Truthear Hexa Review

Truthear Hexa ($79)

Intro

Another day another Chi-fi release into a bloated market where the next great iem is awarded on a weekly basis. Most iems have15 minutes of glory and then they are vanquished to the nether-reaches of community thought & opinion within the Audioverse. I’m still enjoying sets from 3 years ago wondering why they get moved into Chi-fi purgatory when clearly, they still stack up. Anyways, that is another lengthy conversation for another day. Today we will take a long look at the newest hype-train from the brand “Truthear“, the Truthear Hexa. 

Recent History

Truthear made an unusually brilliant move to begin their journey into the iem world by collaborating with Crinacle on a $50 budget iem called the Truthear X-Crinacle Zero. Quite a bold move which ultimately paid off with a crazy amount of hype, praise, and fanfare.

Again, today I am reviewing Truthear’s second effort at the budget sector with the $79 four Driver Hybrid set called the “Hexa” and again, Truthear drops another huge release, again with great, loud and enthusiastic praise and sure enough… I purchased them so that I can review them. Mission accomplished Truthear, well done. Honestly though, it doesn’t take much for a dork like me to bite. We are all just big kids playing with our adult toys within a very fun and fulfilling hobby. I’m just a big kid and I saw a new toy and guess what, Truthear is very well aware of this fact. 

King of the sub $100’s ???

Can the Hexa topple the other hybrid giants below $100 and sit rightfully perched atop a mountain of iems at the price point? I’m sure many are wondering if the Hexa really is that outlier which so many have already proclaimed that it is. After all, we’ve done this song and dance before people, this is not a new concept within the audio community. In fact, this whole routine of anointing the next King of the sub $100’s is a monthly trend anymore.

There is that slight glimmer of hope however, that one day there will emerge a true outlier. One day we will see the chosen one, the price point breaking phenom (if you will). It will redefine standards, while sitting urgently on the lips of every audio nerd like myself to announce its splendor… Okay I went a bit dramatic on that one but, you get the idea. Friends…the Truthear Hexa… 

Hexa Pros

-Price

-Accessories aren’t bad (same as Truthear Zero)

-Build is unique

-Hexa are nice to look at

-For some…Waifu…so I’m told

-Coherent and seamless sound for a 4 Driver Hybrid

-Fantastic close to neutral sound

-Details are easy to discern

-Nicely done bass region

-Natural Timbre for a 1DD/3BA Hybrid

-Nicely rendered vocals

-Energetic yet controlled treble region

-Resolution

Hexa Cons

-Cable

-Requires burn-in (LCP Driver)

-Sound can be fatiguing for some

-Not always the smoothest operator

-Soundstage height

-Lacking in the mid-bass area

-Midrange note weight could use more body

Gear Used

–Shanling UA2

–IFi Go Blu

–Ibasso DX240 w/ Amp8 MK2 

–Shanling M6 Ultra

Later Comparisons: TRN ST5, Truthear X-Crinacle Zero, Rose Technics QT-9 Mk2s 

Packaging

Very unpatiently I waited to receive this set in the mail. I had a fantastic feeling about them and so anticipation was high for this audio fan. I ripped open the Amazon box with my handy Kershaw blade which stays at the ready everyday all day in my right pocket. The first thing you will notice is the Waifu image on the sleeve of the box, of a white haired and dainty young lady wearing what appears to be… bunny ears? Perfectly natural. She looks rather sad or at least depressed, or maybe it is just a longing expression. Who knows. If anything, it is a nicely rendered picture. I don’t really get the whole Waifu fascination, it isn’t the most important attribute of an earphone, but I won’t discriminate… I know many of you do.

Take off the sleeve and you see a black box with Hexa on front. Getting to the inside of the box takes some coaxing as the suction keeping it together presents a minor annoyance. After some shimmy and shake I was able to relieve some of the pressure and open the box.

What’s inside?

Truthear puts together a decent package. I should mention that the package and accessories are also identical to what you receive for the $30 less expensive Truthear Zero. However, the accessories are not too skimpy even for the price of $80. The first thing you see when opening the box is a Waifu picture which turns into a stand and happens to be the same exact picture as on the sleeve. The earphones themselves are inlaid in foam cut-outs and right below those is the extremely soft black leather case. These cases are Interesting as they fold open and closed and are actually quite nice. Inside the case you’ll find the cable and under the case are the eartips. 

Cable

The included cable is the exact cable provided with the Truthear Zero. I swapped it out right away for a 4.4 Balanced, black Faael 6N OCC copper cable which looks bonkers nice with the Hexa attached. As far as the included cable is concerned, there isn’t anything wrong with it at all. It is a black SPC 2 pin cable and is a bit cheaper looking (but usable). I don’t think there is any great sonic difference in a cable swap other than the benefit of using a balanced cable. The included cable really isn’t horrible, but I do think Truthear could’ve included a slightly better cable for $80.

Carrying Case

The case that Truthear provides is what feels to be actual soft leather and is really an attractive case. Now, I don’t know how well it will protect your precious earphones, but it is a very nice case, nonetheless. As you can see in the pictures, this case doesn’t open and close in any normal way but instead it more or less folds open. There are two brass buttons to close things up which make a nice contrast to the soft black leather. I like the feel of the case and will likely try to find some use for it, that probably won’t be to carry around any earphones but…Nice case.

Eartips

Real quick, Truthear was generous in including three sets (S, M, L) of white, narrow bore, cone shaped tips of decent quality. They also added three sets (S, M, L) of white, wide bore tips which are also of decent quality and finally you will receive one pair of foam tips. As you can see in the picture below I did some tip-rolling by switching to my got-to KBear 07 Large tips. I go through so many tips within my vast cavern of tips and seem to always wind up using the KBear 07’s. Like Peas and carrots. Honestly, I find that the firmness of the 07’s simply seals so very well for me and the fact that they have a semi-wide bore just gives such an expressive and open sound on almost everything I use them on. 

One more thing, the eartips provided are also the exact eartips given with the Truthear Zero.

Design/Build/Fitment

Looks/Build

It wasn’t until I took a moment to really look this set over that I realized that the Hexa is a bold and confident looking set of iems. I love the design language here, straight lines, rounded edges, alloy and semi-transparent resin built with an unusual style. All very sleek and modern as I twirl them in my fingers looking them over for rough edges, unclean seams etc. The Faceplate is all aluminum with a hexagonal layout, all black in color and is seamlessly stuck to the 3D printed Shell with one screw and likely glue at the seams. The company “Heygears” which manufactures shells for different well-known brands are responsible for the DLP 3D printing of the hard plastic body. In my opinion I think they did a lovely job giving the Shells a smokey black and transparent look. 

Build continued…

That hard plastic extends out to the Hexa’s nozzles. Looking at the nozzles you will see a pretty unorthodox nozzle tip then we are used to seeing under $250. Granted we have seen this before, but Truthear added BA Dampers to the nozzles and each with their own damping rate which is all tied to the overall tuning of the Hexa.

A quick note: I would really try to keep your ear funk from clogging the Dampers as it will throw off the sound pretty drastically. Another note: these nozzles are really wide and pretty deep so finding tips may be a hair more difficult. Anyways, the build isn’t cheap looking, but it isn’t ultra-premium either. The build is simply well done for the cost and is extremely stylish and well thought out. I do believe that this set will last as long as they are treated with care, as they do have a solid build all the way around. 

Internals

The Hexa is a four Driver Hybrid setup with one 10mm specialized dynamic driver with an LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer) Diaphragm and the dual-cavity internal N52 magnetic circuit which employs a polyurethane suspension material. Also used is a “unique” weighted voice coil which is said to reduce its natural resonance frequency while moderately increasing impedance as well as a punchier bass response. Truthear went with a Composite Full-Frequency Balanced Armature Driver in a dual set-up which is completely responsible for the Midrange. The highs get that clear and refined sound through a custom Balanced Armature Driver which is promoted as being similar to the “WBFK” series. 

Fitment

The fit may be more of a mixed bag, maybe. I can say that for myself the Hexa fits wonderfully. The Hexa are so very light and truthfully feel featherweight and comfortable in the ear which creates a perfect long-term listening companion. I have had these in for hours without batting an eye. Of course, the same may not be true for you. 

Isolation 

The Hexa isolates very well in my opinion. This also has a lot to do with the seal that your eartips provide. The way the Hexa hugs my ears just sits so nicely and does an admirable job at slightly attenuating outside noises. Obviously, these won’t cancel any noise, but they do a better job than most. 

Drivability 

Driving the Hexa to a decent volume can be done with most sources. I don’t know how many of you reading this actually own a phone with a 3.5 jack, but I would assume you could drive the Hexa with one. The Hexa have a rated impedance of 20.5 ohms and a sensitivity of 120 db’s and so driving them shouldn’t be an issue. I clearly hear an obvious improvement when I attach the Hexa to the Shanling UA2 coming from a weak dongle like the Zooaux Dongle Dac. The sound using either single ended or balanced on the more powerful source adds a definite dynamic improvement. The IFi Go Blu is magic with this set as well when listening on 4.4 balanced. The Hexa like some good clean power. 

More power

Moving to the Ibasso Dx240 w/ Amp8 MK2 or my Shanling M6 Ultra presents an even better sense of auditory enjoyment. Both Daps have their own rendition of what the Hexa should sound like, and both provide a very open, detailed and expressive sound. I do like the Hexa paired with the smooth nature of the M6 Ultra’s AK4493SEQ Dac chip. The ES9038 Pro chip within the DX240 is the more detailed Dap in my collection and the Hexa begins to resolve a bit better when paired with it. Both Daps bring out the best in the Hexa on medium gain using a balanced connection. 

So, to sum up this portion of my review; the Hexa absolutely does scale nicely with more clean power and more gifted audio devices. I wouldn’t call the Hexa “hard to drive” but they are definitely requiring a bit more juice to bring out the best in them.

 

Quick Sound Impressions 

I noticed an audible difference after burn-in of the Hexa. I believe I had them burning away for a total of around 80 hrs. There was certainly an improvement from when I first got this set. Obviously, you can simply listen-in as well, but this dynamic driver does well for the effort. 

The Hexa has a slight hint of warmth away from a neutral sound but if one were to call them neutral, I wouldn’t argue. The Hexa presents an altogether pretty balanced sound yet with a slight sub-bass rise and what sounds like a boost in the upper-midrange as well as the mid-treble. I would almost go as far as to call the Hexa mid-centric, but it just misses that moniker. What I hear in the Hexa is a very organic sounding hybrid iem (which is saying something) which really comes across natural to the ear. Technically, the Hexa impresses with relative ease, having fast transients with a mostly non-offensive tuning and heightened detail and resolve. Bass isn’t very big, but it is pretty punchy and vocals sound accentuated and clear while the treble region is bright, lean, clean and airy. 

Not my normal preference

I should also preface the sound portion of my review by saying that the Hexa is not tuned to my normal preferences. I normally like a more dynamic and fun sound. The Hexa can come across a bit boring for some folks who want a more dynamically expressive sound. However, as for myself, I have come to thoroughly enjoy the sound here. I have grown to appreciate what the Hexa brings to the table. I think this is a testament to the great job that Truthear has done. A very clean sound, a balanced sound, with a black background and four drivers tuned in a very cohesive manner. This set is certainly a keeper for me and please trust me when I say that I wasn’t expecting to utter those words… at all. 

Bass

Sub-bass

The sub-bass dominates the bass region without dominating anything else. I hear a semi-deep and reasonably authoritative judder on a song like “Paradigm” by The Head and the Heart. The sub-bass sounds closer to accurate, more so than it is colored. Transient behavior is fast enough at attack, almost anxious to show off the tight and gritty leading edge. Decay/sustain is on the tighter side leaving room and space to give a separated and layered sub-bass rumble. The deepest of lows won’t be felt in your belly and they don’t have the most satisfying haptic vibration but… there is still something very nice about this region. I suppose it’s the clean sound with just enough guttural growl to entertain most genres. 

Mid-bass

The mid-bass is lean with a steady decline through to the mids while not coming even close to encroaching upon any other frequencies. There is still a good punchy sound, but bass heads will not be impressed. Note outlines are not super hard edged or even perfectly defined, but I still hear decent surface texture without any veil or muddiness. Again, there is a charm to the mid-bass despite the lack of presence. “Billy Jean” by Weezer begins out the gate with a booming kick drum but instead of booming the Hexa punches with a quicker thud. The Hexa sounds the slightest bit fuzzy but also rather tight leaving plenty room for the rest of the mix. 

Furthermore…

In general, the bass region comes across lean, but also deft and nimble with enough body to represent when needed. The joy of this bass region is that there is enough space created to make room for instrumentation and voices to sound defined and decently resolute for a hybrid under $80. I’m sure most bass heads have already stopped reading or already clued into the fact that rumble is not the Hexa’s superpower. In fact, even moderate Bass-Bois will likely wish for more. The tuning of the Hexa sacrifices those huge bass drops for clean and punchy bass hits. I enjoy the appropriately deep and clean Dynamic Driver type bass and I am perfectly happy with what the Hexa brings to my listening. 

Midrange 

Male vocals

Those mids are clean people. You’ll notice the most commonly used word in this review is clean. Not pristine but clean and clear. The low-mids sound leaner but with thick enough body to sound natural listening to deeper male vocals as well as tenor voices. The mid-bass does well to steer clear of this region leaving a more neutral sounding vocal that has good energy and appropriate weight. There is a grit to the sound here or a definitive harder edge to male vocals which adds a nice element to my listening.

Upper midrange

The upper mids are more forward than the rest of the midrange but not so much that any glare is noticed. Females sound subtly shimmery and bodied while also sounding brisk and peppy with a certain vibrance to them. Depending on the track of course. You won’t hear a completely emotional or atmospheric female voice all the time, but you will hear a natural and textured replay. “In His Arms” by Miranda Lambert is very well executed. Her voice is crystal clear and in focus. The elements of this song are very well layered and separated with air to breath and the Hexa really nails Miranda’s sharper country twang. A pleasant energy goes right to the edge of a peak but caps out right before anything unnatural is heard. Very clean and a good change of pace from many iems in the price point. 

The midrange is technically adept while remaining musical and melodic. Details emerge easily with a pin-point image of the stage. The Hexa have a mature, nuanced and unblemished midrange with only very rare instances of anything unnatural like BA timbre. 

Treble

In control

The highs do very well to balance without ever losing control. To be honest I almost hear a smoother type of treble region that moves from upper-mid to low treble with ease. Nothing Grainy or metallic is really evident and trust me I’m listening for it. The treble region is extended out very well adding a good sense of air and openness. 

Cymbals have decent enough body and a real clear-cut definition to them as they trail off. I listen for that splashy and sheened out cymbal strike on a few of my test tracks and I simply don’t hear anything off-putting. 

It just works

The upper harmonics are a bit lean, but they are also vibrant while never veering off into metallic edginess. Some may complain or not prefer that there is a rise in the lower-treble, but I think it is in good taste. However, it may be a bit much for some people without a more boosted low-end to counter it. For me this has not been a problem but on certain tracks I have heard just a little too much of an emphasis there. This may be a con to some and that is perfectly reasonable. All in all, the sound is never too peaky for my library and there is nothing splashy in this area to disrupt the cohesive mix in my opinion, it just works. 

Details are very much illuminated and easy to discern. In fact, in terms of technicalities the Hexa does not disappoint at all. Perhaps one might want a bit more body in the treble, if I had to find a fault. I haven’t heard any hint of sibilance or any of the BA metallic timbre which so many chifi iems can have. Technically the Hexa is certainly one of the best iems in the under $100 crowd from my perspective and the treble is a big part in that.

Soundstage / Separation / Imaging / Details 

Soundstage

I don’t hear anything too compressed with any genre or track I listen to using the Hexa. The soundstage is appropriate to my library. Obviously whatever recording I am listening to will partially dictate just how wide or tall or deep the Hexa can ultimately sound but all in all when I consider some of the competing iems in the price point, the Hexa is a hair better than average here. In general, I think that width is slightly above average, height is about average and there is some decent depth as well.

I don’t hear anything which would be considered 2D or a simple flat plain of sound. The soundstage does not appear to be the Hexa’s strongest attribute but in the same sentence it isn’t a detriment at all either. It’s appropriate to the music I am listening to and that is all I really need in the end.

Separation / Imaging

Now we are beginning to move into the Hexa’s wheelhouse. Separation and imaging are certainly very well Perceived. I hear clean lines and partitioned off elements of a stage. The stereo imaging does well to create a delineation between instruments and voices. Layering is also great on this set. The psycho-acoustic imaging is really spot on in my opinion as the Hexa can compete against the best sub $100 sets in this regard. The Hexa are clean enough, with good resolution and speedy in transients and this makes for a technically very nice listening experience. 

Details

This will be short; I think you all have a pretty good idea of what I am going to report. The Hexa is tuned to illuminate the subtleties in a track. Even on complicated songs the Hexa do well to bring out even some faint details. I do think that they can almost even compete with some of the planar sets out there as well. Truthear did a fine job of tuning the Hexa in a very musical way that isn’t too dry, or clinical. The Hexa is even quite musical to my ears while being able to bring micro-details and macro-details to the surface.

Comparisons

TRN ST5 ($59-69)

I picked up the ST5 fully ready to review them, but I simply have not had the time to. At least a comparison is better than nothing. I believe I purchased them on sale for around $55 on Amazon. 

I decided to compare the ST5 against the Hexa because they are both hybrid sets, and both are relatively close in price, and both are relatively new to the scene. The ST5 is a 1DD and five BA set with a 10mm Beryllium coated Dynamic Driver driving the bass region. TRN used two BAs for the Mids and two BAs for the Highs. 

Low-end 

The differences in tuning are pretty vast between these two. The ST5 has a well boosted and colored bass region that comes across less in control, less clean but much more authoritative. With the Hexa you’ll hear a more layered and resolute and mature sounding low-end while the ST5 is much more focused on fun and tuned for the masses. 

Midrange

The lower midrange of the Hexa has more air to breathe with a much more technical and pristine approach. The ST5 has a thicker note weight, less defined but more forward male vocal. To me it sounds as though the spill over from the bass section on the ST5 kind of blurs the midrange and comes across much less clinical compared to the Hexa. The Hexa’s detailed and edgier approach is a stark contrast from the soft note outlines of the ST5. Female vocals of the Hexa have a more layered, sweet, shimmery and more natural sound. Female vocals actually sound a hint more forward on the Hexa as well. The ST5 lacks some of the control that the Hexa displays. Not to take anything away from TRN’s hybrid as I do enjoy the ST5, but it is clear that the Hexa is simply out of its league. 

Treble Region

The treble region has very nice extension on both sets but the ST5 seems more exaggerated and artificially boosted to the Hexa’s natural extension and correct sounding emphasis. I think the upper harmonics just come across tamer and more detailed. The ST5 is simply boosted in this region to help draw out details etc. but the Hexa is able to do so much more effortlessly and does so with a blacker background. 

Technicalities 

Technically both sets do well in their relative price points, but the Hexa do so in a much more controlled manner and really do punch above their price. Like I said before it sounds more effortless for the Hexa to layer the sounds, separate elements of a stage and create a better psycho-acoustic image. 

Details are better illuminated on the Hexa as well, considering the tuning this is to be expected. The soundstage of the ST5 is a bit grander in size but at the same time the stereo image is hazier compared to the Hexa’s controlled imaging, placement of those images, pacing and clean lines. The ST5 does well enough but the Hexa jumps price segments with its performance in this area. 

Playing a different game… 

After going through this comparison, I can see that this is a preference battle here. The ST5 has its faults but it also has some redeeming qualities. It is a fun set, boosted in all the fun areas and just like the tuning suggests… it’s fun. This really wasn’t a fair comparison and to put it bluntly… it just isn’t the Hexa, there’s no doubt about that. The Hexa is playing a different game and have really separated themselves from the Chi-fi hybrid sets that we are used to. 

Truthear X-Crinacle Zero  ($40-$50)

This less expensive sibling to the Hexa was blasted into the Audioverse earlier in 2022 with huge acclaim and praise. Like I said earlier, the Zero was a collaborative effort with the very popular YouTube personality “Crinacle”. The Truthear X-Crinacle Zero is a beautifully designed dual DD sharing the same exact LCP Dynamic Driver that is used in the Hexa. The cool thing about the Zero is that one of the DD’s is used specifically as a sub-bass woofer. In fact, it was one of the main selling points, no doubt I was sold the second I heard about the driver implementation and who was collaborating with its tuning. 

Low-end

Beginning with the sub-bass. The Zero have a much more dense and deep vibration and simply they are more boosted in this area. The Hexa are more neutral in comparison with the faster and more agile approach leaning more towards a quality sound over quantity. I really enjoy both sets in this area but the Zero really do a nice job in this region.

Mid-bass

The mid-bass is where things get interesting. For whatever reason Truthear decided to almost completely deny the Zero of any mid-bass slam. It’s partially a head scratcher, though this does serve certain genres very well. I do understand the decision, but it simply isn’t my preference. There is a very steep and decisive roll-off within this region which denies my listening ear of any good slam or warmth or any good rumble. So many instruments are helped by a good mid-bass presence and for the most part the Zero lacks in this area. The Hexa has a much more authoritative and precise punch even though I would never consider the Hexa as being authoritative down low. The Hexa is not exactly a bass banger in the “rumble n’ boom” category but in comparison it is a bit more elevated. 

Midrange

The low-mids on both sets are thin and clean with the Hexa showing a bit more warmth and body in male vocals. Both sets have good resolution here, but the Hexa sounds truer to life with better body and more natural note edges. Female vocals on the Zero are more forward as the upper midrange is emphasized a little bit more than the Hexa while also coming across less smooth and more prone to sibilance. The Hexa has more body listening to female vocals as well and have a more emotional and organic sound here. All throughout the Midrange the Hexa have much better control with a more clean and resolute delivery and details are easier to discern with the Hexa as well. 

Treble Region 

The Zero has more of a boost in the upper midrange through the mid-treble which can be fatiguing. The Hexa is smoother with a more natural downward slope in the treble region. The ongoing theme persists between these two, while the Zero does a decent job for a single DD to show well with technicalities, I’m afraid the Hexa is simply better in every regard. Both sets have an airy presentation but the Hexa sound more open with a more immersive sound. 

No contest

This really isn’t a contest between these two, nor should there be. I added the Zero simply for anyone who was wondering about how these two stacks up against each other. 

Rose Technics QT-9 Mk2s ($259)

Okay I had to go through my collection to find a suitable hybrid that actually is a challenger to the Hexa in all the areas that the Hexa Excels in. That set is the Rose Technics QT-9 Mk2s. You can read my review of the QT-9 Mk2s from earlier in the year here. 

The QT-9 Mk2s is a five Driver Hybrid. The lows are taken care of also with a 10mm LCP Diaphragm Dynamic Driver. The Mids are handled by two BA’s and the treble is also handled by two BA’s. The QT-9 Mk2s is a beast of an iem that performs very well at the $250 price point and is probably a bit under-appreciated in the community to a slight degree. 

Low-end

Starting at the bass region, the QT-9 Mk2s has a deeper and more authoritative sub-bass that offers a more robust and sonorous haptic energy to the leaner Hexa. Even through to the mid-bass the QT-9 Mk2s simply has a cleaner bass note with rounded edges and more slam and better texture. I’d say that this is the one area in which I would say the QT-9 Mk2s is a clear winner if a more fun sound suits you. The Hexa is no slouch though, yes, its bass is leaner and not as impactful, but the difference is not night and day. 

Midrange

The low-mids of the Hexa as well as the QT-9 Mk2s are very clean and very pronounced with good energy. Honestly, I don’t know which set I like better. The QT-9 Mk2s do have a weightier sound but it’s not by a huge margin. Possibly they also are a hair more vivid and forward. The Hexa however has a blacker background which increases resolution and cleanliness while also running toe to toe with the much more expensive set in overall dynamic energy for male voices. Females are the same exact story, the QT-9 Mk2s has a bit more weight and texture and a hair more forward. The Hexa has that clean presentation, which is more lean but also just as detailed, if not a hint better in this regard to the more expensive set. 

Treble region

The treble region sounds a hair more boosted on the Hexa but both sets present a controlled treble region that doesn’t kill your ears with glare. Both sets have a technically sound upper area of the frequency, and both can draw out micro-details with relative ease. In fact, both sets sound very similar past the upper midrange. 

Soundstage on the QT-9 Mk2s is a hair wider with a bit more of a 3D presentation but I have to add that it is not by a country mile. In reality the way the Hexa performs against this bona-fide beast of a hybrid is very very telling of the value you get at the price it is at. Yes, the QT-9 Mk2s outperforms the Hexa to a small degree but… it’s a small degree. Also, this is my opinion, some may even prefer the Hexa over the QT-9 Mk2s. 

Better value

If I were to have to choose which set to buy between the two of these, I think it’s a no brainer. I’d choose the Hexa. It is a better value for the money in my humble opinion. Now, in totality I have to be honest, the QT-9 Mk2s is better all around, and of the two I do prefer this one due to a more robust low end of the mix and slightly more atmospheric, it isn’t by much though. 

Conclusion 

Is the Hexa worth $79?

To conclude my review of the Truthear Hexa, I have turned into a big fan of this set. I went from “Hexa is pretty good” to “Best hybrid under $100…hands down”. The price that Truthear is asking is almost silly for what you actually receive, and I’m not speaking about accessories. The tuning effort here is fantastic for a set that really isn’t too far out of reach for almost anyone. Yes $79 can be a lot of money for many but I honestly think the Hexa jumps price points in overall auditory ability. They sound damn good! The Truthear Hexa is a great buy. Oh, make sure to burn them in, and… yes burn-in is real. 

Brain burn

I have had a great time with this set and I’m very happy to do some casual listening without swapping earphones in comparison mode like a crazy person. To be perfectly honest the Hexa doesn’t carry my preferred sound signature. I would add a few db’s to the mid-bass region with a nice slow drop-off into the lower midrange. That said, I have really come to love the Hexa for what they are. I didn’t want to judge this set solely on my preference, as with any review, and like many times before my brain adapted and I began to enjoy what I was hearing. Truly it is a great iem, especially at the price. 

Thank You!

I want to thank anyone who chose to read my thoughts about the Hexa but I also hope that you would not just stop with me. Please read other thoughts and views about the Hexa from other reviewers. We all have different likes and dislikes, gear, hearing etc. and I think it would be worth your while and extra cash to get a very good understanding from many different perspectives. Obviously, I say what I hear and nothing more and take a lot of care releasing that opinion and do hope that this review helps at least one person to make a purchasing decision. Thank you again for stopping by and I hope you all are well and good, take care.