Letshuoer S12 Ultra with its copper-coloured cable on a dark table

What we hear

Natural Bass
Bass is there when the music asks for it, never more.
Cool Tone
A lighter, cleaner sound that puts clarity first.
Natural Vocals
Voices sit where the recording put them, clear and even.
Neutral Treble
Cymbals and strings sound real, with nothing missing and nothing pushed.
Wide Soundstage
Music spreads past your ears, with room between the instruments.
Letshuoer S12 Ultra in-ear monitors, bronze metal shells with a pyramid-shaped faceplate

How it's built

Connectivity: 4.4 mm and 3.5 mm
Build:
Compact CNC metal shell in a dark-bronze 'Mocha' finish.
Comfort:
Small and flush; comfortable for long sessions.

The specs:
Drivers: 1 Planar (14.8 mm)
Impedance: 16 Ω
Sensitivity: 101 dB

Letshuoer S12 Ultra box contents: earphones, cable, case, ear tips, plugs and manuals

What's in the box

  • Letshuoer S12 Ultra IEMs
  • 392-core modular cable + 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm interchangeable plugs
  • Letshuoer DT01 Pro USB-C DAC cable (bundled)
  • 6 pairs of silicone ear tips
  • Plastic circular hard carrying case (screw-top lid)

What others ask  about Letshuoer S12 Ultra

Is the bass on the Letshuoer S12 Ultra sub-bass focused or mid-bass punchy?

It leans sub-bass. The Letshuoer S12 Ultra has natural depth in the rumble and a controlled, fast mid-bass, which is what a single planar driver (a thin flat film instead of a cone) does well. Bass notes start and stop quickly and never blur. What you don't get is the round, physical thump of a dynamic driver.

How do vocals sound on the Letshuoer S12 Ultra?

Natural and even. The Letshuoer S12 Ultra doesn't push voices forward or pull them back, and they come through clean with the same speed as everything else. It's a neutral-leaning set, so singers don't get extra warmth or body added.

Is the treble on the Letshuoer S12 Ultra smooth, sparkly or sharp?

Crisp, and no longer sharp. Earlier versions of the S12 had a reputation for being too sharp up top, and the Letshuoer S12 Ultra fixes that without sanding off the speed. That is the reason the S12 Ultra is here and the S12 Pro is not. It's still an energetic treble, so very sensitive ears should try it first.

Is the Letshuoer S12 Ultra fatiguing over long sessions?

Much less than its reputation suggests. The older S12 models could wear you out with sharp treble, and the Letshuoer S12 Ultra was retuned to fix exactly that. The compact metal shell sits flush and stays comfortable through long sessions. It remains a lively, crisp listen and not a relaxed one, so for background listening all day I'd still choose something warmer.

Is the soundstage of the Letshuoer S12 Ultra intimate or wide?

Wide. The Letshuoer S12 Ultra has the open, spread-out presentation planar drivers are known for, and its speed keeps instruments cleanly separated even when a track gets busy. Fast electronic music and metal benefit most.

Does the Letshuoer S12 Ultra fit smaller ears?

Yes. The Letshuoer S12 Ultra has a compact CNC metal shell that sits small and flush in the ear, and it stays comfortable through long sessions. Metal weighs a bit more than resin, so a tip that grips well helps. It's one of the first sets I'd suggest for smaller ears.

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