Wired IEMs
Moondrop SSR Super Spaceship Reference
47Weak
$40
Full review dataMoondrop SSR Super Spaceship Reference 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 4 of 4 measures.
- Moondrop SSR Super Spaceship Reference
- TRUTHEAR GATE
HearWiki score
47
82
Sound
5.7
7.5
Value
4.8
8.5
Price (USD)
$40
$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
The TRUTHEAR GATE is 4 years newer, but it is 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. For 4 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- SSR Super Spaceship Reference2020
- GATE20244 yr newer
Specifications
SSR Super Spaceship ReferenceGATE
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $40
- $22
- HearWiki score
- 47
- 82
- Released
- 2020
- 2024
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- dynamic
- 10 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- -
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- -
- 10 Hz - 45 kHz
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- 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
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- Microphones
- -
- 1
What reviewers said
Moondrop SSR Super Spaceship Reference
The Moondrop SSR is a budget-friendly single dynamic-driver IEM with a bright, detail-oriented sound signature that prioritizes clarity and technical performance over warmth. Its lively tuning makes it a good pick for treble lovers, but the forward highs may tire sensitive ears during longer sessions.
- Pro:Excellent detail retrieval for the price
- Pro:Compact, lightweight build
- Pro:Wired with standard 2-pin connector for easy cable swapping
- Con:Bright treble can be fatiguing
- Con:Lacks bass warmth and body
- Con:No noise cancellation or isolation features
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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