Truthear Nova VS Meze Alba

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Truthear Nova and Meze Alba use 1DD+4BA and 1x Dynamic (10.8mm) driver setups respectively. Truthear Nova costs $150 while Meze Alba costs $160. Meze Alba is $10 more expensive. Truthear Nova holds a decisive 1.8-point edge in reviewer scores (7.3 vs 5.5). Truthear Nova has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Truthear Nova has significantly better treble with a 1-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
Jaytiss Score
Meze Alba
5.5 /10
Score gap: 1.8
Metric Truthear Nova Meze Alba
Mids 6 5
Treble 5 4
Soundstage 7 6
Dynamics 7 5
Tonality 6.3 4.5
Technicalities 5 4
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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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Meze Alba reviewed by

Jaytiss 5.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
Aceptable, but not great value.

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Mids: C+ Treble: C- 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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Meze Alba Details

Driver Configuration: 1x Dynamic (10.8mm)

Tuning Type: V-Shaped

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Price (Msrp): $160

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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.

Meze Alba Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Uneven emphasis across the spectrum keeps the presentation unsettled and awkward. Acoustic instruments lose their natural body.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Textural information blurs together, making the stage feel pinched and gray. Instrument edges blur together frequently.
Mids C+
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble C-
Expect serviceable treble that keeps detail audible without much polish. It keeps the highs audible without elegance.
Dynamics C+
Dynamic performance is decent, delivering respectable macro swings with limited nuance. There's a fair amount of macrodynamic swing.
Soundstage B
The presentation supplies a believable venue outline where each instrument owns its pocket of space. The stage opens up nicely for live cuts.

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