HIDIZS - MK12 x DucBloke

Check out my full review of the Hidizs MK12 X DucBloke, here: https://mobileaudiophile.com/in-ear-earphones-iem-iems-reviews/hidizs-mk12-x-ducbloke-review-loves-take/ HIDIZS MK12 X DUCBLOKE REVIEW -$259 -12mm 91% Magnesium single DD What is up everyone, at the link above is my full review of the latest iem from Hidizs named the Hidizs MK12 X DucBloke which happens to be a special edition set in collaboration with YouTube personality DucBloke. The MK12 X is most certainly a very bold iem in every way that you can think of. Not to mention its candy red exterior and matching cable which makes for a seriously cool aesthetic. Of course, the MK12 X also happens to be the newest iem in the MK12 series. Furthermore, the MK12 X uses the exact same shell design, material, build, dimensions, as well as the same driver as the OG MK12 Turris. Honestly, this set is built like a tank folks, and it has that same dope design language that the other two in the series had. The difference here is the DucBloke tuning. I should also add that the MK12 X also comes with DucBloke's personally created PEQ settings so that you can dial in the sound a bit more. Especially useful with the Hidizs AP80 Pro Max, UAPP and some other notable Parametric Equalizers. The sound of this set leans heavily to the left with a big bass infusion (10-15 db's depending on whose graph you are reading) which cascades across the entire mix adding warmth, weight, and richness. Note weight carries substance, notes are dense, yet the driver has some speed, which is a nice mix. The bass is big, it's textured, it digs very deep, and it can flat-out slam y'all. Next it has a very milky, very moist, and very viscous midrange which is great for vocalists, not too recessed, never shouty either. Just pleasant and very-very musically gifted. The treble is relaxed, easy going, never sharp, but has some very nice extension into the upper treble. Across the board the MK12 X carries tighter transients making use of the MK12 series 91% Magnesium driver creating a sound which is fairly clean for such a weighted, warmed, and musically tilted tuning. Of course, nobody is picking this set up for its detail retrieval or instrument separation abilities. Granted, they are fantastic for such a warm and thick sound, but nowhere near what any analytical lovers would crave. Without question this set is musicality-first all the way. I will say, the soundstage is actually quite great with decent width, solid height, and very nice depth of field. Anyways, I have so much more to add about this set and I try to do just that within my review. I also added in two comparisons as well which I hope helps. At any rate, if you'd like to learn a bit more about this bass heavy, musically talented, organic, and earthy set then go ahead and check out my review, if you'd like. Or, just have a great day/night wherever you are. Have fun with your tunes everyone. Comparisons: Hidizs MK12 Turris, Dunu X Koto Ito 🔥 MK12 X Pros 🔥 -Build Quality is once again stellar in this latest MK12 variant -Also, the same solid design & aesthetic -The MK12 X is a very comfy set for me -The MK12 X’s 91% Magnesium DD is fantastic -Nice accessory haul (Divinus eartips, solid carrying case, great color matching cable). -Musical and engaging presentation perfect for bass-driven genres -Smoothly rendered warm & analog tuning. Very much organic, earthy, and definitely bassy. -Richly flavored across the board with thick note weight… everywhere -Bass digs very deep with a palpable slam. A very fun bass, very rigid & dense -Milky midrange, very melodic, and never sharp -Easy going and relaxed treble means easy going and relaxed listening experience -Imaging is well done -Soundstage is holographic with nice width, good height, and great depth of field. -Comes with DucBloke’s very own PEQ profiles made specially for the MK12 X 👎 MK12 X Cons 👎 -Fit may be troubling for some folks (decently sized set) -Bass will be too emphasized for many listeners, can veil at times -Not everyone wants a very warm, thick, and colored sound -Not a technical beast. Don’t expect top shelf details & separation. Good for the tuning. -Treble is very laid back (intentionally) and relaxed on the base tuning so definitely not for analytical listeners, or anyone who enjoys some brilliance up top -This is more of a side-grade variant to the OG MK12 and not considered an upgrade. The differences are too great tonally Check out my full review of the Hidizs MK12 X DucBloke, here: https://mobileaudiophile.com/in-ear-earphones-iem-iems-reviews/hidizs-mk12-x-ducbloke-review-loves-take/

I've heard this a lot over the course of the last few weeks. People who would've liked this set with a greater bass response, warmer, even smoother. I actually like the DucBloke best as it is, no PEQ. Out-of-the-box it is definitely tuned differently.

I've had the same idea, i found the red ones by Ducbloke a bit too expensive for my budget. And i like the blue ones more. I also wanted to try out the other nozzles, wich are not included in the Red Set by Ducbloke. So i went for those, eventually got a blue matching cable aswell but still paid under 180$ . I'm used to use his PEQ presets anyway, i'm happy with the set i have, with his PEQ . https://preview.redd.it/wh74mqhw4xkg1.jpeg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=841410e6fb459a38557dd360a66edaf4bdf8dba9

By that logic ie600 , tanchjim origin , ie900, mk12 , ea1000 and many others is not worth it.

Owned Tea Pros, Hype 4 and MK12 at the same time. Decided to sell the former two because the MK12 sound that good to me (after PEQ), and was <1/2 the price (backed on Kickstarter).

Most recent is the Hidizs mk12 w/ red filter and BGVP DMA this week after pairing it with NiceHCK P03 tips after like 8 months of ownership.

Not OP but I have listened to the Hidizs Mk12 (both standard and collab) and the Thieaudio Valhalla. I simply do not get how one can listen to both IEMs and rank them 0.02 points apart, it's not even close, the Valhalla wipes the floor with the Mk12. I don't even like the Valhalla, but the quality difference is enormous.

As you're new, it's hard not to fall for IEM marketing hype cycles. Every month, there's a new "best ever" IEM. Tons of reviews come out saying this *is* it. Then it arrives. "Is that it?"- That was my first reaction to the Martilo. It's great, but it was nowhere near as bassy as everyone said. Months later, I still want more punchy bass. I stumble one I'd never heard of, released months ago with barely any hype- the TSMR Armor. It's got nowhere near the same marketing budget but the few reviews I find compared it to the Martilo and said it's punchier, a more impactful bass. I take a punt. It arrives. No hype. I'm not expecting much.... IT IS AWESOME. The lesson: If this is a big purchase for you, wait a while before buying. Nobody has heard the Portazo yet. It might be amazing. It might be crap. But the real verdict is if people are still talking about it after 2 months. Final final point- I listen to DnB quite a lot. Weirdly, I enjoy it most on *not* total Basshead IEMs. For example the Hidisz mk12- is an absolute DnB beast, it's so fun and punchy and energetic. On paper, the Martilo should work best with DnB, it has tons of sub-bass, but it feels a bit dry and dull in comparison.

Chat GPT doesn't know shit about IEMs. Imo, there's too many, and too similar. The most unique choice is the Diablo... To the delicate ears of our favourite Singaporean IEM God that might be a lot of bass, but there's more bass out there. The others kinda just blend together... If your goal is to experience every kind of sound and weird driver combination there is, go much further. Buy an all BA set. Buy a bass head set. Buy a tribrid. Buy a KZ Decet with 5 DDs squeezed in each side. Buy a bone conduction set- "subtle" options that boost the soundstage a bit, or "obvious vibration" sets like the Kiwi Ears Etude, Kbear03/02. Buy a treble head set. Buy something off Penon. Buy a desktop amp and see if that makes a difference or not to you. For what it's worth, I really love the MK12, and I think the MP145 is a much better IEM than the Mp143 (which is fine but a bit boring) If your goal is quality... You can afford a couple of AMAZING sets instead of 15 good ones.

Isn H60... I love the mk12, and the H60 has an even more fun engaging tuning- probably my favourite IEM. Possibly the EBC80 if you have a lot to spend (I've not heard it but I've read it's the next level H60)

If you plan on this being your only IEM, and you can afford it, I'd recommend blowing out your budget even more and getting a TSMR Armor (I got it for $200 on sale) It really is an amazing IEM that has huge bass but also hits everything else you want. I recommend it a lot here, and I've had various messages and comments from people thanking me because they love it. Absolutely worth it as a one-and-done IEM. If not, my two favourites in your range are both Hidisz - Mp145 and mk12. Both really blew me away and have a really fun addictive tuning that matches what you're looking for. There's also a bright red Ducbloke edition of the mk12 that cranks the bass (I've not heard it) QoA Adonis New is a bassy relaxed option, I don't think it's as technical as the others but more importantly it is purple and tiny so very easy to listen all day.

... anything is an upgrade haha. WARNING- These are my dumbass opinions with my dumbass ears. You may hate, love, or be indifferent if you buy one. Artti T10 is my first love and my $50 pick forever. Hidisz MP145 beat it and become my favourite planar. Hidisz MK12 shocked me with how much I liked it because I assumed single DDs were crap. I *Think* I like it more than the MP145, but it's pretty close. $250- TSMR Armor. I shill the Armor all day long and convinced a bunch of people here to buy one, but THANKFULLY I've had plenty of messages saying they loved it. My most successful recommendation by far. Isn H60 was next. Day 1... "This isn't great" Day 2... "This is the best thing I've ever heard" A unique, bombastic fun huge addictive sound I can't get enough of. My number 1 IEM: QoA Martini. I was lucky enough to borrow this. It's way more than I'd pay. Day 1... "This isn't worth the price at all" Funnily enough, this was as I was having my love affair with the H60, so I didn't listen to the Martini again for weeks! The next time I did "WTF. *This* is the best thing I've ever heard." It's very similar to the H60... Huuuge fun soulful, but with better clarity and resolution. Would I recommend it for its RRP? Probably not. I am not in that income range. The H60 is 90% there. But holy shit I love it. I asked the owner if he'd sell it, and got an insane deal. Suuuuuper lucky.

Why I keep returning iems like tea pro and moon drop dusk and keep returning to my MK12? I cannot fault them in anything and I tried hard to not like them. They beat the tea pro in every department and cost less than half of them. Where am I wrong?

Supposedly the Hidizs MP145s got a retuning. I got them fairly recently so I suspect mine are the retune. I have since purchase the Horizons and a few others not in your list. And I gotta say they're very technical and musical at the same time. Female voices sound amazing. I get lost in the music when I put those on lay my head back and close my eyes. Their score on the chart says(old tuning) for those. I really like the Mk12s too tho (gold nozzle & SpinFit CP145s) so I might have a preference for their house sound. If you like something with great transients/instrument separation that's a good all arounder and bonus... Looks exactly like the Top Pros, the Pula PA02s are awesome and comfortable to me.

Hidizs Mk12 is the best for me from 2025. I'm looking forward to checking out Solomon, prestige Ltd mk2 and monarch mkiv.

I've listened to the mp145 and aether extensively. I'm currently auditioning the hidizs Mk12 red nozzle and think you should consider this in your options. I think these punch way above their cost. They look cool like the mp145 but fit way better imo. Tips settled on was dunu ss.