Moondrop Chu VS Truthear Hola

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Moondrop Chu and Truthear Hola are 1DD in-ear monitors. Moondrop Chu costs $20 while Truthear Hola costs $19. Moondrop Chu is $1 more expensive. Moondrop Chu holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (4.9 vs 4.6). Truthear Hola has significantly better bass with a 1.3-point edge, Moondrop Chu has slightly better mids with a 0.3-point edge, Moondrop Chu has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, Moondrop Chu has better dynamics with a 0.5-point edge, Moondrop Chu has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge, Moondrop Chu has better details with a 0.7-point edge and Moondrop Chu has better imaging with a 0.8-point edge.

Metric	Moondrop Chu	Truthear Hola
Bass	4.4	5.7
Mids	5.5	5.3
Treble	5	4
Details	4.2	3.5
Soundstage	5	3
Imaging	4.3	3.5
Dynamics	3	2.5
Tonality	5.1	5.1
Technicalities	4.6	4

Moondrop Chu Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

4.9

Generally Unfavorable

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Truthear Hola Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

4.6

Generally Unfavorable

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Driver Configuration: 1DD

Tuning Type: Neutral

Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs

Price (Msrp): $20

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Driver Configuration: 1DD

Tuning Type: V-shape

Brand: TRUTHEAR Top TRUTHEAR IEMs

Price (Msrp): $19

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Moondrop Chu Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

4.8

Gaming Grade

Truthear Hola Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

4.3

Gaming Grade

C-

Moondrop Chu Scorings

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

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 Hola Scorings

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.

Moondrop Chu Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

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Reviewed by: Crin

6 Reviewer Score

A+ Tuning

C+ Tech

An extremely well-tuned neutral IEM with a slightly bright and metallic tilt.

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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

5 Reviewer Score

C+ Tuning

B Tech

Very well tuned and natural Treble uneveness

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Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A-

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

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

Reviewed by: Precogvision

4 Reviewer Score

C- Tuning

C- Tech

A bit uninspired at this point, but no less a solid listen.

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

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.

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