Aful Explorer VS Truthear Nova
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Aful Explorer and Truthear Nova use 1DD+2BA and 1DD+4BA driver setups respectively. Aful Explorer costs $120 while Truthear Nova costs $150. Truthear Nova is $30 more expensive. Aful Explorer holds a slight 0.4-point edge in reviewer scores (7.1 vs 6.7). Truthear Nova has better bass with a 0.5-point edge, Truthear Nova has better mids with a 0.6-point edge, Aful Explorer has slightly better dynamics with a 0.3-point edge, Truthear Nova has better details with a 0.8-point edge and Truthear Nova has better imaging with a 0.5-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Aful Explorer | Truthear Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6.5 | 7 |
| Mids | 6.2 | 6.8 |
| Treble | 6.8 | 6.6 |
| Details | 6.5 | 7.3 |
| Soundstage | 7 | 7 |
| Imaging | 6.5 | 7 |
| Dynamics | 7 | 6.8 |
| Tonality | 7 | 6.8 |
| Technicalities | 6.6 | 6.8 |
Aful Explorer Aggregated Review Score
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Truthear Nova Aggregated Review Score
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Aful Explorer Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA
Tuning Type: bass-boosted neutral
Brand: AFUL Top AFUL IEMs
Price (Msrp): $120
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Truthear Nova Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA
Tuning Type: harman
Brand: TRUTHEAR Top TRUTHEAR IEMs
Price (Msrp): $150
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Aful Explorer User Review Score
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Aful Explorer Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.7Gaming 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
6.8Gaming Grade
B+Aful Explorer Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- 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.
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.
Aful Explorer Reviews
8.5
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8*
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Relaxed upper mid-range. Vocals sound a little bit more forward than instruments. Smooth treble performance.Super* Review original ranking
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7.6
Reviewer Score
The mids still upset me, but it sounds magical. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
7
Reviewer Score
Relaxed and fun. Easy to listen to. A bit darker than my preferrd signature but I enjoyed this quite a bit. Loaner
6.8
Reviewer Score
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6.5
Reviewer Score
Perfect for rock and metal. Smooth, relaxing tuning, great bass with good slam, rich mid-range, safe treble. Upper mids may be too relaxed for some, treble is a bit dark.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
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6.4
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6
Reviewer Score
High volume set, very immersive, scales great with no sharpness, wide staging, enough detail/extension, good bass, just crank it up and enjoy the music. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Truthear Nova Reviews
7.3
Reviewer Score
Nice set, great bass. Too much upper mids. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
7
Reviewer Score
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. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
6.9
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6.8
Reviewer Score
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)
6.5
Reviewer Score
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6.5
Reviewer Score
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.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
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6*
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A little bit thin and shrill sounding. Hexa costs half as much and it's the better IEM.Super* Review original ranking
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5.5*
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