Tri x HBB Kai VS Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro

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

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Tri x HBB Kai and Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro are in-ear monitors. Tri x HBB Kai costs $80 while Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro costs $72. Tri x HBB Kai is $8 more expensive. Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro holds a decisive 2.2-point edge in reviewer scores (4.4 vs 6.5). Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro has significantly better mids with a 3-point edge and Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge.

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Metric Tri x HBB Kai Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro
Bass 4 6.5
Mids 2 5
Treble 2 5
Details 3 6.5
Soundstage 4.4 5
Imaging 3 6.5
Dynamics 4.4 6
Tonality 4.1 5
Technicalities 3.4 5
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Tri x HBB Kai Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Audionotions
Crin
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

4.4

Unfavorable

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

Tri x HBB Kai reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.3 * score rescaled + normalized
13 community members have rated the Tri x HBB Kai at an average of 3.9/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

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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

Tri x HBB Kai (more reviews)

Tri x HBB Kai reviewed by Crin

Crin 4.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C- Tech
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Crin original ranking

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Tri x HBB Kai reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 3 Reviewer Score
Bloated but still a fun and engaging listen if anything. Timbre is a little weird.

Audionotions original ranking

Website (Audionotions)

Tri x HBB Kai reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 2.7 Reviewer Score
D- Tuning
D- Tech
A more bass less mids Mele that feels and fits better and looks better.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: C- Mids: E+ Treble: E+ Details: D Imaging: D

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+

Tri x HBB Kai User Review Score

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Tri x HBB Kai Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

3.6

Gaming Grade

D+

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+

Tri x HBB Kai Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C-
  • Tonality remains inconsistent, with uneven peaks and dips that disrupt musical flow. You'll constantly notice peaks or dips pulling focus.

Average Technical Grade

D
  • Textural information blurs together, making the stage feel pinched and gray. Instrument edges blur together frequently.
Bass C-
Low-end presence is gentle and restrained, favoring balance over slam. There's enough presence for casual listening.
Mids E+
Expect a lean midrange that leaves melodies without flesh. Body is stripped away from melodies.
Treble E+
Highs sound subdued and short on sparkle, hiding fine detail. Metallic instruments lose their bite.
Details D
Textural clues dull down, robbing strings and vocals of their natural grit. You hear outlines rather than textures.
Imaging D
Panning effects blur at the edges, making movement sound smeared. Fast panning effects smear noticeably.
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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