NiceHCK F1 Pro VS Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro

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NiceHCK F1 Pro and Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro are in-ear monitors. NiceHCK F1 Pro costs $90 while Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro costs $72. NiceHCK F1 Pro is $18 more expensive. Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (5.8 vs 6.5). NiceHCK F1 Pro carries a user score of 8. NiceHCK F1 Pro has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, NiceHCK F1 Pro has better treble with a 0.5-point edge, Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and NiceHCK F1 Pro has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric NiceHCK F1 Pro Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro
Bass 8 6.5
Mids 6 5
Treble 5.5 5
Soundstage 6 5
Dynamics 5 6
Tonality 5.8 5
Technicalities 6.6 5
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NiceHCK F1 Pro Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Jays Audio Tim Tuned Gizaudio Axel

Average Reviewer Score:

5.8

Mixed

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

NiceHCK F1 Pro reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 5.3 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C- Tech
I like this planar the best of all planars, normally I hate them.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

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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+

NiceHCK F1 Pro (more reviews)

NiceHCK F1 Pro reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A Tech
A cheaper S12. Almost identical sound and tuning. Good value. Look for aliexpress deals.

Jays Audio original ranking

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NiceHCK F1 Pro reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A+ Tech
Cheaper S12 Pro/ Z12

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A-

NiceHCK F1 Pro reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A- Tech
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Gizaudio Axel original ranking

Gizaudio Axel 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

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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

NiceHCK F1 Pro User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 2 user reviews

8

Very Positive

Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro User Review Score

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NiceHCK F1 Pro Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.4

Gaming Grade

B

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+

NiceHCK F1 Pro Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • The tuning leans easygoing, yet occasional unevenness nudges it away from greatness. A bit of EQ polish can smooth things nicely.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Bass A+
The bass digs deep with authority while staying impeccably textured. No sense of bloom muddies the mids.
Mids B
Expect a confident midrange that keeps details audible without harshness. Acoustic arrangements sound engaging.
Treble B-
Treble is decent, offering acceptable extension without harshness. It balances presence with a touch of restraint.
Dynamics C+
It offers fair punch and contrast, though micro-dynamics could be sharper. Impact is satisfying for day-to-day use.
Soundstage B
The presentation supplies a believable venue outline where each instrument owns its pocket of space. The stage opens up nicely for live cuts.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

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.

NiceHCK F1 Pro User Reviews

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Y yorxx
7

Harman 2019 Tuning.

Tuning: B Tech: A- Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: B Details: A- Imaging: A+
Pros
Good technicalities,Great clarity, Great image, Good details, Bass precise, Bright treble.
Cons
Sometimes Noisy, Sometimes very bright.
F filipe
9

Came from the Tri i3 MK3, which was amazing for female vocals but too thin for everything else. The F1 Pro feels fuller and more balanced while keeping clarity. Symbolic by Death sounded open and detailed

Tuning: A+ Tech: A Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: S- Details: S- Imaging: A+
Pros
Excellent balance between bass and clarity, great separation and soundstage. Fast and controlled bass with good punch, natural mids (somehow), and "smooth" treble (overall). Comfortable and easy to play with my Fosi Q4.
Cons
Think I need to hear a better IEM to know what could be improved lol

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