LETSHUOER S12 Pro Review - 14.8MM Planar Feat S12 Comparison

[@fiddlix]

Thank you. I always value your reviews.

[@VortexReviews1]

Thanks for the trust.

[@mrtonytex]

Finally someone having a set that's similar to mine....they are tuned slightly different.....it's not just driver inbalance .....they are smoother than the original!

[@VortexReviews1]

I agree and glad we got smoother sets 👌

[@mohammadzein504]

The sequel in this case is better than the original overall! That's, rare for sure! And also really great👏. Thank you for the review✌✌.

[@VortexReviews1]

Indeed! Thanks for watching 👍

[@sagaman4785]

I have enough planars,but if I had to choose, I’d choose the s12 pros over the originals. Looks like they bought down that 8k peak. When the original s12s was on sale, I chose the P1 Max. The s12 pros look pretty good though. Great review. Thanks!

[@VortexReviews1]

Indeed and thanks!

[@mokad]

Which planers do you think have the best female vocals? Would the quieter 8khz s12pro make female vocals worse? I’m also looking at the timeless

[@sagaman4785]

@@mokad Depends on how much money you want to spend. P1 Max for $100 is really good deal at Linsoul. Best planar at that price point. Timeless is awesome, but expensive and the new Timeless AE is out and cost even more. I think most planars do well with female voices but watch what you buy. Dunu and Moondrop aren’t doing very well with their planars so watch plenty of reviews on them before you buy. Most reviewers can tell you which ones are good for female vocals.

[@VortexReviews1]

@@mokad Basically what SAGAMAN said.

[@jaygopinath1694]

Its the same thing just an cable I've seen people test em there is no difference just cable really

[@Vikval5329]

Thanks Vortex for another great reiew. For me the Tangzu is heard to beat. Its the only iem I use and I'm looking forward to the next generation Tangzu offering.

[@VortexReviews1]

Thanks very much and me to.

[@sugarprobe]

Here in Canada they are about $100 more than originals. With a recent discount of 20% they are about $80 more. Is it worth that?

[@VortexReviews1]

I would say no.

[@sugarprobe]

@@VortexReviews1 thank you 🙏🏼

[@motodoommotoshop1423]

What is the perfect dongle dac for this? Im using samsung s22plus. 50 to 100usd? Perfect for power and synergy. Thanks

[@VortexReviews1]

Plenty of good ones but do you want sync volume or independent volume control?

[@housepianist]

Great review. I have the original S12's and I really love them. The treble never bothered me and I don't mind a little bump in the 8k region. Will I upgrade to the Pro's? As good as they seem with a smoother signature, probably not. Personally, I wish they would have changed the design to make them fit better (3D-designed perhaps) or at least make the nozzles longer. I constantly have to re-adjust them and that's gets to be annoying after awhile, but getting the right tips can help sometimes. I'm still very curious about the P1 Max though. 🤔

[@VortexReviews1]

Thanks very much and I see what you mean about the shape and I guess in the future we will see and Shuoer Planar. P1 Max is another solid option.

[@sagaman4785]

The P1 Max is a very good planar, especially for the $100 at Linsoul. The fit is good and it is does sound similar to a single dynamic driver IMO. Has a good flat response and air on the high end.For the price it’s a steal.

[@VortexReviews1]

@@sagaman4785 I agree with that.

[@In-Marty-We-Trust]

I’ve got the S12, then the blue and red Z12. Love this series of IEMs but I think I’ll stick with what I have already.

[@VortexReviews1]

If you like what you got then stick with it 👍

[@Nyder]

I hated them at first. Very flat and sibilant. Couldn't find a good EQ and no subbass to speak of. But after adding spinfit w1's and eqing them through the qudelix app... as well as adding a tripowin zonie balanced cable, they really came to life. Super clear and bass is full bodied and rich. They are very revealing though bad recordings can sound extra bad.

[@VortexReviews1]

Glad you like them in the end even though it took a bit of work 👍

[@dave91863]

The s12s and zeitian wus have the same driver, only difference is the tuning, so it boils down to preference I really like the planar sound though...I was going to buy the s12 pros but then a friend offered me the mangird tea 2s virtually new for £150 so I snatched his hand off ( I owned the original mangird teas and loved them )

[@VortexReviews1]

Quite a few different tunings using the same driver then and £150 is a great deal !

[@Thedoctor757]

Man i have a tin t2 mechwarrior and i Bought a letshouer s12 pro with a Hiby FC3 and i swear that i can't hear almost any difference between those two, i dont know what's happening, maybe i have some problems on my ears or i have a Faulty drive, or maybe i just didnt knew whats to expect, anyways i'm kind of disappointed. There is any test to know if the IEM or the dac is faulty ?

[@VortexReviews1]

Just try it with another source.

[@S7M7N]

Hi How is compare s12 pro to legato in terms of high frequency extension and resolution? I listen to electronic and rock

[@VortexReviews1]

S12 Pro is better for both of those.

[@S7M7N]

@@VortexReviews1 thank you It’s a major difference between them and it’s worth it to get s12 pro? I have legato and sony z5 now…

[@VortexReviews1]

@@S7M7N Never tried the Z5. Planar seems to be better for resolution and details over the dual DD legato.

[@S7M7N]

@@VortexReviews1 thanks a lot So it’s a major improvement in terms of the resolution over legato?

[@S7M7N]

And last question (sorry if I ask too much questions) S12 pro get harsh and annoying at high volume? I listen to music really loud…

[@r.h.616]

I bought a s12 pro for $97 on AliExpress, do you think it's a good price?)

[@VortexReviews1]

Seems a great price to me 👍

[@nohai5960]

wow now i am even torn more, Hmm P1 Max or S12 Pro (now that treble has being smooth)

[@VortexReviews1]

A tough choice between those 2.

[@unbiasOrbit]

I just got these, and the stock eartips really don't fit me.. it doesn't seal and it slips out whenever i talk or move my mouth.. Does anyone have any recommendations for after market tips?

[@ridhoputra8603]

You just need to change to final audio type E eartips It really helps

[@vext01]

Hey Vort! Any plans to review the JCALLY AP10 (cheapish dongle DAC with a volume wheel)?

[@VortexReviews1]

Not yet but I might loan it and the AP98 as well in the future.

[@vext01]

@@VortexReviews1 I'm interested to know if a) it sounds good, b) it has no noise floor, and c) if it defaults when plugged in, to max volume. Love the channel btw. May start doing some reviews of my own at some point. Used to post vids on fixing stuff.

[@VortexReviews1]

@@vext01 Remind me of those points if I will get the AP10 in the future. Thanks and go for it 👍

[@blitz6167]

What are your top 3 planars in order ? Thanks for the review .

[@VortexReviews1]

Not sure of order as I need to fresh listen but I like S12 Pro, Tin P1 Max, Tangzu and Hook-X

[@RichardDowd]

Winner winner chicken dinner it sounds like Vortex

[@VortexReviews1]

Indeed Rich.

[@PeterFlash]

Do the mids sound kinda distant and recessed for anyone else? Got the S12 recently and I'm actually kind of disappointed with them because of that. They are very good in some aspects, but they really lack vocal "clarity" imo. The mids just get drowned by everything else.

[@VortexReviews1]

They do have a V shape kind of sound.

[@PeterFlash]

@@VortexReviews1 I know and I've owned V-shaped IEM's before, but they weren't this "bad". Maybe it's just my setup/my shitty onboard sound chip, who knows.

[@VortexReviews1]

@@PeterFlash So you are using onboard audio?

[@PeterFlash]

@@VortexReviews1 Yes. Do you think this is the issue?

[@VortexReviews1]

@@PeterFlash Maybe but do you know anyone who has anything more IEM focused?

[@galacticnomad9331]

Is this your favorite planar?

[@VortexReviews1]

One of my favourites and need a fresh listen to them.

[@STAYCBias]

I hope there is a planar IEM sound better than Dunu Sa6 ultra at affordable price like 400$ end game level! I'm too much I know!

[@VortexReviews1]

Too much indeed haha! I would like to try that model but a bit expensive for me to grab at the moment.

[@tubfoo]

Which sounds better...Olina SE or S12 Pro? Thanks

[@VortexReviews1]

Not tried the Olina SE but both are solid choices.

[@mokisan]

How does thr tangzu compare to these?

[@VortexReviews1]

Need to compare them and plan to do that in the future.

[@rans.lagarde]

Just bought it for only $95!

[@VortexReviews1]

Great deal!

[@adriano.alfonso]

Where?!

[@rans.lagarde]

@@adriano.alfonso Here in South East Asia.

[@ridhoputra8603]

I got this $86 in Aliexpress

[@ANOLE_VX]

Can I own both the regular s12 and the s12 pro ? Or is it too redundant?

[@VortexReviews1]

I now own both but you can always EQ the OG one.

[@jaygopinath1694]

Same driver only difference really is cable update