Truthear Nova VS TINHIFI T5S

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Truthear Nova and TINHIFI T5S are in-ear monitors. Truthear Nova costs $150 while TINHIFI T5S costs $129. Truthear Nova is $21 more expensive. Truthear Nova holds a decisive 2-point edge in reviewer scores (7.3 vs 5.3). Truthear Nova has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Truthear Nova has significantly better treble with a 2-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
TINHIFI T5S
5.3 /10
Score gap: 2.0
Metric Truthear Nova TINHIFI T5S
Mids 6 5
Treble 5 3
Soundstage 7 6
Dynamics 7 5
Tonality 6.3 4.3
Technicalities 5 3
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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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TINHIFI T5S reviewed by

Jaytiss 5.3 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
D Tech
Great tonal balance, only lacks in imaging and highs.

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Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C+ 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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TINHIFI T5S Details

Driver Configuration:

Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: Tin HiFi Top Tin HiFi IEMs

Price (Msrp): $129

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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.

TINHIFI T5S Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

D
  • Textural information blurs together, making the stage feel pinched and gray. Instrument edges blur together frequently.
Mids C+
Midrange performance is decent, offering balanced presence without major flaws. It works well for casual background listening.
Treble D
Highs feel erratic, with dips and spikes that make the signature unpredictable. It alternates between splashy and dull.
Dynamics C+
Expect solid impact overall, even if finer gradations feel a touch smoothed. Micro-details could still be sharper.
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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