AKG N400 VS Truthear Nova
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
AKG N400 and Truthear Nova are in-ear monitors. AKG N400 costs $155 while Truthear Nova costs $150. AKG N400 is $5 more expensive. Truthear Nova holds a decisive 1.9-point edge in reviewer scores (4.8 vs 6.7). Truthear Nova has significantly better bass with a 4-point edge, Truthear Nova has significantly better mids with a 2.8-point edge, Truthear Nova has significantly better treble with a 3.6-point edge, Truthear Nova has significantly better details with a 4.3-point edge and Truthear Nova has significantly better imaging with a 4-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | AKG N400 | Truthear Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 3 | 7 |
| Mids | 4 | 6.8 |
| Treble | 3 | 6.6 |
| Details | 3 | 7.3 |
| Soundstage | 4.8 | 7 |
| Imaging | 3 | 7 |
| Dynamics | 4.8 | 6.8 |
| Tonality | 5.7 | 6.8 |
| Technicalities | 4.5 | 6.8 |
AKG N400 Aggregated Review Score
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Truthear Nova Aggregated Review Score
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AKG N400 Details
Driver Configuration:
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Price (Msrp): $155
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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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AKG N400 User Review Score
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AKG N400 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
4.8Gaming Grade
CTruthear 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+AKG N400 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
C- Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
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.
AKG N400 Reviews
6.5
Reviewer Score
Does away with the timbral issues of the Buds+ and sets itself as a superior. Crin Youtube Channel
3.1
Reviewer Score
Bass is good. Lacks some note weight, mids could be more foward and gets shouty easily. Fit is an issue to me so I can't really use it. You can play with APP EQ to fine tune it, but the worst APP of the bunch.
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
Reviewer Score
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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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