Shuoer S12 VS Kiwi Ears Aether

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Shuoer S12 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

5.4

Generally Unfavorable

Kiwi Ears Aether Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

6.8

Mixed Reviews

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Tuning Type: n/a

Price (Msrp): $150

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Price (Msrp): $170

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Shuoer S12 User Review Score

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Shuoer S12 Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

5.4

Gaming Grade

C+

Kiwi Ears Aether Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

7.9

Gaming Grade

Shuoer S12 Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

C+

Flawed execution of tonal character. Noticeable peaks/dips affect timbre and coherence. May suit specific genres but lacks refinement.

Average Technical Grade

B-

Competent but unremarkable. Decent detail retrieval in quieter tracks, though busy sections challenge cohesion. Imaging is average, lacking depth.

Bass B-

Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.

Mids C+

Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.

Treble C+

Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.

Dynamics B

Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.

Details B

Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.

Imaging C+

Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.

Gaming C+

Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Kiwi Ears Aether Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

A-

Competent tonal approach with minor technical flaws. Noticeable but not distracting quirks. Decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval in most tracks. Soundstage has reasonable width and depth. Handles moderate complexity without congestion.

Mids A-

Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.

Treble S

Reference-class treble: flawless extension with zero fatigue. Hyper-detailed yet perfectly natural reproduction of highs.

Dynamics A-

Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.

Soundstage S-

Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.

Gaming A

Clear spatial presentation handles directional cues effectively. Distinguishes key gameplay sounds while maintaining decent immersion.

Shuoer S12 Reviews

5.8 Reviewer Score

C+ Tuning

B Tech

More resolving than the Timeless, but even brighter. Tonality still remains the bottleneck to the planar IEM landscape.
Precogvision original ranking
Precogvision Youtube Channel - Precogvision

Bass: B Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Details: A- Imaging: C+

5 Reviewer Score

C+ Tuning

C+ Tech

Insanely resolving for price. Good planar timbre. Good stage presentation. Might be too bright for some. Great fit and acessories. Insane value. Takes EQ like a champ if you find it too bright.
Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website
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Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Kiwi Ears Aether Reviews

7 Reviewer Score

A Tuning

A Tech

Clean, balanced, with slight air boost in the treble. Bass sounds like a DD with great texture. Cheaper better tuned P5+2. Not as smooth as Timeless 2 with more dynamic contrast with a slight sizzle from the treble boost. Good value for a planar.
Jays Audio original ranking
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6.5 Reviewer Score

B+ Tuning

A- Tech

Balanced sound with clean bass, smooth mids, and detailed treble. Great clarity, wide soundstage, and natural timbre for a planar. Bass might be a bit light, and treble can be a little forward for some. One of the best planar IEMs out there. The treble is smoother and easier on the ears than most planars.
Gizaudio Axel original ranking
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7.9 Reviewer Score

A Tuning

S Tech

Not for bassheads, but one of the best planars I've ever heard.
Jaytiss original ranking
Jaytiss Youtube Channel - Jaytiss

Mids: A- Treble: S Dynamics: A- Soundstage: S-

6* * score normalized

A little bit spicy in the treble (like the other planars). Relaxed upper mid-range. Warmer tuning than S12. It's a decent IEM
Super* Review original ranking
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6.8 * score normalized

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Shuoer S12 VS Kiwi Ears Aether

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Shuoer S12 Scorings

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Shuoer S12 Reviews

Shuoer S12 reviewed by: Precogvision

Shuoer S12 reviewed by: Nymz

Kiwi Ears Aether Reviews

Kiwi Ears Aether reviewed by: Jays Audio

Kiwi Ears Aether reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

Kiwi Ears Aether reviewed by: Jaytiss

Kiwi Ears Aether reviewed by: Super* Review

Kiwi Ears Aether reviewed by: Fresh Reviews

Kiwi Ears Aether reviewed by: Z-Reviews

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