Truthear Nova VS Antlion Audio Kimura Duo

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Truthear Nova and Antlion Audio Kimura Duo are in-ear monitors. Truthear Nova costs $150 while Antlion Audio Kimura Duo costs $150. Truthear Nova holds a decisive 3.5-point edge in reviewer scores (7.3 vs 3.8). Truthear Nova has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Truthear Nova has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge, Truthear Nova has significantly better dynamics with a 5-point edge and Truthear Nova has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
Truthear Nova
7.3 /10
Jaytiss Score
Antlion Audio Kimura Duo
3.8 /10
Score gap: 3.5
Metric Truthear Nova Antlion Audio Kimura Duo
Mids 6 5
Treble 5 2
Soundstage 7 5
Dynamics 7 2
Tonality 6.3 3.8
Technicalities 5 2
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Jaytiss Reviews Comparison

Truthear Nova reviewed by

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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Antlion Audio Kimura Duo reviewed by

Jaytiss 3.8 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
E+ Tech
It's better than the solo, but no enough to be competitive.

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

Truthear Nova Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA

Tuning Type: U-Shaped

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Price (Msrp): $150

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Antlion Audio Kimura Duo Details

Driver Configuration: n/a

Tuning Type: n/a

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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

C+
  • Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Mids B
Expect a confident midrange that keeps details audible without harshness. Acoustic arrangements sound engaging.
Treble C+
Highs come through with reasonable clarity while staying mostly smooth. Sibilance is mostly controlled.
Dynamics A-
Expect excellent punch and micro-detail that render rhythmic shifts effortlessly. It keeps up with complex rhythmic swings.
Soundstage A-
Immersion steps up dramatically as width, depth, and height integrate into a cohesive hologram. Everything sounds naturally spaced.

Antlion Audio Kimura Duo Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D+
  • Expect a patchy tonal profile that makes instrumentation feel mismatched. EQ is almost mandatory to tame the response.

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • Everything sounds flat and suffocated, with even elementary passages losing definition and energy. Expect little in the way of micro-details.
Mids C+
The region sounds agreeable overall, delivering clarity without flashiness. Slight warmth keeps things easy-going.
Treble E+
Expect a dark-tilted treble that keeps excitement in check. Sibilants are dull, but so is everything else.
Dynamics E+
Dynamics remain compressed, muting nuance and softening impact. Climaxes never quite lift off.
Soundstage C+
It pushes sound outward confidently while leaving height development as an unfinished idea. Height remains subtle but detectable.

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