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Linner Nova Earbud vs Sony CRE-C20

Side-by-side HearAdvisor lab results with SoundGrades, expert pick badges, and the same visualizations we use in product reviews.

Uses Official HearAdvisor Lab Data
Linner Nova Earbud Hero
LinnerSoundGrade C

Linner Nova Earbud

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

Sony CRE-C20 Hero
SonySoundGrade B

Sony CRE-C20

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

Performance metrics

Scale 1-5 (Tuned)

Lab metric by fit

Speech in quiet
Linner Nova Earbud0.4
Sony CRE-C204.7
Speech in noise
Linner Nova Earbud0.3
Sony CRE-C203.2
Own voice
Linner Nova Earbud0.5
Sony CRE-C202.9
Feedback handling
Linner Nova Earbud5.0
Sony CRE-C203.9
Music streaming
Linner Nova Earbud4.5
Sony CRE-C200.0

Speech level

Adjust input dB (Tuned)

Amplification (REIG)

Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)

Audio scenes

Using MUSHRA scenes (Tuned)

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Fitting configuration for tuned fit

Linner Nova EarbudSony CRE-C20
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
Ear CouplingSleeve Vented
Receiver
ReceiverIntegrated in device
Fitting Formula
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Listening Program
Listening ProgramDefault
Volume Setting
Volume Setting100% (Max volume)
Software Version
Software VersionFirmware v3.1.0.15005
Tuning Adjustments
Tuning AdjustmentsOn-ear assessment performed, Loudness match set at +1 to balance devices binaurally, Sound balance set to +4 More Sharp, Fine tuning performed and left at "Solution 05", Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Notes
Notesn/a