REVIEW! Shuoer S12: PLANAR simple 

Audience Q&A is here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5cbV6FmlYDI.html

Hey all, love the review. I want to just refer to one thing about this review about why we as a company use dual pin over MMCX - the reason we moved away from MMCX is that MMCX while not proprietary to any manufacturer, does not have a single manufacturing standard. Dual pin, on the other hand, is widely documented among Chifi companies. Cable compatibility is better because of this, meaning you won’t see cable too tight or too loose for one earphone and cable pairing. You can’t say the same about MMCX. Sacrifice a little bit of connector integrity for cable compatibility.

I have the S12 and the Timeless and did a deep comparison. I came out of it thinking the S12 was clearly superior to my ears. The Timeless has almost no depth to it's soundstage. The S12 bass is very satisfying without being bloated, the fit is better for me, better overall build and the cable is just fantastic.

Brilliant vlog!

My preference is balanced, full, rich, tight and fast with detail and clarity. I also find super bright recordings sound bright on my planars (over the ear). Might be a thing.

Smashed the like button when you started talking about The Smiths

Very detailed, informative review. Just what need, no bllsht. Comparison, ranking. Well done.

Most of my gear is towards the bright side as I'm a table slot but the Timeless gives me a darker and bassy fun sound from my bright stuffs

I just got my S12 this weekend. I like it and I agree, it is basically a brighter Timeless with slightly better imaging. I am betting that people will have fewer fit issues with the S12, and I ended up going with CP100+ tips for sound and fit, and they help on the sibilance for me. I agreed with your take on the accessories, great cable ( other than the fact they didn't have 2.5mm ), good tip selection, and the case was too small. I prefer the Timeless a bit more, but maybe not $70 more, but the accessories were better on the Timeless ( I use the tips and case, and didn't need an adapter for the cable ). I think I have confirmed that I am a planar as well as a DD fan, and really haven't like liked BA sound ( or at least the budget BA sets I have heard so far ). Side topic - I was thinking Tanchjim Oxygen or Hana 2021 , I decided to preorder the Olina, since it uses the same driver as the Oxygen, but has a fit closer to the Mele, for about $100. It seems like an easy choice in that space, and I am curious to see how they turn out.

Hi! Enjoy your videos and many thanks for the work you put in. Would like to ask a quick opinion/reco. I daily drive a 7hz Zero and Tangzu Wan'er. Also use a Hifiman HE400SE and M40x (in case that helps the discussion). Music is mainly forms of rock (indie, alt, shoegaze, pop punk, jrock), instrumental (math rock, prog rock/metal, jazz fusion), indie/jazzy/bluesy/chill pop, and occasionally some hiphop (specifically Kendrick/Kanye/early Drake). So a majority is music with instruments (as opposed to more electronic things). Looking for an upgrade on the technicalities front - imaging, separation, resolution, clarity. Really enjoy the tuning of the 7hz Zero and Wan'er. I can currently get a Hexa for $90, which would've been my insta-pick (Zero Red didn't seem like it would've been a big enough upgrade - can get it for $60 by the way) buuuuut, i can get an S12 for $100. Is the S12 too good of a deal to pass up? I feel like i will prefer the Hexa tuning more, but i believe the S12 is a considerable step up in technicals. And i would also be open to try out the different tuning of the S12, in addition to the better technical performance. What you think? 😅 Thanks!!!

I have the timeless. Already seems bright to me. That being said, the s12 seems like a way better deal. Even with the timeless on sale sometimes for 200, you can get the s12 and an amp/dac for not much more than the timeless itself. Oh, and you're selling me even more on the fh3 which was already at the top of my list for things to try next!

Is the tripowin zonie a thinner cable? I like the s12 but as mentioned, the cable specifically at the ear hooks is a little too thick for my taste

There no doubt is wiggle room in terms of how manufacturers specify their drivers. That said, IIRC the S12 driver is defined as 14.8mm whereas the 7Hz is defined as 14.2mm.

Love it

Could you please measure SSR with spring tips and Aria with spring tips?

How do you like the Spring tips compared to Xelastecs? I have fit issue's with the Timeless, which is solved by the Xelastecs, but I'm starting to notice they don't hold up for very long before deformation. They seem prone to creases.

Should I buy the s12 or just stick to my original plan of buying etymotic er2xr

Nice review. I already order one. I wondering wath opinion do you have.. Im happy with your 4 stars... That mean i did good choice... Just a question how hard do you find it to drive it... I do have couple of dongles but how hard it os to drive... I order the 3.5 cable planning to use it pluged to tbe phone jack directly if possible I native spanish speaker so apologize if i do have to much mistakes on my writing

Great to hear Hana outshines in technicality. I just got ER2XR, aside from staging which is narrow in ER, how would you grade the two. Does Hana offer better clarity for its higher price and if so by how much ?

Are Letshuoer S08 is coming for a review?

I've been going back and forth between the S12 and Timeless for the last week. I had comfort issues with the S12, Spinfit W1 tips fixed that up for me (cp 100 were better, W1's took it to the proper level). I listen to a lot of Rap/Rock/Metal and I'm finding myself really enjoying the more focused attack on the S12's, that little bit more mid bass impact thump becomes a lot more evident when you adjust to listening for it. Value on these things is crazy I was sure I was going to pick the Timeless over the S12's, but the S12's have really grown on me and since fixing the comfort and I don't find myself reaching for the Timeless anymore so they're likely going back. I'm one of the sensitive ears crew that will replace this cable with something a bit less hefty. Still doing a bit of testing but leaning very heavily towards the S12.

Mark how about making a video of your top 5 iems of all time?

Which one has the wider soundstage?

Great review as always! Nice comparisons as well. How would these compare with the Moondrop Kato?

between shuoer s12 & seeaudio bravery which one do you prefer ? i found a used bravery same price as a new shuoer s12, i having a hard time deciding which one to buy

Hi When will you post yume midnight review? Waiting for your opinion on it along with its comparison with kato & bravery.

I tried these and was pretty blown away at the detail for the price. But I found the metal shells a little uncomfortable...I just saw HiFi Go released a new Planar IEM (Muse HiFi). Do you have any plans to review that one?

Spring tips don’t come large enough to fit me, sadly. I got them and was shocked they don’t come with a larger size. No seal

Between the galileo and the s12, which one is better for music and gaming, they are priced the same btw (my last iem was a hexa)

If it’s good for The Smiths, I’m interested. 👌🏻

Great review! How's the Sony nw-a105 handle the s12? Have you tested that?

Haver you ever tried the Viento or Monarch mkII? If so which one would you prefer?

Just ordered mine on the Primeday, meanwhile Im using an KZ EDA

Ik it might be a throwback - but would you please place the ER2XR and the ER2SE amongst the "newer and cooler" models that brands keep shooting out? Thanks for you work!

I can't get the stock tips to fit my ears, it barely seals and slips out whenever I start to talk/move my mouth. Doing that just pushes the S12 out of my ear, it's annoying especially when I'm gaming cause I'd need to let go of my mouse and keyboard just to readjust the IEM What after market tips that would fix my fit issue? I don't want to sacrifice sound quality and soundstage too, just something neutral

An important doubt! Shuoer S12 or Moondrop Kato for all rounder iem?

Hi, can somebody help me? I am wondering, what is the best $100 earphone? I found that KZ as16 os the best deal according to youtuber and comment section, but i just found that Moondrop Aria just released, so what is the best deal for sound?

We all love it for chesky and vivaldi

I’m trying to find an og hana …..cant find it anywhere

Which is better FiiO fd3 o shuoer s12 and why? I am going to buy one of them

Hi! You said sibillance was corrected in part using ear tips… which ones? Could you make a post of where to buy them?

Do you think this year is the year we have neutral-ish Planar IEM ?

What cable is that on your FH3

Which would you prefer as an all-rounder? Ikko OH10 or Shouer S12? And also, important: which has better and larger space and sound stage? Thanks a lot!

How they compare with Kato in separation?

How does this compare to the Hana 2021 in terms of treble?

Bro how does it compare to IKKO OH10?

Wow for this price

Can you review the tin T3 plus next ?

BEST two iem under 500€? In detail, resolution, soundstage..

Mark, if one day KZ offers you an collaboration with their product would you willingly accept it?

To be honest, Moondrop Spring tips with such a large bore (6.5mm) are not very suitable for high-frequency planars like the S12. And I would recommend something smaller for them - with a hole of 4-5mm.

Fits do good

Some iems are super polarizing I’ve noticed. Like the Timeless. Even the B2 of all things. This hobby is weird. I have both because of the unanimous praise I was seeing but there are people who see one or the other as “meh it’s alright”

Try simgot ea500

Can an dongle like Fiio Btr5 or Fiio Ka3 drive these?

which is the best bass iems under 200$?

I love my S12... The more I use the better they sound!.... Or.. Else 😂?

Kato better shuoer?

Love the fit, compared to timeless , sound so much better to time less,in every way, fiio cant touch planar, too much bass, no balance

The S12 are worth every cent, have patience and after a couple of hundred hours of burn in they will become a beast ! .....DD's cannot compare to a Planar.....Planars have their own qualities ......

These are the ceilings of in-ear headphones, and even the most expensive plugs are a scam

🙃 Promo`SM.

Your videos are unnecessarily long. Other reviewers are conveying same message in a comparatively shorter time.

Hello! Have you heard the SoundRhyme SR-5 headphones? Can you compare them to S12Pro? How do they sound in comparison? Best regards from Ukraine!

Not. Neither. Both are muddy artificial sound. All the internet fandom is silly and more for “Beats” crowd.