Truthear Hola VS 7Hz Salnotes Zero

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Truthear Hola and 7Hz Salnotes Zero are 1DD in-ear monitors. Truthear Hola costs $19 while 7Hz Salnotes Zero costs $23. 7Hz Salnotes Zero is $4 more expensive. Both score 4.9 from reviewers. 7Hz Salnotes Zero carries a user score of 6.3. Truthear Hola has significantly better bass with a 1.2-point edge, 7Hz Salnotes Zero has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, 7Hz Salnotes Zero has better dynamics with a 0.5-point edge, 7Hz Salnotes Zero has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge, 7Hz Salnotes Zero has better details with a 0.8-point edge and 7Hz Salnotes Zero has better imaging with a 0.7-point edge.

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Metric Truthear Hola 7Hz Salnotes Zero
Bass 5.7 4.5
Mids 5.3 5.7
Treble 4 4.1
Details 3.5 4.3
Soundstage 3 5
Imaging 3.5 4.2
Dynamics 2.5 3
Tonality 5.1 4.7
Technicalities 4 4.3

Truthear Hola Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Nymz Audionotions
Precogvision Jays Audio
Tim Tuned
Super* Review Crin
Z-Reviews Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

4.9

Generally Unfavorable

7Hz Salnotes Zero Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

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

Average Reviewer Score:

4.9

Generally Unfavorable

Reviews Comparison

Truthear Hola reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.5 * score rescaled + normalized
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7Hz Salnotes Zero reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7 * score rescaled + normalized
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Truthear Hola reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
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7Hz Salnotes Zero reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 7* * score rescaled + normalized
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Truthear Hola reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
Satisfying bass, inoffensive tonality vocal feels cramped

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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: B

7Hz Salnotes Zero reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
Pros: Can't believe this is $20..... Cons: Details is only okay.

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Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: B
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Truthear Hola reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 4.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
Pleasant tonality but somewhat slow, blunted sounding with not much else going for it.

Precogvision original ranking

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

7Hz Salnotes Zero reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 4.4 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C Tech
Pleasant tonal balance with some minor treble oddity.

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Bass: C- Mids: B Treble: C- Dynamics: C- Details: C+ Imaging: C+
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Truthear Hola reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Basically the modded Zero with slight more bass, airy and least shouty $20 sets.

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7Hz Salnotes Zero reviewed by Jays Audio

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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Truthear Hola reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 3.6 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
D Tech
Probably the best thing you can buy under $20. Or maybe even $50.

Nymz original ranking

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

7Hz Salnotes Zero reviewed by Nymz

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

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

Truthear Hola reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 2.3 Reviewer Score
E+ Tuning
E- Tech
Buy for the cable.

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

7Hz Salnotes Zero reviewed by Jaytiss

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

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

Truthear Hola (more reviews)

Truthear Hola reviewed by Crin

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
C+ Tech
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Truthear Hola reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 3 Reviewer Score
Tonality is pleasant, but it's mushy sounding and low res. Gets a very strong recommendation from me because of the cable. The cable would be a good value even at a higher pricepoint than the IEM.

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Truthear Hola reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.3 * score rescaled + normalized
13 community members have rated the TRUTHEAR Hola at an average of 3.9/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

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7Hz Salnotes Zero (more reviews)

7Hz Salnotes Zero reviewed by Shuwa-T

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

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

Truthear Hola User Review Score

Average User Scores

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7Hz Salnotes Zero User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 2 user reviews

6.3

Mixed to Positive

Truthear Hola Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.3

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

4.4

Gaming Grade

C-

Truthear Hola Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Resolution is limited, masking finer nuances and narrowing the soundstage. Busy mixes still overwhelm it with ease.
Bass B-
Low-end delivery feels competent yet unremarkable, keeping a safe profile. Low-end bloom is kept in check.
Mids C+
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble C-
The top end sounds acceptable but lacks the smoothness of higher tiers. Air is hinted at more than delivered.
Dynamics D-
Dynamic range feels limited, smearing micro-contrast and transient attack. Soft details are smoothed into the background.
Soundstage D
Depth collapses quickly, so even with stereo cues the scene feels cramped and two-tiered. It feels constrained even with live tracks.
Details D+
Modest detail presentation that sacrifices texture and masks subtle nuances. It conveys the basics but not the nuance.
Imaging D+
Modest imaging with basic left/right positioning that never quite nails the center image. Left/right cues exist but are rough.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

7Hz Salnotes Zero Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Expect a patchy tonal profile that makes instrumentation feel mismatched. EQ is almost mandatory to tame the response.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Details smear quickly, leaving the presentation cramped and low on definition. You'll notice smearing on even moderately layered songs.
Bass C
It keeps the low end tidy, though energy and weight remain limited. It favors balance over excitement.
Mids B-
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble C-
Treble performance is average, audible but short on refinement. There's acceptable presence but limited finesse.
Dynamics D
Dynamics sound noticeably compressed, muting contrast between quiet and loud. Transients feel blunted and slow.
Soundstage C+
You start to perceive distinct rows of players even if the ceiling still feels low. Layering is present but still modest.
Details C-
You get the outline of textures, though the finer brushstrokes remain faint. Background information is audible but soft.
Imaging C-
You can tell where things generally sit, though exact locations feel blurred. Center vocals sit mostly where expected.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

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W wpzdm
5.5

My favourite $20 set, much more than Waner

Pros
Super clear. I don't usually like one with treble focus, this may be the only exception
Cons
Not very organic
Y yorxx
7

Neutral bright tone.

Pros
Neutral bright tone and technically amazing.
Cons
Soft bass, Something noisy, bad cable, bad tips.

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