Introduction

There are more audio brands popping up each week than I can count on my fingers and toes. The vast majority of these tend to focus on in-ear monitors, or simply IEMs as more commonly referred to, given the ease of manufacturing and re-branding if you know someone relevant in China. As such, it’s extremely difficult to make a name for yourself as a new brand, let along maintain high expectations with future releases. Yet, defying all odds, Truthear has done just that. Partnering with a well-known name for its first release helped no doubt, but every single product bearing the Truthear logo has been successful both critically and commercially. I also appreciated that all of its releases thus far have been well under $100, where most people purchase products. That changes today with the brand new Truthear NOVA, and thanks to SHENZHENAUDIO for providing a review sample to TechPowerUp.

While the Truthear HEXA and HOLA went with relatively simpler designs, the two Truthear ZERO IEMs adopted a flashy, catchy face plate with overlapping layers in different colors. The NOVA happens to be the most expensive Truthear release to date and goes for a similar design strategy with a matching cable to further complete the aesthetics. This is a hybrid set using dynamic and balanced armature drivers aiming to give you a great reproduction of the Harman target for a reasonable price. Let’s put the Truthear NOVA to the test today in this review which begins with a look at the product specifications in the table below.

Specifications