It's back. Truthear Gate REVIEW!

After just over a year on the market, Truthear unexpectedly discontinued the fan-favorite Hola. Well, it's back now -- except now it's called the Gate, and they've taken the sound in a... surprising direction. Still, I'm hyped that it's back. Let's talk about why.
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00:00 Intro
01:25 Build quality
06:25 Sound quality
10:20 vs. Hola, Zero 2, and others
14:30 Conclusion & Rating
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  • @SuperReview
    @SuperReviewАй бұрын

    What's your favorite cable? Join the community and share your thoughts 👉 social.squig.link/

  • @thomasdanny7717

    @thomasdanny7717

    Ай бұрын

    My favorite cable is the one that sounds like a cable -Timmy, probably

  • @alexeiboukirev8357
    @alexeiboukirev8357Ай бұрын

    That 2-pin connector head on the cable is perfect. The funny thing is the FR difference between Hola and Gate would be dismissed as almost imperceptible a few years back. Probably because reviewers were looking at differences in isolation for frequency subranges. And now we know that overall balance/tilt matters a lot.

  • @roadtonever

    @roadtonever

    Ай бұрын

    Still lots of people that don't know a sensible way of reading graph. They probably missed what makes Gate tuning special for sure.

  • @sidesaladaudio
    @sidesaladaudioАй бұрын

    I assume that the Hola was discontinued for cost reasons, so with that in mind, I think the Gate did a good job of giving people what they liked about the Hola, while being more cost effective. The cable is just so good for the price, and you get a decent free IEM with it as well.

  • @SuperReview

    @SuperReview

    Ай бұрын

    You think the shell material was the prohibitive cost? Hola shell plastic is pretty nice.

  • @warth45

    @warth45

    Ай бұрын

    @@SuperReview yeah, the 3d printed shell felt nice

  • @apollomoonlandings

    @apollomoonlandings

    Ай бұрын

    I agree in terms of the cable and the accessories. The Gate's overall tuning is noticeably different from the relaxing tuning of the Hola. The Gate's tuning is very similar to the original 7Hz Zero yet with around 1 dB more bass and mid bass. I wouldn't say that the Gate's tuning is relaxing since the Gate, unlike the Hola, does not have a slightly relaxed rise for the simulate pinna gain in the 1 kHz to 4 kHz region. I agree with Ryan that the Zero 2 has a relaxing overall sound signature even though this is achieved in different ways in comparison to the Hola. The Hola and the Zero 2 are two IEMs which fall into my "chill pill" category of IEMs which are relaxing to listen to. The Gate does not.

  • @sidesaladaudio

    @sidesaladaudio

    Ай бұрын

    @@SuperReview yeah. The hola shell was 3D printed resin and I believe the face plate was a thin piece of metal that’s painted. The gate is Injection Moulded I believe, which would be much cheaper to mass produce

  • @VSN-wb2ly

    @VSN-wb2ly

    Ай бұрын

    @@SuperReview Yeah the shell is too expensive combined with the cable

  • @RaphaelStarr
    @RaphaelStarrАй бұрын

    The closing song! I wasn’t expecting that! I’ve been away from the channel for a while. I got the Hola when it was announced that there were being discontinued. The Gate looks more my speed.

  • @sanchayanmaity5731
    @sanchayanmaity5731Ай бұрын

    Thanks goodness for the less bass. Neutralish IEMs are hard to come by. Gonna try and grab this one. Thank you for the review.

  • @prauny
    @praunyАй бұрын

    Honestly, I am buying it also because of the cable. I have a Hola, which I got from Amazon just before they completely ran out of stock. I really needed another cable, and I was very happy to see the same cable with the GATe. It will be a bonus if I like how the GATe sounds too.

  • @Gavin_Volure
    @Gavin_Volure29 күн бұрын

    That looks like the same cable that is used on the Ziigaat NUO. I love it.

  • @StartCodonUST
    @StartCodonUSTАй бұрын

    Favorite cable is currently the Dunu SA6 even though I would prefer a lighter cable. Second favorite honestly might have been Treuthear Hexa, but considering people prefer the Hola cable, I'll bet the Gate will end up in top 2.

  • @GadZookz
    @GadZookzАй бұрын

    Thanks Mr. Ryan. Will give it a try.

  • @SuperReview

    @SuperReview

    Ай бұрын

    I ordered two more after recording this :P

  • @GadZookz

    @GadZookz

    Ай бұрын

    @@SuperReview I’m growing a second set of ears so I can A/B with the HOLA. 😊

  • @humm6155

    @humm6155

    Ай бұрын

    ​one for me? Oh very nice, thank you 😅😇

  • @JunJunMusume
    @JunJunMusumeАй бұрын

    I knew you'd be happy about the cable! And to be honest, I wondered about getting a pair myself, for that cable! I got the Hola at the very last time it was possible and could not believe how good the cable was! Much better than the cable of the Truthear Zero and Hexa.

  • @SuperReview

    @SuperReview

    Ай бұрын

    Agreed.

  • @new1412
    @new1412Ай бұрын

    I can say that Truthear should sell their cables alone, whether Hola or Zeroes, along with their pouches. I'm not a guy that believe in cable rolling but there's one time I switched the cable on my Zero to another brand and the bass is noticably gone. I probably have to dig Hola's cable up again from the storage. Nice review as usual!

  • @fuyu848
    @fuyu848Ай бұрын

    Nice cable with a decent iem🎉 Btw. Will you be reviewing Dita project M ?

  • @forbiddencue1101
    @forbiddencue1101Ай бұрын

    Well Mark ya sold the hell out of it man. One of each color otw🫡

  • @redgopnik2227
    @redgopnik2227Ай бұрын

    the way the hola has a different cable just because the og cable is doing its duty somewhere else, on a significantly more expensive iem 🤣

  • @prauny

    @prauny

    Ай бұрын

    I use nothing but my Hola cable on any IEM I am using. It is such a great cable. I can’t really understand why the Zero Red and Blue, and the Hexa, come with a cable that I consider worse. It just doesn’t make sense.

  • @Sherolox

    @Sherolox

    Ай бұрын

    From what I gather, that looks like Blessing 2 or S8 cable lol. A better cable than what you get for IEMs 10× + more expensive.

  • @ResolveReviews
    @ResolveReviewsАй бұрын

    I'm hyped for hype from Mr. Super

  • @SuperReview

    @SuperReview

    Ай бұрын

    Cheap cables and Koss headphones are the secret.

  • @Kalimeero
    @KalimeeroАй бұрын

    Great review as always 🤌🏻. How would you compare this aganist zero-2 for female vocals.

  • @esperla123
    @esperla123Ай бұрын

    I agree with the cable comments you mention

  • @ReaktormanNr1
    @ReaktormanNr1Ай бұрын

    Funny that you also like those Truthear cables as much as I do. 😄 Sure it doesn’t feel super premium but it‘s really light, behaves pretty good and has a working chin slider, as you mentioned. I just can‘t get over those heavy „premium“ cables that don‘t have a proper chin slider, especially when on the go.

  • @SuperReview

    @SuperReview

    Ай бұрын

    💯

  • @Mumohan_
    @Mumohan_Ай бұрын

    The way I look at Gate is you get a pretty good IEM for free when you buy the insane cable

  • @VarunKumar-xu2hs
    @VarunKumar-xu2hsАй бұрын

    So my question here the technical performance between gate and moondrop LAN are almost same?! That’s pretty good for a 20 USD iem giving on par to 35 USD iem

  • @pisderata
    @pisderataАй бұрын

    always thought that Hola should have been like Gate as introduction to Hexa and even complement to Hexa for the cable or beat' iem

  • @ADITYASINGH-qt6je
    @ADITYASINGH-qt6jeАй бұрын

    Should I get this or the KZ ZSN PRO 2?

  • @Curree8
    @Curree8Ай бұрын

    White pair is beautiful, got mine in today. The cable is white too! Perhaps the Chu 2 cable is dethroned 😂

  • @tekina4493

    @tekina4493

    11 күн бұрын

    help me out buddy Im really confused between zero 2 chu 2 and gate, I want want soundstage.. a bit neutral bright for music and games...

  • @Curree8

    @Curree8

    11 күн бұрын

    @@tekina4493 Get the Gate or Wan Er

  • @balajiraja9012
    @balajiraja901222 күн бұрын

    Truthear Gate or simgot ew100p, which one do u prefer? thanks

  • @ahraziqbal9
    @ahraziqbal9Ай бұрын

    is the Truthear GATE better than Moondrop SSR in terms of sound?

  • @cxmxc
    @cxmxcАй бұрын

    I bought an oracle your description was on point : accurate that subass though ruined it for me

  • @RNeeko
    @RNeekoАй бұрын

    This changed FR is actually much more interesting to me. I love buying random cheap IEMs every once in a while. I wasn't really that interested in the Hola since I already knew the more thick bass would not suit my preferences. The Gate is much more interesting to me.

  • @lecana3798
    @lecana3798Ай бұрын

    are these better than hidizs ms1?

  • @juanblanco7898
    @juanblanco7898Ай бұрын

    Guys, I think we found the Hola scalper/hoarder. With it being out of production now, would you consider selling the spare sets if anyone's interested?

  • @someoneusa

    @someoneusa

    Ай бұрын

    Thinking the same!!!

  • @someoneusa

    @someoneusa

    Ай бұрын

    I also Lost the left bl03 earpiece if anyone has a spare 🙄

  • @warth45
    @warth45Ай бұрын

    the internal component pops more on the white gato

  • @jush0082
    @jush008221 күн бұрын

    Hi! can you do a review on Tangzu x HBB Xuan NV next? would be much appreciated :D

  • @Artoria858
    @Artoria858Ай бұрын

    This Review Is Super!, huh yea, huh huh huh, yea

  • @CJ-usa
    @CJ-usaАй бұрын

    How compare 25$ kiwi ears Dolce?

  • @SirZechs77
    @SirZechs77Ай бұрын

    Fun fact, the case isn't magnetic, it's just 2 pieces of steel working kinda like a leaf spring. Just in case someone was worried about putting it next to their credit cards.

  • @hmf33
    @hmf339 күн бұрын

    Hey Mark, how would you say these are for vocals if I prefer the tuning on something like, let's say, the Hexas? Any IEMs around $20-30 with a similar tuning at least when it comes to accurate tonality and clarity of vocals? Thanks!

  • @SuperReview

    @SuperReview

    8 күн бұрын

    These are tuned pretty good for vocal content.

  • @hmf33

    @hmf33

    8 күн бұрын

    @@SuperReview Nice, thanks again Mark. Really enjoy the Hexas so far. Thanks for the recommendation on those. 👍🏼

  • @StarBuccaneers168
    @StarBuccaneers168Ай бұрын

    Let's goooo 4 stars. This cable is godly and I am still surprised they aren't selling it.

  • @recode8453

    @recode8453

    Ай бұрын

    what do you mean. they did sell it with a gate 😂

  • @cosmo57

    @cosmo57

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@recode8453 they aren't selling this cable separately

  • @new1412

    @new1412

    Ай бұрын

    @@recode8453 Moondrop Chu : We sell the spring tips with an IEM. Truthear Hola & Gate : We sell the cable with an IEM. I'm actually wish they'll sell the pouch separately, though. That pouch is already worth like $5 or more alone.

  • @Weareonenation303
    @Weareonenation303Ай бұрын

    People assume the Gate is a downscaled Hola because Truthear was probably making pennies for each Hola sold. The Hola build for less than 20 bucks was unreal.

  • @zrad09

    @zrad09

    Ай бұрын

    Yeah Hola is like insane value set. The cable is also nice and even the eartips I ended up liking, and is what I use with my Hexa

  • @sparklingion

    @sparklingion

    Ай бұрын

    Accessories were really good and far better than price point for sure! Although the build of the shell felt incredibly cheap and some people have some chipping and scratching issues from even small drops and daily use (I haven’t had this issue but eh, we are all different). The faceplate is great too though.

  • @okay4105
    @okay4105Ай бұрын

    Truthear's $20 iems are honestly the best in terms of comfort and accessories, more expensive offerings like hexa and zero are uncomfortable with wide nozzles and cable is thin and shitty 😂 but not the sound fortunately

  • @kloningankumain4802
    @kloningankumain480210 күн бұрын

    What the most suitable eartips for this one? Because the seal on original one was bad, and the process to put the tips are nightmare

  • @SuperReview

    @SuperReview

    8 күн бұрын

    It's gonna be personal,

  • @K4sk4d3
    @K4sk4d3Ай бұрын

    9:48 Now please compare Gate with narrow bore tip vs Hola with wide bore tip.

  • @dylanthomas2109
    @dylanthomas2109Ай бұрын

    Is it a good first iem pick for someone that listens to rock music mainly?

  • @SuperReview

    @SuperReview

    Ай бұрын

    Genre is not important.

  • @-aexc-
    @-aexc-Ай бұрын

    how's the mic on the mic variant? i want a new cable with a mic for my iene

  • @Mayu7B

    @Mayu7B

    Ай бұрын

    Hey, I have the mic version of the Hola. The mic itself is pretty good, like for calls and stuff it performs as expected. But the buttons died like within a month of me buying it so thought I'd mention that.

  • @-aexc-

    @-aexc-

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@Mayu7Bthank u, I've been looking for a decent mic'd cable

  • @hellomayam4054
    @hellomayam4054Ай бұрын

    which one would you choose between tangzu waner and truthear gate

  • @SuperReview

    @SuperReview

    29 күн бұрын

    Gate, I'm not a big fan of Wan'er's treble.

  • @duchieu235
    @duchieu235Ай бұрын

    why isnt chu 2 in the comparison?

  • @SuperReview

    @SuperReview

    Ай бұрын

    Lot of possible comparisons, Chu 2 just kinda forgettable apart from the build.

  • @HobbyTalk
    @HobbyTalkАй бұрын

    Hola is GOAT, fr no cap

  • @jlopez54
    @jlopez54Ай бұрын

    wow the similarities between the gato and the lan FR’s makes me suspect they are using the same driver which is a pretty good driver!

  • @kloningankumain4802

    @kloningankumain4802

    17 күн бұрын

    Thanks i bought gate, actually pretty confused what to buy between chu2 or lan or gate

  • @hmf33

    @hmf33

    9 күн бұрын

    ​@@kloningankumain4802how do you like the Gate's so far? I have the LANs and they sound like a classic neutral-bright IEM. Kind of similar to the original Chus with a little less air and less sibilance.

  • @ricenoodles632
    @ricenoodles632Ай бұрын

    Hola build just looks like better quality. But the art plate made it look cheap. Not necessarily because of the art itself but it gives off this arts and craft vibes with the cheap looking plastic panel. Like someone cut out a piece with scissors from a plastic folder that somebody used in high school in 2011.

  • @Can_You_Hear_Me
    @Can_You_Hear_Me6 күн бұрын

    compare with waner sg and zsn pro 2 !

  • @burns0100
    @burns0100Ай бұрын

    I feel kinda of special owning a Hola now. I think Truthear were almost making a lose on them with the 3D printed shell, good stock cable and the carry pouch, maybe even the cardboard for the eartips to sit on. Just that entire package was so good at the time. I think the Gate sadly is just a cheaper version now with a slightly updated tuning based on what people told Truthear about the Hola being warm sounding.

  • @SuperReview

    @SuperReview

    Ай бұрын

    You are special.

  • @jayrobinson4378
    @jayrobinson4378Ай бұрын

    To my ears the Gate and Hola are practically the same. Gate has slightly less bass and a little more clarity in details and separation. But to be honest, after 5 minutes of listening they are practically the same. On a 1-100% scale they are like 5% difference in bass and clarity. I did A/B testing with them on the same gear/songs/tips.

  • @skund6887
    @skund688727 күн бұрын

    the Gate or Fiio fd11

  • @Tssukiii
    @TssukiiiАй бұрын

    I bought two white Gates just for the white cables 💀💀 Already got a 3 holas for the cables too I must say though, I still really enjoy listening to the Hola, it’s crazy good for the price imo

  • @alexandersitepu6073

    @alexandersitepu6073

    16 күн бұрын

    Compared to gate, what do you prefer?

  • @Tssukiii

    @Tssukiii

    16 күн бұрын

    @@alexandersitepu6073 Hola is way better for build quality & co., but I slightly prefer the Gate in terms of sound

  • @parthraghav4948
    @parthraghav4948Ай бұрын

    What iems would be best for movies/ series/ anime watching I wanna get some good experience. Please reply Budget under 100 $

  • @Bovineicide
    @BovineicideАй бұрын

    I'm shocked that truthear is including good cables, only with their cheapest iem

  • @jymylin2605
    @jymylin2605Ай бұрын

    I sold the Hola after listening, it's too dark and bad in technicality to me. Seems like gate is a better one but it transparent design looks ugly 😅

  • @ChristianPhone-sz2ty
    @ChristianPhone-sz2ty23 күн бұрын

    hows the cable bro? im only considering this because of its cable

  • @Ryan-fp8oz

    @Ryan-fp8oz

    20 күн бұрын

    watch the video to find out !

  • @moots27
    @moots27Ай бұрын

    16$ for an amazing cable. Oh and it happens to come with a decent iem :0

  • @SuperReview

    @SuperReview

    Ай бұрын

    Yep.

  • @MattSimpleAudio
    @MattSimpleAudioАй бұрын

    You sure got a lot of Holas. Would you like to give it away ?😚

  • @HotBoiDaChef
    @HotBoiDaChefАй бұрын

    Plan on getting the zero, should i get the gate just for the cable too?

  • @thomasdanny7717
    @thomasdanny7717Ай бұрын

    Cable farming 2.0 😂

  • @SuperReview

    @SuperReview

    Ай бұрын

    Now I picture Minecraft Steve pick-axing cats for random Gato drops.

  • @ananthapadmanabhan8795
    @ananthapadmanabhan879514 күн бұрын

    normal people buy headphones to listen to music.. super reivews.. buys headphones for the cables that come with it..

  • @mingslif2

    @mingslif2

    6 күн бұрын

    I bought Moondrop May because it was a USB C DSP cable😂

  • @maegnificant
    @maegnificantАй бұрын

    Comparison to Wan Er?

  • @SuperReview

    @SuperReview

    Ай бұрын

    I don't really like Wan'er's treble.

  • @someoneusa

    @someoneusa

    Ай бұрын

    I hate WAner bass. Lol. I love your reviews even though we have completely different tastes. Good to get another perspective. I want as much quality bass as I can get without mud or veiling details and a good soundstage. When you like all these things in a set but complain about too much bass, that's likely a set I'd like 😁

  • @someoneusa

    @someoneusa

    Ай бұрын

    Waner soundstage is crap too. I don't get the hype.

  • @nidhunmohan7035
    @nidhunmohan703529 күн бұрын

    Compare it with tangzu wan'er

  • @SuperReview

    @SuperReview

    28 күн бұрын

    I don't much care for the treble on Wan'er.

  • @user-dt6rn3ud5z
    @user-dt6rn3ud5z28 күн бұрын

    Lost my Hola last week...💔

  • @SuperReview

    @SuperReview

    28 күн бұрын

    Pour one out 🍺

  • @hartyewh1
    @hartyewh122 күн бұрын

    Shouty, poor bass quality, not impressed. Hola is still great.

  • @1337wafflezz

    @1337wafflezz

    17 күн бұрын

    completely disagree but you do you

  • @hartyewh1

    @hartyewh1

    17 күн бұрын

    @@1337wafflezz That's what I heard. Different tastes and ears. A few reviewers have said pretty much the same. Cleaner certainly that Hola, but more wrong with it overall.