Wired IEMs
CrinEar Nightfall
76Great
$100
Full review dataCrinEar Nightfall 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
Letshuoer S12 Ultra
83Outstanding
$170
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Neither pulls ahead overall - they trade wins across the measures.
- CrinEar Nightfall
- Letshuoer S12 Ultra
HearWiki score
76
83
Sound
8.0
8.6
Value
9.0
8.9
Price (USD)
$100
$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
Both shipped in 2025. These are 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.
- Nightfall2025
- S12 Ultra2025
Specifications
NightfallS12 Ultra
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $100
- $170
- HearWiki score
- 76
- 83
- Released
- 2025
- 2025
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 2-driver hybrid
- 1 planar magnetic
- Driver type
- hybrid
- planar
- Driver configuration
- -
- 1 planar magnetic
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 14.8 mm
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 1
- Frequency response
- 2 Hz - 38 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 9 Ω
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 104 dB/mW
- -
- Connector
- 4.4 mm balanced
- -
What reviewers said
CrinEar Nightfall
The Nightfall is a wired, hybrid dual-driver in-ear monitor with a 10mm dynamic driver and an 8mm bass control unit, housed in a compact aluminum body. It delivers a balanced, natural sound with a warm lean, making it a versatile choice for casual listening at around $100. Its low 9-ohm impedance and 4.4mm balanced connector suit it for use with high-quality sources, though it lacks active noise cancellation.
- Pro:Warm, balanced tuning that suits many genres
- Pro:Compact and lightweight aluminum build
- Pro:4.4mm balanced output for enhanced channel separation
- Con:No noise cancellation, so isolation depends on fit
- Con:9-ohm impedance may hiss with some sensitive sources
- Con:Limited accessory options compared to pricier models
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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