Wired IEMs
Sennheiser IE 800 S
78Great
$38
Full review dataSennheiser IE 800 S vs TRUTHEAR HOLA: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sennheiser IE 800 S comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 78. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sennheiser IE 800 S - Great overall at around $38.
Wired IEMs
TRUTHEAR HOLA
72Good
$19
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Sennheiser IE 800 S
Sound8.5
Value6.0
TRUTHEAR HOLA
Sound7.0
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Sennheiser IE 800 S | TRUTHEAR HOLA |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wired IEMs | Wired IEMs |
| Price (USD) | $38 | $19 |
| HearWiki score | 78 / 100 · Great | 72 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | Extra Wide Band (XWB) drivers | 11mm Dynamic Driver |
| Driver size | 7 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 5Hz-46.5kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 28 Ω |
| Sensitivity | - | 104.5 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | No | - |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | - |
| Controls | - | buttons |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 8 g | - |
| Foldable | - | No |
| Detachable cable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | No | No |
What reviewers said
Sennheiser IE 800 S
The Sennheiser IE 800 S is a compact, high-end wired in-ear that impresses with its detailed, spacious sound and refined tuning, thanks to its single 7mm XWB driver. While it offers strong build quality and comfort, its premium price tag, noticeable cable noise, and some design quirks may give potential buyers pause.
- Pro:Excellent detail retrieval and expansive soundstage
- Pro:Natural, cohesive tuning with strong sub-bass
- Pro:Very small and lightweight for comfortable extended wear
- Con:High price that may not fully match performance
- Con:Noticeable cable microphonics
- Con:Not a neutral or linear frequency response
TRUTHEAR HOLA
The TRUTHEAR HOLA is an ultra-affordable single-dynamic IEM that offers a warm, easygoing sound signature with solid bass texture and good imaging for the price. It delivers strong value through a coherent, pleasant tuning and comfortable fit, though it doesn't push technical boundaries and has a few tonal quirks in the treble and vocals.
- Pro:Excellent value for the price
- Pro:Comfortable and lightweight shell
- Pro:Warm, textured bass response
- Con:Noticeable sibilance in treble
- Con:Female vocals can sound veiled
- Con:Clarity suffers in dense tracks
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