Kinera YH263 VS Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro

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Kinera YH263 and Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro are in-ear monitors. Kinera YH263 costs $70 while Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro costs $72. Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro is $2 more expensive. Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro holds a decisive 4-point edge in reviewer scores (2.5 vs 6.5).

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Metric Kinera YH263 Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro
Mids 2.5 5
Treble 2.5 5
Soundstage 2.5 5
Dynamics 2.5 6
Tonality 2.5 5
Technicalities 2.5 5
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Kinera YH263 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

2.5

Very 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 YH263 (more reviews)

Kinera YH263 reviewed by Crin

Crin 2.5 Reviewer Score
D- Tuning
D- Tech
Almost nothing but bass. Zero semblance of any sort of balance.

Crin original ranking

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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+

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

Kinera YH263 User Review Score

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Kinera YH263 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

2.5

Gaming Grade

D-

Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

5

Gaming Grade

C+

Kinera YH263 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D-
  • It feels tonally jarring, swinging between piercing treble and bloated bass with no cohesion. It feels chaotic regardless of genre.

Average Technical Grade

D-
  • The presentation is claustrophobic and blurred, leaving simple arrangements sounding chaotic and lifeless. The presentation feels more like background noise than music.
Gaming D-
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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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