Truthear HOLA Earphone Dynamic in-Ear Minitors with 0.78 2Pin Interchangeable Cable

Wow, these are better than expected for $18.99. I like the lightweight plastic housing with the stylish design. The fit is comfortable. I didn't bother with the silicone tips and went directly to a set of Comply tips, which gave me a good seal and wearing comfort. The cable is decent and has a little slider to cinch it up to your chin, which I don't care about, but shows they cared about that little detail. So how does it sound? That's what you really want to know, right. Let me tell you, I like balanced armature earphones and my reference set costs over 40X what these costs, so you might think I would not like the HOLA, but I love this set! The bass is deep and excellent with lots of detail and slam on the drums. The mids are forward and vocals come thru for me. The treble is detailed without being overly bright, which I hate. I actually expected these to be bright and cheap sounding, but the treble is excellent for my hearing, it does not irritate me in prolonged listening. So all that is very good for my music tastes. I played these with flat tone controls directly from a cell phone, through a computer with a FIIO DAC and JDS Labs Atom amp, and also with a tube preamp and the Atom amp (Hardly "real" Hi-Fi). Even when turned up the HOLA did very well and the instruments remained distinct and clear. On a cell phone, they sound great, but as expected, higher end equipment reveals a few flaws, but that is not a deal breaker, you just need to consider the source you pair these with. I will be using these with a phone on walks, so they are perfect for that. My previous cheap earphones were the BLON BL03. These are just as fun, but with a more comfortable fit and lighter weight. This HOLA set is gonna work for me on my walks and is now my favorite inexpensive set. Look, if you have a $2000+ set of balanced armature phones, there is no comparison, the presentation will be different, and subjectively "better", so just don't make that comparison. However, if you like a "fun" sound signature that leans toward neutral, with good vocals and no shrillnes, then these will be enjoyable. The HOLA is an affordable pair of stylish dynamic driver earphones that is very competent across a wide range of music genres. They are an excellent value.

The Truthear HOLA Earphone Dynamic in-Ear Monitors are an incredible pair of IEMs that have quickly become my go-to choice for listening to music on-the-go. I am blown away by the quality of the sound that these earphones produce, and the mids and lows are especially impressive. The mids on the HOLA Earphone are incredibly clear and detailed. They bring out the nuances of each song, allowing me to appreciate the intricacies of the music. The lows are also fantastic, providing a deep and punchy bass that never feels overpowering. This is especially impressive considering the compact size of the earphones. What I appreciate about the HOLA Earphone is how comfortable they are to wear. They fit perfectly in my ears and are incredibly lightweight, making them ideal for extended listening sessions. The earphones also come with a range of ear tips, allowing you to find the perfect fit for your ears. Overall, the Truthear HOLA Earphone Dynamic in-Ear Monitors are an exceptional pair of IEMs that offer fantastic sound quality, comfort, and value for money. If you're looking for a pair of earphones that excel in the mids and lows, then these earphones are definitely worth considering. They're a must-have for any music lover who wants to experience their favorite songs in a whole new way.

These are neutral-ish with a v-shape tuning. There's plenty of bass, but I'd wager still not enough for bassheads. The mids come out clear, vocals sound great. My reservations are with the highs, especially when it comes to cymbals --- they sound muted and a slightly crass. Acoustic tunes are great -- string instruments sound really good with the Hola. The units comes with seven pairs of tips, 3 wide bore, 3 narrow and one set that looks like medium bore but only in the larger silicone size. The tips reflect the price paid, and it's' a bit of a challenge to put on as well. I use the wide bore one because the bass is pretty responsive and I wanted to balance it out a bit. It also comes with a pleather (?) case which is a really nice bonus. The cable (2-pin) feels like they're going to last a while, and do not have microphonics. The loops are a little flimsy for my taste and sometimes comes off with slight head movement. The unit itself feels great and I feel like I can wear them for long listening sessions. Very good isolation once the music is playing. It's' great for the price. It's definitely an upgrade to OEM earbuds that most PMP or mobile phones come with.

I have nothing to say, other than these are SOLID for $20. Great sound resolution, can get loud, has okay bass, comfortable and extremely durable. The sound on these have a "fullness" I can't really explain all too well. But if you're looking for the safest budget earbud, and you don't know what kind of sound signature you like, I think it's safe to say, these are your best choice. This thing punches with the $100 range bracket and swings hard, waaay above it's price range. I would only recommend looking at Tangzu Wan'Er for similar quality. Just Wan'Er is more dynamic, and can be tuned via equalization to fit certain genres to your specific tastes, while these Truthear Holas only need to be tuned once and everything just sounds great. My SAFE recommendations for the budget range for the majority of people so far would be the following in order: 1. These Truthear Hola (safest option, great resolution sound, great comfort has the best equalization imo. Best all-rounder for price. Perfect for all genres, this is the closest I've heard to a "one size fits all" sound. Just equalize one time to your liking, and ALL music genres just sound great! Also great for podcasts, movies, videos. Okay for gaming. Why spend $100 when these exist? Maybe to try Moondrop Aria, Dunu Titan S, Aful Performer 5, Crinnacle Zero or Truthear Hexa idk, I haven't gotten that far with those particular choices. Those are respectable choices from what I hear though. I DO like the Tripowin x HBB Olina SE's and I'll get to that later.) 2. Tangzu Wan'Er (better for v-shape, great resolution, more dynamic than Truthear Hola, but wouldn't say it beats Hola, pretty neck and neck. Great overall for all genres, can be equalized best to fine tune all genres very specifically to your taste. For me, it's okay for gaming) 3. Blon Bl03 (best overall sound, but least durable and most expensive, not too comfortable either, but again, best sound. Great in all genres, but especially pop.) 4. Tanchjim Zero (Best sound separation, and clean sound. Just a bit tinny. Personally I like for the highs/mids. Very budget friendly and comfortable fit. If you like more treble/nice sound, this is preferred so far. Best for anime music/jap music/k-pop/instrumentals/orchestral, also great for podcasts/videos.) 5. CCA CRA (Another great V-shape, very cheap, slightly better bass. It's very punchy. With equalization, can be a lot more "in-your-face sounding. Great for aggressive/workout music and works for gaming.) UPDATE: As a budget buyer of many tools, toys and various items and hobbies... I would say if you REALLY want to spend $100 for an upgraded pair of IEM's that I consider a direct upgrade to these, then get yourself the Tripowin x HBB Olina SE's... I'm telling you right now, I bought them and while they have a better sound stage, sound separation, and a slight edge in sound quality, go ahead, HOWEVER I'm not quite sure the slight jump is a good enough reason to spend 4x the asking price, and I bought mine on a discount... While I have no regrets, I would have been satisfied with just the Holas, but I do use the Holas more when I'm out and my Olina's more indoors. I would say, I am willing to buy the combination of the Truthear Holas, the Tanchjim Zeros, and the Blon Bl03's instead of just buying the Olina's for around the same price, and stop there UNLESS you're a real audiophile, and this is a personal hobby/passion, but then, you would probably prefer something more expensive anyway? Olina SE is a great choice in the end, BUT for practicality sake however, for me, there is no need to look for more without demoing first, especially on a higher budget than $100. Anyways back to, ones I DON'T recommend: 1. Moondrop Chu (imo Tanchjim Zero outright beats it in sound quality and price) 2. Tin T2/T3 (Prefer Tanchjim Zero STILL and it's faaar cheaper) 3. Salnotes Zero (good, but imo Tangzu Wan'Er is a direct upgrade) 4. Any budget, big corporation non IEM popular earbuds, Skullcandy, Sony, etc... (Seriously Chi-Fi iems are just incredible.) Unless your ears are just tuned to them as-is, the options above just outright beat them. But I don't like foreign objects in my ears :( choice: Koss KSC75 (LOOK BUDDY, something HAS TO WORK >:( You're really limiting your choices here, but this the best I got for the price range. I mean imo they're just a bit of a step-down from the Truthear Hola in resolution, but they DO sound rather similar, and they're sufficient. Surprisingly good for the price AND AGE, and ESPECIALLY for headphones, but COME ON, we both know this is very niche lol but good luck though, if you got something better, share your findings! Peace.

These are the platonic perfect product for a budget. I'll get the alternatives out of the way first for those of you who know much about headphones; -if you want a more "intense" sound with less bass but more treble, the 7hz zero is a phenomenal choice. -if you NEED a microphone, moondrop quarks. They're basically the same as these, just a little less good at everything (they're still GREAT, just a smidge less good but have a microphone) -if you only listen to high energy music like EDM, the CCA CRA. Less good at everything except excitement and slam If you want something that just does everything, these are just a no-brainer They lack a little bit of treble "sparkle" so cymbals and high pitched instruments don't feel quite as energetic and fun. But they trade that one singular detail for a very balanced, very natural feel and a relaxed, warm vibe that just effortlessly plays every genre I can think of. The cable is nice, the only complaints I have about it are the lack of a microphone,and that it's slightly recessed, making alternative cables a little more annoying to source if you want balanced or a microphone. The fit is superb, very small and flush fitting. The eartips variety at this price point is excellent, though if you can't get a good deal, be aware that IEM eartips are VERY subjective and lots of options exist (spinfit and moondrop spring tips and comply foam tips are common, I like TRN T-Tips) They're also built very, very well. They feel lovely in the hand. The soundstage is good enough that these are absolutely usable for gaming. You will hear positional sound. Bass of gunshots is thumpy and nice but not muddy and overpowering. Detail and instrument separation are great for the price. Overall, these are warm, balanced, wildly versatile headphones. If you only have $20 for one pair, don't NEED a microphone, and want headphones that will do the most things well, the're a no-brainer. Truthear are on a roll, they're 3 for 3 in superb quality and value. A brand to keep an eye on.

What a great time to be an audiophile. With how prevalent bluetooth headphones are, it’s exciting to see wired options with tremendous price to performance ratios still being released. It’s hard to not get sucked into whatever the flavor of the month is, especially when the price of entry is only 20 bucks. With my overwhelmingly positive experience with both the Chu and Salnotes Zero, I wanted to see where this slotted into my rankings. I do like the housing on this one, the material and finish anyway. While still quite a bit larger than the Chu, it’s still smaller than the Salnotes. It is a very convincing plastic that doesn’t feel like plastic. Cable is pretty good, although I never like the heatshrink piping coming out of the earpieces, as I always wear my IEM around back. My tips of choice for these wider nozzle IEMs will always be the Moondrop Spring tips. The little leathery case that was included smells like smoked BBQ and was kinda strong, so I had to isolate it from the rest from my gear (a.k.a. trash bin). Odd, I know! Now why 3 stars? I had almost the *exact* same experience with the $50 Truthear Zero. Just too much bass. Didn’t matter what I listened to, it was simply overbearing most of the time. This type of tuning reminds me of an off-the-shelf headphone you get at a department store. Not enjoyable and gives me a headache in no time. I don’t know if it’s just IEM bass I tend not to like, but I use the Wharfedale Lintons daily and came from dual 15” ULS-MK2 subs in my stereo setup, so I absolutely appreciate full-range sound when it’s blended and not overbearing. If you are fine with the bass level, you are very likely to enjoy the rest this IEM has to offer. Sure, one could EQ… or just buy another product that sounds good out of the box. The Chu still reigns supreme for me in this $20 category. One could argue for the Salnotes and I wouldn’t object. The Salnotes has a detachable cable which is a HUGE win over the Chu’s self-destructing cable that turns disgustingly sticky and falls apart after a few months of use. But the Chu is more compact and comfortable than the Salnotes and has a slightly better tuning to my tastes. Slightly less bass and a bit more upper mid to treble presence, but they are both very close sonically. The Hola takes the bass up an even bigger notch than the increase from the Chu to the Salnotes. I will say, the Salnotes is about at my usual limit for bass in an IEM (still enjoy the Fiio FD5), and now I’m quickly discovering this new hotness tuning in IEMs with elevated sub-bass and bass is absolutely not to my liking. But it’s audio, YMMV. But come on… $18.99? Can’t argue that value, especially if you like the sound.

First impressions were using a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter with My Samsung s22 Ultra. While not the most disgusting source, it was not the right solution for these. They sounded a bit pushed, and stretched without a half decent DAC. Not Bad, better than the majority of ultra inexpensive IEM's or "Buds" flooding the market. But not what I was expecting. Using the Samsung Brand adapter with micro DAC incorporated, was a much better experience. The range came back and they sounded the 'neutral' they were meant to sound, if only a bit hollow. Finally switching to my cheap FiiO DAC and Amp, they were finally capable of stretching their legs so to speak. It gave clarity to the tuning these were given and a more full and solid sound was created. This is of course my preferred medium for using these IEM's, with and external DAC/AMP. I would look for one with decent reviews, that is capable of driving a neutral EQ. I leave mine level and let the music dictate what sound its trying to give. These IEM's are very capable and sound simply fantastic for the $20 market they are Slaying right now. Even if you don't have a solid DAC these are a definite Recommended buy for sure. Now with only a few short hours in use (about 30Hrs or so) I don't really have any dislikes. The longest listening session was a little over 4hrs at once. I feel like I could wear these all day with no problem. My ears didn't get very fatigued with them in. No unusual soreness. The cables don't feel heavy or difficult to manage. They route easily and are not stiff. They feel durable enough to be dependable. Of the three out of seven ear fitting sizes I tried, they felt soft and comfortable. I was able to find a size that seals easily to my ear and doesn't cause any discomfort. I haven't heard any driver flex(crinkle noise) at all when putting these in or out.

Better than the ZERO Audio ZH-DX200-CT ($33) and WAY more comfortable. Almost as good as the original BLON BL03 ($40) at half the price. Not the best I have ever heard but I have heard worse at 5 times the price. Sure the cable feels a bit cheap but they’re $19. They ARE cheap. They stay in (like the BLONs) and are lightweight (not like the BLONs). The sound is slightly lively and really reveal the swishy mess that is compressed streaming music and a very slight deep bass lift. That might be a good thing for older recordings. Distortion is low and they are some of the most sensitive IEMs I own. They’re not the party my Soundcore Life Dot 2 XRs are but you shouldn’t have any problem enjoying these. They also come with 7 pairs of tips. I switched in the softest ones onto my other IEMs because they were softer. Definitely not a waste of $19. Highly recommended!