Novavs.Odin
Sound & Specs Comparison
Information
Both IEMs are widely regarded in the audiophile community. See how they differ in terms of sub-bass response, upper mids, clarity, and overall tonality. Spider charts and rating breakdowns included.
Objective Comparison
Facts, details, stuff.
| General Info | Nova | Odin |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Truthear | Empire Ears |
| Country | China | – |
| IEM Description | – | – |
| Price Level | 100 – 500 | 2.000 + |
| Housing & Driver | ||
|---|---|---|
| Driver Config | Hybrid | Tribrid |
| Driver Types | Dynamic Driver + Balanced Armature | Balanced Armature + Dynamic Driver + Electrostatic |
| Shell Material | – | – |
| Cable | – | – |
| Technical | ||
|---|---|---|
| Freq Range | – | – |
| Impedance (Ω) | – | – |
| Sensitivity (dB) | – | – |
| Crossover | – | – |
| Platform Info | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comments | 0 | 0 |
| Visit Count | 11 | 15 |
| External Reviews | 0 | 0 |
Meta Ratings
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Sound Characteristics
Odin produces sub-bass that is m more textured and present in cinematic or bass-heavy tracks (8.5 vs 7). The low-end on It is m more controlled and rhythmic, offering better definition than Nova (8.5 vs 7). Listeners may find the low-end impact on It m more engaging during high-dynamic passages (8.5 vs 7). It renders lower mids a more naturally, giving male vocals and instruments a fuller tone than Nova (7.5 vs 7). In the upper mids, It sounds a clearer and more articulate, highlighting vocals and lead instruments better than Nova (7.5 vs 7). It provides a more refined lower treble, resolving fine detail and air with greater finesse than Nova (7.5 vs 7). The highest frequencies on It feel a more natural and less rolled-off compared to Nova (7.5 vs 6.5). Track elements feel a more isolated and clean on It, offering clearer focus than Nova (8.5 vs 6.5). It shows s better control of masking effects, maintaining clarity across frequency ranges better than Nova (8.5 vs 7). The note presentation is a fuller and more tactile on It, giving instruments a stronger physical presence than Nova (8 vs 7). It delivers a stronger slam and physicality, making drums and transients hit harder than Nova (8 vs 6).
| Nova | Odin | |
|---|---|---|
| Sub Bass | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| Bass | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| Bass Feel | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| Lower Mids | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| Upper Mids | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| Lower Treble | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| Upper Treble | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| Sound Stage Width | 6.5 | – |
| Detail | 7.0 | – |
| Layering | 6.5 | 8.5 |
| Masking | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| Note Weight | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Slam | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| Sibilance | – | – |
| Timbre Color | – | – |
| Tonality | 7.0 | – |
| Texture | – | – |
Tonal Signature
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