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Letshuoer S12 Ultra vs Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Letshuoer S12 Ultra vs Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score 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.

  • Letshuoer S12 Ultra
  • Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk
HearWiki score
83
83
Sound
8.6
8.9
Calls
-
5.8
Value
8.9
7.6
Price (USD)
$170
$360

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

Letshuoer S12 Ultra (2025) against Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk (2024). 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.

  • S12 Ultra20251 yr newer
  • x Crinacle Dusk2024

Specifications

S12 Ultrax Crinacle Dusk
Type
Wired IEMs
Wired IEMs
Price (USD)
$170
$360
HearWiki score
83
83
Released
2025
2024
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
1 planar magnetic
2DD + 2BA + 2PL tribrid
Driver type
planar
tribrid
Driver configuration
1 planar magnetic
2DD + 2BA + 2PL
Driver size
14.8 mm
-
Drivers per side
1
6
Impedance
16 Ω
14.5 Ω
Connector
-
2-pin 0.78 mm

What reviewers said

Letshuoer S12 Ultra

The Letshuoer S12 Ultra is a wired in-ear monitor that delivers Hi-Fi sound through a single 14.8mm planar magnetic driver housed in a lightweight aluminum-alloy shell. Aimed at music enthusiasts, it offers the signature planar-driver clarity and detail of the S12 series in a refreshed design, without any active noise cancellation or wireless features. Priced around $169, it's a straightforward, high-performance option for wired listening.

  • Pro:Detailed and fast planar magnetic sound
  • Pro:Lightweight and durable aluminum-alloy build
  • Pro:Accurate bass response with low distortion
  • Con:Requires a wired connection, no wireless freedom
  • Con:No active noise cancellation for noisy environments
  • Con:Open-back style may leak sound in quiet settings

Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk

This wired in-ear monitor is a six-driver tribrid design combining two dynamic, two balanced armature, and two planar-magnetic drivers for a detailed audiophile tuning. It offers versatile connectivity with both a standard 3.5mm cable and Moondrop's USB-C DSP option, making it a flexible choice for critical listening at home or on the go.

  • Pro:Intricate six-driver tribrid architecture
  • Pro:Balanced and detailed sound signature
  • Pro:Compatible with both 3.5mm and USB-C DSP cables
  • Con:Requires a source for optimal performance; no wireless or ANC
  • Con:May need amplification for full potential due to low impedance
  • Con:Premium price point for wired-only use

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

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