Truthear Nova

Launched Oct 2023 · Wired

70
GoodGifng score
Good for musicGood for bassGood for commute

Usual price₹15,999

Where to buy

Usual price ₹15,999

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Score breakdown

Sound
77

Near-Harman hybrid, deep sub-bass, good detail; mids thin for some

Noise cancelling
32

Good seal, better with foam or double-flange tips

Features
20

Detachable cable, many tips, case; no mic or balanced plug

Calls
5

No microphone

Comfort & fit
68

Large shell and tight ear hooks; fine for medium ears

Each part is rated on one scale for every earbud and headphone, from lab test measurements where they exist, what reviewers found, specs and owner reports. It rates the product itself, not how good it is for the price.

Pros

  • Picks out detail well
  • Clear, articulate vocals
  • Shells comfortable for long wear
  • Deep, rumbly sub-bass with controlled mid-bass
  • Clean mids with little BA timbre
  • Accurate imaging and good layering
  • Good isolation, especially with foam

Cons

  • Bass lacks authority, mid-bass muted
  • Lean lower mids, shouty upper mids
  • Only moderate resolution
  • Stiff ear hooks hurt over time
  • Isolation just average
  • Big shell and long nozzle don't suit small ears
  • Male vocals slightly thin, slight shout for some
  • Prime Audio ReviewsJan 2024

    Close-to-Harman tuning with good detail, but lean and bright; the reviewer thinks better sets exist at this price.

  • MobileaudiophileDec 2023

    Well-executed neutral hybrid with deep sub-bass and strong separation; best with a good seal, not for bass lovers.

  • Headphones.com forum (listener)Nov 2023

    Hard-hitting bass and good separation, but thin mids and gritty treble; the reviewer prefers Truthear's cheaper Zero:Red or Hexa.

  • MOONSTAR ReviewsNov 2023

    Balanced, refined Harman-style set with quick, deep bass and fatigue-free treble.

  • ChiFi WireJun 2026

    Clean neutral-with-sub-bass tuning done very coherently; a safe pick under $200, if not an exciting one.

Full specs

Sound
Drivers10 mm 5× hybrid
Hi-Res audioNo
Spatial audioNo
EqualiserNone
Noise cancelling
ANCNo
Transparency / ambient modeNo
Battery
Wireless chargingNo
Calls
Call noise reductionnone (no mic on stock cable)
Connection
Multipoint (two devices at once)No
Quick pairingNo
Wired option3.5 mm
AppNo
Build & fit
In-ear detectionNo
Other
Warranty1 year
ColoursBlue faceplate

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