Kinera BD005 Pro VS Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Kinera BD005 Pro and Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro use 1DD+1BA and 2DD BA driver setups respectively. Kinera BD005 Pro costs $60 while Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro costs $72. Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro is $12 more expensive. Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro holds a decisive 1.1-point edge in reviewer scores (5.4 vs 6.5).

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Metric Kinera BD005 Pro Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro
Mids 5.4 5
Treble 5.4 5
Soundstage 5.4 5
Dynamics 5.4 6
Tonality 4.5 5
Technicalities 4 5
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Kinera BD005 Pro Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

5.4

Mixed to Negative

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

Reviews Comparison

Kinera BD005 Pro reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.8 * score rescaled + normalized
18 community members have rated the Kinera BD005 Pro at an average of 3.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Generally Favorable.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

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.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

Kinera BD005 Pro (more reviews)

Kinera BD005 Pro reviewed by Crin

Crin 4 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
Far better balanced in tonality than the original. Could use more damping the treble though.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

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

Audio Amigo Youtube Channel
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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+

Kinera BD005 Pro User Review Score

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Kinera BD005 Pro Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.2

Gaming Grade

C-

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+

Kinera BD005 Pro Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Details smear quickly, leaving the presentation cramped and low on definition. You'll notice smearing on even moderately layered songs.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

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.

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