Wired IEMs
Tanchjim Zero DSP
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$16
Full review dataTanchjim Zero DSP vs TRUTHEAR GATE: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Tanchjim Zero DSP vs TRUTHEAR GATE, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
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.
- Tanchjim Zero DSP
- TRUTHEAR GATE
HearWiki score
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82
Sound
-
7.5
Value
-
8.5
Price (USD)
$16
$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 2 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Tanchjim Zero DSP adds USB-C.
- Zero DSP2022
- GATE20242 yr newer
What differsZero DSPGATE
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
Everyday features
Specifications
Zero DSPGATE
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $16
- $22
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 82
- Released
- 2022
- 2024
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 10 mm dynamic
- 10 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 7 Hz - 50 kHz
- 10 Hz - 45 kHz
- Impedance
- 320 Ω
- 28 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 118 dB/mW
- 122 dB/mW
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- 118
- 122
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Weight
- 2.3 g
- 2.7 g
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Connector
- USB-C
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
What reviewers said
Tanchjim Zero DSP
The Tanchjim Zero DSP is a budget-friendly wired IEM with a 10mm dynamic driver and a USB-C connection, designed for digital audio sources. It offers a wide frequency range and includes a single microphone with call noise reduction, making it a versatile option for music and calls. Its high impedance and sensitivity are tailored for efficient performance with compatible devices.
- Pro:Wide frequency response for detailed sound
- Pro:USB-C connectivity for modern devices
- Pro:Built-in microphone with call noise reduction
- Con:Requires USB-C source, limiting compatibility
- Con:High impedance may need adequate amplification
- Con:No active noise cancellation for isolation
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
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