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An excellent review of a great product
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3/1/2022
An excellent review of a great product
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3/1/2022
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Manufacturer details
Features
Specifications
- Driver: 10mm Dynamic Driver
- Diaphragm Material: Carbon LCP Dome Composite Ultra-thin PU Diaphragm
- Impedance: 28Ω±15%@1kHz
- Sensitivity: 122dB/Vrms@1KHz
- Total Harmonic Distortion: THD≤1%@1kHz (94dB)
- Frequency Response Range: 10-45kHz (IEC61094, Free Field)
- Effective Frequency Response Range: 20-20KHz (IEC60318-4, -3dB)
Description
GATE, cost-effective dynamic driver in-ear headphone, Adopting N52 magnet double-cavity internal magnetic circuit dynamic driver, with a brand-new carbon LCP high-rigidity diaphragm
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GATE
- Positioning: A cost-effective dynamic driver in-ear headphone.
- Description: Features a 10mm dynamic driver with a carbon LCP diaphragm and optimized internal magnetic circuit for clear high frequencies and controlled bass. Compared to other models in the lineup, its simple design and affordable build make it ideal for small-room listening on a tight budget.
ZERO:RED
- Positioning: A dual dynamic driver earphone offering enhanced frequency division.
- Description: Uses a dual configuration with 10mm and 7.8mm dynamic drivers paired with a high-precision DLP-3D printed cavity that boosts bass punch and smooth treble with excellent phase consistency. Compared to the entry-level GATE, ZERO:RED provides improved performance suited for longer sessions and users who need more technical sophistication without reaching the cost of hybrid multi-driver models.
HEXA
- Positioning: A high-performance hybrid in-ear monitor featuring one dynamic and three balanced armature drivers.
- Description: Uses a combination of a 10mm dynamic driver with a polyurethane suspension composite diaphragm and a DLP-3D printed cavity to ensure a natural sound balance with refined bass, mids, and highs. Compared to the simpler designs of GATE and ZERO:RED, HEXA offers more advanced driver integration.
PURE
- Positioning: A well-balanced hybrid earphone optimized for precise frequency crossover and resolution.
- Description: Integrates one dynamic driver with three balanced armature drivers along with a customized high-frequency BA and an accurately printed DLP cavity to achieve refined mids and highs with improved detail. Relative to HEXA, PURE focuses on tighter crossover and damping.
NOVA
- Positioning: A premium hybrid three-way crossover in-ear monitor combining one dynamic with four balanced armature drivers.
- Description: Features an advanced three-way crossover design that uses a composite driver system and an optimized dynamic driver paired with dual BA modules, supported by DLP-3D printed cavities for enhanced frequency separation. Compared to the lower-priced models like HEXA and PURE, NOVA delivers superior sonic clarity and improved bass detail.
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2022
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Truthear is a brand that has continued to design products not just in response to but in collaboration with the audio community and influential figures such as Headphones.com's 'Listener' and The Hangout's 'Crinacle'. Delivering products that achieve excellent adherence to preferred targets at extremely accessible prices.
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