Between the Cadenza 12 and Nova, the Cadenza 12 comes out ahead in driver count, while the Nova wins on sensitivity and impedance. Overall, the Cadenza 12 scores 70.1 and the Nova scores 73.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Nova edges ahead on the Mars Score (70.1 vs 73.9), but the 3.8-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Cadenza 12 if you care most about driver count. The biggest gaps in its favor are driver count.
Pick the Nova if you care most about sensitivity and impedance. Its strongest claims are sensitivity, impedance.
Both ship with comparable detachable cable, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Letshuoer - Cadenza 12 wins
- ▲Driver count — 7.00 more. 12 vs 5.
Why Truthear - Nova wins
- ▲Sensitivity — 17.14% more. 123 dB vs 105 dB.
- ▲Impedance — 1.00 Ω less. 15 vs 16.
Spec comparison
Drivers
| Spec | Letshuoer - Cadenza 12 | Truthear - Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Driver count | 12lead | 5 |
| Driver types | 1DD + 8BA + 2EST + 1BC Tetrabrid | 1DD + 4BA Hybrid |
| Impedanceⓘ | 16 Ω | 15 Ωlead |
| Sensitivityⓘ | 105 dB | 123 dBlead |
Build
| Spec | Letshuoer - Cadenza 12 | Truthear - Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable cable | true | true |
| Connector | 0.78mm 2-pin | 0.78mm 2-pin |
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