Truthear Nova VS Seeaudio Yume II

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Truthear Nova and Seeaudio Yume II use 1DD+4BA and 2BA+1DD> driver setups respectively. Truthear Nova costs $150 while Seeaudio Yume II costs $200. Seeaudio Yume II is $50 more expensive. Truthear Nova holds a slight 0.4-point edge in reviewer scores (6.7 vs 6.3). Truthear Nova has significantly better bass with a 1-point edge, Truthear Nova has better mids with a 0.8-point edge, Truthear Nova has better treble with a 0.8-point edge, Truthear Nova has significantly better dynamics with a 1.8-point edge, Truthear Nova has slightly better soundstage with a 0.3-point edge, Truthear Nova has significantly better details with a 1.8-point edge and Truthear Nova has significantly better imaging with a 1.8-point edge.

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Metric Truthear Nova Seeaudio Yume II
Bass 7 6
Mids 6.8 6
Treble 6.6 5.9
Details 7.3 5.5
Soundstage 7 6.8
Imaging 7 5.3
Dynamics 6.8 5
Tonality 6.8 6
Technicalities 6.8 5.4

Truthear Nova Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Smirk Audio Shuwa-T Tim Tuned Gizaudio Axel Super* Review
Jaytiss Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

6.7

Cautiously Favorable

Seeaudio Yume II Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Jaytiss Shuwa-T
Bad Guy Good Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

6.3

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.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-
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Seeaudio Yume II reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6.8 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
This could be end game for some.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

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)

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Seeaudio Yume II reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 6.4 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B+ Tech
Comment: This would be the set if it came out in 2021. Bump in clarity and very well tuned

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: B Mids: B Treble: B+ Soundstage: B+ Details: A- Imaging: 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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Truthear Nova reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 6.9 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
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Smirk Audio original ranking

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

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+

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.

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

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Truthear Nova reviewed by Super* Review

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

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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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Seeaudio Yume II (more reviews)

Seeaudio Yume II reviewed by Bad Guy Good Audio

Bad Guy Good Audio 7.3 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech
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Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A-

Seeaudio Yume II reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 4.6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
Shows some signs of incoherency and lack of bass texture, but a very solid option due to its tonal balance.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

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

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

6.8

Gaming Grade

B+

Seeaudio Yume II Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.6

Gaming Grade

B-

Truthear 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.
Bass A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids B+
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B+
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics B+
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details A-
Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.
Imaging A-
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

Seeaudio Yume II 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

C+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B-
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage B+
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Details B-
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C+
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

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