Pula PA02 VS Letshuoer S12 Ultra

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Pula PA02 and Letshuoer S12 Ultra use 1DD+3BA and 1Planar (14.8 mm) driver setups respectively. Pula PA02 costs $170 while Letshuoer S12 Ultra costs $169. Pula PA02 is $1 more expensive. Letshuoer S12 Ultra holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (6.9 vs 7.6). Letshuoer S12 Ultra has better bass with a 0.8-point edge, Letshuoer S12 Ultra has significantly better treble with a 1.1-point edge, Letshuoer S12 Ultra has significantly better dynamics with a 2.4-point edge and Letshuoer S12 Ultra has better soundstage with a 0.6-point edge.

Insights

Metric Pula PA02 Letshuoer S12 Ultra
Bass 7 7.8
Mids 7 6.8
Treble 6.5 7.6
Details 6.9 8.5
Soundstage 7 7.6
Imaging 6.9 7.9
Dynamics 5 7.4
Tonality 6.7 7.4
Technicalities 6.6 7.3

Pula PA02 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Jays Audio Gizaudio Axel Tim Tuned
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6.9

Cautiously Favorable


Letshuoer S12 Ultra Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

IEMRanking AI
Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

7.6

Strongly Favorable


Reviews Comparison

Pula PA02 (more reviews)

Pula PA02 reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 8.5 * score normalized

Pula PA02 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
Just get Odyssey it's better. Dreamy/airy treble presentation with genres like indie, slow-rock, ballads, singer-songwriter. Immersive/forward vocals that scales nicely. Bass is ok, a little boomy. 10K can be jarring with energetic genres like kpop/jpop/edm.

Jays Audio original ranking

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Pula PA02 reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech

Pula PA02 reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A+ Tech
Great across the board Bass decay slightly too short

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A+

Letshuoer S12 Ultra (more reviews)

Letshuoer S12 Ultra reviewed by IEMRanking AI

2025-10-05
IEMRanking AI 7.1 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech

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.


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

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Pula PA02 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

6.6

Gaming Grade

B+

Letshuoer S12 Ultra Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.3

Gaming Grade

A-

Pula PA02 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 A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble B+
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

Letshuoer S12 Ultra Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Bass A
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids B+
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
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
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details S-
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging A
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations.

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