Hey there!
I have listened to the U12T a great deal, and have some thoughts:
Packaging is cool - I think I got a newer version, with the leather circle case, and all three Apex modules (MX, M15, and M20) I dig it. My one gripe on this IEM is the stock cable - the cable is fine, but the memory wire is kinda’ lame. They should get rid of that and go with a molded plastic like more modern cables are doing these days.
This IEM is very special. It is an all BA build, but due to the incredible macro dynamics’slam’ it posesses, you’d swear there’s a dynamic driver in there. Special, because you reap the benefits of BA where you otherwise shouldn’t be able to.
The other reason it is special is because it’s stock tonality is just where I want it for an IEM. It isn’t super clinical, but isnt missing detail \ posessing veil like so many ‘relaxed’ listening IEMs do. Just because I want to chill doesn’t mean I want to miss all the detail. I am happy to report NO EQ needed. (FYI, I use the M15 module it comes with.)
I do most my listening on an iBasso DX300. Very lovely device - get one. Best DAP I’ve ever used as a ‘music experience’ device.
I tried lots of different tips.
I think I prefer the stock foams the most, but I also really dig the JVC Spiral Dot ++. I think the foams are more tonally balanced, but perhaps that’s just my preference. Spinfits are a good middle ground (Pictured above).
Also… CABLES! I actually for once notice differences in cables!!! I was a skeptic until this very sensitive IEM.
I tried pure copper, silver plated copper (stock), and finally, a hybrid - two strands of copper with two strands of pure silver (Effect Audio Grandioso in black, pictured above).
The Grandioso (Copper + pure silver) was my favorite. Really digging it.
What a great setup to pace around the kitchen and sling work emails or cook!
This is where I’d normally post EQ… but again, these don’t need it.
Cheers!