EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai VS Truthear Hola

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EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai and Truthear Hola are in-ear monitors. EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai costs $20 while Truthear Hola costs $19. EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai is $1 more expensive. Truthear Hola holds a decisive 3.3-point edge in reviewer scores (1.5 vs 4.8). Truthear Hola has significantly better mids with a 4.3-point edge, Truthear Hola has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge, Truthear Hola has better dynamics with a 0.5-point edge and Truthear Hola has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge.

EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai Aggregated Review Score

EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

1.5

Abysmal


Truthear Hola Aggregated Review Score

Truthear Hola Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Nymz
Jays Audio Precogvision
Tim Tuned
Super* Review Crin
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

4.8

Generally Unfavorable


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EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

1.9

Gaming Grade

E

Truthear Hola Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

4.3

Gaming Grade

C-

EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

E
  • Tonally jarring or fatiguing. Frequency clashes (e.g., piercing treble, bloated bass) make extended listening unpleasant. Poor genre adaptation.

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • Noticeably blurred or congested. Struggles with basic instrument separation; details are lost in simple tracks. Feels "flat" and one-dimensional.
Mids E-
Midrange is extremely recessed and muddy. Critical vocal frequencies are buried, making lyrics hard to discern.
Treble E+
Treble is noticeably dark and lacking extension. Cymbals lack shimmer and high-frequency details are obscured.
Dynamics E+
Limited dynamic range with poor micro-detail. Subtle volume changes are lost, and transients lack proper attack.
Soundstage E-
Extremely narrow and flat presentation. All elements sound congested in the center of your head with no instrument placement.
Gaming E
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

Truthear Hola Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass B-
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics D-
Limited dynamic range with poor micro-detail. Subtle volume changes are lost, and transients lack proper attack.
Soundstage D
Modest soundstage that feels confined. Some left/right separation but completely lacks depth and height dimensions.
Details D+
Modest detail presentation with significant loss of texture. Nuances are masked and complex passages become congested.
Imaging D+
Modest imaging with basic left/right positioning. Lacks precision for center placement and suffers from positional blurring.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai Reviews

EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai reviewed by:

2025-08-28
Jaytiss 1.5 Reviewer Score
E Tuning
E+ Tech
This is basically unlistenable. Requires EQ, but is fine with it.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: E- Treble: E+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: E-

Truthear Hola Reviews

Truthear Hola reviewed by:

Z-Reviews 7.5 * score normalized

Truthear Hola reviewed by:

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Basically the modded Zero with slight more bass, airy and least shouty $20 sets.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
- Jays Audio

Truthear Hola reviewed by:

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
Satisfying bass, inoffensive tonality vocal feels cramped

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
- Tim Tuned
Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: B

Truthear Hola reviewed by:

Super* Review 6* * score normalized

Truthear Hola reviewed by:

Precogvision 4.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
Pleasant tonality but somewhat slow, blunted sounding with not much else going for it.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
- Precogvision
Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C- Details: C- Imaging: C-

Truthear Hola reviewed by:

Jaytiss 2.3 Reviewer Score
E+ Tuning
E- Tech
Buy for the cable.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: C- Treble: E- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: D

Truthear Hola reviewed by:

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
C+ Tech
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Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel
- Crin

Truthear Hola reviewed by:

Nymz 3.6 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
D Tech
Probably the best thing you can buy under $20. Or maybe even $50.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

- Nymz
Bass: C- Mids: C- Treble: C- Details: D Imaging: D

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