Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro VS AFUL Magic One

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Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro and AFUL Magic One are in-ear monitors. Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro costs $72 while AFUL Magic One costs $70. Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro is $2 more expensive. Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 6).

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Metric Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro AFUL Magic One
Mids 5 6
Treble 5 6
Soundstage 5 6
Dynamics 6 6
Tonality 5 7.5
Technicalities 5 6.5
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Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Cautiously Favorable


AFUL Magic One Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

6

Mixed to Positive


Reviews Comparison

Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro (more reviews)

Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 7 * score rescaled + normalized
A slightly brighter Hexa, Includes Dongle DAC and hard case. Cool Looks. Slight Vocal Forwardness

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Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Great bass, upper mids are good.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: C+

Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.6 * score rescaled + normalized
21 community members have rated the Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

AFUL Magic One (more reviews)

AFUL Magic One reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech
Balanced and neutral with slight warmth in the mid-bass. Male vocals are great on these, weighted but still has edge and sharpness to the end notes, but can get sharp at higher volumes. Male vocals are bit congested, not the most open need the right tips (CLARION). Stage is average, and treble is smooth with solid extension for the most part, tech is around Hexa/EM6L level which is great for a single BA. Great neutral-warm/all-rounder overall, it's pretty much an adjusted diffuse-field with more mid-bass. I personally don't get the hype/"magic" behind these.

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Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro User Review Score

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Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5

Gaming Grade

C+

AFUL Magic One 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+

Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
Mids C+
It presents a stable midrange foundation suitable for everyday listening. Clarity is serviceable without standing out.
Treble C+
The top end is tidy and serviceable, adding air without overdoing it. Extension is decent for casual listening.
Dynamics B
The performance feels robust, with satisfying punch and natural transitions. Nuances are easy to follow.
Soundstage C+
Stage expands beyond the shoulders and finally hints at layers, though vertical cues stay muted. Depth cues begin to emerge.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

AFUL Magic One Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • You get a polished tonal profile that stays natural from bass through treble. Subtle tuning choices keep things engaging.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

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