Truthear Gato and Moondrop Chu are 1DD in-ear monitors. Truthear Gato costs $19 while Moondrop Chu costs $20. Moondrop Chu is $1 more expensive. Moondrop Chu holds a slight 0.4-point edge in reviewer scores (4.5 vs 4.9).
Insights
Metric | Truthear Gato | Moondrop Chu |
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Bass | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Mids | 4.5 | 5.5 |
Treble | 4.5 | 5 |
Details | 4.5 | 4.2 |
Soundstage | 4.5 | 5 |
Imaging | 4.5 | 4.3 |
Dynamics | 4.5 | 3 |
Tonality | 4.5 | 5.1 |
Technicalities | 4.5 | 4.6 |
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Truthear Gato Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $19
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Moondrop Chu Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: Neutral
Price (Msrp): $20
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Truthear Gato Gaming Score

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- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
4.5Gaming Grade
CMoondrop Chu Gaming Score

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4.8Gaming Grade
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Moondrop Chu 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.
Truthear Gato Reviews
Truthear Gato reviewed by: Drew / Audionotions
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
Moondrop Chu Reviews
Moondrop Chu reviewed by: Super* Review
Moondrop Chu reviewed by: Crin
An extremely well-tuned neutral IEM with a slightly bright and metallic tilt. Crin Youtube Channel
Moondrop Chu reviewed by: Tim Tuned
Very well tuned and natural Treble uneveness Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Moondrop Chu reviewed by: Shuwa-T
Comment: Moondrop's best budget IEM. Neutral bright tuning, decent clarity at this price Technical performance in the absolute sense without price considered, gritty treble
Moondrop Chu reviewed by: Precogvision
A bit uninspired at this point, but no less a solid listen. Precogvision Youtube Channel
Moondrop Chu reviewed by: Nymz
Beaten by Salnotes Zero for my library. Good tuning, medriocre techs, but throwing punches up to 100$. Hard to fault. Cable is bad but workable.
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