Truthear Nova VS Letshuoer S12

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Truthear Nova and Letshuoer S12 use 1DD+4BA and 1Planar driver setups respectively. Truthear Nova costs $150 while Letshuoer S12 costs $150. Truthear Nova holds a decisive 3.5-point edge in reviewer scores (7.3 vs 3.8). Letshuoer S12 carries a user score of 6.8. 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 6-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
Jaytiss Score
Letshuoer S12
3.8 /10
Score gap: 3.5
Metric Truthear Nova Letshuoer S12
Mids 6 5
Treble 5 2
Soundstage 7 6
Dynamics 7 1
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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Letshuoer S12 reviewed by

Jaytiss 3.8 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
E+ Tech
I think the s12 is fine, the pro and z12 don't add too much value

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Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E- Soundstage: B
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Truthear Nova Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA

Tuning Type: U-Shaped

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Letshuoer S12 Details

Driver Configuration: 1Planar

Tuning Type: V-Shaped

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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.

Letshuoer S12 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D+
  • It struggles with balance, producing a lumpy response that rarely sounds coherent. Genre hopping highlights glaring inconsistencies.

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • Instrument separation collapses instantly, burying nuances and leaving everything in a gray blur. Layered arrangements collapse into a messy haze.
Mids C+
It presents a stable midrange foundation suitable for everyday listening. Clarity is serviceable without standing out.
Treble E+
Expect a dark-tilted treble that keeps excitement in check. Sibilants are dull, but so is everything else.
Dynamics E-
Expect limp dynamics that rob music of its natural rises and falls. Swells in orchestral tracks vanish.
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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6.8

Best Planar IEM I've heard

Pros
Very impressive tech at its price
Cons
A bit artificial

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