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.

En bref

Marque: GoldPlanar
Type: Intra-auriculaires filaires (IEM)
Port: -
Connexion: Filaire
Réduction de bruit: Non
Sortie: 2021

L'avis HearWikiCondensé par IA(en anglais)

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.

Ce qui convainc

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

Ce qui déçoit

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

Caractéristiques

Audio - GoldPlanar GL12
Transducteur	12.5mm planar
Taille du transducteur	12.5 mm
Transducteurs par côté	1
Réponse en fréquence	20Hz-50kHz
Impédance	20 Ω
Sensibilité	108 dB/mW

Audio

Audio - GoldPlanar GL12
Réponse en fréquence
Transducteur	12.5mm planar
Taille du transducteur	12.5 mm
Transducteurs par côté	1

Ce qu'ont dit les tests(en anglais)

3 source(s) alimentent le score de ce produit.

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.

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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.

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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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