Mk12 Turrisvs.SuperMix 4

Sound & Specs Comparison

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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

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Meta Ratings

In terms of overall sound impression, Mk12 Turris notably outshines SuperMix 4. It presents music with markedly greater accuracy, air, and stereo separation (7.8 vs 6). For comfort fit, SuperMix 4 performs subtly better (8 vs 7.3). Even under close inspection, Mk12 Turris maintains a faintly cleaner, more seamless design — whereas SuperMix 4 occasionally reveals minor imperfections. The included cable with SuperMix 4 shows subtly better strain relief and physical resilience. Mk12 Turris's accessories are measurably better curated, reflecting greater attention to usability, presentation, and value-added content compared to SuperMix 4.

Sound Characteristics

Mk12 Turris produces sub-bass that is c more textured and present in cinematic or bass-heavy tracks (8.5 vs 6). It enhances basslines with c more energy and grip, giving them a livelier feel compared to SuperMix 4 (8 vs 5.5). Listeners may find the low-end impact on It c more engaging during high-dynamic passages (8.5 vs 5.5). The lower midrange on It blends overwhelmingly more smoothly into the bass region, avoiding the disconnect found in SuperMix 4 (9 vs 4.5). It reproduces female vocals and strings with m more air and forwardness, while SuperMix 4 remains recessed (8 vs 6.5). The treble on It is a more nuanced and refined, especially when it comes to cymbals and ambient elements (9 vs 7). It captures ambient cues and reverbs m more precisely through its upper treble, enhancing spatial perception over SuperMix 4 (9 vs 7). With m higher resolution, It allows finer textures and room ambiance to shine more than SuperMix 4 (8.5 vs 7). In complex arrangements, It separates layers a more distinctly, preventing overlap that SuperMix 4 occasionally suffers (8.5 vs 6). It keeps competing frequencies under control c more effectively, reducing sonic congestion compared to SuperMix 4 (8.5 vs 5.5). Notes played through It feel overwhelmingly weightier and fuller, giving a more satisfying impact than those from SuperMix 4 (8.5 vs 4.5). It hits with a more authority during transients, creating a more explosive effect than SuperMix 4 (7.5 vs 5.5). It controls harsh sibilant peaks n more effectively, making vocals smoother than on SuperMix 4 (9.5 vs 8.5). Timbre on It sounds s more realistic and natural, whereas SuperMix 4 feels slightly more artificial or colored (8.5 vs 6). Tonality on It is a more coherent and refined, yielding a more pleasing overall signature than SuperMix 4 (8.5 vs 6). Subtle ridges and granularity are conveyed a more clearly on It, adding life that SuperMix 4 doesn’t quite match (8 vs 5).

Tonal Signature

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