[Deferenz]

All, given a change to have Tia Fourte and U12t to buy at the same price which one would you prefer and why?

This is relevant to my preferences, but I would buy the U12t. I find it to be well balanced across the frequencies, is a great all rounder, and provides a non fatiguing listen. It is also very detailed with good separation, layering etc. I think it is an easy IEM to like.

The Forte on the other hand provides a different type of listen. Bass is DD and can slam hard. Mids are really detailed (to a TOTL level) and soundstage felt really wide. Separation, layering, imagery etc are top class. The issue I find though is with the highs. They just reach for the stars and take no prisoners. I found them to be very fatiguing to listen to.

Bear in mind though that I prefer a warmer smooth presentation, and I can be sensitive to high treble and upper mids. One thing I can say though is that the highs on the Forte are the most peaky / aggressive that I’ve heard on any IEM I’ve listened to. YMMV of course.

I have both and prefer the U12t. I find the Fourte a little disappointing. Kind of a mix between Trio and EE Odin, but not as musical as either. I'm sure I'm in the minority here.

I think I’m in agreement with you on those points.

 

[Neweymatt]

Hello All, I have a question. What Apex 64 Audio Apex module are you using?

I pretty much always keep M15 in both the U6t and A12t, as it gives the best balance for me. Sometimes I’ll use M20 for the isolation if I know I’m going somewhere particularly noisy.
But the bass with the M15 is perfectly fine for me, if I really want more/different, there are other IEMs for that.

 

[Frankie D]

Hello All, I have a question. What Apex 64 Audio Apex module are you using?

I prefer the M20 for the bass. It is what is in my Fourte and what I have preferred when auditioning the U12T and 18. The 12T does also sound good with the M15 though.

 

[Macario]

Hi everyone, any cable recommendation for the u12t? Stock one sucks and got a silver one, made by an artisan, which is not really convincing in terms of comfort …

 

[mark88888]

Hi everyone, any cable recommendation for the u12t? Stock one sucks and got a silver one, made by an artisan, which is not really convincing in terms of comfort …

On a recommendation from someone at 64 Audio, I went for a plussound cable. Havent received it yet but looks good. I went for the X series as it seems really light. https://www.plussoundaudio.com/customcables/inearmonitor.html

 

[msr13]

Hi everyone, any cable recommendation for the u12t? Stock one sucks and got a silver one, made by an artisan, which is not really convincing in terms of comfort …

I just went with a cable from @doctorjuggles (aka Justin) from this forum. He came highly recommended. I can't tell you how the cable is (yet), but I have found him knowledgeable, incredibly helpful, and really striving to get me exactly what I want. He is very familiar with the u12t. I also like the look of his offerings. Anyway, I wanted comfort as a top criterion. Like I said, I won't know how the cable is until I get it, but based on the recommendation from this forum and my experience engaging with him, I am confident. And the pricing was very reasonable. He even talked me into a lower price option based on my feature requests. Great guy. I simply messaged him here.

 

[Macario]

Thanks a lot, for the options! Will ping @doctorjuggles and hope he is based in eu or at least he can deliver

 

[Macario]

On a recommendation from someone at 64 Audio, I went for a plussound cable. Havent received it yet but looks good. I went for the X series as it seems really light. https://www.plussoundaudio.com/customcables/inearmonitor.html

Just X? Can see there are several, depending on the wiring

 

[hAbIrAbI]

I‘ve also just gone through an extensive but very positive cable order process with the Doctor. He‘s not based in the EU but he is in the UK so not too far.

 

[gnahra]

Thanks a lot, for the options! Will ping @doctorjuggles and hope he is based in eu or at least he can deliver

On my U18s, I use either a @PLUSSOUND X6 Hybrid+ or my @doctorjuggles (who is UK-based) 8-wire type 6 litz pure silver cable. Both are great with the 18s in my humble opinion.

 

[mark88888]

Just X? Can see there are several, depending on the wiring

Yeah, I went for the basic, $150 X.

I'm no audio engineer. But honestly I'm skeptical that a thicker wire will make any difference sound-wise. So being that this one is so much thinner and thus will be lighter and more comfortable... I went for it. I got a 5 foot, copper one. https://www.plussoundaudio.com/cust...s-Custom-Cable-for-In-Ear-Monitors-p249423364

 

[mentega]

Does doctojuggle have a website to give a look at the options?

 

[hAbIrAbI]

No, he has an instagram that you can check out.

 

[gnahra]

Does doctojuggle have a website to give a look at the options?

https://www.instagram.com/khanyayo_cables/

 

[mentega]

I just went with a cable from @doctorjuggles (aka Justin) from this forum. He came highly recommended. I can't tell you how the cable is (yet), but I have found him knowledgeable, incredibly helpful, and really striving to get me exactly what I want. He is very familiar with the u12t. I also like the look of his offerings. Anyway, I wanted comfort as a top criterion. Like I said, I won't know how the cable is until I get it, but based on the recommendation from this forum and my experience engaging with him, I am confident. And the pricing was very reasonable. He even talked me into a lower price option based on my feature requests. Great guy. I simply messaged him here.

to be honest i look at after market cables for their comfort and ergonomics above sound changes.
What cable from doctor juggles did you end up with?