Audio Technica ATH-CKS5TW VS Truthear Nova
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Audio Technica ATH-CKS5TW and Truthear Nova are in-ear monitors. Audio Technica ATH-CKS5TW costs $150 while Truthear Nova costs $150. Truthear Nova holds a decisive 4.2-point edge in reviewer scores (2.5 vs 6.7).
Insights
| Metric | Audio Technica ATH-CKS5TW | Truthear Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 2.5 | 7 |
| Mids | 2.5 | 6.8 |
| Treble | 2.5 | 6.6 |
| Details | 2.5 | 7.3 |
| Soundstage | 2.5 | 7 |
| Imaging | 2.5 | 7 |
| Dynamics | 2.5 | 6.8 |
| Tonality | 2.5 | 6.8 |
| Technicalities | 2.5 | 6.8 |
Audio Technica ATH-CKS5TW Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
2.5Very Negative
Truthear Nova Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.7Cautiously Favorable
Reviews Comparison
Audio Technica ATH-CKS5TW (more reviews)
Audio Technica ATH-CKS5TW reviewed by Crin
2.5
Reviewer Score
Truthear Nova (more reviews)
Truthear Nova reviewed by Jaytiss
7.3
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Truthear Nova reviewed by Jays Audio
7
Reviewer Score
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Truthear Nova reviewed by Smirk Audio
6.9
Reviewer Score
Truthear Nova reviewed by Shuwa-T
6.8
Reviewer Score
Truthear Nova reviewed by Tim Tuned
6.5
Reviewer Score
Truthear Nova reviewed by Gizaudio Axel
6.5
Reviewer Score
Gizaudio Axel original ranking
Gizaudio Axel Youtube ChannelTruthear Nova reviewed by Super* Review
6*
* score normalized
Super* Review original ranking
Super* Review Youtube Channel
Truthear Nova reviewed by
Fresh Reviews
5.5*
* The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Audio Technica ATH-CKS5TW Details
Driver Configuration:
Tuning Type: Dark
Price (Msrp): $150
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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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Audio Technica ATH-CKS5TW User Review Score
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Audio Technica ATH-CKS5TW Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
2.5Gaming Grade
D-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+Audio Technica ATH-CKS5TW Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
D-- Tonally jarring or fatiguing. Frequency clashes (e.g., piercing treble, bloated bass) make extended listening unpleasant. Poor genre adaptation.
Average Technical Grade
D-- Noticeably blurred or congested. Struggles with basic instrument separation; details are lost in simple tracks. Feels "flat" and one-dimensional.
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.
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