Celest Wyvern Abyss vs TRUTHEAR GATE: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the TRUTHEAR GATE comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: TRUTHEAR GATE - Outstanding overall at around $22.

Wired IEMs

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

TRUTHEAR GATE leads on 3 of 4 measures.

Celest Wyvern Abyss
TRUTHEAR GATE

HearWiki score

Sound

7.0

7.5

Value

9.0

8.5

Price (USD)

$30

$22

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Same generation

Both shipped in 2024. These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price.

Wyvern Abyss2024
GATE2024

Specifications

Wyvern AbyssGATE

Type: Wired IEMs; Wired IEMs
Price (USD): $30; $22
HearWiki score: 71; 82
Released: 2024; 2024
Availability: Discontinued; Still sold new
Driver: 1DD; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver configuration: 1DD; -
Driver size: 10 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: -; 10 Hz - 45 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω; 28 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 122 dB/mW
Sensitivity (dB/Vrms): -; 122
Active noise cancelling: No; No
Controls: -; buttons
Weight: -; 2.7 g
Detachable cable: -; Yes
USB-C: -; No
Connector: 2-pin 0.78 mm; 2-pin 0.78 mm
Microphones: -; 1

Specification comparison of Celest Wyvern Abyss vs TRUTHEAR GATE
Spec	Celest Wyvern Abyss	TRUTHEAR GATE
Type	Wired IEMs	Wired IEMs
Price (USD)	$30	$22
HearWiki score	71 / 100 Good	82 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2024	2024
Audio
Driver	1DD	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver configuration	1DD	-
Driver size	10 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	-	10 Hz - 45 kHz
Impedance	32 Ω	28 Ω
Sensitivity	-	122 dB/mW
Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)	-	122
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	No
Controls	-	buttons
Design
Weight	-	2.7 g
Detachable cable	-	Yes
USB-C	-	No
Connector	2-pin 0.78 mm	2-pin 0.78 mm
Calls
Microphones	-	1

What reviewers said

Celest Wyvern Abyss

The Celest Wyvern Abyss is a budget-friendly wired IEM that combines eye-catching looks with a warm, lively sound profile. It prioritizes punchy bass and smooth, fatigue-free treble, making it a comfortable choice for casual listening, though its technical abilities are merely adequate rather than exceptional for the price. Overall, it delivers solid value with sturdy construction and easy fit, appealing to those who favor musicality over analytical detail.

Pro:Striking and well-constructed design
Pro:Comfortable fit for extended sessions
Pro:Warm, punchy bass with smooth treble

Con:Detail retrieval is only average
Con:Treble roll-off limits airiness
Con:Not the most technically adept in its class

TRUTHEAR GATE

The Truthear GATE is a wired ultra-budget IEM that punches well above its price class, offering a mature, balanced sound signature with solid sub-bass presence and clear detail. While its build is simple and ergonomics could be improved, its overall tuning and value make it a compelling choice for budget-conscious listeners who want a dependable daily driver. Minor tonal quirks like a slightly forward upper midrange and a touch of treble roughness are the only real trade-offs at this price point.

Pro:Outstanding value for the price
Pro:Mature and well-balanced tuning
Pro:Good sub-bass extension and clarity

Con:Slightly shouty upper mids and lean lower-mids
Con:Treble can sound a bit rough or lacking in refinement
Con:Ergonomics and stock fit could be better

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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