Truthear Nova VS Tanchjim Kara

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Truthear Nova and Tanchjim Kara are 1DD+4BA in-ear monitors. Truthear Nova costs $150 while Tanchjim Kara costs $180. Tanchjim Kara is $30 more expensive. Truthear Nova holds a decisive 2.8-point edge in reviewer scores (7.3 vs 4.5). 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 5-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
Tanchjim Kara
4.5 /10
Score gap: 2.8
Metric Truthear Nova Tanchjim Kara
Mids 6 5
Treble 5 4
Soundstage 7 6
Dynamics 7 2
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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Tanchjim Kara reviewed by

Jaytiss 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
Has nice treble, good technicals. But it's super expensive for me.

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

Truthear Nova Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA

Tuning Type: U-Shaped

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Brand: TRUTHEAR Top TRUTHEAR IEMs

Price (Msrp): $150

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Tanchjim Kara Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA

Tuning Type: Neutral with Bass Boost

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Brand: TANCHJIM Top TANCHJIM IEMs

Price (Msrp): $180

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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.

Tanchjim Kara Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Even moderate complexity exposes the limited resolution and narrow sense of space. Technical fans will find it lacking.
Mids C+
Midrange performance is decent, offering balanced presence without major flaws. It works well for casual background listening.
Treble C-
Expect serviceable treble that keeps detail audible without much polish. It keeps the highs audible without elegance.
Dynamics E+
Dynamic range feels limited, smearing micro-contrast and transient attack. Soft details are smoothed into the background.
Soundstage B
You can map the ensemble with confidence thanks to solid spacing and coherent depth layering. Ambient effects feel believable.

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