Truthear Nova and Antlion Audio Kimura Duo are in-ear monitors. Truthear Nova costs $150 while Antlion Audio Kimura Duo costs $150. Truthear Nova holds a decisive 2.9-point edge in reviewer scores (6.7 vs 3.8). Truthear Nova has significantly better mids with a 1.8-point edge, Truthear Nova has significantly better treble with a 4.6-point edge, Truthear Nova has significantly better dynamics with a 4.8-point edge and Truthear Nova has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge.
Insights
Metric | Truthear Nova | Antlion Audio Kimura Duo |
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Bass | 7 | 3.8 |
Mids | 6.8 | 5 |
Treble | 6.6 | 2 |
Details | 7.3 | 3.8 |
Soundstage | 7 | 5 |
Imaging | 7 | 3.8 |
Dynamics | 6.8 | 2 |
Tonality | 6.8 | 3.8 |
Technicalities | 6.8 | 2 |
Truthear Nova Aggregated Review Score
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Average Reviewer Score:
6.7Cautiously Favorable
Antlion Audio Kimura Duo Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
3.8Poor
Reviews Comparison
Truthear Nova reviewed by Jaytiss
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Truthear Nova reviewed by Jays Audio
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Truthear Nova reviewed by Smirk Audio
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Truthear Nova reviewed by Tim Tuned
Truthear Nova reviewed by Gizaudio Axel
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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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Truthear Nova Gaming Score

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Gaming Score
6.8Gaming Grade
B+Antlion Audio Kimura Duo Gaming Score

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D-Truthear Nova Scorings
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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.
Antlion Audio Kimura Duo Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
D+- Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.
Average Technical Grade
E+- Noticeably blurred or congested. Struggles with basic instrument separation; details are lost in simple tracks. Feels "flat" and one-dimensional.
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