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Truthear Gate Review: A Sound Engineer's Best Friend
First Impressions
Listening to music on the Truthear Gate demands attention. With its wide soundstage, super precise details, and well-controlled, "tight" bass, every track is brought to life in its own unique way (and by no means is this an exaggeration). I found listening to live tracks really enjoyable, almost to the point where I can picture the mix as if I were present when it was recorded. It makes you appreciate artists and mix engineers more.
Sound Signature & Tonality
The Truthear Gate was created for listening to music as it was meant to be heard, with no exaggeration of any particular frequency. Speaking of frequencies, the treble on this IEM is just — WOW. Synths, strings, snares, and choirs just sound unreal on these. As a former Truthear Hexa user, I am extremely happy to note that the Gate has a very similar sound profile and DNA to the Hexa, making its "Mini Hexa" title justified in every way.
Eartips — A Notable Downside
As for the downsides, I found the included eartips to not be the best fit for these IEMs. The narrower tips made the treble elements shine but at the cost of muddying up the lows and low mids, while the wider eartips failed to give me the best fit, resulting in a lot of lost and inaccurate bass representation. I ended up using a pair of wide eartips included with my Hexas, as I felt they gave me the most balanced response while fitting me really well.
Build, Cable & Accessories
As for the non-audio aspects, the build is good for the price but nothing to rave about, besides the fact that it is light and does not feel uncomfortable during longer listening sessions. The cable, on the other hand, is really good — even better than the Hexa's, which costs almost four times the price. The carrying case is a great addition, but if I have to nitpick, the spring used to open and close the pouch is very stiff and can sometimes be harder to use than it needs to be.
Final Verdict
The Truthear Gate should be a blind buy for anyone looking to enjoy mixes in a well-balanced way. And just for the record — BY NO MEANS IS IT FLAT AND BORING. It is well-balanced, leaning towards neutrality, making it a great fit for sound enthusiasts who appreciate tonality, stereo width, and an overall well-rounded, balanced mix.
Please note: All listening was done through the Headphone Zone X DDHiFi Hi-Res DAC.
u/Old_Entertainer_3104 — 2 days ago
Truthear Gate Review: A Sound Engineer's Best Friend
First Impressions
Listening to music on the Truthear Gate demands attention. With its wide soundstage, super precise details, and well-controlled, "tight" bass, every track is brought to life in its own unique way (and by no means is this an exaggeration). I found listening to live tracks really enjoyable, almost to the point where I can picture the mix as if I were present when it was recorded. It makes you appreciate artists and mix engineers more.
Sound Signature & Tonality
The Truthear Gate was created for listening to music as it was meant to be heard, with no exaggeration of any particular frequency. Speaking of frequencies, the treble on this IEM is just — WOW. Synths, strings, snares, and choirs just sound unreal on these. As a former Truthear Hexa user, I am extremely happy to note that the Gate has a very similar sound profile and DNA to the Hexa, making its "Mini Hexa" title justified in every way.
Eartips — A Notable Downside
As for the downsides, I found the included eartips to not be the best fit for these IEMs. The narrower tips made the treble elements shine but at the cost of muddying up the lows and low mids, while the wider eartips failed to give me the best fit, resulting in a lot of lost and inaccurate bass representation. I ended up using a pair of wide eartips included with my Hexas, as I felt they gave me the most balanced response while fitting me really well.
Build, Cable & Accessories
As for the non-audio aspects, the build is good for the price but nothing to rave about, besides the fact that it is light and does not feel uncomfortable during longer listening sessions. The cable, on the other hand, is really good — even better than the Hexa's, which costs almost four times the price. The carrying case is a great addition, but if I have to nitpick, the spring used to open and close the pouch is very stiff and can sometimes be harder to use than it needs to be.
Final Verdict
The Truthear Gate should be a blind buy for anyone looking to enjoy mixes in a well-balanced way. And just for the record — BY NO MEANS IS IT FLAT AND BORING. It is well-balanced, leaning towards neutrality, making it a great fit for sound enthusiasts who appreciate tonality, stereo width, and an overall well-rounded, balanced mix.
Please note: All listening was done through the Headphone Zone X DDHiFi Hi-Res DAC.
u/Old_Entertainer_3104 — 2 days ago