Name: GoldPlanar GL12
Brand: GoldPlanar
Price: 200 USD
Rating: 2.9 (3 reviews)

GoldPlanar GL12

The GoldPlanar GL12 are semi-open planar-magnetic in-ear monitors with a 12.5mm driver, offering full bass but recessed midrange and treble, and are noted for their dull, muted sound presentation.

Auf einen Blick

Marke: GoldPlanar
Bauform: Kabelgebundene In-Ears (IEM)
Passform: -
Verbindung: Kabelgebunden
Geräuschunterdrückung: Nein
Erschienen: 2021

Die HearWiki-EinschätzungKI-verdichtet(auf Englisch)

The GoldPlanar GL12 is a lightweight, wired planar in-ear monitor that offers a warm, bass-forward sound signature with a smooth and relaxed character. While it is easy to drive and feels solidly built, its heavily recessed midrange and treble, along with soft dynamics, result in a dark and somewhat veiled presentation that limits detail and clarity. It is a competent but niche performer that struggles to justify its price point against more balanced competitors.

Was überzeugt

Strong, impactful bass response
Very easy to drive from any source
Lightweight and sturdy construction

Was nicht

Mids and highs are noticeably recessed, giving a dark tone
Lacks detail retrieval and transient crispness
Imaging is weak and soundstage feels narrow
Cable quality and overall value are subpar for the cost

Technische Daten

Klang - GoldPlanar GL12
Treiber	12.5mm planar
Treibergröße	12.5 mm
Treiber pro Seite	1
Frequenzgang	20Hz-50kHz
Impedanz	20 Ω
Empfindlichkeit	108 dB/mW

Klang

Klang - GoldPlanar GL12
Frequenzgang
Treiber	12.5mm planar
Treibergröße	12.5 mm
Treiber pro Seite	1

Das sagten die Tests(auf Englisch)

3 Quelle(n) fließen in den Score dieses Produkts ein.

headfonics.com

The GL12 was characterized as unusually dark, with a deep recess in the mids and highs and a tuning that prioritizes smoothness over roughness or energy. The reviewer considered it an odd entry in the planar IEM category rather than a broadly competitive one.

Ganzen Test lesen

headphonesty.com

The GL12 delivers satisfying bass and a simple, practical design, but its recessed mids and treble, soft transient response, and weak imaging keep it from standing out. The reviewer also felt the cable and overall value were underwhelming for the asking price.

Ganzen Test lesen

primeaudio.org

This review found the GL12 easy to drive with strong bass impact and good build quality, but also described the mids as veiled and the overall presentation as dark and lacking detail retrieval. The reviewer judged it as a competent planar IEM that does not fully justify its price.

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