Truthear Nova VS Kiwi Ears Airoso
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Truthear Nova and Kiwi Ears Airoso are 1DD+4BA in-ear monitors. Truthear Nova costs $150 while Kiwi Ears Airoso costs $130. Truthear Nova is $20 more expensive. Kiwi Ears Airoso holds a slight 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (6.7 vs 6.9). Truthear Nova has better mids with a 0.8-point edge, Truthear Nova has significantly better treble with a 1.6-point edge, Kiwi Ears Airoso has slightly better dynamics with a 0.3-point edge and Truthear Nova has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Truthear Nova | Kiwi Ears Airoso |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 7 | 6.9 |
| Mids | 6.8 | 6 |
| Treble | 6.6 | 5 |
| Details | 7.3 | 6.9 |
| Soundstage | 7 | 6 |
| Imaging | 7 | 6.9 |
| Dynamics | 6.8 | 7 |
| Tonality | 6.8 | 7 |
| Technicalities | 6.8 | 6.2 |
Truthear Nova Aggregated Review Score
Truthear Nova Average Reviewer Scores
Kiwi Ears Airoso Aggregated Review Score
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Truthear Nova Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA
Tuning Type: harman
Price (Msrp): $150
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Kiwi Ears Airoso Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA
Tuning Type: Warm neutral
Price (Msrp): $129.99
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Truthear Nova User Review Score
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Truthear Nova Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.8Gaming Grade
B+Kiwi Ears Airoso Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.4Gaming Grade
BTruthear Nova Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B+- Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.
Average Technical Grade
B+- Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Kiwi Ears Airoso Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.
Average Technical Grade
B- Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Truthear Nova Reviews
Truthear Nova reviewed by:
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5.5*
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Truthear Nova reviewed by: Super* Review
6*
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A little bit thin and shrill sounding. Hexa costs half as much and it's the better IEM.Super* Review original ranking
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Truthear Nova reviewed by: Smirk Audio
6.9
Reviewer Score
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Truthear Nova reviewed by: Jays Audio
7
Reviewer Score
NEED FOAM TIPS makes the treble smooth and clear. Very clean harman sound with smooth but well extended treble/one of the best treble under $200, no roll-off. The pinnacle of trying not to offend anyone, but light bass/low-end; another harman. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Truthear Nova reviewed by: Tim Tuned
6.5
Reviewer Score
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Truthear Nova reviewed by: Jaytiss
7.3
Reviewer Score
Nice set, great bass. Too much upper mids. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Truthear Nova reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel
6.5
Reviewer Score
A solid reference. Harman-style sound signature with solid sub-bass, clean forward vocals, smooth treble extension, and great detail. Could use more bass, vocals can feel lean and a bit intense at times.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
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Truthear Nova reviewed by: Shuwa-T
6.8
Reviewer Score
Overall clean sounding, works well with quicker pop genres (Jpop/Kpop) Male vocals recessed, does not work well with the other half of Jpop/Kpop. Lower midrange suffers from thinner note weight (tuning)
Kiwi Ears Airoso Reviews
Kiwi Ears Airoso reviewed by: Z-Reviews
6.5
* score normalized
Kiwi Ears Airoso reviewed by: Jays Audio
7
Reviewer Score
A sightly more airy/detailed EW300 with better timbre. Warm leaning all rounder with good dynamic contrast. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Kiwi Ears Airoso reviewed by: Jaytiss
7
Reviewer Score
Rich thick, enjoyable. Benchmark for me. Just epic. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Kiwi Ears Airoso reviewed by: IEMRanking AI
7
Reviewer Score
The Kiwi Ears Airoso offers a warm, smooth sound signature characterized by a full-bodied bass with satisfying sub-bass rumble and quick decay, though mid-bass impact remains reserved. Its midrange shines with a natural and organic presentation, particularly excelling with female vocals, though some male vocals lack weight. Treble is relaxed and non-fatiguing, providing decent air but lacking sparkle and ultimate detail retrieval.
Comfort is a mixed bag; the lightweight resin shells with CNC aluminum/titanium faceplates are praised by some, but others report significant fit challenges due to the shell shape and nozzle design, requiring tip rolling beyond the included selection. The stock cable is widely criticized as basic and low-quality for the price point, though the detachable 2-pin design allows for upgrades. Soundstage is reasonably spacious but not particularly expansive, with imaging being competent rather than exceptional.
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