Tripowin x HBB Olina SE VS Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro

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Tripowin x HBB Olina SE and Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro are in-ear monitors. Tripowin x HBB Olina SE costs $79 while Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro costs $72. Tripowin x HBB Olina SE is $7 more expensive. Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (5.9 vs 6.5). Tripowin x HBB Olina SE has significantly better mids with a 1.3-point edge, Tripowin x HBB Olina SE 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 Tripowin x HBB Olina SE has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Tripowin x HBB Olina SE Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro
Bass 6 6.5
Mids 6.3 5
Treble 5.5 5
Details 5 6.5
Soundstage 6 5
Imaging 5 6.5
Dynamics 5 6
Tonality 5.8 5
Technicalities 6.1 5
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Tripowin x HBB Olina SE Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin Nymz Tim Tuned
Jays Audio Jaytiss Head-Fi.org
Bad Guy Good Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

5.9

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

Tripowin x HBB Olina SE reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
It's a solid set for the price. Hard not to like, a little mellow.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

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+

Tripowin x HBB Olina SE reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.7 * score rescaled + normalized
4 community members have rated the Tripowin x HBB Olina SE at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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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

Tripowin x HBB Olina SE (more reviews)

Tripowin x HBB Olina SE reviewed by Bad Guy Good Audio

Bad Guy Good Audio 7.1 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A+ Tech
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Bass: B Mids: A- Treble: B

Tripowin x HBB Olina SE reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech
Cheapest holographic staging you can get. Very smooth overall with little uneveness. Double Olina filter mod (or SE version) fixes the uppermid and treble brightness from OG while maintaining technicalities. Smoother and better fit than Airship. Get it on sale.

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Tripowin x HBB Olina SE reviewed by Crin

Crin 5.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
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Tripowin x HBB Olina SE reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 5.1 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
No brainer purchase with a slightly better tuning of the 100$ legend, with less agressive upper-mids/treble.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Tripowin x HBB Olina SE reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A- Tech
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Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: B

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

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Tripowin x HBB Olina SE User Review Score

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Tripowin x HBB Olina SE Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6

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+

Tripowin x HBB Olina SE Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • Overall technicalities are acceptable, delivering enough clarity for casual sessions. Imaging is serviceable though not immersive.
Bass B
Expect a solid thump that keeps the rhythm engaging yet controlled. Sub-bass presence is supportive, not overwhelming.
Mids B
It offers engaging mid frequencies with pleasing clarity and layering. Details emerge without becoming harsh.
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.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval that handles most textures while leaving some micro-information understated. Most textures come through cleanly.
Imaging C+
The stage feels orderly, guiding your ear across positions without confusion. Depth layering is hinted and believable.
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.

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