ericr
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finall got my a12
Great! Pease get back with some impressions after a couple of days listening.
finall got my a12
I am with you 100%. I don't have the U8 but do have the V8 and U12. I much prefer the V8. There is nothing wrong with the U12, it's just that the V8 moves me more than the U12. Maybe its that extra Dr. Dre Bass..... not.
I just keep wondering the amount of difference between v6s and A6 and if it is worth the extra 500 dollars. From what i've gathered it might be a bit better for soundstage and bass extension. Could anyone chime in?
If that is the case, then would you say it is better to use the $500 to move from the A6 to lets say the V8s instead?
Not sure about new orders, but I know they have been busy with their KickStarter fulfillment. Just received my U12 yesterday !
Have you posted any impressions?
So, I got mine yesterday. I absolutely don't think there's such a thing as driver 'burn in', but I do believe in 'brain burn in'. I'm having an odd experience - I've come from some Earsonic's SM64s and not quite sure what to think. Don't get me wrong, the U12's are clearly excellent, it's just that the SM64's seem to have slightly better treble - which is confusing the heck out of me. HOWEVER, I'm also wondering if it's in part due to the fact that the U12 has much better capabilities at separating treble, so is playing what is actually there, rather than a sort of 'driver compressed' version of that.
What do you guys think?
In a vacuum though, I'd say this: The U12's are great. They have incredibly layered bass, almost like dynamic drivers, but with a much tighter performance. The rest of the music just sounds incredibly natural. If you're after analytical iems, maybe these are not for you - they certainly don't hide anything (like, literally, you can hear EVERYTHING in an uncompressed track). BUT, the highs aren't necessarily very forward.
They make for a very natural, full, slightly warm sound, and are definitely the closest I've heard that match over ear cans.
But do let me know your thoughts re the treble - I assume I'm wrong somewhere, there's no way that 12 driver iems of this calibre should be 'worse' right? (Yes, I know it's not all about drivers).
My plan is to listen to these for ages then go back to the SM64s for a bit to see if thats actually the case, or if it's just my brain not liking change haha!
Been enjoying my U12, but yet to post a impression. So here goes ....
With the comply tips, while isolation may be better, sound could get slightly muffled (I believe this was discussed earlier by the folks who received their U6 & U8s). I have since switched to Spinfits, which feels better. Do note for the Spinfits, do not over insert to the point the tip won't be able to move around freely.
I feel the treble is acceptable, but not at the level of reference headphones I have tried (e.g. Audio Technica ATH R70X). Sound stage is certainly wider, and separation of instruments is fantastic (close your eyes and listen to Kitaro's - Matsuri).
Having followed this discussion group, tmorterlaing if you want treble, U10 / A10 may be what you are after.
But overall, U12 is great and I think the biggest benefit is the perhaps the relief from build up pressures (I used to get from earlier IEMs after 2-3 hours).
Been enjoying my U12, but yet to post a impression. So here goes ....
With the comply tips, while isolation may be better, sound could get slightly muffled (I believe this was discussed earlier by the folks who received their U6 & U8s). I have since switched to Spinfits, which feels better. Do note for the Spinfits, do not over insert to the point the tip won't be able to move around freely.
I feel the treble is acceptable, but not at the level of reference headphones I have tried (e.g. Audio Technica ATH R70X). Sound stage is certainly wider, and separation of instruments is fantastic (close your eyes and listen to Kitaro's - Matsuri).
Having followed this discussion group, tmorterlaing if you want treble, U10 / A10 may be what you are after.
But overall, U12 is great and I think the biggest benefit is the perhaps the relief from build up pressures (I used to get from earlier IEMs after 2-3 hours).
I agree with the pressure relief. I get to listen to music all day and the difference after a while of listening is huge with the ADEL technology. I would say give yourself more time to listen to the IEMS. Weeks preferably. I have the U8s and at first preferred other IEMS that had more treble extension for certain genres, but the more I listen to my U8s the less listening time the other IEMS get. I love them.