Wired IEMs
7th Acoustics Supernova
74Great
$750
Full review data7th Acoustics Supernova vs Hisenior Mega5EST: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Hisenior Mega5EST comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Hisenior Mega5EST - Outstanding overall at around $649.
Wired IEMs
Hisenior Mega5EST
84Outstanding
$650
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Hisenior Mega5EST leads on 4 of 4 measures.
- 7th Acoustics Supernova
- Hisenior Mega5EST
HearWiki score
74
84
Sound
8.8
9.1
Value
7.1
8.3
Price (USD)
$750
$650
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
Hisenior Mega5EST (2023) against 7th Acoustics Supernova (2022). These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price.
- Supernova2022
- Mega5EST20231 yr newer
Specifications
SupernovaMega5EST
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $750
- $650
- HearWiki score
- 74
- 84
- Released
- 2022
- 2023
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 6BA
- 1DD + 2BA + 2EST tribrid
- Driver type
- balanced-armature
- tribrid
- Driver configuration
- 6BA
- 1DD + 2BA + 2EST
- Driver size
- -
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 6
- 5
- Impedance
- 15 Ω
- 25 Ω
- Weight
- -
- 6 g
- Connector
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
What reviewers said
7th Acoustics Supernova
The 7th Acoustics Supernova is a wired, six-driver balanced-armature IEM tuned for a smooth, natural, and highly musical listen. It excels with cohesive tonality, engaging vocals, and a well-defined stage, though its ultimate resolution falls just short of the very top tier in its price range.
- Pro:Natural, cohesive tuning with excellent timbre
- Pro:Outstanding midrange and vocal reproduction
- Pro:Impressive soundstage and imaging for an all-BA design
- Con:Detail retrieval is not class-leading for the price
- Con:No noise cancellation or wireless functionality
- Con:Availability may be limited for some buyers
Hisenior Mega5EST
The Hisenior Mega5EST is a premium wired tribrid IEM that pairs a dynamic driver, dual balanced armatures, and dual electrostatic drivers for a cohesive, engaging sound. Its tuning leans toward musical enjoyment rather than clinical analysis, wrapped in a lightweight, well-built shell with a generous accessory set. The overall presentation is balanced and easy to listen to, making it a versatile choice for those seeking high-end performance without fatigue.
- Pro:Engaging, pleasure-oriented tuning that remains balanced and cohesive
- Pro:Premium build quality with a lightweight, comfortable fit
- Pro:Includes a robust accessory set and quality cable
- Con:Shell color may not perfectly match the faceplates aesthetically
- Con:Tuning favors broad appeal over extreme technical precision
- Con:No active noise cancellation, limiting isolation to passive means
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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