64 Audio U12t Review: This is My Favorite IEM

Thanks for the video. 😄
They look really good, wish to own an expensive iem in future.

Noice !

Great video! Would love a trio, nio, and u12t comparison video!

You’re my favorite IEM!!!

Such pretty pretty IEMs!

Perhaps shure 846 is the best BA that delivers sub bass I've ever heard.

Sorry maybe I missed it but what cable are you using on the U12t? Great review!

I have an Ier-m7 and want to upgrade. Would you recommend Andromeda 2020 as one?

What DAP do you listen with U12t?

Please compare meze rai penta

Hello, does the pressure release module help with listener fatigue or "open up" the sound?

where did you get those IEM cases?

Is this IEM the best you can get for around 2k?

Great review, 64audio should paste this review on the u12t webpage

Hey Precog, I recently got the u12t and am looking for a 4.4 upgrade cable to go with my dx160. The DUW 02 that you use- would you say it keeps the treble midrange and bass same as the original cable? I'm not looking to modify anything in the sound signature, but just want to improve SQ that comes naturally with changing to dx160 balanced port

Thoughts vs MEST?

I posted in your other U12t video and I think you should go to the A12t. I had so much trouble with the U12t and it's long nozzles that do not hold tips from sliding down making it difficult for me to get a good deal. When I had a good deal this is a very good IEM. I voiced my concerns to someone I trust and told me to go with the A12t and I have never had a custom IEM but I took a chance with the A12t and it's amazing. Definitely one of my top 5 IEMs and it has no problems plugged into a Pass Labs headphone amp connected to my home audio system. I have neck and shoulder pain which is why I seek out the best IEMs that can beat cans.

so what cable do you guys recommend? I just bought one. Its coming tomorrow. Can't wait. Right now I got the Sony flagship one. Its good and all. BUT its freaking killing my ears!!!!

Me using $20 KZ's: I can't even dream of how that sounds like.

Great review!! What cable do you use?

the explanation of its sound profile and technical performance sounds similar to the Sony ier-m9. Would you consider this a direct upgrade? any quick comments re differences out of curiosity, particularly since you preferred the andro to the m9.

Just saw your review of the S8. You seemed to only really dislike the cable. Much of my library will benefit from its detail & speed, transient attack, clean character, imaging and technical performance. Whilst I'd love to be able to justify $2,000 - I think the Moondrop S8 would get me close enough as an upgrade without needing to sell a kidney. Really tempted to push the button on the S8...

Just ordered these, can’t wait to see whether or not they live up to the hype.

The 12t is arguably the best TOTL IEM given that it has little weaknesses. It's a shame it's out of reach for most audiophiles.

Wonder if these will stay relevant for years to come? I reckon something will eventually rise to beat the u12t at around $1,000 sooner or later.

Hi, who makes those transparent ear tips? They look very nice. How do they compare to the original ones?

Hi Precog. I remember it was you or Andrew mention something about third party apex modules with a wider variety of tunings. Do you know what they are called?

Hey Precog, as someone looking into the Z1R or U12T, which do you still find yourself reaching for the most?

How does this compare to Thieaduio Monarch?

I have the mest OG , do i need to upgrade?

Well Theo, after 6 with my S8's, I've bought the 64 Audio U6T to try! I saved 41% off retail by buying mint/pre-owned, too tempting! I listen to electronic music(NOT EDM), rock, electric guitar artists and prog rock/metal. Often, complex and very layered. Some is ultra fast. I have odd ears, I love the S8, but miss the machined nozzle at the end tbh.

I don't plan to own multiple IEM's, so I hope I like the U6T. It needs to be a one-trick pony. I love the tone/tuning on the S8, and you and Mark described them spot on. I'm 55, so I guess the highest registers of my hearing are declining. All of this leads me to some questions - if I may Precog. I appreciate the U6T will be warmer, which is something I'm a little concerned about of course. So I hope your experience can assist me here, with you being a 64 Audio fan. If I fit the U6T with the black modules (-10db), do you think this would be a good place to start sound wise? So that my ears aren't too shocked by the tonal differences?? I plan to fit the spiral dot tips, to help the content in the higher frequencies to help the balance. A good idea?

I was tempted for the U12T, but one thing that put me off was, a lot of my music is very well mixed/mastered and has deep processing effects built into the albums. I didn't want something that would risk me thinking that the music would sound too "drenched" in effects and sound too dissimilar to how it was meant to be heard tonally when it was created. I wanted to shape a more "neutral" presentation. So, hopefully the gamble will pay off.

Should I be excited?? I'm trying to temper my expectations, but realize I'm likely going to be down on detail, and it could be an issue. As I say, a gamble therefore. Fingers crossed!!

Are these worth an upgrade over the Moondrop Variations (I like the tone weight)....? ....I love Bass......

What’s the cable man? Thanks

Did you get a chance to compare the U12t to the U18t/s?

I got the u12ts and just wanted to highlight that it is important to put the eartips properly. The U12T has a long nozzle with a lip/markings. If you shoove the eartips in all the way to the base similar to other short nozzle iems like the starfields, the nozzle depth will be different and significantly adversely affect the sound signature. So make sure you set the eartips correctly to the lip and not the base. You can use other short nozzle iems as a guide on how deep the nozzle's distance to the bore should be.

Saw this review 6 months ago, started looking into these more and more, but I still had a set of IEMs (not great, but good still) so I thought nah. Then those IEMs broke….so yeah I’m now rewatching this video wearing U12Ts….god I love them. Thanks for the tip!

Hey precog, I own the susvara and looking for an iem that has a similar sound with good vocals and soundstage. Does any iem come in mind to you?

what third party cable would you recommend for this IEM?

Subbed and liked!!!! What would you say are the best IEMs for Csgo?
My price budget is $1,399 but I’m willing to go higher if you recommend it.

I watched the audiophile video where 5 audiophiles recommend the HD 800 s for end all be all end game headphones for gaming. So I did buy the Hd 800 s and the jds labs element 3 strictly for CS-GO, a first person shooter.

I also want a pair of high end IEMs. So I am not sure what to get since my use is gaming, specifically, counterstrike.

Thanks

Bass head, favourite iem?…nah..definitely not for me

Shit iem.

Great review, informative and well argumented opinion - subscribed!

What is the optimal signal chain (portable or desktop) for this level iem?

any commendation on cables?

How is the duo in terms of sound compared to the u12?

How’s the stock tip sound?

It is the time for me to get those... I tested them in Germany one year go and price doesn't drop :D

I think your mic is to the left side and its tripping me out 😂

Thanks

Is this still your favorite or do you like something better now?