what I have bit appreciate the feedback and man the s12 sound fn awesome!!!!

Do you eq the treble down a bit? I love my 5k. I'm waiting for my z12s to arrive. I think I would like the timber of the Timeless more but with eq always at the ready I think the savings are worth a try. My ikko oh1s are still my go-to iem.

@@johnpeterson99 Yeah I definitely had to EQ down the treble at first, but then over time I started to slowly bring it back up. Not sure if I just got used to it or if it was the mythical "burn-in." I also had to boost the bass quite a bit to get it to my liking (and I'm not even a basshead), but you probably won't have to worry about that as much since you're going with the Z12.

couldn't agree more. The OH-01 is a good set. I ranked it in my B Tier. I have others set, but I keep going back to it. Love its warm and enveloping tonality.

Not sure how old they are but "Moondrop Chu" or "tripowin lea" might be a good cheap option if this is going to be first IEM or potential damage/loss is a high chance.