Truthear Nova VS ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix

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Truthear Nova and ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix use 1DD+4BA and 4DD BA+2PZT driver setups respectively. Truthear Nova costs $150 while ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix costs $139. Truthear Nova is $11 more expensive. Truthear Nova holds a decisive 2.3-point edge in reviewer scores (7.3 vs 5). 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 2-point edge and Truthear Nova has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
Truthear Nova
7.3 /10
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ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix
5 /10
Score gap: 2.3
Metric Truthear Nova ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix
Mids 6 5
Treble 5 2
Soundstage 7 6
Dynamics 7 5
Tonality 6.3 5
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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ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix reviewed by

Jaytiss 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
E+ Tech
I think this is a solid improvement on the Phoenixcall.

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

Truthear Nova Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA

Tuning Type: U-Shaped

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Price (Msrp): $150

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ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix Details

Driver Configuration: 4DD BA+2PZT

Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: Kinera Top Kinera IEMs

Price (Msrp): $139

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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.

ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix 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

E+
  • The presentation is claustrophobic and blurred, leaving simple arrangements sounding chaotic and lifeless. The presentation feels more like background noise than music.
Mids C+
Midrange performance is decent, offering balanced presence without major flaws. It works well for casual background listening.
Treble E+
Treble feels muted, reducing brilliance and sheen across tracks. Recordings lack their usual energy.
Dynamics C+
Dynamic performance is decent, delivering respectable macro swings with limited nuance. There's a fair amount of macrodynamic swing.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth, placing instruments in clearly defined positions. Instruments sit in their own lanes.

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