Letshuoer S08 VS Truthear Gate

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Letshuoer S08 and Truthear Gate are in-ear monitors. Letshuoer S08 costs $99 while Truthear Gate costs $90. Letshuoer S08 is $9 more expensive. Letshuoer S08 holds a decisive 1.7-point edge in reviewer scores (6.8 vs 5.2). Letshuoer S08 has significantly better bass with a 1.5-point edge, Letshuoer S08 has significantly better mids with a 2.3-point edge, Letshuoer S08 has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge, Letshuoer S08 has significantly better dynamics with a 5-point edge, Letshuoer S08 has significantly better soundstage with a 2.3-point edge, Letshuoer S08 has better details with a 0.5-point edge and Letshuoer S08 has better imaging with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric Letshuoer S08 Truthear Gate
Bass 6.5 5
Mids 6 3.8
Treble 6.3 3.3
Details 6.5 6
Soundstage 6.5 4.3
Imaging 6 5.5
Dynamics 6 1
Tonality 7 4.5
Technicalities 6.7 3.9

Letshuoer S08 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Shuwa-T Super* Review Jays Audio Head-Fi.org
Jaytiss Kois Archive Z-Reviews
Audio Amigo

Average Reviewer Score:

6.8

Cautiously Favorable


Truthear Gate Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Jays Audio
Shuwa-T
Audio Amigo Head-Fi.org
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.2

Mixed to Negative


Reviews Comparison

Truthear Gate reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 6 * score rescaled + normalized
A milder version of the Chu2. Best cable and accessories package under $20

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Letshuoer S08 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Fantastic value product, really strong.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-

Truthear Gate reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 1.8 Reviewer Score
E Tuning
E- Tech
Yuck, at least it has a cable.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Letshuoer S08 reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 6.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Warm tuning, really easy to listen to Treble isn't really well defined, separation between midrange and lower midrange isn't great either

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: B+ Mids: B Treble: B+ Soundstage: B Details: B+ Imaging: B

Truthear Gate reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B- Tech
Female vocals focused tuning with decent separation between instrumentals Because of the over emphasis on female vocals, it does not replay male centric or bassier genres well

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: C+ Mids: B- Treble: B- Soundstage: B- Details: B Imaging: B-

Letshuoer S08 reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
A little bit thick and poofy in the bass. Aful Explorer is better option.

Super* Review original ranking

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Truthear Gate reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 7* * score rescaled + normalized
Nice frequency response. Stellar Cable. Bright but not overly in the vocals. I would still call it a mild V-Shaped sound signature.

Super* Review original ranking

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Letshuoer S08 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
More uniquely tuned than other planars. Tamer uppermids, not as energetic, but still with great bass separation and tech. Timbre is good.

Jays Audio original ranking

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Truthear Gate reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
All rounder with less uppermids than the EW100P, very close to waner.

Jays Audio original ranking

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Letshuoer S08 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.6 * score rescaled + normalized
28 community members have rated the Letshuoer S08 at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

Truthear Gate reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.6 * score rescaled + normalized
22 community members have rated the Truthear Gate at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

Letshuoer S08 (more reviews)

Letshuoer S08 reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 7.2 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Rating: A- | Value: ⭐⭐ | Comfort: 9 insane planar bass relaxed treble

Kois Archive original ranking

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Letshuoer S08 reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7 * score rescaled + normalized

Letshuoer S08 reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

Letshuoer S08 User Review Score

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Letshuoer S08 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.8

Gaming Grade

B+

Truthear Gate Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.1

Gaming Grade

C-

Letshuoer S08 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • The tuning leans easygoing, yet occasional unevenness nudges it away from greatness. A bit of EQ polish can smooth things nicely.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • Overall technicalities are acceptable, delivering enough clarity for casual sessions. Imaging is serviceable though not immersive.
Bass B+
Expect a solid thump that keeps the rhythm engaging yet controlled. Sub-bass presence is supportive, not overwhelming.
Mids B
The mids are articulate and well-balanced, lending body to instruments. Instrument layering remains stable.
Treble B
The top end is engaging and airy, yet never overbearing. Brass and strings feel energetic.
Dynamics B
It handles shifts in volume well, keeping transients lively and controlled. Quiet-to-loud transitions feel natural.
Soundstage B+
A satisfying balance of width and depth yields a stage that feels organized and engaging. Imaging lines up with the intended mix.
Details B+
You hear inner textures easily, even when the arrangement piles on layers. You can hear subtle studio effects.
Imaging B
Instrument boundaries feel well carved, avoiding smear or drift. Instrument outlines feel well-defined.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

Truthear Gate Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Tonality remains inconsistent, with uneven peaks and dips that disrupt musical flow. You'll constantly notice peaks or dips pulling focus.

Average Technical Grade

D+
  • Even moderate complexity exposes the limited resolution and narrow sense of space. Technical fans will find it lacking.
Bass C+
Bass performance is average—present enough but rarely inspiring. It neither offends nor impresses.
Mids D+
Midrange is highly uneven, veering between shouty peaks and hollow dips. Tonality swings between shouty and withdrawn.
Treble D
Highs feel erratic, with dips and spikes that make the signature unpredictable. It alternates between splashy and dull.
Dynamics E-
Dynamic expression is extremely poor, draining impact from every hit. Notes lack the startle or decay they need.
Soundstage C-
Stereo spread is acceptable, yet the image resembles a stage set without depth behind the curtain. Depth feels more like a gentle slope.
Details B
Finer gestures snap into focus without sounding clinical or forced. Layering holds strong across genres.
Imaging B-
A stable phantom center appears, lending vocals a consistent anchor. It maintains a coherent phantom center.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

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