Letshuoer S12 Pro VS Yu9 Que

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Letshuoer S12 Pro and Yu9 Que use 1Planar and 1DD+3BA driver setups respectively. Letshuoer S12 Pro costs $160 while Yu9 Que costs $409. Yu9 Que is $249 more expensive. Yu9 Que holds a decisive 2.6-point edge in reviewer scores (5.7 vs 8.2). Yu9 Que has significantly better mids with a 3.5-point edge, Yu9 Que has significantly better treble with a 4-point edge, Yu9 Que has significantly better dynamics with a 6.4-point edge and Yu9 Que has significantly better soundstage with a 2.1-point edge.

Insights

Metric Letshuoer S12 Pro Yu9 Que
Bass 5.7 8.2
Mids 5 8.5
Treble 4 8
Details 5.7 7.6
Soundstage 6 8.1
Imaging 5.7 7.6
Dynamics 1 7.4
Tonality 5.8 8.3
Technicalities 5.8 7.7

Letshuoer S12 Pro Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Fresh Reviews
Audionotions Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

5.7

Mixed


Yu9 Que Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
IEMRanking AI
Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

8.2

Very Positive


Letshuoer S12 Pro User Review Score

Average User Scores

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Yu9 Que User Review Score

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Letshuoer S12 Pro Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.3

Gaming Grade

C+

Yu9 Que Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.6

Gaming Grade

A

Letshuoer S12 Pro 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.
Mids C+
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.
Dynamics E-
Extremely poor dynamic expression. Lacks any sense of impact or volume gradation, making music feel one-dimensional.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Yu9 Que Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Refined execution with coherent frequency integration. Natural timbre reproduction and engaging presentation. Strong versatility.

Average Technical Grade

A
  • Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
Bass A+
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
Mids S-
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble A+
Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.
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 A
Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.
Imaging A
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
Gaming A
Clear spatial presentation handles directional cues effectively. Distinguishes key gameplay sounds while maintaining decent immersion. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

Letshuoer S12 Pro Reviews

Audionotions 6.5 Reviewer Score
Improved S12. Previously Owned

Audionotions original ranking

Website (Audionotions)

- Audionotions
Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A Tech
A less bright timeless/S12.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
- Jays Audio
Fresh Reviews 5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Not nearly as good as the S12 2024

Fresh Reviews original ranking

Fresh Reviews Youtube Channel
- Fresh Reviews
Jaytiss 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
It's very similar to the z12.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: B

Yu9 Que Reviews

Jaytiss

2025-08-09
Jaytiss 9.1 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Clean neutral nice mids. This iem is dumb, just buy it.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

The YU9 Que sports a premium, durable resin shell in pure black with a metallic-feeling faceplate and a comfortable design featuring an anti-tragus catch. While the build itself feels handsome and unique, the included cable is criticized as wimpy and unpleasant, with a strong suggestion to upgrade it. Accessories are deemed solid, including a nice selection of tips and a particularly praised case with a soft, luxurious interior.

Sonically, the YU9 Que earns immense praise for its exceptional tuning, described as clean, resolute, and non-fatiguing. It delivers strong, textured bass that avoids being overwhelming, coupled with extremely well-done upper mids. While not class-leading in technicalities like micro-detail or instrument separation, its tonal balance is considered sophisticated and reminiscent of far more expensive sets like the Annihilator, even surpassing the Monarch MKII in tuning preference. It's highlighted as a fantastic all-rounder with a smooth, agreeable signature suitable for long listening sessions.

Despite its modest single dynamic driver + 3BA configuration and $49 price point, the YU9 Que is declared a very special and unique IEM, worthy of the hype it received. The review concludes it's a price leader and a highly competent package from a small brand, offering outstanding value and a beautiful, well-executed design that makes it an easy recommendation for those seeking a smooth, non-fatiguing sound.

Precogvision

2025-09-17
Precogvision 7.3 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A- Tech
Exceptional tuning and treble refinement; sets the benchmark at $400.

Precogvision original ranking

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

IEMRanking AI

2025-09-19
IEMRanking AI 8.3 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
A+ Tech

The YU9 Que is a hybrid IEM using 1 dynamic driver + 3 balanced armatures, positioned in the mid-upper price tier with an MSRP around $399. Retail listings confirm the configuration (10 mm LF DD with three Knowles BA units) and current pricing in USD and MYR, placing it among competitors that emphasize tonal refinement over sheer technical fireworks.

Community impressions describe a balanced/neutral tonality with a tasteful bass lift, smooth upper-mids that avoid glare, and treble that leans non-sibilant. Subjective reports on Head-Fi and Reddit consistently frame the Que as an all-rounder that favors coherence and long-term listenability over maximum micro-detail.

Technically, listeners note solid imaging and macrodynamics with competent detail retrieval, though not class-leading for the price. The manufacturer has also published frequency-response plots (IEC711 and BK5128 rigs), which aligns with the community’s take that the Que targets a broadly neutral/balanced signature rather than an aggressive V-shape. Overall value is credible at its MSRP if you prioritize tonal balance and comfort over ultra-analytical presentation.

- IEMRanking AI
Bass: A+ Mids: S- Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A Details: A+ Imaging: A+

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