Truthear Nova VS Letshuoer S12

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Truthear Nova and Letshuoer S12 use 1DD+4BA and 1Planar driver setups respectively. Truthear Nova costs $150 while Letshuoer S12 costs $150. Truthear Nova holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (6.8 vs 6.5). Letshuoer S12 carries a user score of 6.8. Letshuoer S12 has better bass with a 0.5-point edge, Truthear Nova has slightly better mids with a 0.4-point edge, Truthear Nova has significantly better treble with a 1.3-point edge, Truthear Nova has significantly better dynamics with a 5.8-point edge, Truthear Nova has better soundstage with a 0.8-point edge, Truthear Nova has slightly better details with a 0.3-point edge and Truthear Nova has better imaging with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric Truthear Nova Letshuoer S12
Bass 7 7.5
Mids 6.8 6.3
Treble 6.6 5.3
Details 7.3 7
Soundstage 7 6.3
Imaging 7 6.5
Dynamics 6.8 1
Tonality 6.7 6.1
Technicalities 6.8 5.9

Truthear Nova Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Smirk Audio Shuwa-T Yifang Tim Tuned Gizaudio Axel Super* Review
Jaytiss Jays Audio Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6.8

Cautiously Favorable

Letshuoer S12 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Audionotions
Shuwa-T Fresh Reviews Jays Audio Tim Tuned
Z-Reviews
Super* Review Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Mixed to Positive

Reviews Comparison

Truthear Nova reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C+ Tech
Nice set, great bass. Too much upper mids.

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Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-
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Letshuoer S12 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 3.8 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
E+ Tech
I think the s12 is fine, the pro and z12 don't add too much value

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Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E- Soundstage: B
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Truthear Nova reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
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.

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Letshuoer S12 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
The most refined S12 to date. Smoothest treble out of all the S12, and very little Planar timbre while keeping up the great tech and detail.

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Truthear Nova reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 6.8 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
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)

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

Letshuoer S12 reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 6.8 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
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Shuwa-T original ranking

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

Truthear Nova reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Letshuoer S12 reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A+ Tech
Planar with the most "wow" factor. Spacious heead stage Treble can be too much

Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A-
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Truthear Nova reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
A little bit thin and shrill sounding. Hexa costs half as much and it's the better IEM.

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Letshuoer S12 reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score rescaled + normalized
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Truthear Nova reviewed by Fresh Reviews

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

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Letshuoer S12 reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 6.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Great package and some titles arguably A-

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Truthear Nova reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.5 * score rescaled + normalized
12 community members have rated the TruthEar Nova at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Letshuoer S12 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.4 * score rescaled + normalized
22 community members have rated the Letshuoer S12 at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Truthear Nova (more reviews)

Truthear Nova reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 6.9 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
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Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: B+ Details: A- Imaging: A-

Truthear Nova reviewed by Yifang

Yifang 6.5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B+ Tech
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Truthear Nova reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
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.

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Letshuoer S12 (more reviews)

Letshuoer S12 reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.2 * score rescaled + normalized
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Letshuoer S12 reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 5.5 Reviewer Score
Very energetic. Very detailed. Very bright. Noticeable recession in mids - it is V-shaped after all. Planar timbre is quite noticeable and can sometimes make this sound unnatural.

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Truthear Nova User Review Score

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Letshuoer S12 User Review Score

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Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

6.8

Cautiously Favorable

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

6.8

Gaming Grade

B+

Letshuoer S12 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.2

Gaming Grade

B

Truthear Nova Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Bass A-
Expect a commanding bass response that reaches deep without clouding the mix. There's both slam and nuance in equal measure.
Mids B+
Expect a confident midrange that keeps details audible without harshness. Acoustic arrangements sound engaging.
Treble B+
The top end is engaging and airy, yet never overbearing. Brass and strings feel energetic.
Dynamics B+
Dynamic expression is good, delivering solid impact and convincing contrast. Percussion lands with convincing weight.
Soundstage A-
Immersion steps up dramatically as width, depth, and height integrate into a cohesive hologram. Everything sounds naturally spaced.
Details A-
Textural subtleties glow, giving each recording a beautifully illuminated character. It exposes mix decisions with precision.
Imaging A-
Depth mapping feels natural and accurate, supporting convincing immersion. Depth mapping feels precise and natural.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

Letshuoer S12 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-
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Bass A
The bass hits with conviction, offering both punch and clarity. It reaches low with confidence and control.
Mids B
The region sounds composed and expressive, giving vocals a natural spotlight. It keeps vocals front and center nicely.
Treble C+
Treble is decent, offering acceptable extension without harshness. It balances presence with a touch of restraint.
Dynamics E-
Expect limp dynamics that rob music of its natural rises and falls. Swells in orchestral tracks vanish.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth, placing instruments in clearly defined positions. Instruments sit in their own lanes.
Details A-
Low-level information blossoms, presenting a rich tapestry of articulate sound. Analytical listeners will be delighted.
Imaging B+
Instrument boundaries feel well carved, avoiding smear or drift. Instrument outlines feel well-defined.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

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6.8

Best Planar IEM I've heard

Pros
Very impressive tech at its price
Cons
A bit artificial

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