Truthear Gato VS 7Hz Salnotes Zero

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Truthear Gato and 7Hz Salnotes Zero are 1DD in-ear monitors. Truthear Gato costs $19 while 7Hz Salnotes Zero costs $23. 7Hz Salnotes Zero is $4 more expensive. 7Hz Salnotes Zero holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (4.5 vs 5).

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Metric Truthear Gato 7Hz Salnotes Zero
Bass 4.5 3.5
Mids 4.5 4.8
Treble 4.5 3.5
Details 4.5 4
Soundstage 4.5 5
Imaging 4.5 3.8
Dynamics 4.5 1
Tonality 4.5 4.6
Technicalities 4.5 3.7

Truthear Gato Aggregated Review Score

Truthear Gato Average Reviewer Scores

Drew / Audionotions

Average Reviewer Score:

4.5

Generally Unfavorable


7Hz Salnotes Zero Aggregated Review Score

7Hz Salnotes Zero Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Nymz
Shuwa-T Jays Audio
Z-Reviews Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5

Generally Unfavorable


Truthear Gato User Review Score

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Truthear Gato Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.5

Gaming Grade

C

7Hz Salnotes Zero Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4

Gaming Grade

C-

Truthear Gato Scorings

7Hz Salnotes Zero Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

D+
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass D+
Bass is light and underwhelming. While some faint rumble exists, it lacks punch and authority in any meaningful way.
Mids C
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble D+
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Dynamics E-
Extremely poor dynamic expression. Lacks any sense of impact or volume gradation, making music feel one-dimensional.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details C-
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
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.

Truthear Gato Reviews

Truthear Gato reviewed by:

Drew / Audionotions 4.5 Reviewer Score
Replaces Hola, and sounds much better to boot. Feels about as cheap in hand but the sound is quite a bit cleaner and more exciting. Same cable as with Hola and given that it's the same price, this is as much if not better of a value proposition. Previously Owned

Drew / Audionotions original ranking

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7Hz Salnotes Zero Reviews

7Hz Salnotes Zero reviewed by:

Z-Reviews 7 * score normalized

7Hz Salnotes Zero reviewed by:

Super* Review 7* * score normalized

7Hz Salnotes Zero reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 4.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C Tech
Comment: A sidegrade from Wan Er, but a more correct sounding Chu. Well tuned like the Chu, without the metallic treble B-grade bass, general technicalities

Shuwa-T original ranking

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

7Hz Salnotes Zero reviewed by:

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
A stock Chu with a little more bass, and smoother uppdermids/treble.

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7Hz Salnotes Zero reviewed by:

Jaytiss 3.5 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
E+ Tech
Great little set. Good Color choices.

Jaytiss original ranking

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- Jaytiss
Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E- Soundstage: C+

7Hz Salnotes Zero reviewed by:

Nymz 3.4 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
D Tech
Best 20$ IEM. Just buy it. Great tuning, average budget technicalities. Mindblowing. 2-pin sockets.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

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

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