Dunu SA6 mkII VS Truthear Nova

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Dunu SA6 mkII and Truthear Nova use 6BA and 1DD+4BA driver setups respectively. Dunu SA6 mkII costs $580 while Truthear Nova costs $150. Dunu SA6 mkII is $430 more expensive. Dunu SA6 mkII holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (7 vs 6.7). Truthear Nova has slightly better bass with a 0.3-point edge, Dunu SA6 mkII has slightly better mids with a 0.3-point edge, Dunu SA6 mkII has slightly better treble with a 0.4-point edge, Truthear Nova has better dynamics with a 0.8-point edge, Truthear Nova has significantly better details with a 1.3-point edge and Truthear Nova has significantly better imaging with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Dunu SA6 mkII Truthear Nova
Bass 6.7 7
Mids 7 6.8
Treble 7 6.6
Details 6 7.3
Soundstage 7 7
Imaging 6 7
Dynamics 6 6.8
Tonality 7 6.8
Technicalities 7.1 6.8

Dunu SA6 mkII Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Nymz Precogvision Super* Review
Jays Audio Jaytiss Audionotions Tim Tuned
Gizaudio Axel

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Cautiously Favorable

Truthear Nova Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

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

Average Reviewer Score:

6.7

Cautiously Favorable

Reviews Comparison

Dunu SA6 mkII reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Similar to the SA6 Ultra but with more bass, airier treble, and improved soundstage and fit. QDC Anole VX tuning, excellent resolution, and great bass with a practical bass switch. Unvented design.

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Truthear Nova reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

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.

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Dunu SA6 mkII reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
V-shaped SA6 Ultra with more recessed mids and vocals. Sharper and more bass than SA6U but mids are buried in busier tracks.

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Truthear Nova reviewed by Jays Audio

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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Dunu SA6 mkII reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Technical, nice but upper mids not for me.

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Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-

Truthear Nova reviewed by Jaytiss

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

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Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-
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Dunu SA6 mkII reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
Slightly more V-shape than the Ultra with small detail boost Could use a little more upper mids

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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Truthear Nova reviewed by Tim Tuned

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

Dunu SA6 mkII reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized
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Truthear Nova reviewed by Super* Review

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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Dunu SA6 mkII reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
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Truthear Nova reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Borders C+

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Dunu SA6 mkII (more reviews)

Dunu SA6 mkII reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 7 Reviewer Score
Like the Ultra, but slightly improved in all technicalities categories except for timbre where the Ultra takes the win because upper-mids/lower-treble are too dialed down for my tastes on the MK2. If you don't have Ultra and want one, the MK2 is the closest you'll get. Previously Owned

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Dunu SA6 mkII reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 6.7 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech
A more refined SA6u, with the freedom to boost the bass even more and costing less. Less natural upper treble at the cost of that terrific extension.

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Bass: B Mids: A- Treble: A- Details: B Imaging: A-

Dunu SA6 mkII reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 6.3 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B- Tech
A warmer rendition of the original SA6, best considered a side-grade than a true upgrade.

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Bass: B Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: B Details: B Imaging: C+

Truthear Nova (more reviews)

Truthear Nova reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 6.9 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
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Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: B+ Details: A- Imaging: A-

Truthear Nova reviewed by Shuwa-T

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)

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

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Dunu SA6 mkII Gaming Score

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Gaming Score

6.1

Gaming Grade

B

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+

Dunu SA6 mkII Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Bass B+
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
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 B
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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.

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