Kiwi Ears CANTA VS Truthear Gate

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Kiwi Ears CANTA and Truthear Gate are in-ear monitors. Kiwi Ears CANTA costs $89 while Truthear Gate costs $90. Truthear Gate is $1 more expensive. Kiwi Ears CANTA holds a decisive 1.4-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 5.2). Kiwi Ears CANTA has slightly better mids with a 0.3-point edge, Kiwi Ears CANTA has significantly better treble with a 3.8-point edge, Kiwi Ears CANTA has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge and Kiwi Ears CANTA has significantly better soundstage with a 1.8-point edge.

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Metric Kiwi Ears CANTA Truthear Gate
Bass 6.5 5
Mids 4 3.8
Treble 7 3.3
Details 6.5 6
Soundstage 6 4.3
Imaging 6.5 5.5
Dynamics 5 1
Tonality 6 4.5
Technicalities 7.3 3.9
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Kiwi Ears CANTA Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio Jaytiss
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

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

Kiwi Ears CANTA reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A Tech
Bright set with lots of treble detail. Airy, splashy, and shimmery with great extension. Isn't sharp or metallic in the timbre, but not 100% "natural" either, comes down to preference. Mid-volume set, good with slower genres, not rec for high energy tracks, can get much at higher volumes. Favors female vocals, male could be a bit light and could use more power, but vocals aren't thin or shrill sounding like the Oracle MK2s. Not gonna float everyone's boat, but it's a unique listen (not the same planar tuning yay) and worth having as a collectors piece.

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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.

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Kiwi Ears CANTA reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A- Tech
bright but a fun iem for treble heads

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Mids: C- Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

Truthear Gate reviewed by Jaytiss

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

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Mids: E+ Treble: E- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: D

Kiwi Ears CANTA (more reviews)

Kiwi Ears CANTA reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.5 * score rescaled + normalized
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Truthear Gate (more reviews)

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.

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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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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

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

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.

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Kiwi Ears CANTA Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.9

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-

Kiwi Ears CANTA Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • A competent technical showing keeps separation intact while delivering modest staging. It feels tidy even when recordings stack layers.
Mids C-
Expect adequate midrange presence with a touch of grit and unevenness. Textures smear when the mix gets busy.
Treble A-
Treble performance is excellent—airy, extended, and beautifully controlled. It reveals subtle studio ambiance.
Dynamics C+
You get reliable macrodynamics, with micro shifts that remain only adequate. A reliable performer for most tracks.
Soundstage B
A satisfying balance of width and depth yields a stage that feels organized and engaging. Imaging lines up with the intended mix.
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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