Fir Audio M4 VS 64 Audio U12t

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Fir Audio M4 and 64 Audio U12t use 1DD+3BA and 12BA driver setups respectively. Fir Audio M4 costs $1,900 while 64 Audio U12t costs $2,000. 64 Audio U12t is $100 more expensive. 64 Audio U12t holds a decisive 2.4-point edge in reviewer scores (6 vs 8.4). 64 Audio U12t has significantly better bass with a 4.3-point edge, 64 Audio U12t has significantly better mids with a 2.8-point edge, 64 Audio U12t has significantly better treble with a 3.3-point edge, 64 Audio U12t has significantly better soundstage with a 1.3-point edge, 64 Audio U12t has significantly better details with a 3.8-point edge and 64 Audio U12t has significantly better imaging with a 2.5-point edge.

Insights

Metric Fir Audio M4 64 Audio U12t
Bass 4 8.3
Mids 5.5 8.3
Treble 4.5 7.8
Details 5 8.8
Soundstage 7 8.3
Imaging 6.5 9
Dynamics 7.7 7.7
Gaming capabilities 4.6 6.9

Fir Audio M4 Aggregated Review Score

Fir Audio M4 Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

6

Mixed


64 Audio U12t Aggregated Review Score

64 Audio U12t Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio Tim Tuned Jaytiss Crin
Jays Audio Precogvision Shuwa-T
Nymz
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

8.4

Very Positive


Fir Audio M4 User Review Score

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64 Audio U12t User Review Score

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Fir Audio M4 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

4.6

Gaming Grade

C

64 Audio U12t Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

Fir Audio M4 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass C-
Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.
Mids B-
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging B+
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

64 Audio U12t Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • Excellent clarity and detail. Precise imaging and expansive soundstage. Manages complex passages with minimal smearing and good transient speed.
Bass A+
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
Mids A+
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble A
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics A
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details S-
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging S
Reference-class imaging: perfectly pinpoint accuracy in 3D space. Utterly realistic placement with zero positional drift.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Fir Audio M4 Reviews

Fir Audio M4 reviewed by:

Crin 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech
Too similar to the M3 to be worth the price markup.

Crin original ranking

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Fir Audio M4 reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 5.4 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B Tech
Comment: Warm and lush midrange. Soundstage is surprisingly wide, midrange focused tuning Note definition is strangely subpar despite treble boost

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: C- Mids: B- Treble: C Soundstage: A- Details: C+ Imaging: B+

64 Audio U12t Reviews

64 Audio U12t reviewed by:

Smirk Audio 7.9 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Good resolution and dynamics with great imaging. Smooth, slightly recessed upper-mids with an upper treble peak.

Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

- Smirk Audio
Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A Dynamics: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: S-

64 Audio U12t reviewed by:

Super* Review 10* * score normalized

64 Audio U12t reviewed by:

Jays Audio 8.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S Tech
TOTL tech. Mid-scoop can affect mids/vocal texture and placement, recessed midrange, treble is harsh at high volumes. Great bass detail, but could have more impact.

Jays Audio original ranking

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- Jays Audio

64 Audio U12t reviewed by:

Tim Tuned 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
S Tech
Extremely versatile signature, great bass and details Potentially too safe tuning wise

Tim Tuned original ranking

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- Tim Tuned
Bass: S Mids: A- Treble: A+

64 Audio U12t reviewed by:

Precogvision 8.6 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S- Tech
Terrific dynamic range and soundstage depth; the closest I have heard to a two-channel system in an IEM for these qualities.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
- Precogvision
Bass: A+ Mids: S Treble: A- Dynamics: A+ Details: S Imaging: S

64 Audio U12t reviewed by:

Jaytiss 7.8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Just Smooth and nice, great all arounder with smooth technicals, but too boring.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A+

64 Audio U12t reviewed by:

Crin 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Amazing bass (for a BA), top-tier resolution and detail-oriented signature.

Crin original ranking

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- Crin

64 Audio U12t reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 8.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S- Tech
Comment: Really clean sounding monitor with excellent technical aspects. Bass texture, superb clarity Can sound too sterile

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: S- Mids: S- Treble: A+ Soundstage: S- Details: S Imaging: S-

64 Audio U12t reviewed by:

Nymz 9.1 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S Tech
As good as it gets. Great tuning and techs. Best set I've heard to date. Closest thing to speakers. Love it.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

- Nymz
Bass: S Mids: S Treble: A+ Details: S Imaging: S+

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