KBEAR KB16 Cepheus VS Truthear Nova
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
KBEAR KB16 Cepheus and Truthear Nova use 2DD+6BA and 1DD+4BA driver setups respectively. KBEAR KB16 Cepheus costs $180 while Truthear Nova costs $150. KBEAR KB16 Cepheus is $30 more expensive. KBEAR KB16 Cepheus holds a slight 0.1-point edge in reviewer scores (6.8 vs 6.7). Truthear Nova has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Truthear Nova has slightly better dynamics with a 0.3-point edge and Truthear Nova has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.
KBEAR KB16 Cepheus Aggregated Review Score
KBEAR KB16 Cepheus Average Reviewer Scores
Truthear Nova Aggregated Review Score
Truthear Nova Average Reviewer Scores
KBEAR KB16 Cepheus Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+6BA
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $180
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Truthear Nova Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA
Tuning Type: harman
Price (Msrp): $150
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KBEAR KB16 Cepheus Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.9Gaming 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
7Gaming Grade
A-KBEAR KB16 Cepheus 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
A-- Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Truthear Nova Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.
Average Technical Grade
A-- Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
KBEAR KB16 Cepheus Reviews
KBEAR KB16 Cepheus reviewed by: Jaytiss
2025-09-03
6.8
Reviewer Score
Enjoyable, but not really worth it. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Truthear Nova Reviews
Truthear Nova reviewed by:
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5.5*
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Truthear Nova reviewed by: Super* Review
6*
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A little bit thin and shrill sounding. Hexa costs half as much and it's the better IEM.Super* Review original ranking
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Truthear Nova reviewed by: Smirk Audio
6.9
Reviewer Score
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Truthear Nova reviewed by: Jays Audio
7
Reviewer Score
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. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Truthear Nova reviewed by: Tim Tuned
6.5
Reviewer Score
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Truthear Nova reviewed by: Jaytiss
7.3
Reviewer Score
Nice set, great bass. Too much upper mids. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Truthear Nova reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel
6.5
Reviewer Score
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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Truthear Nova reviewed by: Shuwa-T
6.8
Reviewer Score
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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