7hz Timeless VS Truthear Nova

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7hz Timeless and Truthear Nova are in-ear monitors. 7hz Timeless costs $220 while Truthear Nova costs $150. 7hz Timeless is $70 more expensive. Truthear Nova holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (6.1 vs 6.7). Truthear Nova has better bass with a 0.8-point edge, Truthear Nova has better mids with a 0.9-point edge, Truthear Nova has better treble with a 0.9-point edge, Truthear Nova has better dynamics with a 0.8-point edge, Truthear Nova has better details with a 0.6-point edge and Truthear Nova has significantly better imaging with a 1.3-point edge.

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Metric 7hz Timeless Truthear Nova
Bass 6.3 7
Mids 5.9 6.8
Treble 5.8 6.6
Details 6.7 7.3
Soundstage 7 7
Imaging 5.7 7
Dynamics 6 6.8
Tonality 6.1 6.8
Technicalities 6.9 6.8

7hz Timeless Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Nymz
Shuwa-T Super* Review Jays Audio Tim Tuned Gizaudio Axel
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

6.1

Mixed to Positive

Truthear Nova Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Smirk Audio Shuwa-T Tim Tuned Gizaudio Axel Super* Review
Jaytiss Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

6.7

Cautiously Favorable

Reviews Comparison

7hz Timeless reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 6.7 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A- Tech
Comment: A superb planar IEM, beware the planar bass shelf. The best tuned planar IEM Narrow soundstage, mushy transients

Shuwa-T original ranking

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Bass: A- Mids: B- Treble: B Soundstage: A- Details: A Imaging: A-

Truthear Nova reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 6.8 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
Overall clean sounding, works well with quicker pop genres (Jpop/Kpop) Male vocals recessed, does not work well with the other half of Jpop/Kpop. Lower midrange suffers from thinner note weight (tuning)

Shuwa-T original ranking

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Bass: A- Mids: B Treble: B+ Soundstage: A- Details: A Imaging: A-

7hz Timeless reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized
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Truthear Nova reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized
A little bit thin and shrill sounding. Hexa costs half as much and it's the better IEM.

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7hz Timeless reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A Tech
Great details. Good stage in front but lacking in wideness/3D. Imaging is good and speration is great, but uneven treble peaks. Planar timbre. Vocals and notes can be thin. Fatiguing at higher volume listening.

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Truthear Nova reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
NEED FOAM TIPS makes the treble smooth and clear. Very clean harman sound with smooth but well extended treble/one of the best treble under $200, no roll-off. The pinnacle of trying not to offend anyone, but light bass/low-end; another harman.

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7hz Timeless reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A+ Tech
High details for the price, good fun tuning Metallic timbre

Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A-
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Truthear Nova reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+

7hz Timeless reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A- Tech
Clean, impactful bass, great detail, fast transients. Upper mids are a bit intense, bright treble, planar timbre.

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Truthear Nova reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
A solid reference. Harman-style sound signature with solid sub-bass, clean forward vocals, smooth treble extension, and great detail. Could use more bass, vocals can feel lean and a bit intense at times.

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7hz Timeless (more reviews)

7hz Timeless reviewed by Crin

Crin 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
Easily the best-tuned planar IEM by a country mile, the Timeless is also no slouch on the technical front.

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7hz Timeless reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 5.8 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
Has the planar advantage with most of its disadvantages and a reasonable tonality.

Precogvision original ranking

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Bass: C+ Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Details: A- Imaging: C+

7hz Timeless reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 5.1 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Insanely resolving for price. Good planar timbre. Tuning is slight colored but doesn't seem to affect mids as much. Stage depth and width will be the weakest points. QC gamble on first batches. Get S12 instead, imo

Nymz original ranking

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Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Details: B- Imaging: C+

Truthear Nova (more reviews)

Truthear Nova reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C+ Tech
Nice set, great bass. Too much upper mids.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-
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Truthear Nova reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 6.9 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
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Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: B+ Details: A- Imaging: A-

Truthear Nova reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Borders C+

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7hz Timeless Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.7

Gaming Grade

B+

Truthear Nova Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.8

Gaming Grade

B+

7hz Timeless Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids B-
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble B-
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details B+
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B-
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

Truthear Nova Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids B+
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B+
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics B+
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details A-
Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.
Imaging A-
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

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