Myer Audio SLA3 VS Truthear Gate

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Myer Audio SLA3 and Truthear Gate use 1DD+3BA and 1x Dynamic (10mm) driver setups respectively. Myer Audio SLA3 costs $103 while Truthear Gate costs $90. Myer Audio SLA3 is $13 more expensive. Myer Audio SLA3 holds a decisive 1.5-point edge in reviewer scores (6.6 vs 5.2).

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Metric Myer Audio SLA3 Truthear Gate
Bass 6.6 5
Mids 6.6 3.8
Treble 6.6 3.3
Details 6.6 6
Soundstage 6.6 4.3
Imaging 6.6 5.5
Dynamics 6.6 1
Tonality 7.2 4.5
Technicalities 7.3 3.9
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Myer Audio SLA3 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Kois Archive Jays Audio Gizaudio Axel

Average Reviewer Score:

6.6

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

Myer Audio SLA3 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
Dynamic all-rounder, slightly energetic with great contrast in the uppermids and bass. Solid tech, and sound is different enough from other $100 sets. Good sidegrade to safer picks like SM4, NOVA, EM6L. Uppermids can be peaky on certain songs, and not as smooth as nova/em6l/sm4, but more engaging with better dynamic contrast.

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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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Myer Audio SLA3 reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 6.8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Rating: B+ | Value: ⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 8 soundstage midbass tuck

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Myer Audio SLA3 reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech
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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.

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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 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

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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Myer Audio SLA3 User Review Score

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Myer Audio SLA3 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.3

Gaming Grade

A-

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-

Myer Audio SLA3 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Tuning lands in a pleasing sweet spot with mostly coherent frequency integration. Tonality stays consistent from track to track.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • A competent technical showing keeps separation intact while delivering modest staging. It feels tidy even when recordings stack layers.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations.

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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