Cantorvs.U12t
Sound & Specs Comparison
Information
Both IEMs are widely regarded in the audiophile community. See how they differ in terms of sub-bass response, upper mids, clarity, and overall tonality. Spider charts and rating breakdowns included.
Objective Comparison
Facts, details, stuff.
| General Info | Cantor | U12t |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AFUL | 64 Audio |
| Country | Taiwan | USA |
| IEM Description | The AFUL Cantor combines technical precision with musicality in a hybrid design. Featuring a dynamic driver for powerful bass and multiple balanced armatures for clean mids and sparkly highs, it delivers a spacious soundstage with excellent separation. Tuning leans slightly toward a balanced-bright signature, making it a solid choice for detail lovers who still want some low-end punch. | The U12t is 64 Audio’s flagship all-rounder—featuring 12 balanced armature drivers and the company's proprietary tia technology. It delivers a spacious, natural sound with smooth highs, tight lows, and class-leading resolution. Whether on stage or in the studio, the U12t is known for its versatility and reference-grade clarity. |
| Price Level | 500 – 1.000 | 2.000 + |
| Housing & Driver | ||
|---|---|---|
| Driver Config | Multi-BA | – |
| Driver Types | Balanced Armature | – |
| Shell Material | – | – |
| Cable | 4Braid 5N OFC Cable | – |
| Technical | ||
|---|---|---|
| Freq Range | – | – |
| Impedance (Ω) | 20 | – |
| Sensitivity (dB) | 106 | – |
| Crossover | RLC Network Electronic Crossover | – |
| Platform Info | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comments | 1 | 0 |
| Visit Count | 128 | 103 |
| External Reviews | 1 | 4 |
Meta Ratings
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Sound Characteristics
Cantor produces sub-bass that is b more textured and present in cinematic or bass-heavy tracks (8.5 vs 8). It renders bass with a greater punch and separation, where U12t sometimes feels bloated (9 vs 8). Across the frequency range, It stays a more consistent in tonal balance, resulting in a smoother listen than U12t (8.8 vs 8).
| Cantor | U12t | |
|---|---|---|
| Sub Bass | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Bass | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Bass Feel | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Lower Mids | 8.5 | – |
| Upper Mids | 8.0 | – |
| Lower Treble | 8.0 | – |
| Upper Treble | 7.5 | – |
| Sound Stage Width | 8.0 | – |
| Detail | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Layering | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| Masking | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Note Weight | 7.5 | – |
| Slam | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Sibilance | 8.5 | – |
| Timbre Color | 7.5 | – |
| Tonality | 8.8 | 8.0 |
| Texture | 8.0 | – |
Tonal Signature
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