BGVP DMA vs Letshuoer S12 Ultra: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Letshuoer S12 Ultra comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 83. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Letshuoer S12 Ultra - Outstanding overall at around $169.

Wired IEMs

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Letshuoer S12 Ultra leads on 4 of 4 measures.

BGVP DMA
Letshuoer S12 Ultra

HearWiki score

Sound

8.2

8.6

Value

8.0

8.9

Price (USD)

$300

$170

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Same generation

The Letshuoer S12 Ultra is 2 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price.

DMA2023
S12 Ultra20252 yr newer

Specifications

DMAS12 Ultra

Type: Wired IEMs; Wired IEMs
Price (USD): $300; $170
HearWiki score: 73; 83
Released: 2023; 2025
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: -; 1 planar magnetic
Driver type: -; planar
Driver configuration: -; 1 planar magnetic
Driver size: -; 14.8 mm
Drivers per side: -; 1
Impedance: -; 16 Ω

Specification comparison of BGVP DMA vs Letshuoer S12 Ultra
Spec	BGVP DMA	Letshuoer S12 Ultra
Type	Wired IEMs	Wired IEMs
Price (USD)	$300	$170
HearWiki score	73 / 100 Great	83 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2023	2025
Audio
Driver	-	1 planar magnetic
Driver type	-	planar
Driver configuration	-	1 planar magnetic
Driver size	-	14.8 mm
Drivers per side	-	1
Impedance	-	16 Ω

What reviewers said

BGVP DMA

The BGVP DMA is a wired in-ear monitor that blends a dynamic driver, two balanced armatures, and dual bone-conduction transducers into a five-driver hybrid setup. Priced around $300, it aims to deliver high-fidelity sound with enhanced spatial cues and physical resonance, making bone-conduction technology more accessible to audiophiles. It lacks active noise cancellation and relies on a fully wired connection for signal transmission.

Pro:Unique tribrid design with bone-conduction drivers for immersive soundstage
Pro:Layered detail retrieval across the frequency range
Pro:Comfortable fit with multiple driver types working cohesively

Con:Requires a capable source and proper seal to perform optimally
Con:No active noise cancellation limits isolation in noisy environments
Con:Wired-only operation may not suit modern wireless users

Letshuoer S12 Ultra

The Letshuoer S12 Ultra is a wired in-ear monitor built around a single 14.8mm planar magnetic driver housed in a lightweight aluminum shell. It delivers the signature planar sound of the S12 line—fast, detailed, and punchy—in a refreshed design aimed at hi-fi enthusiasts. With a low 16-ohm impedance, it pairs easily with most sources, though it lacks any active noise cancellation.

Pro:Fast, detailed planar sound with strong dynamics
Pro:Lightweight and sturdy aluminum-alloy build
Pro:Easy to drive thanks to low impedance

Con:No noise cancellation or isolation features
Con:Planar timbre may not suit all listeners
Con:Cable and accessories are basic for the price

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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