Truthear Zero: Blue 2 VS Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro

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Truthear Zero: Blue 2 and Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro use 2DD and 2DD BA driver setups respectively. Truthear Zero: Blue 2 costs $65 while Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro costs $72. Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro is $7 more expensive. Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro holds a decisive 1.2-point edge in reviewer scores (5.3 vs 6.5). Truthear Zero: Blue 2 has significantly better mids with a 1.5-point edge, Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and Truthear Zero: Blue 2 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Truthear Zero: Blue 2 Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro
Bass 8 6.5
Mids 6.5 5
Treble 4 5
Soundstage 6 5
Dynamics 5 6
Tonality 5.7 5
Technicalities 5.5 5
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Truthear Zero: Blue 2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Audio Amigo
Jays Audio Gizaudio Axel Jaytiss Fresh Reviews
Tim Tuned Super* Review
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

5.3

Mixed to Negative

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

Reviews Comparison

Truthear Zero: Blue 2 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 5.3 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
E+ Tech
BASS With the adapter this goes up a bit, but it is difficult to recomend.

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

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Truthear Zero: Blue 2 reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 2 * score rescaled + normalized
Seems to showcase my least favorite parts of the Harman Target. Lower mids are thin and anemic, treble is overblown and fatiguing. Foam tips help with treble, bass adapter helps with lower mids. Price increase from OG Zero puts it closer to more balanced competition. Just not for me.

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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 Zero: Blue 2 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7 * score rescaled + normalized
8 community members have rated the Truthear Zero: Blue 2 at an average of 3.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

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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 Zero: Blue 2 (more reviews)

Truthear Zero: Blue 2 reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A+ Tech
Pros: Slightly more balanced and pleasing Harman tuned. Cons: Treble with silicone tips is piercing.

Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: B
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Truthear Zero: Blue 2 reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
Harman target tuned. Sounds pretty V and contrasty. Not a whole lot of mids. Fairly tasteful. Good sense of separation. Sterile/Lifeless mids and annoying treble. Needs foam eartips.

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Truthear Zero: Blue 2 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech
Fun sub-woofer sound in the low-end, nice bouncy textue, but uppermids/treble can be too bright, especially with 15K treble peak. Basically a more v-shaped version of the OG TE Zeros. Vocals can be a bit shouty and thin.

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Truthear Zero: Blue 2 reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 5.5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B- Tech
Harman tuning with clean, punchy bass and great resolution. Bright treble.

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Truthear Zero: Blue 2 reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
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Truthear Zero: Blue 2 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

5.1

Gaming Grade

C+

Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

5

Gaming Grade

C+

Truthear Zero: Blue 2 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-
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Bass A+
You hear powerful yet disciplined low-end slam that extends effortlessly. It marries sub-bass depth with great texture.
Mids B+
Midrange presence is good, delivering clear vocals and solid texture. Voices come through with pleasing clarity.
Treble C-
Highs are present enough yet carry a bit of grain and splash. Busy mixes can still feel a bit splashy.
Dynamics C+
Expect solid impact overall, even if finer gradations feel a touch smoothed. Micro-details could still be sharper.
Soundstage B
Lateral spread stretches comfortably while front/back cues start to feel convincing. You can trace front-to-back movement.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

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.

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