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Truthear Shio vs Simgot EA500

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

Truthear Shio
7.2
/ 10
IEMMid range
HIGHER SCORE
Simgot EA500
8.0
/ 10
IEMMid range

Specs comparison

7.2/10
SCORE
8/10
16Ω
IMPEDANCE
36Ω
110dB
SENSITIVITY
107dB
No
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The Truthear Shio scores 7.2/10 with 16Ω impedance and 110dB sensitivity. At 16Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

The Simgot EA500 scores 8/10 with 36Ω impedance and 107dB sensitivity. At 36Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Based on our scoring, the Simgot EA500 scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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