I was looking for something that sounded balanced, not too much bass, and had a natural sound. I bought Wan'er, 7hz Zero, and Gate. I prefer Gate and it's not even close.
@@CookinBeatloafhey i want a neutral sound signature iem as well to explore all kinds of music genre, so i should without a worry just go with the truthear Gate ???
@@ShardsoundsSadly, moisture issues can't really be universally fixed. It's a problem with all Metal Shell IEMs. If you live somewhere generally cold/humid, moisture builds up in your ears and block the nozzles. I wish I knew about this problem before I bought my Simgot EW200.
@@Shardsounds I'm pretty sure it's because most if not all Wired Moondrop IEMs have Metal shells. Thus, moisture issues still happen, regardless of the drivers. I own the Moondrop Space Travel (TWS) which is also a single DD yet I never get moisture issues because it's an All Plastic shell.
I’m surprised to see that the Kiwi Ears Cadenza isn’t on the Hangout site, I know Timmy doesn’t care for it much but it seems to be a general fan-favorite. Has Crin by chance openly given his opinion on it somewhere?
I still have my Hola as daily drivers (correct spelling in the box version). Love the cable and the sound. I have been waiting for a good replacement at the same pricepoint, but there's no competition lol. My only gripe is the obviously unemphasized high-end. A tiny bass boost, better mid-range compliance and a 2db boost in the high end is perfect.
I think slight treble boost will make even better. Its cable is brilliance for the price. It easily surpasses my waner and edx pro cable combine, that is how good it is imho.
I like bright sets, and then I found the CCA CRA (silent update). I didn't have to look any further. Surprising clarity and detail at that price. I prefer it over the TinHiFi C2 and that's no slouch either.
why you shouldn't buy the gate(in my opinion): if you already have the hola. I got one gate as a gift and let's say that I prefer the hola, guess I am more of a bass lover.
Mine at least measure identically, but with a different tilt. I found Gate shouty, the bass poor quality and lacking in amount to balance that. 3/5 for me while Hola was 4/5.
Got it a few days ago, upper mid.s actually hurt on louder listening levels (or should I say falls apart...). At least it took EQ well enough, will use till I get something better from another brand.
just had the 7hz 2 for like 3 days and they hurt my ears like crazy!! Hope these are more comfy but I think I need an IEM that doesnt go behind the ear
Wan Er remains my favorite sub 20$ iem and I have Hola as well as a number of other truthears. Still gonna buy these though, I like trying out cheap iems lol.
Anyone got some tips for a cheap (under $100) iem's that fits smaller ears? I tried the truthear zero red but they sadly enough don't fit my ears. Looking for a step up from the wan'er Tangzu's.
My Hola hovers inside my ear. There is no eartips that helps me 😢 It’s a shame. Tri clarion help me appreciate my Hola for 20 minutes and after that they fall from my ears I believe they are very light idk Help some one? 😅
I have same problem with gate it’s a very shallow shell. Deeper insertion tips like some generic jvc dual flange helped a bunch and now the gate sounds incredibly good, especially for its price
Why iems should be metal? For more "premium" look? I personally can't use metal iems because they're getting cold outside and when you put some cold metal in your ear - it doesn't feel great. Plastic is the best for me, don't care about look, but Gate look actually good
yeah i had the same impression, i thought that it lacks technicalities and that it there is not enough details and stuff, but i started appreciating that tuning over time that is so relaxing and u can listen to it for long sessions
i wonder how ALL these budget iem works with expensive(relatively) balanced setup. i recently soldered a 1$ MX300 clone to a 4.4 plug(cost me 2$ 😂), shit evolved into the mid tier stuff.
SIR, does ZERO:RED require more power than usual IEM to deliver sound? Because it doesn't sound rich like my previous Salnotes Zero. I am using Venture Electronic Abigail Pro (CX31993) (31mW@32Ω) with my android phone. Is it my aging that is effecting my perception of sound? Please Verify.
@@niccster1061 My ZERO:RED doesn't sound richer than Salnotes Zero. I do have not unrealistic expectations but at least it should sound better than 20$ Price Bracket IEMs.
There are gonna be great deals on 11.11? Im waiting! Otherwise I'll pass (I'm already happy with Dunu kima, Zero 2 and Chu II). BUT! In case of a great bargain, I could open my wallet again. 😁
i'm buy this iem a week ago, can you suggest cable upgrade for this iem sir? i'm notice the 0.78mm dual pin on gate original cable rather unique not many dual pin cable fit on gate many thanks before 🙏
@ravantgarde1899 Thank you very much!Do you have any other suggestions, because me4 have driver flexing issue.My reference songs are: Sandstorm by Darude,Encore une fois by DJ Sash and I feel love by Dona Sumer.
Nope I wouldn't prefer the gate , they could have just increased the price of hola by 5 doller instead of discontinuing. No one would have mind that. If you suddenly stop production of the best product you launched people will surely be disappointed and I tested the gate and it's not hola , apart from the quality of the buds i think it's kind of sound cheap when it comes to bass it's too shouty for my liking.
Call me crazy but the Hola was overhyped. It sounded pretty good but it was a bit dark and I didn't feel like the music was really pumped right into my head, more like music was coming from outside speakers.
i had this impression at the beggining because my first iem was the moondrop chu og which was bright but i couldnt listen to it for long sessions cuz it was harsh, then hola seemed kind of boring in a way but the bass was better but still for some reason i wanted more bass punch, but slowly i started appreciating that is smooth and warm and u dont get fatigue, zero:2 for example sometimes feels more aggressive cuz of more bass, which made hola stand out as a more relaxed iem which there was none at that price point
@@Omar_ZXThey have the same graph, only difference is that gate is slightly bassier, but has less of a drop at 11k. So Waner SE is just straight up better.
y'all talking about "better" when the tuning is just different when seeing different graphs it's closer to the Xuan NV already reviewed in this channel, but for $20
Come buy now at Hangout.Audio: hangout.audio/products/truthear-gate
I tried to order but at checkout it says doesn't ship to the UK?
@@gisburnroadprobably has a higher cost to ship since the items will come from Singapore
Truthear Hola was too good for their own good
Good and bad are RELATIVE. 😉
Incidentally, are you VEGAN? 🌱
I'm glad I own a pair
Raise the price of the hola if markup costs are too high ❌
Remove it from the market and develop a cheaper similar sounding hola ✅
Absolute legendary move
By similar you mean worse?
@@donth826 I haven't tried them lol
Tldr the sound of the hola is better and the hola's build is much better
I was looking for something that sounded balanced, not too much bass, and had a natural sound. I bought Wan'er, 7hz Zero, and Gate. I prefer Gate and it's not even close.
I just got both Waners and Gate and the Gate is a clear winner. The original 7hz zero was next on my list - you just bought me a lunch 🤣
@@CookinBeatloafhey i want a neutral sound signature iem as well to explore all kinds of music genre, so i should without a worry just go with the truthear Gate ???
"Only so much you can do at that budget..."
enter Moondrop Chu build...
thankfully this is balanced out by moondrop's poor qc (channel imbalance on arrival) and frequent moisture issues
@@ShardsoundsSadly, moisture issues can't really be universally fixed. It's a problem with all Metal Shell IEMs. If you live somewhere generally cold/humid, moisture builds up in your ears and block the nozzles. I wish I knew about this problem before I bought my Simgot EW200.
@@roundabout9452 ya but for some odd reason, it's extremely apparent on moondrop single dynamic driver iems
@@roundabout9452 yeah however it's very frequent with moondrop single dynamic driver designs in particular though
@@Shardsounds I'm pretty sure it's because most if not all Wired Moondrop IEMs have Metal shells. Thus, moisture issues still happen, regardless of the drivers. I own the Moondrop Space Travel (TWS) which is also a single DD yet I never get moisture issues because it's an All Plastic shell.
I’m surprised to see that the Kiwi Ears Cadenza isn’t on the Hangout site, I know Timmy doesn’t care for it much but it seems to be a general fan-favorite. Has Crin by chance openly given his opinion on it somewhere?
I think he might have given a quick impression on it in one of his IEM unboxing videos on his other channel, but I don’t remember for sure
I still have my Hola as daily drivers (correct spelling in the box version). Love the cable and the sound. I have been waiting for a good replacement at the same pricepoint, but there's no competition lol. My only gripe is the obviously unemphasized high-end. A tiny bass boost, better mid-range compliance and a 2db boost in the high end is perfect.
Can try tripowin vivace
I think slight treble boost will make even better. Its cable is brilliance for the price. It easily surpasses my waner and edx pro cable combine, that is how good it is imho.
I like bright sets, and then I found the CCA CRA (silent update). I didn't have to look any further. Surprising clarity and detail at that price. I prefer it over the TinHiFi C2 and that's no slouch either.
So sad the Hola was discontinued. It was the only budget option that was easy to listen to that wasn’t the Final E500.
Chu2 is pretty good
I bought them just for the kebl.
It's "Gato" btw.
Yes! That’s a community agreement. gato 😅
Miau
No one would have complained if they increased the price of Hola by $2/$3. I think the wyvern Abyss at $20ish (when on sale) is a much better buy.
why you shouldn't buy the gate(in my opinion): if you already have the hola.
I got one gate as a gift and let's say that I prefer the hola, guess I am more of a bass lover.
I'll be honest I bought the gate for the cable, which I will use for spares when I get my truthear red and hexa XD
@@thatguyreiji1045 this is the way. And the cable comes with a free IEM
literally my setup, gate cable, hexa iems
It's a great value, I was testing it against the Red when mine got here two days ago
Which DAC do you use?
Can you guys read and reply to my other comment on this video? I wanna know what's happening with my ZERO:RED.
0:48 you could say the Hola became the Adios ?
Mine at least measure identically, but with a different tilt. I found Gate shouty, the bass poor quality and lacking in amount to balance that. 3/5 for me while Hola was 4/5.
In an almost 7 minute video, you only showed the product for a TOTAL of about 35 seconds INCLUDING the packaging... lol?
Where is blue 2?????
Please review and measure (5128) the Kefine Klean! Seems to be really well tuned, maybe the best in the 50$ region
I wish they still sold the Hola.
Got it a few days ago, upper mid.s actually hurt on louder listening levels (or should I say falls apart...). At least it took EQ well enough, will use till I get something better from another brand.
just had the 7hz 2 for like 3 days and they hurt my ears like crazy!! Hope these are more comfy but I think I need an IEM that doesnt go behind the ear
I really don't like the Hola. Not because it sounds bad, but they just don't fit my ears. I ordered the Gate and I'll see if they fit better
ill buy yours if your open
It's like the exact same iem that just made cheaper and sounds worse
Hola with a proper eq for me sounded almost as good as the Aria SE +- the bass and clearer vocals on the Aria SE
Wan Er remains my favorite sub 20$ iem and I have Hola as well as a number of other truthears. Still gonna buy these though, I like trying out cheap iems lol.
What are good IEM's for budget Gaming?
I’m glad I got my Hola for retail price just after it went out of production
Por favor, disponibilize o áudio em português para os brasileiros. Ficaremos muito gratos.
It's just a $20 unit but feels like a huge win every time when it mentioned 😂
I noticed the gate isn’t graphed on the 711…are you still updating the old lists at all?
I only bought it just for the cable. Feel better than any stock cable of iem at the same price
Anyone got some tips for a cheap (under $100) iem's that fits smaller ears? I tried the truthear zero red but they sadly enough don't fit my ears. Looking for a step up from the wan'er Tangzu's.
You can try yu xuan ji from tangzu as well , it also has 4.4mm option for balanced output
My Hola hovers inside my ear. There is no eartips that helps me 😢
It’s a shame. Tri clarion help me appreciate my Hola for 20 minutes and after that they fall from my ears
I believe they are very light idk
Help some one? 😅
I have same problem with gate it’s a very shallow shell. Deeper insertion tips like some generic jvc dual flange helped a bunch and now the gate sounds incredibly good, especially for its price
@ thank you for the advice!
me im using the largest narrow bore tips and hola fits properly with good seal
Same
hola or moondrop chuu II?
This is what I've been waiting for
Truthear Zero Red with Gate cable..... Please 🙏
Hola > Gate!!
Yea I have bought like 3 gates and have barely listened to it I toss that trash in a drawer somewhere and put the cable on other iems
Why iems should be metal? For more "premium" look? I personally can't use metal iems because they're getting cold outside and when you put some cold metal in your ear - it doesn't feel great.
Plastic is the best for me, don't care about look, but Gate look actually good
same and for some point metal iems make a noise when i connect them with pc
True
I can't sell hola year ago, but with time I so liked it that don't consider know to sell it at all)) In some way its my reference iem
yeah i had the same impression, i thought that it lacks technicalities and that it there is not enough details and stuff, but i started appreciating that tuning over time that is so relaxing and u can listen to it for long sessions
I once buy the Hola just for it's cable
Should I get a moondrop chu 2 or gate for gaming?
chu 2 has qc issues
go for gate
i wonder how ALL these budget iem works with expensive(relatively) balanced setup. i recently soldered a 1$ MX300 clone to a 4.4 plug(cost me 2$ 😂), shit evolved into the mid tier stuff.
5:37 what is the best?
It depends on your taste, do you really think if everyone listened to an IEM they would have the same opinion?
Lucky im still keep hola till this day
This or Salnotes Zero?
make the for the Tengzu Waner as well
i have moondrop aria 2021.
is it worth to upgrade to tangzu, truthear or 7hz.
Not the ones he is talking about
@@donth826
I know, I just asking you guys in the comment.
Speaking of unusual pronunciations, before this review, I used to say Gah-tey. It’s got more weeb vibes this way.
I feel so bad for buying just one pair of holas
Yea if I had known I would have bought like 2 more.
@@donth826known what
@boooyaaababy651 they were about to discontinue it.
Can anyone recommend some budget iem with a good mic and 3.5m jack?
Get a Chu II and a pair of Gates and switch the cables. Voila.
Supermix 4
Then why does it say Halo everywhere else on the box? Conspiracy?
I love my gate!!!
SIR, does ZERO:RED require more power than usual IEM to deliver sound? Because it doesn't sound rich like my previous Salnotes Zero. I am using Venture Electronic Abigail Pro (CX31993) (31mW@32Ω) with my android phone. Is it my aging that is effecting my perception of sound? Please Verify.
PS; I KNOW THAT ZERO:RED HAVE TWO DRIVERS ON EACH SHELL.
I has less mid-bass.
It's FREQUENCY RESPONSE that makes one sound "richer"
@@niccster1061 My ZERO:RED doesn't sound richer than Salnotes Zero. I do have not unrealistic expectations but at least it should sound better than 20$ Price Bracket IEMs.
PS; Venture Electronic Abigail Pro is an entry level portable DAC, just like Apple's 3.5mm connector (same price also).
tin hifi c2 mesh warrior is the best for the budget sector
Been telling people that for year atleast. I tried the new one and I like the old 1 better. The new 1 is good but I still prefer the old 1.
review kz castor please
I still love my Holas.
Watching this with nova
I prefer gate in terms of sound
Can anyone create a auto eq for this to make it sound like hola or something?
I still got my hola and and extra unopened hola just in case. And just in case happened
I love my Holas
Truthear x crinacle zero blue 2
Just got one.. feels cheap. Sounds meh.. average?
How is the sound after 3 weeks?
This is how I find out my top shopping wishlist iem has been discontinued 😟😟😟
Where have you been? It's been months
3rd, I like my Zero 2, Waner & Ziigaat Nuo.
Nuo is great
Gate is great, it quickly made me regret my Wan Ers
@@CookinBeatloaf It's subjective and conditional, it's normal😂
@@cakephone7893yep, and I love my wanner!
The nuo is just a slightly worse hola and the gate is a cheap chu with a good cable
There are gonna be great deals on 11.11? Im waiting! Otherwise I'll pass (I'm already happy with Dunu kima, Zero 2 and Chu II).
BUT! In case of a great bargain, I could open my wallet again. 😁
what I'm rocking now lol
i really like it
listening to this on a hola 🔥
i'm buy this iem a week ago, can you suggest cable upgrade for this iem sir? i'm notice the 0.78mm dual pin on gate original cable rather unique not many dual pin cable fit on gate many thanks before 🙏
Which product i buy for best music listening experience? Please recommend🙏🏻
1.IEM
2.Earbuds
3.Wired Earphones
4.Headphones
Budget is 2.5k
2.5k what ? dollars?
@@mohammadbaqer8305 ₹2.5k or $30
I think I'm on the wrong channel😅
IEMs get the moondrop chu ii dsp those are only $23 or get the Gate
@@NoshikiYT thanks
I do not understand what models of iems are for trance music?!.
Kiwi Ears KE4
@ravantgarde1899 Thank you very much!Do you have any other suggestions, because me4 have driver flexing issue.My reference songs are: Sandstorm by Darude,Encore une fois by DJ Sash and I feel love by Dona Sumer.
@@zeljkosto try ew300
Thnx a lot!
Ada Gate Cuy 😄
Simgot ew300
Nope I wouldn't prefer the gate , they could have just increased the price of hola by 5 doller instead of discontinuing. No one would have mind that. If you suddenly stop production of the best product you launched people will surely be disappointed and I tested the gate and it's not hola , apart from the quality of the buds i think it's kind of sound cheap when it comes to bass it's too shouty for my liking.
i Like Rock Music. Should i try Waner,Zero 2, Hola or gates? im considering the waner for some reason XD
Zero 2, it is more natural sounding for guitar, but try those models for yourself if you want to
@@kennhern ain't it sharp tho? for guitar i mean.
@@GachaCafes that's the original Zero, the Zero 2 is much smoother in the highs and not as sharp as the previous version
@@kennhern great advise. i'm grab it then. the price is good so i can just get another one if i don't like it XD
Call me crazy but the Hola was overhyped. It sounded pretty good but it was a bit dark and I didn't feel like the music was really pumped right into my head, more like music was coming from outside speakers.
i had this impression at the beggining because my first iem was the moondrop chu og which was bright but i couldnt listen to it for long sessions cuz it was harsh, then hola seemed kind of boring in a way but the bass was better but still for some reason i wanted more bass punch, but slowly i started appreciating that is smooth and warm and u dont get fatigue, zero:2 for example sometimes feels more aggressive cuz of more bass, which made hola stand out as a more relaxed iem which there was none at that price point
@@petroskoutsakis9828 Yeah Hola is an easy listener, I just didn't get what the hype was about.
But the gate has no bass like the original Zero or Chu so most people are not fans.
Hola irreplaceable honestly, imo whole successor story is not working in a favor of gate
holes sound way better, tried both i guess they wanted to make more profit
The Tangzu WanEr Studio Edition exist
Gate is better imo
The gate sounds better with a very similar build so just get the gate for anyone seeing this if you're in the market for a bright ish iem
@@Omar_ZXThey have the same graph, only difference is that gate is slightly bassier, but has less of a drop at 11k. So Waner SE is just straight up better.
y'all talking about "better" when the tuning is just different
when seeing different graphs it's closer to the Xuan NV already reviewed in this channel, but for $20
@EG-MAN I'm just saying, that dip in the graph doesn't look or sound good at all. It obviously shouldn't be like that.
KZ EDC Pro 🥵
Not unpopular opinion: Hola is better than Gate
review mooondrop kadenzzzzzzzzzzzz
second :)
first :)
They over cooked the Hola, made gate seem worse.
Truthear gate is mid. Waner is mid. Get a simgot ew100p
what makes it better than those 2?
Ew
Yeah, what makes it better? I'm considering between Waner and Gate so maybe you could help me make a decision
@@petroskoutsakis9828 it is more tonally accurate at 1khz to 6khz.
@@petroskoutsakis9828 it is tonally more accurate than the other two up to 6khz