The Truthear Nova ranks #1 out of 68 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Truthear
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#1 Truthear Nova: $169.99 Amazon eBay
Pros: A Harman score of 90 puts it among the best-tuned in-ears measured, with every band from sub-bass to presence within about 1.5 dB of the target. The deviation of only 0.86 dB means vocals, guitars and drums sound natural and evenly balanced. The hybrid design pairs a dynamic driver with four balanced armatures, and the 14.8 ohm impedance with 123 dB sensitivity lets a phone drive it easily. Sub-bass sits about 1.5 dB above target, adding a touch of rumble without muddying the mids.
Cons: A 2.7 dB peak near 8 kHz can make bright cymbals and sibilant vocals slightly edgy on poorly mastered tracks. Treble and air run about 1.3 to 1.4 dB hot, so listeners sensitive to brightness may find extended sessions a little sharp. It is wired only, with no microphone or wireless features listed.
| Released | 2023 (3 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 0.86 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Hybrid (1 dynamic + 4 balanced armature) |
| Drivers | 1 x 10mm dynamic + 4 x balanced armature |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 8Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 90 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 14.8 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 123 dB/Vrms @1kHz |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.14 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -1.2 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -4.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 313 Hz | +0.4 dB | 0.95 |
| Peak | 63 Hz | +3.6 dB | 0.80 |
| Peak | 4,404 Hz | -1.2 dB | 0.51 |
| Peak | 560 Hz | +1.1 dB | 0.85 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.5 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 9,390 Hz | +1.0 dB | 2.26 |
| Peak | 2,126 Hz | +1.1 dB | 3.14 |
| Peak | 2,987 Hz | -1.0 dB | 3.83 |
| Peak | 1,281 Hz | -0.5 dB | 2.65 |
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