I bought the U12t about two weeks ago. I have a couple of fairly high end over ears: the ZMF Verite open, and Audeze LCD-5. I have been running them from a Chord Qutest DAC connected to a ZMF Pendant Tube amplifier. I THOUGHT that I knew good sound. I thought when i recieved the Verite open, that was as good as it gets. Then I recieved the LCD-5 and I thought THAT was as good as it gets. Then I got the U12t. A portable IEM that I have running out of an iFi Gryphon connected to my phone. And it has single handedly changed my percepetion about what good sound SHOULD sound like. So much so that after listening to the U12t for about 2 weeks straight, I went back to my Verite and LCD-5; and I can't even listen to them now! They sound broken compared to my U12t. Harsh treble on the Verite. Completely shit tuning and no bass on the LCD-5. I have decided that I am going to sell both of them and maybe my Chord DAC and tube amp as well, because the U12t is so frickin amazing that it has rendered my whole home setup obsolete. The U12t is an absolute legend and I am so grateful to have it in my possession!

Look at you go Hugo! You're going nuts with your video uploads- let em know! 🎉🎉

I owned these and now after buying the Mest....I found out what sound tonality is magical when listening to music !......Thanks for your videos....

Hello, i notice that in the link to the current rating chart it does not appear neither the moondrop variations nor the sony ier-z1r....any reason for that? And also if i may ask, for classical music which one would you recommend? Including for instrument separation in orchestra etc....thanks for your great and detailed on sound reviews.

yeah they deliver good details but for my ears the trio have more dynamics & more engaging for listen musics, even tho they applying only 3 drivers. great review as always dude!

64 audio has something that I love. Chamber like a real speaker to enhance the echo amd dynamics. I wish many iems did the same instead of placing a tube with a filter. I use the same triple flange tips. But I cut the last one for a more comfy fit. But then I found that amazon sells the blue double flange tips that fits all and they better for sound than the triple flange and they really good. And cheap. Lol

Nice video u12t club hype, I'd say they are worth the price one year later with the um mest in my collection I just cant stop listening to the u12ts.

Heya Redeyes, I wanted to mention the Sony M9 and the other Sony iems of the same gen. have a similar BA reverb setup to the U12t for space. Though the M9 sets' FR isn't made to sound as embellished. Do you intend to try well reviewed iems with different FR targets? Like the Vision Ears V8?

Mike can you post a link to your spreadsheet of IEM rankings ? You have not done so in a while . Thanks, Love your reviews

I absolutely love mine!!!! I would love to have purchase info on the cables! Thanks.

Thanks for reducing the intro size. Keep this intro duration. Great review. Have you heard trio? It's much better in bass than u12t.

I can't believe you run for fun. Haha. I hate walking from my house to the car. 😳🥴 Hats off to you

I think they have an apex module with no hole. That would get rid of the wind noise.

The 64 audio has insane amounts of reverb, so much so, that it feels like the space of the song slows down. The nuances in the instruments blew me away. Crazy how they pulled it off, I’m with you on them having more reverb that some studio monitors!

The U12t is my favorite IEM. I currently have the following in addition to the U12t: Empire Ears Valkyrie MKII Sony Z1R Thieaudio Monarch MKII Thieaudio Clairvoyance Moondrop S8 7Hz Timeless

Hi Michael, great review, would it be possible to get a copy of your iem listing? Cheers Jason.

Hey I highly recommend the new UM MEST MK2 . You’ll think it’s something special I garentee it I love mine it’s better than the original, so much so I sold the original 😂. Can’t wait to see what you think about them if or when you get them

Hi Michael, Where can I find your Ranking Database? Could you possibly share the link ?

And timbre also for classical

What tips are those exactly - can you post a link? I have and love the u12t - and I have been looking for tri flange tips like those.

Hi Michael, I just dont get it :D why did you put the tanchjim oxygen so high. Like the 250usd iem cannot compete with 1000 or more ones in therms of clarity resolution and insight to the music in general. I have heard the beyer xelento, mest, xenns up ...and the oxygen is veiled, muffled and undefined in comparison like night and day difference :). It is like a clear voice vs voice with mouth overlapped with a palm. No offense no hate, just my experience :). Just trying to understand ur view of the thing better to be able to utilize ur reviews better :). I dont think the oxygen is bad iem its very good for its price point just it cannot compete with expensive iems.

Ours go up to 11.

That 64audio nio was using which module? To get only 8 for bass? You used m20 i guess.?

I saw b stock for 1400 recently. Saw one on headfi for 12 something.

Hey man dunu est 112 new release . Idk looks pretty tempting

No wonder its Precogs favourite IEM

What third party cable would you recommend for this IEM? thanks

Yeah , 2 grand waaay outta my range . Searching hard for under 500 , the more i look the harder it gets lol.

What’s the name of the cable?

Compared to Sony Z1R, CFA Andromeda Gold, CFA Solaris OG, Shouer EJ07, EE LegendX........ The U12T is just........ better overall.