Mk12 Turrisvs.Valhalla

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

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Meta Ratings

Valhalla reveals microdetails and transient responses with evidently better articulation, helping listeners uncover nuances often missed with Mk12 Turris. For comfort fit, It performs noticeably better (8.3 vs 7.3). While Mk12 Turris is passable in its design, It stands measurably above, particularly in terms of assembly quality, material choice, and finish. Compared to Valhalla, Mk12 Turris’s cable exhibits distinctly smoother handling, with fewer instances of memory or stiffness. Compared to Valhalla, the overall accessory offering from It is considerably more aligned with the expectations of discerning audiophiles.

Sound Characteristics

Low-frequency extension on Valhalla feels a more natural and authoritative, while Mk12 Turris lacks some reach (9.1 vs 8.5). It enhances basslines with e more energy and grip, giving them a livelier feel compared to Mk12 Turris (9.2 vs 8). It strikes a a better balance between presence and smoothness in the upper mids compared to Mk12 Turris (8.8 vs 8). The upper treble of It extends a further, offering more sparkle and openness than Mk12 Turris (9.5 vs 9). The stereo field on It feels a wider and more holographic, whereas Mk12 Turris sounds more intimate (9.2 vs 8). The retrieval of faint audio cues on It is e more convincing, while Mk12 Turris tends to gloss over them (9.5 vs 8.5). In complex arrangements, It separates layers a more distinctly, preventing overlap that Mk12 Turris occasionally suffers (9.3 vs 8.5). It shows a better control of masking effects, maintaining clarity across frequency ranges better than Mk12 Turris (9.2 vs 8.5). The note presentation is a fuller and more tactile on It, giving instruments a stronger physical presence than Mk12 Turris (9 vs 8.5). It delivers a stronger slam and physicality, making drums and transients hit harder than Mk12 Turris (9 vs 7.5). Listeners may experience a fewer sharp edges in 'S' and 'T' sounds with Mk12 Turris, whereas Valhalla can get fatiguing (9.5 vs 8.8). The tone quality of Valhalla feels a more organic and true-to-source than the slightly artificial flavor of Mk12 Turris (9 vs 8.5). It achieves a better tonal neutrality, avoiding colorations present in Mk12 Turris (9 vs 8.5). The grain and surface of instruments are rendered c more vividly by It, while Mk12 Turris feels flatter (9 vs 8).

Tonal Signature

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