Ti-6Al-4V Titanium
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) is the most widely used alpha-beta titanium alloy, comprising -90% Ti, 6% Aluminum, and 4% Vanadium. It offers an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, high corrosion resistance, and good bio-compatibility. Key applications include aerospace structural components, medical implants, high-performance racing parts, and now, audiophile grade earphones.
Shielded Cable
This dedicated cable, specially crafted for TWELVE Ti, completes the look for a head to toe titanium aesthetic. The four-core cross-braided cable is made from silver-plated, single-crystal copper (UP-OCC), offering outstanding noise shielding and transparent signal transmission. With a low impedance of just 0.292, it maximizes electrical efficiency.
tia®
Tubeless In-Ear Audio (tia) is a patented IEM design methodology that aims to reduce unwanted resonance and distortion for a transparent and lifelike sound signature. The tia system is comprised of three major elements: open balanced armature tia drivers, the tia single-bore design, and tia acoustic chambers. U12t features two major elements of the tia system: the tia driver and the tia single-bore design.
apex®
Air Pressure Exchange (Apex) is a patented vent that releases air pressure in a sealed ear canal all while retaining standard IEM levels of isolation; enabling musicians and music enthusiasts to listen more comfortably for longer. This venting alleviates listener fatigue and allows for a much more realistic soundstage. Apex comes in three module variations for U12t: mX, m15 and m20.
LID®
Linear Impedance Design (LID) is a patented circuit that corrects the non-linear electrical resistance of the multiple driver-sets comprising this 12 driver IEM. Varying source amplifier output impedance in devices like smartphones, body packs, DAC/amps, and DAPs typically results in varying frequency response across them, depending on the increase in resistance. Restoring proper interaction with the source and preserving the desired sound signature enables a consistent reliable sound.
