[jlbrach]

the u12t is outstanding...different sound...the 1200 is more accurate but the 12t has a bigger soundstage and more impact...if forced to choose I would go with the 1200 but both are great

 

[TYATYA]

I share this just right now i found.
Kse + Wavelet setting 50% effect power with FR of models IT00 or SR1 = wow.

So much airy, more natural bass, openess... really impressed me

Addendum: my phone w/wavelet - cayin ru6 - kse1200

 

[gazzington]

the u12t is outstanding...different sound...the 1200 is more accurate but the 12t has a bigger soundstage and more impact...if forced to choose I would go with the 1200 but both are great

I have both too. They compliment each other really well

 

[cheznous]

I normally listen to my AKSP3000 with my EE Odin. Occasionally my Utopias but not so much.
Today out of interest I tried my Shure KSE1200 and they sound fantastic. Not balanced of course but a great match up. So glad I kept the Shures now.

 

[Gowry]

I normally listen to my AKSP3000 with my EE Odin. Occasionally my Utopias but not so much.
Today out of interest I tried my Shure KSE1200 and they sound fantastic. Not balanced of course but a great match up. So glad I kept the Shures now.

If you don't mind EQ, give Oratory1990's settings for the KSE1200's a try. (might only be listed as KSE1500)

 

[Bender Rodriguez]

I'm getting occasional RF noise in the right channel only that disappears if I touch the outer shell of the iem. Does this mean the cable shielding for the right channel is faulty?

 

[iFi audio]

I'm getting occasional RF noise in the right channel only that disappears if I touch the outer shell of the iem. Does this mean the cable shielding for the right channel is faulty?

That may be the case. Can you swap channels by any chance?

 

[rlourenc]

I'm getting occasional RF noise in the right channel only that disappears if I touch the outer shell of the iem. Does this mean the cable shielding for the right channel is faulty?

Faulty shielding is not possible because, unlike the 'standard' earphones, the KSE cable is not shielded - it consists of three independent parallel wires, two carrying the polarization high voltage, the other for signal. What you probably have is a broken connection in one of those wires in which case it cannot be fixed and you need to buy a (very expensive and hard to get) replacement: last time I checked it costed around 700 Euros plus shipping.
You can also have a faulty transducer which is also not repairable or replaceable. The earphones + cables form a single unit which must be totally replaced if one of the components fail.
As for swapping the channels as someone suggested it is only possible if you cut the cable, buy a new LEMO connector and spend endless hours under a microscope trying to solder six wires inside a minuscule connector which is about 4 mm in diameter. Ask me how I know...
So, depending on where you live, send the system (amplifier + earphones) for repair and expect a very big bill if you're out of warranty.
Hope this helps...

 

[Bender Rodriguez]

Faulty shielding is not possible because, unlike the 'standard' earphones, the KSE cable is not shielded - it consists of three independent parallel wires, two carrying the polarization high voltage, the other for signal. What you probably have is a broken connection in one of those wires in which case it cannot be fixed and you need to buy a (very expensive and hard to get) replacement: last time I checked it costed around 700 Euros plus shipping.
You can also have a faulty transducer which is also not repairable or replaceable. The earphones + cables form a single unit which must be totally replaced if one of the components fail.
As for swapping the channels as someone suggested it is only possible if you cut the cable, buy a new LEMO connector and spend endless hours under a microscope trying to solder six wires inside a minuscule connector which is about 4 mm in diameter. Ask me how I know...
So, depending on where you live, send the system (amplifier + earphones) for repair and expect a very big bill if you're out of warranty.
Hope this helps...

Thanks for your reply. They’re still under warranty so II’ll contact Shure for repair or replacement

 

[willd3]

Thanks for your reply. They’re still under warranty so II’ll contact Shure for repair or replacement

Having dealt with Shure directly through their support, I'd recommend going through a dealer first. The dealer might be able to expedite the process. Otherwise you could be in for months of back and forth shipping and emails.

 

[Bender Rodriguez]

Amazon won't replace the defective item, they can only offer a refund. Since I got it for a very low price I would prefer not to go that route, so I guess my only recourse it to send it to Shure to repair the defective item I was sold.

 

[Bender Rodriguez]

Amazon is refusing to replace a defective item they sold, so caveat emptor I guess.

 

[willd3]

Amazon won't replace the defective item, they can only offer a refund. Since I got it for a very low price I would prefer not to go that route, so I guess my only recourse it to send it to Shure to repair the defective item I was sold.

I would recommend going to a physical Shure dealer to let them witness the problem, and they might be able to handle the repair.

 

[iFi audio]

I would recommend going to a physical Shure dealer to let them witness the problem, and they might be able to handle the repair.

I agree, It won't hurt at least trying out that route.

 

[yabba235]

Faulty shielding is not possible because, unlike the 'standard' earphones, the KSE cable is not shielded - it consists of three independent parallel wires, two carrying the polarization high voltage, the other for signal. What you probably have is a broken connection in one of those wires in which case it cannot be fixed and you need to buy a (very expensive and hard to get) replacement: last time I checked it costed around 700 Euros plus shipping.
You can also have a faulty transducer which is also not repairable or replaceable. The earphones + cables form a single unit which must be totally replaced if one of the components fail.
As for swapping the channels as someone suggested it is only possible if you cut the cable, buy a new LEMO connector and spend endless hours under a microscope trying to solder six wires inside a minuscule connector which is about 4 mm in diameter. Ask me how I know...
So, depending on where you live, send the system (amplifier + earphones) for repair and expect a very big bill if you're out of warranty.
Hope this helps...

This is not entirely true: the audio signal is two differential wires and the third wire is the +200VDC bias voltage.
Soldering the LEMO plug is also not impossible, I know from experience. However, if you have never dealt with a soldering iron, it is of course better to leave it to the professionals.