Letshuoer S12 Ultra VS BQEYZ Cloud

The Letshuoer S12 Ultra continues the brand’s planar lineage with a 14.8 mm planar-magnetic driver in a compact metal shell. Notable upgrades include a 392-core silver-plated cable with interchangeable 3.5/4.4 mm plugs and even a bundled DT01 Pro Type-C DAC cable in some packages, positioning it as a self-contained portable solution at an MSRP around $169.

Tonally, the Ultra aims for a lively U-shaped balance common to prior S12 variants—crisp upper-treble energy with solid bass presence—while early impressions from show-floor demos frame it as the most refined take yet. That aligns with the S12 family’s reputation for strong resolution and a brisk top-end; the original S12 was praised for technical performance albeit with a brighter tilt, context that helps set expectations for the Ultra’s direction.

As with many planars, the S12 line can benefit from competent source power to realize dynamics and control; community reviews note the Ultra responds well to suitable amplification. Staging remains more intimate than expansive compared to some hybrids, but imaging and micro-detail are competitive at the price, making the Ultra a pragmatic sub-$200 pick for listeners who value clarity and transient speed over warmth.

The BQEYZ Cloud uses a 1DD+1PR architecture with a 10 mm dual-cavity LCP dynamic driver and a 6.8 mm passive radiator, coupled to an air-assisted circulation system that manages internal pressure and shapes high-frequency behaviour. At an MSRP of about $169, it targets the competitive mid-tier and is marketed as a balanced, vocal-oriented tuning with bright but controlled treble and moderate low-frequency emphasis rather than a basshead presentation.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Tonally, the Cloud leans toward a neutral-bright, mid-forward profile: bass is relatively restrained in quantity but tight and well-controlled, giving enough sub-bass to anchor the presentation while keeping mid-bass clean and avoiding bleed into the midrange. Vocals, especially female vocals, are reproduced with strong presence and intelligibility, while the upper mids and treble offer notable air and detail but can sound a bit sharp or fatiguing on brighter material for some listeners, despite the design aim of “bright treble without harshness.”:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

In terms of technical performance, the Cloud offers good resolution, separation and imaging for its price, with an open, atmospheric soundstage that many reviewers find immersive, though ultimate stage depth and macrodynamic “slam” are limited compared to more V-shaped competitors in the same bracket. Considering its sub-$200 pricing, high build quality and accessories, and its focused neutral-bright, vocal-centric tuning, the Cloud represents solid value but reasonably earns a strong mid-tier rather than flagship-level score, particularly given trade-offs in sub-bass weight, macro-dynamics and treble tolerance that will not suit every listener.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

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