TRUTHEAR - NOVA

I started tinkering with various ear tips and found that the shorter they are, the better they sound. It was like night and day, everything was better.

Usually you can take a hairdryer or even lighter and heat up the thermal sleeve around the cable and reshape it while it’s warm. I have done that on an AliExpress cable that I currently use on my Novas. The fabric sleeved cable that came with the Novas has too many microphonics and this new cable sounds better.

Try the shortest tips that are wide enough to seal your ear canal. Mine are so short that you can easily see those 3 driver bandpass holes. It's all a matter of experimenting with the ergonomics and how they fit your ears but for me and my Nova's, shorter tips are definitely better. https://preview.redd.it/f4yc9omovgke1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ce61e64e37eff67b7b703c143a2a2d14907df3bb

I think it’s all a matter of taste. Perhaps there should be a greater discussion on how IEM tip length, width, tip shape material, length, width and how all of that correlates with the ear canal, all with measurable evidence. This is more or less the same discussion as loudspeaker room placement but at such a small scale that measurements become exponentially harder to get.

KiwiEars Airoso. Get it while its still under $100. >Truthhear Gate, Tanchjim Bunny, and KZ Klean for a blind buy or the Truthhear Hexa, Truthhear Nova and Letshouer 12 Pro (but my friend said the 12 Pro has weird bass) Gate = No. Plastic shell resonates. Feels like garbage. People that love the gate, i question all of their listening tastes. Bunny = Fantastic. Probably one of the best $20 IEM's available. The USB DSP and app make it more fun. KZ Klean = Uh... Kefine Klean, maybe? Kefine Klean is a great choice at $50. But i think the Inawaken Dawn is better. Hexa = Good, but very dull to someone who is new to the hobby, and used to V shaped tunings (i.e. boosted bass and treble, Hexa is very flat) Nova = Tuned to the popular Harmon Curve. Which is very V shaped. THe Simgot SuperMix4 is a common alternative. S12 Pro = Planar. Fantastic IEM. BUT...and this is probably why your buddy said ti had "weird bass", it will require you to use a higher powered Dongle DAC/Amp, because Planars need a lot of power to push around. If you underpower them, they sound muddy, thuddy, and dead. With enough power, they have amazing tactility and speed. But they do suffer from a somewhat metalic timbre that can be off putting to some people, as they are not "natural" sounding. But very fun. Overall, like i said, i think the KiwiEars Airoso is your best bet. It is a hybrid IEM that plays very clean, provides tons of detail, and bass when you need it. And seems to play about every genre of music you throw at it, without feeling like its lacking. Its not a neutral tuning, but it plays naturally. If that makes sense?

Hello, today I'm going to review a pretty famous iem. Audio fans who have already reached deep levels will be familiar with nova. So, I'll provide some key information for iem beginners. Pros Design: The blue shell design is one of the most valuable designs I've ever seen at this price point in the iem. It's a beautiful shell that looks like an ocean, and it's also like a fish scale. Components: Good unboxing experience, great additional ear tips and cables. There is also a demand for anime characters that have settled on top of the packaging.. lol (I used a different cable in my photo because my nova's fastening is not good.) Detail: nova offers good detail for the price. Easily reveals micro details on many instruments. No complaints. Suitable for gaming as well. Resolution: This is the best strength of nova that I've picked. Nova even solves intractable tracks like rock, metal quite easily. It's pretty impressive. It's not easy to find anything better at this price point. instrument representation: Exciting drum with moderate air, textural representation of electric guitar, cymbals that are not sharp but definite.. overall musical instrument representation is pretty good. The clarity of the piano is a bit unfortunate, but overall it's fine. Tonal balance: nova is an iem that makes a good application of one of the most popular targets, the haman target. This may be less attractive for those who want an unique balance, but it certainly isn't easy to go wrong. Nova is evenly suited to popular music, and has a highly versatile tonal balance. No range is overwhelming. Cons Big shells: hmm..quite big. They may not fit people with small ears. Cable: While the value of cable is high, its quality and design may be unfamiliar to some users. (Not the one in my picture. ) 8k peak: nova's biggest downside. nova sometimes provides a short (and could be deadly) peak when vocal pronunciation such as 'T', 'S', etc. is initiated. This is definitely a distraction on certain tracks, including vocals, although it is not usually noticeable. It may not be suitable for those who want a comfortable listening. Soundstage: Not suitable for those who want a wide soundstage. Soundstage is below average. Conclusion nova is the right iem for greedy people who want to get an all-rounder iem with great technicality and musicality. I think it's definitely one of the most valuable iem for the price. But you also have to consider the downsides. If you're sensitive to high notes or if you value wide soundstage, other iems might be a better option. Thank you for reading! I'll see you next time with a more interesting review.

Nova's design is cool, but there are more people having problems with build quality than I thought. ( and Me too..) I've also seen broken nova shells a few times.

For gaming I’m sure the novas would be fine audio wise, but I would keep in mind that most people find them uncomfortable, one of the most important things to take into consideration for gaming.

If you're competent with parametric eq, the best option is truthear nova and I will die on that hill. Supermix 4 is fine if you like spicy upper treble. Blessing 2 is a no imo, it was good for its time, right now no

Moondrop Chu, and no. The Kato is the only Moondrop iem I still have and use. I liked the Aria but gave it to a friend to try to get him into iems (I failed). The Chu was good enough to get me into iems, but not good enough to keep me listening. I don't even know where they are now, lol. Of the early iems that I bought, I only have and listen to the Truthear Hexa (lifeless but decent, with wonderful imaging) and that Truthear Harmon-tuned one that Crinacle did with the subwoofer (I forget the name). It is fatiguing, but it is exciting until it wears me down. Good for techno. I listen mostly to the Aful P5, the Chopin, the Letshour S12, and the Kato now. Sometimes at home, I listen to the P8 and the Xenn Mangrid Top (they are too expensive to lug around with me--I have a $200 limit on iems that I'm willing to take in my backpack).

I do prefer the nova over the Hexa, and the tuning is closer to the blue:2

Unpopular opinion: Truthear Nova. This set is accurate for music listening, great for movies and any in-game cinematic, and the separation is awesome. The spacial sound is awesome because Truthear accounted for the HRTF characteristics but a little tight, you get used to it It's my all rounder and you definitely don't need anything else. If you're all serious about competitive gaming, just watch any Fresh Reviews video. He didn't like the Nova but I think it was a tip issue (the included tips are narrow) I definitely hear all the audible clues like steps and abilities in Valorant, way better than my teammates

Holy shi... I got them for 112

If they liked the zero they'd love the nova.

For whatever reason Truthear novas are my best experience at gaming so far, it feels more correct and 3d and detailed. Even tho I fon tend to use it for music as much

ok, I have tried the small size tip today with my Nova. And honestly, I think the bass response has increased because the driver holes are closer to my ear. I have large ear & generally go for a medium tip without trying the small size. But in the case of nova, the large shell already sits perfectly fine in my ear and surprisingly the small tips are giving me a better seal which is not the case with other IEMs as in the other IEMs, it feels like they will come out. I think it's because Nova's nozzle goes deeper than other IEMs?

In my quest for the best gaming IEM, I've tried or owned the Tanchjim Oxygen, TripowinxHBB Olina, Softears RSV, Simgot EM6L, Letshuoer EJ07, Truthear Nova, and ZiiGaat Odyssey, among others not worth mentioning. Some $2,000 invested in my handicap of not being able to use open back headphones, which is most ideal for gaming by nearly every measure. Fuck me for having heatsinks for ears! What I've learned is that staging and, to a lesser degree, imaging are critical, yet often under appreciated when you see answers to the question of the best gaming IEM. By staging I mean being able to determine exactly where a particular sound (such as footsteps) is coming from in 2 or, ideally, 3 dimensional space, as well as distinguish it from other similar sounds coming from that direction that are even slightly nearer, farther, above, or below.  Currently, the ZiiGaat Odyssey, paired with DTS:X Headphones (worth paying for! Stick with balanced), Tripowin foam tips, and a decent DAC+AMP, is serving me the best in FPS games on PC like OW2, Squad, Battlefield, Marvel Rivals, and STALKER 2. Of all the IEMs I've tried, Odyssey's staging is the widest, most accurate, and most immersive for my ears. All the others I mentioned are varying degrees of "effective enough" at ensuring that I hear footsteps, but the Odyssey beats them all at telling me exactly where those footsteps are in 3 dimensions. It's also great for general purpose listening.

No EQ. I quite like the out-of-the-box sound of the Odyssey, with the stock cable and foam tips. For gaming I use DTS:X Headphones (Balanced, no preset). For music I sometimes swap to either the Nova or EJ07, but Odyssey is decent enough for general purpose. Nova just strikes the perfect sweet spot for my music library and the EJ07 is great for focused listening, where I want to immerse myself. The Odyssey is a great balance between them, no EQ necessary. Although the foam tips the Odyssey comes with are great, they will eventually degrade at some point so I've been sampling other tips to prepare. I've been using the Divinus Velvet Wide Bore tips almost exclusively for the last month and they're great. Of the handful of 3rd party tips I've tried thus far, they're the only tips that meet or beat the stock foams for most of my listening content. For gaming, I think the Divinus tips further improve on the 3d imaging accuracy.

If you don't have any fit issues then i suggest nova. Otherwise ie200.

(Note: I am a beginner to audiophile stuff in general.) First Impressions: WOW, I noticed many different aspects and details of songs that I didn't notice before. As expected from the reviews I saw, female vocals shine with this iem. The bass is also very good with this iem as its not overpowering for me but I can still feel the bass in songs. The bass is very fun in songs. To me, the iem doesn't feel fatiguing to listen to. The shells are on the large side, but they fit me just fine. But people with smaller ears may have issues with the size. I love the length of the cable since I can reach my PC with it, but it feels a little long when I am listening to music with my phone. Overall, I like this iem for the music I listened to so far. I am using an apple USB-C to 3.5mm with this iem. Some of the songs I listened to using this iem. (Jpop, Vocaloid, and similar.) [Song 1 - Unknown Mother Goose by Wowaka](https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=P_CSdxSGfaA&feature=shared) [Song 2 - Internet Overdose by KOTOKO & Aiobahn](https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=Nvi3pUtSd5E&feature=shared) [Song 3 - God-ish by PinocchioP](https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=d0RGKhjIygQ&feature=shared) [Song 4 - Meltdown by iroha(sasaki)](https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=1PObCzBxWt0&feature=shared) [Song 5 - The Cruel Angel's Thesis - Evangalieon Opening Song](https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=xyVatKhd4s4&feature=shared) [Song 6 - Miku by Anamanaguchi](https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=G2PDJTkFiA8&feature=shared)

Foams destroy the sound on the Novas in my experience. They attenuate treble that doesn't need a reduction and castrate subbass, which is the only bass nova has.

8k peak on the Nova doesn't exist, it's a 711 measurement artifact

Thanks, I'm sure glad to take part in this.. also interesting question - I try to answer the best way I can hehe For general use, I think the noise isolation and getting used to putting them on and off my ears are something I need to get use to.... usually with gaming headset, I can easily hear someone knocked on my door or listen to rain outside. Somehow I didn't notice any of these XD Gaming - I haven't give much serious test.... it was fine on XCOM 2, and Overwatch 2. I do however curious how it sounds with car racing game like The Crew 2. But I enjoy how it really block all noise around the room for me. I'm lucky Novas are sitting just fine on my ears, stock tips also not itchy (I use the smallest one, silicone).

Thanks! My first impression is overall very good; as a newbie I'm very satisfied with this purchase. I was cranking some Jazz, Rock, Kpop, and Rap albums. Look to some other reviews, Novas work well for female vocals, with not much on male vocals. Initially I thought I was influenced by some reviews, but somewhat true/accurate. Bass isn't too punchy, and to my taste it's quite hitting the sweet spot for me. No less nor more. Soundstage-wise I think it's pretty good, probably cuz I hook it up with the DAC, now I'm able to get a even more clear separation between instruments. ============================ I guess I'll only be able to know my specific taste/preference and idea how sounds are differ, if I get to try other IEMs later hehe

I am a se215 absolutist. They sound great and hold up to most other things. Though the truthear nova is probably the best iem under 2000 but it's 60 more than the se215 at retail Also on the secondhand market you can get the se215 for a song so that adds to the value. Plus parts can be had to repair them which is another huge plus for me $100 for these is overpay though there's no way around it

Truthear Nova. I like the tuning.

What exactly do you mean by warm and clear? If you are open to using an EQ preset and getting an IEM not on your list, then I highly recommend Truthear Novas. They have the most crystal clear treble I've heard without sounding bright, and are my favourite pair of headphones right now, better than any planar over-ears I have. Novas are definitely are not warm out of the box. They are quite hard on the ears without EQ honestly. But any EQing that needs to be done is below 3KHz so you can get them sounding warm without altering the excellent treble. My Nova EQ preset in case anyone wants it: GraphicEQ: 20 0.0; 21 0.0; 22 0.0; 23 0.0; 24 0.0; 26 0.0; 27 0.0; 29 0.0; 30 0.0; 32 0.0; 34 0.0; 36 0.0; 38 0.0; 40 0.0; 43 0.0; 45 0.0; 48 0.0; 50 0.0; 53 -0.0; 56 -0.1; 59 -0.2; 63 -0.4; 66 -0.5; 70 -0.7; 74 -0.8; 78 -0.9; 83 -0.9; 87 -1.0; 92 -1.1; 97 -1.2; 103 -1.3; 109 -1.4; 115 -1.5; 121 -1.6; 128 -1.7; 136 -1.8; 143 -1.9; 151 -2.0; 160 -2.1; 169 -2.2; 178 -2.4; 188 -2.5; 199 -2.6; 210 -2.7; 222 -2.8; 235 -2.8; 248 -2.7; 262 -2.7; 277 -2.5; 292 -2.4; 309 -2.2; 326 -2.1; 345 -2.0; 364 -1.9; 385 -2.0; 406 -2.1; 429 -2.3; 453 -2.6; 479 -2.8; 506 -3.0; 534 -3.2; 565 -3.4; 596 -3.5; 630 -3.7; 665 -3.8; 703 -3.9; 743 -4.0; 784 -4.1; 829 -4.2; 875 -4.3; 924 -4.4; 977 -4.5; 1032 -4.6; 1090 -4.8; 1151 -5.0; 1216 -5.2; 1284 -5.4; 1357 -5.6; 1433 -5.6; 1514 -5.5; 1599 -5.4; 1689 -5.3; 1784 -5.3; 1885 -5.2; 1991 -5.2; 2103 -5.2; 2221 -5.2; 2347 -5.2; 2479 -5.1; 2618 -5.1; 2766 -5.0; 2921 -4.9; 3086 -4.8; 3260 -4.8; 3443 -4.7; 3637 -4.6; 3842 -4.6; 4058 -4.5; 4287 -4.5; 4528 -4.4; 4783 -4.4; 5052 -4.3; 5337 -4.3; 5637 -4.3; 5955 -4.3; 6290 -4.2; 6644 -4.2; 7018 -4.2; 7414 -4.2; 7831 -4.2; 8272 -4.2; 8738 -4.2; 9230 -4.2; 9749 -4.2; 10298 -4.2; 10878 -4.1; 11490 -4.1; 12137 -4.1; 12821 -4.1; 13543 -4.1; 14305 -4.1; 15110 -4.1; 15961 -4.1; 16860 -4.1; 17809 -4.1; 18812 -4.1; 19871 -4.1

The truthear nova is an upgrade from the hexa and you can get a really good price on it still on aliexpress right now. It competes with iems double and more of its price!

Closest tuning to harman we've had and although it is very opinionated, that's the opinion of majority of people that have tried them. Though if you're not a fan of harman, then obviously you wouldn't like them. If he's considering the hexa then he'd get better value and satisfaction out of the nova! :)

Love my novas. Great for gaming and music

Truthear Nova if u can get a promo to 100$ or Truthear zero's ( blue or red both good for 40$/50$) Don't get em6l - they are good in only comp games (you can hear the footsteps , directions etc but for me its sounds off, have a muddy feel) , Nozzle - issues (falling apart ), super smooth nozzle causes tips to pop out

My first proper IEM, the KATO got it at pre-order launch at $140 and as a pre-order it also bundled with the KATO arcylic stand and their Line-K Cable. Man even now I can't forget how ecstatic I was when I recieved the set and even now I rarely use them (as I often now use the Truthear NOVA) I still appreciate them everytime I gotta use them. With the DAC, I just go with the JM6 Pro, cheap, reliable, portable, very versatile and matches well the IEMs I have,

I have not, unfortunately. But I own the Truthear Zero Blue and Nova, both of which are built decently enough. I've also heard the build of the Wan'er can be questionable at times, so I believe they wouldn't too different from the Gate. I do understand how the design with the clear window inside can look a bit sketchy, I'm not exactly sure why they went for that...

Hey I have the novas, did you end up giving these IEMS a shot?

Yeah I have the Novas right now as my first set of IEMs and don’t get me wrong I love them, but I’m thinking about returning them to Amazon and getting a few cheaper IEMs with different sound signatures to to see what I like

Before I answer,: 1) as someone said earlier, Iems are not nessesarily good for gaming, It's just cheaper to get better audio than other choices(earbuds, headphones, etc.) 2.) Please use instrument sounds next time as it is easier to suggest any sound device than sayiing genre. Anyways, I'd recommend based on price(highest to lowest): 1.) Truthear Nova: try to find one on sale as they are really good for footsteps and has a nice case. 2.) Moondrop may: neutral with a bit of bass boost. Good for most songs and games. 3.) Truthear zero: red: more neutral than the may. Nozzle may be too big for small ear cannal users 4.) Truthear zero: blue 2: more bass than the red nad has better cables than the red. This will come in april 20. 5.) Kiwi ears cadenza: really good for the price. Competes with the truthear zero blue

For around that price, for balanced i guess Check the truthear nova. as for neutral, i mean, if you really want a neutral sound, the Dunu Kima 2 is pretty neutral, but check them well, as a neutral sound usually comes with some adjustments in the sound that people often dont enjoy for music. Now, if you dont want an specially neutral sound, the S12 works fine but remember that it is planar and that it also has a bit foward treble area, so you should not be too sensitive to treble and have a decent dac to power them. if you want something less treble foward, check the Kefine klanar. those arent strictly neutral, but wont be too colored in the sound eirher.

Moondrop Variations for me. Sounded lifeless, wierd, grainny and compressed. I had very high expectations before hearing them, both my friend and I found them to be absolutely horrible. Used multiple tips and that didn't change a thing. I also didn't like 64 Audio Volur when I heard em, sounded peaky and brittle. Thieaudio Monarch MK3, CA Trifecta, Hidizs MP145, Letshuoer S15 and Truthear Nova on the other hand were amazing. To each his own, It's all about the music library, tastes and ear anatomy.

Had a similar experience with the Truthear Nova’s. I think IEMs just aren’t for me. I prefer over ears I guess.

These are the best of the best at your price point. I would take a look at the tuning and find what fits your taste. The supermix4 would be my personal first choice for gaming in particular. I say that because completive gaming demands a couple of key aspects: soundstage and sound/instrument separation. You want to be able to hear where certain sounds are coming from (footsteps, gunfire) and you want those sounds to be distinct and "separated' from all other noise. For example, any of these three iems will allow you to hear enemy footsteps coming from around a corner or from above you while a teammate is beside you shooting at other enemy players. This made possible because the iems utilize multiple drivers that are designated to certain frequencies which allows for you to isolate distinguish different sounds among a busy soundstage (such as a gunfight). Simgot supermix4 ($10 coupon on Amazon)Linsoul SIMGOT SuperMix 4 1DD+1BA+1Planar+1PZT Hybrid Drivers Earphones, HiFi in Ear Monitor IEM, Wired Gaming Earbuds with OFC Silver-Plated Cable for Musician Audiophile https://a.co/d/aGKfDTF Truthear Nova BASN Bmaster5 (saw a $20 coupon for it on Amazon) BASN Bmaster5 in Ear Monitors, 1DLC Diaphragm+4BA 5 Drivers Drummers Headphones with Silver-Plated OFC Cable, Noise Isolation IEM Earbuds for Musicians (Midnight Black) https://a.co/d/aIIxA8o The kz zs10 pro is good but will absolutely not compare to the above mentioned IEM's

I have novas and while I agree the sound quality is great but the build quality isn’t all that. I have had multiple issues with the cable disconnecting and the eartips provided seem to have difficulty staying connected

Tbh between the noise from the cable moving around and the noise of the street/transit I don’t really like using wired IEMs when traveling that much. Can’t appreciate the sound quality and they’re just kind of inconvenient. Noise canceling headphones are more convenient and then I switch to IEMs when I get where I’m going (currently Truthear Novas)

If you're working from HD650s, you're already likely in the habit of checking your mixes against other sources, as the 650s are far from a neutral headphone. The same ideology applies to IEMs; while I wouldn't recommend bass cannons, you can work with nearly any set on the market and simply give them the same time you spent with the 650s to learn how the tuning will impact your mix on different reference gear. I've used a few IEMs for mixing (although I prefer over ears and monitors); out of the options you've listed above, the Nova and SM4s will work, but I think they both making better casual listening sets. I would look at a set like the Aful Explorer for your use case. They're slightly flatter across the frequency range, rather than U or V-shaped; bass isn't too emphasized, treble isn't sibilant; very present but not shouty mids. Overall it's a relaxing listen without being too dark, or too warm (no warmer than your Sennheisers).

My nova, which one side shattered :(

It fell, and the left side broke in like 4 different parts. It was just 2 months old. It was pretty weird, my previous IEMs (Tin t3+) fell a lot of times, but I think I got unlucky (and also probably should take care of them a bit more lmao) Still debating between buying another pair when they go on sale, or getting a different IEM :(

Talked with truthear support (through Aliexpress, they responded surprisingly fast), They'll sell me a left unit for $45, not sad about it anymore

>My nova, which one side shattered :( I was talking about the Truthear NOVA lmao

Really surprised the truth ear nova’s aren’t on that list. For $130 USD I don’t think there’s anything comparable to their quality.

So I just happen to be a truck driver and a beginner audiophile. For long long conversations I use the Garmin headset. It's okay. But for good music, and a pretty good phone call experience I use the Truthear Nova IEM's (in ear monitor) paired with the Moondrop FreeDSP USB-C cord. I have a Samsung S24 Ultra. This combo is without a doubt the best headphone experience I've ever tried. My buddies say that the mic is pretty good even with my windows down. Altogether on Amazon it's about 180. So still cheaper then the newest Galaxy Buds/ Beats/ Sony/ whatever name brand wireless earbuds you wanna try.

This price point is so diverse that 20 people can reapond, all with different suggestions. About the Aful what makes me hesitant is that the bores do not have lips and so the tips may not stay in place but otherwise I would say sure, go for it. Great all rounders in sale right now would be the TruthEar Nova and Simgot Supermix 4 (Harman tuned). Other than the above my best suggestion would be to get something that responds well to EQ and experiment to find your liking (Dunu Kima 2?)

Dunu titan s2 or Dunu kima 2 is what I think suits your preferences. Titan s2 has good bass with textural qualities. Mids on kima 2 are more pronounced but smoother than s2. S2 has better dynamics overall and is more of a fun sound. Both have very good timbre but kima feels more natural. Hexa is more of a neutral mid range iem, it lets you observe the sound but not necessarily feel the bass defintion. I didnt really like s08, planar bass is more of a wave feeling motion and the tuning was too neutral. Nova lacks in the bass punch feel but everything is kind of smooth on it while having good vocals. Fudu is decent but the air roll off kind of is a dealbreaker for me. On a random side note you should look into kz zvx pro, it has very clean bass shelf without it feeling lacking. I know its in the budget but the tuning on it feels so technical for its price. It doesn't lack anything the staging, imaging, and layering all sound great. It blends musicality with good technicaity and I can say it rivals alot of $80 or under pairs.

For clarity in that price point, best I have currently is the Truthear Nova. Details and separation are great and everything is clear. I usually don't listen to rock on the Nova but I already them in my ears and just decided to listen to the 4 horsemen (metallica song) guitar solo. The lead and rhythm guitars were separated so cleanly, you could focus on either if you want or just enjoy them together.

The Truthear Nova have really big nozzles, if you want a good all around pick the Supermix 4 is probably the best in the < $200 range. For me the treble was a bit fatiguing, so if you're sensitive to that you might want to skip it and get something like the Aful Explorer. FWIW I really like the Letshuoer S08, they punch completely above their price point and right now they are on sale for 25% for ($75). I think at that price they are an absolute steal.

Get the Truthear Nova and use it with foam tips.