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. 7Hz Salnotes Zero holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (4.6 vs 5). Truthear Hola has significantly better bass with a 2.2-point edge, Truthear Hola has slightly better mids with a 0.4-point edge, Truthear Hola has better treble with a 0.5-point edge, Truthear Hola has significantly better dynamics with a 1.5-point edge, 7Hz Salnotes Zero has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge, 7Hz Salnotes Zero has better details with a 0.5-point edge and 7Hz Salnotes Zero has slightly better imaging with a 0.3-point edge.

Insights

Metric Truthear Hola 7Hz Salnotes Zero
Bass 5.7 3.5
Mids 5.3 4.8
Treble 4 3.5
Details 3.5 4
Soundstage 3 5
Imaging 3.5 3.8
Dynamics 2.5 1
Tonality 5.1 4.6
Technicalities 4 3.7

Truthear Hola Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Nymz Audionotions
Precogvision Jays Audio
Tim Tuned
Super* Review Crin
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

4.6

Generally Unfavorable


7Hz Salnotes Zero Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

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

Average Reviewer Score:

5

Generally Unfavorable


Truthear Hola User Review Score

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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

Gaming Grade

C-

Truthear Hola 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 B-
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics D-
Limited dynamic range with poor micro-detail. Subtle volume changes are lost, and transients lack proper attack.
Soundstage D
Modest soundstage that feels confined. Some left/right separation but completely lacks depth and height dimensions.
Details D+
Modest detail presentation with significant loss of texture. Nuances are masked and complex passages become congested.
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.

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 Hola Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.5 * score normalized

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
C+ Tech

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

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

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: B

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

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C- Details: C- Imaging: C-

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.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

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

Nymz Website

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

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. Previously Owned

Audionotions original ranking

Website (Audionotions)

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

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

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C- Treble: E- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: D

7Hz Salnotes Zero Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7 * score normalized

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 7* * score normalized

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

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

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.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

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

Jaytiss original ranking

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

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

Nymz Website

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

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