Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red VS Letshuoer S12

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Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red and Letshuoer S12 use 2DD and 1Planar driver setups respectively. Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red costs $55 while Letshuoer S12 costs $150. Letshuoer S12 is $95 more expensive. Letshuoer S12 holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (5.9 vs 6.2). Letshuoer S12 has significantly better bass with a 1.3-point edge, Letshuoer S12 has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red has slightly better treble with a 0.4-point edge, Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge, Letshuoer S12 has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge, Letshuoer S12 has significantly better details with a 2.3-point edge and Letshuoer S12 has significantly better imaging with a 1.8-point edge.

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Metric Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red Letshuoer S12
Bass 6.2 7.5
Mids 5.9 6.3
Treble 5.8 5.3
Details 4.8 7
Soundstage 5.8 6.3
Imaging 4.8 6.5
Dynamics 5 1
Tonality 5.9 6.1
Technicalities 5.4 5.9

Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Jaytiss Shuwa-T Jays Audio
Tim Tuned Audionotions Gizaudio Axel
Z-Reviews Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.9

Mixed


Letshuoer S12 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Audionotions
Shuwa-T Fresh Reviews Jays Audio Tim Tuned
Z-Reviews
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.2

Mixed to Positive


Reviews Comparison

Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 7* * score normalized

Letshuoer S12 reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score normalized

Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
Pros: Balanced tuning, smooth and natural timbre, good stage. Cons: Can use more micro details.

Tim Tuned original ranking

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

Letshuoer S12 reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A+ Tech
Planar with the most "wow" factor. Spacious heead stage Treble can be too much

Tim Tuned original ranking

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

Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 6 Reviewer Score
IMHO no one really needs anything more than this. Impecable tuning. Techs are competitive with anything under $100. Only true knock I have against this is that the nozzle is pretty bad - long and thick, which may be a problem for some. It certainly makes putting eartips on them very difficult. Previously Owned

Audionotions original ranking

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Letshuoer S12 reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 5.5 Reviewer Score
Very energetic. Very detailed. Very bright. Noticeable recession in mids - it is V-shaped after all. Planar timbre is quite noticeable and can sometimes make this sound unnatural. Previously Owned

Audionotions original ranking

Website (Audionotions)

Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 5.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C+ Tech
I think this is massivly overhyped, but it's not terrible and a great value with impedance adapters

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Letshuoer S12 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 3.8 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
E+ Tech
I think the s12 is fine, the pro and z12 don't add too much value

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.7 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
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Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: B- Mids: C Treble: B Soundstage: B- Details: B Imaging: B+

Letshuoer S12 reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 6.8 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
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Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A- Soundstage: B+ Details: A- Imaging: B+

Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B- Tech
Great all-rounder, IEF-harman. Bass is a bit pillowy.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

Letshuoer S12 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
The most refined S12 to date. Smoothest treble out of all the S12, and very little Planar timbre while keeping up the great tech and detail.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red (more reviews)

Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B- Tech
Great balanced, smooth tuning. Needs more bass for my taste, can be a bit soft at times.

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel

Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 4.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
D Tech
Brilliant tonal balance with the option to for extra bass. A bargain at its price point.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Details: D+ Imaging: D

Letshuoer S12 (more reviews)

Letshuoer S12 reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 6.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

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Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.5

Gaming Grade

B-

Letshuoer S12 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.2

Gaming Grade

B

Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red 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

C+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids B-
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble B-
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 B-
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details C
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
Imaging C
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

Letshuoer S12 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 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.
Details A-
Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.
Imaging B+
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

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