As a result, it does not coil easily to be stored in the provide wooden-twist case, but at the same time, it is painfully easy to unspool before using it. Featuring standard 2-pin connectors, the GL12’s cable sheathing is rubbery and resistant to memory. The Gl12’s included cable is a dual-braided, silver-plated copper cable terminated with a 4.4mm balanced connection. However, any swaps between the 3.8mm and 4.4mm filtered nozzles would be explicitly mentioned further down the review. Tipsįor the entirety of this review, the GL12 was paired with the stock silicone tips that were included in the Gold Planar GL12 package, followed by the 4.4mm filtered nozzles. The GL12 is an IEM dedicated to indoor use versus outdoor use. The downside to this configuration is its lack of isolation under having multiple vents on each channel.Īs one would naturally expect, ambient noise is more prominent on the GL12, followed by wind-noise filtering through on the daily commute. However, as alluded to earlier in the “Tech Highlights” session, the GL12 is designed to be semi-open. Additionally, the GL12’s lightweight chassis is barely noticed during long testing sessions. The cables feature no memory wire, so the ear-lobe strain is nowhere to be found. In terms of comfort, the GL12 is an incredibly comfortable and lightweight IEM to wear for prolonged listening sessions. Copyright Gold Planar 2021 Comfort & Isolation Overall, there is little to be critiqued in this segment. Secondly, the GL12’s nozzle (both the 3.8mm and 4.4mm filtered nozzles) are adequately sized to sit in your ears snugly, and pain-free. Firstly, the chassis is perfectly smooth with no sharp or jagged edges to take note off. Form FactorĮrgonomics-wise, the GL12 fits comfortably with little to no prescient issues. As to whether that attention is positive or negative, is another story. Overall, the GL12 is an oddity from a purely aesthetical perspective, but one that is visually arresting. Moreover, the shape of the chassis strongly resembles the silhouette of a guitar pick. Each faceplate features fingerprint-like impressions, followed by several pores/vents and the initials, “GL” etched into it, giving it its signature football-esque appearance. The GL12 is reminiscent of a guitar pick and an American football. Copyright Gold Planar 2021 Design Aesthetic Featuring a semi-open faceplate to alleviate the bass-pressure build-up, the GL12 is an IEM that is designed to be used in quieter environments at the cost of noise isolation.įurthermore, each shell is machined from aerospace-grade aluminum, with replaceable nozzles- a pair with 3.8mm filters for added bass depth, and another with 4.4mm filters for accentuated highs. The Gold Planar GL12 houses a highly efficient 12.5m planar-magnetic transducer. Priced at $198, the GL12 attempts to capitalize on Gold Planar’s planar expertise, allowing their industry know-how to trickle down into a more affordable product.įacing tight competition from reputable brands such as Tin Hifi, the GL12 has a lot to prove to establish its relevancy.
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Regardless, Gold Planar’s latest release, the GL12, is an IEM that features miniaturized, planar-magnetic transducers in a portable frame. All their headphones look remarkably like Monolith Audio’s headphone offerings, with many impassioned audiophiles speculating that Gold Planar is their secret OEM. Gold Planar is a mysterious brand that started to gain credence in online audio circles after the initial release of the GL120, GL600, and GL2000 headphones.Īs their namesake suggests, Gold Planar specializes in planar-magnetic headphones.