Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro VS Tangzu HBB Xuan NV

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Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro and Tangzu HBB Xuan NV use 2DD BA and 2DD driver setups respectively. Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro costs $72 while Tangzu HBB Xuan NV costs $79. Tangzu HBB Xuan NV is $7 more expensive. Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro holds a slight 0.4-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 6.1). Tangzu HBB Xuan NV has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, Tangzu HBB Xuan NV has slightly better treble with a 0.3-point edge, Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and Tangzu HBB Xuan NV has better soundstage with a 0.8-point edge.

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Metric Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro Tangzu HBB Xuan NV
Bass 6.5 5.5
Mids 5 5.5
Treble 5 5.3
Details 6.5 5.5
Soundstage 5 5.8
Imaging 6.5 6
Dynamics 6 5
Tonality 5 6.1
Technicalities 5 5.4
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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

Tangzu HBB Xuan NV Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Shuwa-T Fresh Reviews
Jays Audio Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6.1

Mixed to Positive

Reviews Comparison

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+

Tangzu HBB Xuan NV reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 5.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
Great overall package,smooth chill tuning. Poor techs.

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 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

Tangzu HBB Xuan NV reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.9 * score rescaled + normalized
15 community members have rated the Tangzu HBB Xuan NV at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

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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Tangzu HBB Xuan NV (more reviews)

Tangzu HBB Xuan NV reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech
A smoother hexa, and mini-nova. Very clean and balanced all-rounder. Good vocal set. Harman 2019 with more mid-bass, less uppermids and sub-bass. Nothing crazy, but does every genre very well.

Jays Audio original ranking

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Tangzu HBB Xuan NV reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.8 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B- Tech
Comment: Why is there hype for this?. Safe tuning, decent treble tuning for the price Mediocre techs, overly rounded bass region

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: B- Mids: B Treble: B+ Soundstage: B- Details: B- Imaging: B

Tangzu HBB Xuan NV reviewed by Fresh Reviews

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

Tangzu HBB Xuan NV Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.6

Gaming Grade

B-

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.

Tangzu HBB Xuan NV Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • 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.
Bass B-
Low-end delivery feels competent yet unremarkable, keeping a safe profile. Low-end bloom is kept in check.
Mids B-
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble C+
Highs come through with reasonable clarity while staying mostly smooth. Sibilance is mostly controlled.
Dynamics C+
You get reliable macrodynamics, with micro shifts that remain only adequate. A reliable performer for most tracks.
Soundstage B-
It pushes sound outward confidently while leaving height development as an unfinished idea. Height remains subtle but detectable.
Details B-
Decent detail retrieval that handles most textures while leaving some micro-information understated. Most textures come through cleanly.
Imaging B
Instrument boundaries feel well carved, avoiding smear or drift. Instrument outlines feel well-defined.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

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