Having heard both an A18s (uni) and Fourte, I very much am of the belief they are both flagships. The A18s being the all-BA flagship and Fourte being hybrid flagship. Difference presentations / characteristics and strengths / weaknesses, but not the case of one being "superior" or lower down the pecking order.
I am yet need to try the a18s as I like what 64a does with their iems but me knowing I will be crying for that dd missing. I had u12t and felt the lack of dd so I guess same would still happen with a18s or u18s.
Flagship means its the level of tuning and performance abilities it has, this is why u12t and trio is not flagship doesnt reach the same level of resolution and texture rendering so it is not a marketing word
Agreed, though it could also simply be shorthand for their most expensive model. In terms of enjoyment, as always, it’ll be up to individual taste. I remember even Jerry Harvey admitting that he prefers listening to the Lola than the Layla.
Genius and my sincere admiration for this study! It makes a lot of sense what you write and is proof that often the devil is in the detail. My humble short study did not catch the point really it seems. I would also assume like you said, that Oriolus innocently used a different word than others, it easily can be a translation issue.
So in that case VE, Oriolus and all the others use the same material and the difference in the surface is coming from either the polishing and/or the coating that is used, interesting.
Good new learning! Thank you!
I am yet need to try the a18s as I like what 64a does with their iems but me knowing I will be crying for that dd missing. I had u12t and felt the lack of dd so I guess same would still happen with a18s or u18s.
Flagship means its the level of tuning and performance abilities it has, this is why u12t and trio is not flagship doesnt reach the same level of resolution and texture rendering so it is not a marketing word
Many would argue the U12t is tuned even better than Fourte, certainly for their preferences. Same as DD bass is a preference. Also, higher price doesn't always mean better sound quality (or value). In any case, and as always in this hobby, YMMV.
Many would argue the U12t is tuned even better than Fourte, certainly for their preferences. Same as DD bass is a preference. Also, higher price doesn't always mean better sound quality (or value). In any case, and as always in this hobby, YMMV.
I think it depends what you are looking for hearing in the sound. For me u12t is nothing like a fourte experience and it is a lot less resolution and textures or nuances than fourte ..
For me u12t is an instrument for musicians rather than a hifi auiophile orianted sound
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In terms of enjoyment, as always, it’ll be up to individual taste. I remember even Jerry Harvey admitting that he prefers listening to the Lola than the Layla. 
