Between the FH19 and Cadenza 12, the FH19 comes out ahead in sensitivity and impedance, while the Cadenza 12 wins on driver count. Overall, the FH19 scores 72.9 and the Cadenza 12 scores 70.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (72.9 vs 70.1). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the FH19 if you care most about sensitivity and impedance. The biggest gaps in its favor are sensitivity, impedance.
Pick the Cadenza 12 if you care most about driver count. Its strongest claims are driver count.
Both ship with comparable detachable cable, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why FiiO - FH19 wins
- ▲Sensitivity — 6.67% more. 112 dB vs 105 dB.
- ▲Impedance — 4.00 Ω less. 12 vs 16.
Why Letshuoer - Cadenza 12 wins
- ▲Driver count — 2.00 more. 12 vs 10.
Spec comparison
Drivers
| Spec | FiiO - FH19 | Letshuoer - Cadenza 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver count | 10 | 12lead |
| Driver types | 1DD + 8BA + 1BC Hybrid | 1DD + 8BA + 2EST + 1BC Tetrabrid |
| Impedanceⓘ | 12 Ωlead | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivityⓘ | 112 dBlead | 105 dB |
Build
| Spec | FiiO - FH19 | Letshuoer - Cadenza 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable cable | true | true |
| Connector | MMCX | 0.78mm 2-pinlead |
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