The U12t delivers an immersive sound and impeccable spatial imaging. It's clean highs extend beautifully with a warm and engaging low-end response - just like its custom counterpart, the A12t. Offering reference-level detail, this IEM is among the best for multi-instrumentalists, engineers, sound monitors, and audiophiles.
Each ergonomic shell is machined out of a solid piece of aluminum and finished with an elegant brushed aluminum faceplate.
Tubeless In-Ear Audio (tia) is a patented IEM design methodology that aims to reduce unwanted resonance and distortion for a transparent and lifelike sound signature. The tia system is comprised of three major elements: open balanced armature tia drivers, the tia single-bore design, and tia acoustic chambers. U12t features two major elements of the tia system: the tia driver and the tia single-bore design.
Air Pressure Exchange (Apex) is a patented vent that releases air pressure in a sealed ear canal all while retaining standard IEM levels of isolation; enabling musicians and music enthusiasts to listen more comfortably for longer. This venting alleviates listener fatigue and allows for a much more realistic soundstage. Apex comes in three module variations for U12t: mX, m15 and m20.
Linear Impedance Design (LID) is a patented circuit that corrects the non-linear electrical resistance of the multiple driver-sets comprising this 12 driver IEM. Varying source amplifier output impedance in devices like smartphones, body packs, DAC/amps, and DAPs typically results in varying frequency response across them, depending on the increase in resistance. Restoring proper interaction with the source and preserving the desired sound signature enables a consistent reliable sound.
Well, the hype is true. Holographic soundstage, precise separation of vocals and instrumental parts. A tiny magic box that put to shame the muffled sound of my integrated DAC. That one is a keeper.
My headphone listening adventure began about 8 years ago with a purchase of Focal Utopia flagship headphones and a good quality amp and DAC joined together with Nordost cables to my ROON server. The electronic components (DAC and amp) at that time cost me about $7,000 CAD. Two weeks ago I received my LAIV Harmony 𝛍DAC and AUNE S17 Class A headphone amp by courier and even upon first listen I was blown away. I never realized that my Utopias could reach into the music with so much delicacy and bass richness. All without the treble edginess that my wife had on her planar phones. This is not meant to be a Utopia review, but I realized that the Utopias need very fine gear to release their abilities. Gear that cost me about $2,500 CAD. Amazing how much the audio gear has been refined in the last 8 years, for a third of the cost. Five thumbs up.
The Arya Organics exceeded expectations. I'm listening to Stanley Turrentine's album Ballads as I comment. The experience is the closest thing to Saturday nights at Walt Harper's Attic when I was much younger. First and only time I heard MJQ in concert.
Another great transaction with Nick, always a pleasure dealing with him, vast product knowledge and very helpful. This was my first experience purchasing online and the shipping was super fast!
The Aune AR5000 is an absolutely incredible bargain and sounds fantastic.
it was my way of testing the water with a headphone rig and I was absolutely blown away at the performance!
This is truely exceptional product. The headphones are lightweight and comfortable. The system produces is a captivating experience. Instruments and vocals just sound 'right'. Most surprisingly, its got bass slam! Enough to satisfy any bass head junkie. I'm continuously blown away by it. It has exceeded all expectations. 5 Stars. It's that good!
Lovely full range sound rivals my overear cans. Great choice of plugs and sound filters though sounds marvellous with the pre installed green treble filter. Very comfortable and reveal many previously missed details from much loved songs. Great Noteworthy web site and service. Thanks.
Excellent guidance from the staff, answering my questions regarding the equipment and my particular setup and audio intentions. Made the sale. Also appreciated the very quick shipping and expedited delivery.
Amazing level up from my $300 headphone amp&DAC. The support and guidance from the staff was instrumental in my decision to get this amp and recommendation not to get the Bluetooth version as it would not add to my particular usage and audio experience. Very pleased with this purchase experience.