Truthear Hola VS EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai

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Truthear Hola and EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai are in-ear monitors. Truthear Hola costs $19 while EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai costs $20. EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai is $1 more expensive. Truthear Hola holds a decisive 3.4-point edge in reviewer scores (4.9 vs 1.5). Truthear Hola has significantly better mids with a 4.3-point edge, Truthear Hola has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge, Truthear Hola has better dynamics with a 0.5-point edge and Truthear Hola has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge.

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Metric Truthear Hola EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai
Bass 5.7 1.5
Mids 5.3 1
Treble 4 2
Details 3.5 1.5
Soundstage 3 1
Imaging 3.5 1.5
Dynamics 2.5 2
Tonality 5.1 1.5
Technicalities 4 2
Take these comparisons with a grain of salt—we don't have enough EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai reviews saved yet to provide an unbiased result.

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

EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

1.5

Abysmal

Reviews Comparison

Truthear Hola 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

EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai reviewed by Jaytiss

2025-08-28
Jaytiss 1.5 Reviewer Score
E Tuning
E+ Tech
This is basically unlistenable. Requires EQ, but is fine with it.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: E- Treble: E+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: E-
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Truthear Hola reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.5 * score rescaled + normalized
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Truthear Hola reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
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Truthear Hola reviewed by Crin

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
C+ Tech
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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

Tim Tuned original ranking

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

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

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

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.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

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

Nymz Website

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

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.

Audionotions original ranking

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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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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-

EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

1.9

Gaming Grade

E

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.

EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

E
  • Expect a discordant presentation where frequency clashes ruin any chance of relaxed listening. It struggles to render a cohesive musical picture.

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • Instrument separation collapses instantly, burying nuances and leaving everything in a gray blur. Layered arrangements collapse into a messy haze.
Mids E-
Critical mid frequencies hide in the background, making lyrics hard to catch. Guitars and pianos lose their presence.
Treble E+
Expect a dark-tilted treble that keeps excitement in check. Sibilants are dull, but so is everything else.
Dynamics E+
It struggles to convey small volume changes, flattening energetic bursts. Micro-contrast is practically absent.
Soundstage E-
Spatial boundaries clamp shut, forcing the mix to huddle uncomfortably in the middle. Ambient cues disappear entirely.
Gaming E
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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