BQEYZ Summer VS Truthear Nova

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BQEYZ Summer and Truthear Nova are in-ear monitors. BQEYZ Summer costs $129 while Truthear Nova costs $150. Truthear Nova is $21 more expensive. Truthear Nova holds a decisive 2.1-point edge in reviewer scores (4.6 vs 6.7). Truthear Nova has significantly better bass with a 3-point edge, Truthear Nova has significantly better mids with a 2.3-point edge, Truthear Nova has significantly better treble with a 2.6-point edge, Truthear Nova has significantly better soundstage with a 2.5-point edge, Truthear Nova has significantly better details with a 2.3-point edge and Truthear Nova has significantly better imaging with a 1.5-point edge.

Insights

Metric BQEYZ Summer Truthear Nova
Bass 4 7
Mids 4.5 6.8
Treble 4 6.6
Details 5 7.3
Soundstage 4.5 7
Imaging 5.5 7
Dynamics 4.6 6.8
Gaming capabilities 4.8 6.8

BQEYZ Summer Aggregated Review Score

BQEYZ Summer Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

4.6

Generally Unfavorable


Truthear Nova Aggregated Review Score

Truthear Nova Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Super* Review Smirk Audio Tim Tuned Gizaudio Axel Shuwa-T
Jays Audio Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

6.7

Cautiously Favorable


BQEYZ Summer User Review Score

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BQEYZ Summer Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.8

Gaming Grade

C

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

6.8

Gaming Grade

B+

BQEYZ Summer Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C-
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass C-
Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.
Mids C
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Soundstage C
Average soundstage - adequate width but flat presentation. Reasonable instrument separation but lacks layering and depth.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging B-
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

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.
Bass A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids B+
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B+
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics B+
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details A-
Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.
Imaging A-
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

BQEYZ Summer Reviews

BQEYZ Summer reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 4.6 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C+ Tech
Wonky tuning, bass bloom, unforgivable 8khz on a V-shape iem

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: C- Mids: C Treble: C- Soundstage: C Details: C+ Imaging: B-

Truthear Nova Reviews

Truthear Nova reviewed by:

Fresh Reviews 5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
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Truthear Nova reviewed by:

Super* Review 6* * score normalized
A little bit thin and shrill sounding. Hexa costs half as much and it's the better IEM.

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- Super* Review

Truthear Nova reviewed by:

Smirk Audio 6.9 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
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Smirk Audio original ranking

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- Smirk Audio
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: B+ Details: A- Imaging: A-

Truthear Nova reviewed by:

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
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.

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- Jays Audio

Truthear Nova reviewed by:

Tim Tuned 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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- Tim Tuned
Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Truthear Nova reviewed by:

Jaytiss 7.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C+ Tech
Nice set, great bass. Too much upper mids.

Jaytiss original ranking

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- Jaytiss
Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-

Truthear Nova reviewed by:

Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
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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- Gizaudio Axel

Truthear Nova reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 6.8 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
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)

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: A- Mids: B Treble: B+ Soundstage: A- Details: A Imaging: A-

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