Truthear Nova VS ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Truthear Nova and ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia use 1DD+4BA and 2DD BA driver setups respectively. Truthear Nova costs $150 while ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia costs $200. ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia is $50 more expensive. Both score 6.7 from reviewers. Truthear Nova has slightly better mids with a 0.3-point edge, Truthear Nova has significantly better treble with a 1.6-point edge, Truthear Nova has significantly better dynamics with a 1.8-point edge and Truthear Nova has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Truthear Nova | ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 7 | 7 |
| Mids | 6.8 | 6.5 |
| Treble | 6.6 | 5 |
| Details | 7.3 | 6.7 |
| Soundstage | 7 | 5 |
| Imaging | 7 | 6.7 |
| Dynamics | 6.8 | 5 |
| Tonality | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Technicalities | 6.8 | 5.7 |
Truthear Nova Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.7Cautiously Favorable
ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.7Cautiously Favorable
Reviews Comparison
Truthear Nova reviewed by Jaytiss
7.3
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia reviewed by Jaytiss
5.3
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Truthear Nova reviewed by Jays Audio
7
Reviewer Score
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia reviewed by Jays Audio
7
Reviewer Score
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Truthear Nova reviewed by
Fresh Reviews
5.5*
* The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia reviewed by
Fresh Reviews
5.5*
* The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Ziigaat’s 2024 lineup lands three distinct flavors: the R (1DD+4BA), Arcadia (1DD+2BA), and Odyssey (1DD+3BA)—all sharing the same case, tips, and cable, but with very different tunings and striking faceplates. Pricing lives in the approachable range (roughly $200–$250), and the shells are well-built 3D-printed resin. The Odyssey’s nozzle appears slightly wider than the R’s, and its cloudy pink/silver faceplate looks clean and premium without the flashiness of Arcadia’s green/yellow sparkle.
For competitive play, title-by-title differences matter. In Valorant, Arcadia’s extra warmth and bass impact feel immersive but a touch boomy/bloomy under heavy ability spam—solid, around a B. The R and Odyssey perform on par with high marks; the R’s 1–3 kHz lift sharpens clarity and verticality, while Odyssey is more neutral and less bright. In Apex Legends, Arcadia struggles as bass bloom masks micro-cues (B–/C+). Odyssey delivers great separation/layering with slightly softer overhead cues (B+/B), and handles gunfire more comfortably than the R. In CS2, Odyssey takes the lead for its imaging, depth perception, and non-fatiguing balance; in Warzone, the order shifts to R > Arcadia > Odyssey, with Arcadia’s warmth helping vertical reads and impact.
As a music set, the Odyssey is a standout: potent, tight bass with clean transients, balanced mids that aren’t smothered, and a clean, non-sibilant treble that avoids fatigue while letting micro-detail through. It lands as a favorite in its price bracket—an easy recommendation for listeners who want a neutral-leaning all-rounder that still punches hard, splits cues well, and won’t scorch ears with gunfire or treble glare.
Fresh Reviews original ranking
Fresh Reviews Youtube ChannelTruthear Nova (more reviews)
Truthear Nova reviewed by Smirk Audio
6.9
Reviewer Score
Truthear Nova reviewed by Shuwa-T
6.8
Reviewer Score
Truthear Nova reviewed by Tim Tuned
6.5
Reviewer Score
Truthear Nova reviewed by Gizaudio Axel
6.5
Reviewer Score
Gizaudio Axel original ranking
Gizaudio Axel Youtube ChannelTruthear Nova reviewed by Super* Review
6*
* score normalized
Super* Review original ranking
Super* Review Youtube Channel
ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia (more reviews)
ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia reviewed by Bad Guy Good Audio
7.9
Reviewer Score
Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking
Bad Guy Good Audio Youtube ChannelTruthear Nova Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA
Tuning Type: harman
Brand: TRUTHEAR Top TRUTHEAR IEMs
Price (Msrp): $150
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ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD BA
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: ZiiGaat Top ZiiGaat IEMs
Price (Msrp): $200
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Truthear Nova Gaming Score
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Gaming Score
6.8Gaming Grade
B+ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
6Gaming 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.
ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia 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.
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