Wired IEMs
TRN CS4
62Average
$10
Full review dataTRN CS4 vs TRUTHEAR HOLA: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the TRUTHEAR HOLA comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 72. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: TRUTHEAR HOLA - Good overall at around $19.
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.
TRN CS4
Sound6.0
Value7.0
TRUTHEAR HOLA
Sound7.0
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | TRN CS4 | TRUTHEAR HOLA |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wired IEMs | Wired IEMs |
| Price (USD) | $10 | $19 |
| HearWiki score | 62 / 100 · Average | 72 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 10mm dual magnet dynamic driver | 11mm Dynamic Driver |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 23 Ω | 28 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 118 dB/mW | 104.5 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | No | - |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | - |
| Controls | - | buttons |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 16.2 g | - |
| Foldable | - | No |
| Detachable cable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | No |
What reviewers said
TRN CS4
The TRN CS4 is an ultra-affordable in-ear monitor that offers surprising detail retrieval and a lively treble response for its price, along with decent spatial cues. However, its stock tuning can come across as aggressive or harsh, and it may require some tweaking to unlock its full potential for a smoother listening experience.
- Pro:Very affordable price point
- Pro:Strong treble energy and detail
- Pro:Surprisingly good imaging and soundstage for the cost
- Con:Stock tuning can sound harsh or bright
- Con:Lacks refinement and polish out of the box
- Con:May require modification or EQ to sound balanced
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
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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