Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro VS CVJ Shadowblade

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Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro and CVJ Shadowblade use 2DD BA and 2nd Generation CVJ Vibration Driver+1x Dynamic (10mm) driver setups respectively. Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro costs $72 while CVJ Shadowblade costs $89. CVJ Shadowblade is $17 more expensive. Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro holds a decisive 3.4-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 3.2). Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro has significantly better treble with a 4-point edge and Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge.

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Metric Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro CVJ Shadowblade
Mids 5 4
Treble 5 1
Soundstage 5 5
Dynamics 6 2
Tonality 5 3
Technicalities 5 1
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Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Head-Fi.org
Audio Amigo

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Cautiously Favorable

CVJ Shadowblade Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Z-Reviews
Jaytiss
Audio Amigo

Average Reviewer Score:

3.2

Very Poor

Reviews Comparison

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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CVJ Shadowblade reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 4 * score rescaled + normalized
Extremely Mid-Bass forward sound signature that is made even more punchy and intense by the vibration driver. Gold and Silver nozzles feature forward, but tonally affected vocals. Black nozzles are more laid back, and are more tonally dark. Great for games and movies with lots of action and explosions. Vibration in the Ears is real.

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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.

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

CVJ Shadowblade reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
E- Tech
It's not good, I'm probably sending back. Black Nozzles

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Mids: C- Treble: E- Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+

Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro (more reviews)

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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CVJ Shadowblade (more reviews)

CVJ Shadowblade reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 2.5 * score rescaled + normalized
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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+

CVJ Shadowblade Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

1.6

Gaming Grade

E

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.

CVJ Shadowblade Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D
  • Expect a patchy tonal profile that makes instrumentation feel mismatched. EQ is almost mandatory to tame the response.

Average Technical Grade

E-
  • Everything sounds flat and suffocated, with even elementary passages losing definition and energy. Expect little in the way of micro-details.
Mids C-
Midrange is passable yet unrefined, revealing grain and occasional harshness. It sounds a bit grainy on detailed recordings.
Treble E-
The top end feels muffled, with air and shimmer barely audible. Ambient reverb tails are chopped short.
Dynamics E+
Subtle shifts disappear, with transients lacking bite or urgency. Drum hits arrive without conviction.
Soundstage C+
Stage expands beyond the shoulders and finally hints at layers, though vertical cues stay muted. Depth cues begin to emerge.
Gaming E
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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