Between the Cadenza 12 and AONIC 3, the Cadenza 12 comes out ahead in impedance and driver count, while the AONIC 3 wins on sensitivity. Overall, the Cadenza 12 scores 70.1 and the AONIC 3 scores 56.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Cadenza 12 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 13.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Cadenza 12 if you care most about impedance and driver count. The biggest gaps in its favor are impedance, driver count.
Pick the AONIC 3 if you care most about sensitivity. Its strongest claims are sensitivity.
Both ship with comparable detachable cable, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Cadenza 12 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Letshuoer - Cadenza 12 wins
- ▲Impedance — 14.00 Ω less. 16 vs 30.
- ▲Driver count — 11.00 more. 12 vs 1.
Why Shure - AONIC 3 wins
- ▲Sensitivity — 7.62% more. 113 dB vs 105 dB.
Spec comparison
Drivers
| Spec | Letshuoer - Cadenza 12 | Shure - AONIC 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver count | 12lead | 1 |
| Driver types | 1DD + 8BA + 2EST + 1BC Tetrabrid | Single Balanced Armature |
| Impedanceⓘ | 16 Ωlead | 30 Ω |
| Sensitivityⓘ | 105 dB | 113 dBlead |
Build
| Spec | Letshuoer - Cadenza 12 | Shure - AONIC 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable cable | true | true |
| Connector | 0.78mm 2-pinlead | MMCX |
Spec-level deep dives
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