Wired IEMs
Hidizs ET01 Sea Anemone
72Good
$19
Full review dataHidizs ET01 Sea Anemone 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
TRUTHEAR GATE
82Outstanding
$22
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
TRUTHEAR GATE leads on 3 of 4 measures.
- Hidizs ET01 Sea Anemone
- TRUTHEAR GATE
HearWiki score
72
82
Sound
-
7.5
Value
6.1
8.5
Price (USD)
$19
$22
Specifications
ET01 Sea AnemoneGATE
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $19
- $22
- HearWiki score
- 72
- 82
- Released
- 2025
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- -
- 10 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- -
- dynamic
- Driver size
- -
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 1
- Frequency response
- -
- 10 Hz - 45 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 28 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 122 dB/mW
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- -
- 122
- Active noise cancelling
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Weight
- -
- 2.7 g
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- No
- Connector
- -
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- Microphones
- -
- 1
What reviewers said
Hidizs ET01 Sea Anemone
The Hidizs ET01 Sea Anemone is a budget-friendly wired IEM that prioritizes comfort with its soft, wide-bore silicone eartips. Its sound signature favors bass and midrange clarity, while treble and soundstage are more subdued, making it a solid pick for casual listening at its price point. It is a straightforward, no-frills option for those seeking a comfortable fit and warm presentation on a tight budget.
- Pro:Comfortable, soft silicone eartips with a wide bore
- Pro:Good bass and midrange performance for the price
- Pro:Affordable wired option under $20
- Con:Treble detail is somewhat modest
- Con:Soundstage feels limited
- Con:No included features beyond basic wired connectivity
TRUTHEAR GATE
The Truthear GATE is a wired, ultra-budget in-ear monitor that delivers surprisingly mature tuning and solid detail for its low price. It offers a balanced sound with good sub-bass extension, though it has a few tonal quirks and ergonomic compromises. Overall, it's a strong value pick for budget-conscious listeners seeking a natural, no-frills listening experience.
- Pro:Excellent tuning and clarity for the price
- Pro:Good sub-bass extension and overall balance
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for most ears
- Con:Slightly lean and thin lower-midrange
- Con:Treble can be rough or lacking refinement
- Con:Ergonomics could be better for some users
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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