[ayao]

oooo, U12 sounds really interesting!
I'm a bit behind, but do the normal U-series backers still get two modules (adjustable and non-adjustable)? I assume these new ones will be non-removable, but not sure about the original U-series models.

 

[eldss]

oooo, U12 sounds really interesting!
I'm a bit behind, but do the normal U-series backers still get two modules (adjustable and non-adjustable)? I assume these new ones will be non-removable, but not sure about the original U-series models.

Original U-Series backers still get both modules. Control and Ambient backers only get the auto tune (non-adjustable) module. Even so, in my opinion they are getting a better deal, as I see U-Series being superior to Ambient and Control series. An U-12 for $500 is a steal and huge loss to 1964 in my opinion, but they are doing this to make up for the wait. You can always purchase the adjustable module anyways and I remember them saying that there would be future modules as well. For the prices Ambient series backers are paying this is a steal and well worth the wait. All of a sudden wish I would have backed the Ambient 12.

 

[apenney]

  Wow Ambient 8 & 12 backers are really fortunate to get such a big upgrade. That'll probably be the cheapest price they'll ever get for those units.
 
Conversion Chart
Control        —>  U1 
Ambient 2    —> U2 
Ambient 4   —>  U4 
Ambient 8    —> U8 
Ambient 12  —> U12

 
As a U8 backer, I think this was a classy way for 1964 Ears to handle it.  It must have been incredibly frustrating to have their hands tied by Legal and be unable to give an update.  I'm a little jealous of the Ambient 12 backers right now!

 

[ericp10]

I don't know about a big steal (where has it been reported that the U12 will sound better than the Ambient 12?), but I think it's fair. As an early Ambient 12 backer, I've been waiting for some news a long time in the dark. It will be interesting, however, to hear how the U12 stacks up against the Angie. Also, I've been a 1964 EARS supporter and believer from the start (I purchased two or three customs from them, and they were my first foray into customs). I have no doubt that they will do a great job with these universal U series earphones. 

 

[mrip541]

... The UE had the same detail and clarity, but had very week bass....

 
Uhhhh... I've had the UE18s for 3 years or so and my experience has been that they have huge, bottomless, eardrum-pounding bass and sub-bass. Something may have been off.

 

[ChefNate]

Anyone purchased a aftermarket cable for there a12's yet? Woundering if anyone has a good recommendation.

 

[ericr]

Later this month is the Seattle summer head-fi meet and bimmer100 is bringing various cables from Norne Audio, including some compatible with IEMs such as 1964 Ears.

I'll be trying them out with my A12 and will report back.

 

[aznpos531]

Anyone purchased a aftermarket cable for there a12's yet? Woundering if anyone has a good recommendation.

Using my A12's with a dual 3.5mm TRS balanced cable from PlusSound Audio (Exo Series) with my PHA-3. Quite happy with this cable. Eventually I'll be getting the X series as well for a portable rig.

 

[ChefNate]

Using my A12's with a dual 3.5mm TRS balanced cable from PlusSound Audio (Exo Series) with my PHA-3. Quite happy with this cable. Eventually I'll be getting the X series as well for a portable rig.

Thanks for for response.Did you see a big improvement using the balanced cable on you pha-3 verse using the stock cable on the units single ended output 3.5 option.

 

[Ike1985]

Can you guys post pics of your A12's? would be interesting to see what designs you went with, given the limited options.

 

[Sappy]

  Can you guys post pics of your A12's? would be interesting to see what designs you went with, given the limited options.

 
Mine do look like this at the moment but it will take a night to sleep over this. don't know if this is too much, well, gold.
 

 

[aznpos531]

Thanks for for response.Did you see a big improvement using the balanced cable on you pha-3 verse using the stock cable on the units single ended output 3.5 option.

Absolutely. The PHA-3 sounds brilliant in balanced mode and the A12s compliment it very well. The PlusSound Audio cable is the only cable I've used with the PHA-3/A12 combo so I can't comment on the cable performance.

Can you guys post pics of your A12's? would be interesting to see what designs you went with, given the limited options.

 

[ChefNate]

Can you guys post pics of your A12's? would be interesting to see what designs you went with, given the limited options.

Not the greatest pic but heres a quick one from work.

 

[ChefNate]

aznpos531
Thanks for the info. The list of options and possibility is endless far more so then my wallet. I have been looking at the pha3 as a option and am looking through a list of possible cord choices. I am currently using my idsd micro at home.

 

[Ike1985]

I'll have my clear a12's in 2 weeks.  I selected clear for everything, it doesn't even say adel, 1964 or a12 on mine. totally clean.