ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia VS Letshuoer S12 Ultra

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ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia and Letshuoer S12 Ultra use 2DD BA and 1Planar (14.8 mm) driver setups respectively. ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia costs $200 while Letshuoer S12 Ultra costs $169. ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia is $31 more expensive. Letshuoer S12 Ultra holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (6.7 vs 7.6). Letshuoer S12 Ultra has better bass with a 0.8-point edge, Letshuoer S12 Ultra has slightly better mids with a 0.3-point edge, Letshuoer S12 Ultra has significantly better treble with a 2.6-point edge, Letshuoer S12 Ultra has significantly better dynamics with a 2.4-point edge and Letshuoer S12 Ultra has significantly better soundstage with a 2.6-point edge.

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Metric ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia Letshuoer S12 Ultra
Bass 7 7.8
Mids 6.5 6.8
Treble 5 7.6
Details 6.7 8.5
Soundstage 5 7.6
Imaging 6.7 7.9
Dynamics 5 7.4
Tonality 6.8 7.4
Technicalities 5.7 7.3

ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews Jaytiss
Bad Guy Good Audio Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

6.7

Cautiously Favorable


Letshuoer S12 Ultra Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

IEMRanking AI
Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

7.6

Strongly Favorable


Reviews Comparison

ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia (more reviews)

ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia reviewed by Bad Guy Good Audio

Bad Guy Good Audio 7.9 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A- Tech
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Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A-

ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A- Tech
Niche/high volume set. Great scaling, warm, bassy, thick, comforting listen. A mini MEGA5EST Bass. Initmate and immersive experience. Not the most technical for the price, and vocals can be a bit too husky.

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ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
C+ Apex, B to B- COD, B Val

Ziigaat’s 2024 lineup lands three distinct flavors: the R (1DD+4BA), Arcadia (1DD+2BA), and Odyssey (1DD+3BA)—all sharing the same case, tips, and cable, but with very different tunings and striking faceplates. Pricing lives in the approachable range (roughly $200–$250), and the shells are well-built 3D-printed resin. The Odyssey’s nozzle appears slightly wider than the R’s, and its cloudy pink/silver faceplate looks clean and premium without the flashiness of Arcadia’s green/yellow sparkle.

For competitive play, title-by-title differences matter. In Valorant, Arcadia’s extra warmth and bass impact feel immersive but a touch boomy/bloomy under heavy ability spam—solid, around a B. The R and Odyssey perform on par with high marks; the R’s 1–3 kHz lift sharpens clarity and verticality, while Odyssey is more neutral and less bright. In Apex Legends, Arcadia struggles as bass bloom masks micro-cues (B–/C+). Odyssey delivers great separation/layering with slightly softer overhead cues (B+/B), and handles gunfire more comfortably than the R. In CS2, Odyssey takes the lead for its imaging, depth perception, and non-fatiguing balance; in Warzone, the order shifts to R > Arcadia > Odyssey, with Arcadia’s warmth helping vertical reads and impact.

As a music set, the Odyssey is a standout: potent, tight bass with clean transients, balanced mids that aren’t smothered, and a clean, non-sibilant treble that avoids fatigue while letting micro-detail through. It lands as a favorite in its price bracket—an easy recommendation for listeners who want a neutral-leaning all-rounder that still punches hard, splits cues well, and won’t scorch ears with gunfire or treble glare.


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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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ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6

Gaming Grade

B

Letshuoer S12 Ultra Gaming Score

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Gaming Score

7.3

Gaming Grade

A-

ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia 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 B+
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

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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