This is the place to discuss all things TruthEar Nova.
Review:
Here are the measurements:
B&K 5128:
Comparison to Moondrop Variations:
Comparison to TruthEar Hexa:
Tip Comparisons:
GRAS (RA0402):
vs Harman IE (this is just because this IEM is particularly Harmanlike. For more information on why we don’t just use Harman IE and 711 at present, here’s some context)
Notes:
Overall it’s a solid release, since this is basically a cheaper Moondrop Variations, which has been a popular IEM for quite some time now. With that said, I sincerely hope this is the last we see of this trend for IEMs. TruthEar’s very own Hexa is a more balanced sounding IEM, and doing that comparison right away reveals the issue with the lower mid dip that’s likely the result of the old 711 paradigm with in-ear headphones.
- No issues with comfort
- Subjective qualities are basically the same as on the Variations (unsurprisingly), which is to say… it’s really quite good for that.
- One minor difference is that I do still feel the Variations has slightly more satisfying bass, but also there’s some measured difference among these units for the bass as well.
Recommended for those who like a particularly distinct sub-bass shelf, with a leaner midrange presentation. Not recommended for those sensitive to upper mids and treble.
