Truthear Nova VS Meze Alba

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Truthear Nova and Meze Alba are in-ear monitors. Truthear Nova costs $150 while Meze Alba costs $160. Meze Alba is $10 more expensive. Truthear Nova holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (6.7 vs 6.2). Truthear Nova has significantly better mids with a 1.8-point edge, Truthear Nova has significantly better treble with a 2.6-point edge, Truthear Nova has significantly better dynamics with a 1.8-point edge and Truthear Nova has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

Metric	Truthear Nova	Meze Alba
Bass	7	6.2
Mids	6.8	5
Treble	6.6	4
Details	7.3	6.2
Soundstage	7	6
Imaging	7	6.2
Dynamics	6.8	5
Tonality	6.8	4.5
Technicalities	6.8	4

Truthear Nova Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

6.7

Cautiously Favorable

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Meze Alba Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

6.2

Mixed to Positive

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Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA

Tuning Type: harman

Brand: TRUTHEAR Top TRUTHEAR IEMs

Price (Msrp): $150

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Truthear Nova Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

6.8

Gaming Grade

B+

Meze Alba Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

4.2

Gaming Grade

C-

Truthear Nova Scorings

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.

Meze Alba Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

C-

Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.

Mids C+

Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.

Treble C-

Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.

Dynamics C+

Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.

Soundstage B

Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.

Gaming C-

Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Truthear Nova Reviews

Reviewed by: 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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Reviewed by: 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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Reviewed by: 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-

Reviewed by: 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-

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

6.5 Reviewer Score

B+ Tuning

A+ Tech

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

Reviewed by: 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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Reviewed by: 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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Reviewed by: Fresh Reviews

5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

Borders C+

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Meze Alba Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

7.2 * score normalized

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Reviewed by: Super* Review

6* * score normalized

Build Quality and Fit are stand out. Fantastic Fit. Sound-Wise very engaging. Cons: Little bit sharp and contrasty.

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

5.5 Reviewer Score

C Tuning

C- Tech

Aceptable, but not great value.

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Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

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