Truthear Gato VS Moondrop Chu

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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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).

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Metric Truthear Gato Moondrop Chu
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

Truthear Gato Aggregated Review Score

Truthear Gato Average Reviewer Scores

Drew / Audionotions

Average Reviewer Score:

4.5

Generally Unfavorable


Moondrop Chu Aggregated Review Score

Moondrop Chu Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Precogvision
Tim Tuned Shuwa-T
Super* Review Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

4.9

Generally Unfavorable


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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

Moondrop Chu Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.8

Gaming Grade

C

Truthear Gato Scorings

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.
Bass C-
Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.
Mids B-
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics D
Noticeably compressed dynamics. Musical expression suffers with weak transients and poor contrast between quiet and loud sections.
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 C-
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
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

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- Drew / Audionotions

Moondrop Chu Reviews

Moondrop Chu reviewed by:

Super* Review 6* * score normalized

Moondrop Chu reviewed by:

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
C+ Tech
An extremely well-tuned neutral IEM with a slightly bright and metallic tilt.

Crin original ranking

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- Crin

Moondrop Chu reviewed by:

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
Very well tuned and natural Treble uneveness

Tim Tuned original ranking

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- Tim Tuned
Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A-

Moondrop Chu reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C+ Tech
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

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Moondrop Chu reviewed by:

Precogvision 4 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C- Tech
A bit uninspired at this point, but no less a solid listen.

Precogvision original ranking

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- Precogvision
Bass: D Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: D Details: C- Imaging: C+

Moondrop Chu reviewed by:

Nymz 3.3 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
D Tech
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.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

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

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