TRUTHEAR

TRUTHEAR NOVA 1DD+4BA in-Ear Headphone (NOVA)…

A solid mid-range in-ear monitor for listeners who care how it sounds, leading with Dynamic + Balanced Armature.

60/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
Dynamic + Balanced Armature3.5mm0.78mm 2-pin
£140best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it

  • Detachable cable
  • Case included
  • Above-average driver count per side
  • Spec-sheet rated, not bench-tested
Score profile

Where the TRUTHEAR NOVA 1DD+4BA in-Ear Headphone (NOVA)… wins and loses

Scored against the in-ear monitors (iems) class
DriversCableAccessories648484
Drivers
64
Cable
84
Accessories
84
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Drivers

Driver typeDynamic + Balanced Armature
Driver count per side5
Impedance14.8
Sensitivity123

Cable

Detachable cableYes
Termination3.5
Connector at earpiece0.78

Accessories

Case includedYes

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TRUTHEAR NOVA 1DD+4BA in-Ear Headphone (NOVA)… vs Fanmusic Fanmusic Truthear HEXA

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TRUTHEAR NOVA 1DD+4BA in-Ear Headphone (NOVA)…Fanmusic Truthear HEXA
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Overall score60 /10060 /100
Driver count5Better4
Driver typeDynamic + Balanced Armature1
Impedance ohm14.820.5
Weight g each7.5
Freq high40000 Hz
Who it's for

Is the TRUTHEAR NOVA 1DD+4BA in-Ear Headphone (NOVA)… right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable in-ear monitor for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need reference-grade sound and features, in which case a higher-tier in-ear monitor is the better call.

Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the TRUTHEAR NOVA 1DD+4BA in-Ear Headphone (NOVA)… worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 60/100 against other in-ear monitors, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 51.

What stands out on the TRUTHEAR NOVA 1DD+4BA in-Ear Headphone (NOVA)…?

Its detachable cable stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Moondrop Variations?

The Moondrop Variations scores 61/100 versus this one at 60/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.