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Shure SE846 Gen 2 vs 64 Audio U12t

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

Shure SE846 Gen 2
9.2
/ 10
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HIGHER SCORE
64 Audio U12t
9.5
/ 10
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Specs comparison

9.2/10
SCORE
9.5/10
IMPEDANCE
12Ω
113dB
SENSITIVITY
108dB
No
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The Shure SE846 Gen 2 scores 9.2/10 with 9Ω impedance and 113dB sensitivity. At 9Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

The 64 Audio U12t scores 9.5/10 with 12Ω impedance and 108dB sensitivity. At 12Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Based on our scoring, the 64 Audio U12t scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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