Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro VS Truthear Gate

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Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro and Truthear Gate use 2DD BA and 1x Dynamic (10mm) driver setups respectively. Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro costs $72 while Truthear Gate costs $90. Truthear Gate is $18 more expensive. Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro holds a decisive 1.4-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 5.2). Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro has significantly better mids with a 1.3-point edge, Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro has significantly better treble with a 1.8-point edge, Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro has significantly better dynamics with a 5-point edge and Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro has better soundstage with a 0.8-point edge.

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Metric Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro Truthear Gate
Bass 6.5 5
Mids 5 3.8
Treble 5 3.3
Details 6.5 6
Soundstage 5 4.3
Imaging 6.5 5.5
Dynamics 6 1
Tonality 5 4.5
Technicalities 5 3.9
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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

Truthear Gate Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Jays Audio
Shuwa-T
Audio Amigo Head-Fi.org
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.2

Mixed to Negative

Reviews Comparison

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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Truthear Gate reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 6 * score rescaled + normalized
A milder version of the Chu2. Best cable and accessories package under $20

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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.

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

Truthear Gate reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 1.8 Reviewer Score
E Tuning
E- Tech
Yuck, at least it has a cable.

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Mids: E+ Treble: E- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: D

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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Truthear Gate reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.6 * score rescaled + normalized
22 community members have rated the Truthear Gate at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Truthear Gate reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 7* * score rescaled + normalized
Nice frequency response. Stellar Cable. Bright but not overly in the vocals. I would still call it a mild V-Shaped sound signature.

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Truthear Gate reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B- Tech
Female vocals focused tuning with decent separation between instrumentals Because of the over emphasis on female vocals, it does not replay male centric or bassier genres well

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

Truthear Gate reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
All rounder with less uppermids than the EW100P, very close to waner.

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Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro User Review 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+

Truthear Gate Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.1

Gaming Grade

C-

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.

Truthear Gate 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+
  • Even moderate complexity exposes the limited resolution and narrow sense of space. Technical fans will find it lacking.
Bass C+
Bass performance is average—present enough but rarely inspiring. It neither offends nor impresses.
Mids D+
Midrange is highly uneven, veering between shouty peaks and hollow dips. Tonality swings between shouty and withdrawn.
Treble D
Highs feel erratic, with dips and spikes that make the signature unpredictable. It alternates between splashy and dull.
Dynamics E-
Dynamic expression is extremely poor, draining impact from every hit. Notes lack the startle or decay they need.
Soundstage C-
Stereo spread is acceptable, yet the image resembles a stage set without depth behind the curtain. Depth feels more like a gentle slope.
Details B
Finer gestures snap into focus without sounding clinical or forced. Layering holds strong across genres.
Imaging B-
A stable phantom center appears, lending vocals a consistent anchor. It maintains a coherent phantom center.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

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