Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro VS GS Audio ST1

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Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro and GS Audio ST1 use 2DD BA and 1BA driver setups respectively. Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro costs $72 while GS Audio ST1 costs $80. GS Audio ST1 is $8 more expensive. Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro holds a decisive 2.7-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 3.9). Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge and Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge.

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Metric Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro GS Audio ST1
Bass 6.5 2
Mids 5 3
Treble 5 2
Details 6.5 2
Soundstage 5 3.9
Imaging 6.5 2
Dynamics 6 3.9
Tonality 5 2.3
Technicalities 5 2
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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

GS Audio ST1 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

3.9

Poor

Reviews Comparison

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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Head-Fi.org original ranking

GS Audio ST1 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 5.5 * score rescaled + normalized
One community member has rated the GS Audio ST1 at an average of 3.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Mixed to Positive.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro (more reviews)

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

Audio Amigo original ranking

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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.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: C+

GS Audio ST1 (more reviews)

GS Audio ST1 reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 2.2 Reviewer Score
E+ Tuning
E+ Tech
BA timbre. Easy going tuning. Not very technical but a nice way to taste BA bass etc. Better value offers out there otherwise.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: E+ Mids: D Treble: E+ Details: E+ Imaging: E+

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+

GS Audio ST1 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

2.1

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.

GS Audio ST1 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

E+
  • Balance is severely off, producing a harsh, unpleasant listen regardless of genre. Long sessions quickly become exhausting.

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • Instrument separation collapses instantly, burying nuances and leaving everything in a gray blur. Layered arrangements collapse into a messy haze.
Bass E+
Low-end weight is lacking, making the presentation feel undernourished. Warm recordings turn surprisingly brittle.
Mids D
Mid frequencies swing wildly, colouring vocals and instruments unpredictably. Instruments trade places unpredictably.
Treble E+
Expect a dark-tilted treble that keeps excitement in check. Sibilants are dull, but so is everything else.
Details E+
Definition suffers, causing supporting instruments to meld into a shapeless backing track. Backing vocals dissolve into the mix.
Imaging E+
Poor instrument placement with unstable positioning that lets instruments drift around the stage. Positions wander as tracks play.
Gaming E+
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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