Scored on 281 verified owner verdicts, from 1,470 comments read across 6 communities
TL;DR
A budget IEM repeatedly called a giant-killer for its natural, detailed, neutral sound, strong imaging, and comfortable compact shell. Critics find the tuning lean or bass-light, and treble can use a touch of EQ.
60% of 281 verified owners recommend the Truthear Hexa, based on real owner verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube.
1,470 comments reviewed · scored on the 281 clearest verdicts
60%
Recommend
168 owners
18%
Neutral
51 owners
22%
Don't recommend
62 owners
Last 6 months:54% recommend(26 recent verdicts)→ holding steady vs older reviews
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Counted in the score
Reddit
60%
145
YouTubeiOrdinary owner comments (not the reviewer). They line up with what owners say on Reddit and forums — within a few points — so we count them here. When YouTube comments skew too far from other trusted sources, we leave them out.owner comments
63%
107
Other forumsAudio Science Review, Head-Fi
44%
25
Independent blogsiIndependent blogs with no affiliate links or paid relationship — we checked every one.no affiliate links
75%
4
Reviewed, but not counted — and why
Affiliate blogsiThese blogs earn a commission when you buy. Across our data they rate products ~35 points more positively than actual owners — shown for transparency, never counted in the score.paid commission
100%
1
No clear verdictiGood-to-know notes — setup, tips, and things to watch for. We use them for the pros, cons, and who it's for, but they don't reflect a definitive opinion on the product, so they're never counted in the score. See the 'Good to know' section below the quotes.Setup, tips & quirks
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18
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What owners like
Incredible value; competes with IEMs far above its ~$80 price · 18 · 6%
Detailed, clear sound with excellent imaging and separation · 16 · 6%
Retailers' own star averages, for comparison — separate from our vetted owner-verdict score above.
Top quotes, sourced
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YouTube▲ recommend
“I bought a pair of these to complement my S12, and it's phenomenal. The Hexa feel so effortless in their presentation.”
YouTube— neutral
“Have them. They didn’t blow me away.
And then I realized that’s the point. They also never disappoint with too much anything. Neutral with just a little added “spice”.”
YouTube▼ don’t recommend
“Bottom line: I owned two different Truthear Models, for a total of four days of real usage. And because of the design, I have zero functional pairs of Truthear models to show for it.”
YouTube▲ recommend
“the Hexa is perhaps the *finest* sound reproduction device of any kind ever produced for under $100. I can not fault them in any way. They are 10/10 in my books. Flawless, punchy, detailed, beautifully musical presentation.”
YouTube— neutral
“What I dislike from Truthears is that for some reason it's way more expensive in my country than its retail pricing”
YouTube▼ don’t recommend
“I hate the screw. Why are more people not talking about the screw.”
YouTube▲ recommend
“2 hits 0 misses so far from Truthear and with different tunings at that. Impressive.”
YouTube▼ don’t recommend
“That's underwhelming considering the hype.”
YouTube— neutral
“I like Hexa. Safe tuning, cohesive, and smooth.
Good for long listening.
But bass should be better, since it has dedicated DD drivers for bass.”
YouTube▲ recommend
“I bought these by mistake. I am pleasantly surprised.”
Reddit▼ don’t recommend
“I don't recommend truthear hexa. From personal experience it's too cold and clear for me. I personally like more warm and more bass like the truthear zero reds.”
YouTube— neutral
“Love the iem. Wish it had +6db bass”
Reddit▼ don’t recommend
“Truthear Hexa- I understand why people like them, but everything about them is boring, even the look.”
YouTube▲ recommend
“I’ve been using the Hexa for the last 3 days now and I was too pleasantly shocked by just how great they sound. I EQ’d down some of the treble and gain region just a hair and now it’s a damn near perfect out and about set for me.”
YouTube— neutral
“If it had a pinch more bass it would be remarkable... HEXA Dusk when?”
YouTube▲ recommend
“The only IEMs I’ve heard that are better than the Hexa: B2 Dusk, S8, Variations, Monarch (1 and 2), Andro 2020. But I’ve owned close to 50 IEMs over the last decade. The price/performance here is totally S tier.”
YouTube— neutral
“find the Hexa a bit bright up top as you do”
Reddit▼ don’t recommend
“Truthear Hexa. BOOOORING.
Love how subjective all this is but to my ears it was so dull.”
Reddit▼ don’t recommend
“Truthear hexa, it's just too congested, spiky treble and depthless separation”
Reddit— neutral
“Truthear HEXA - they're decent, don't get me wrong, I just don't think they deserve the reputation they have. They're too harsh and artificial-sounding, while their low-end sounds kinda soft. I only like them for indies and similar "relaxing" genres.”
YouTube▲ recommend
“I'm all for the consumers getting awesome products for the price paid. Nice.”
YouTube— neutral
“The Hexa lacks the low bass of Zero. A whole dimension is lacking.”
YouTube▼ don’t recommend
“Compared directly with my TRN V90s, the trns won... and they're cheaper”
Practical notes owners raise — setup, quirks, and issues to watch for. They don't say whether the person likes the product, so they're not counted in the score, but they inform the pros, cons, and who it's for.
Redditⓘ good to know
“I’ve only listened to them a little bit so far, but don’t think they’re going to be a favorite for me unless I really change my thinking after listening to them more.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“I just got mine too, coming from Moondrop Arias that had the dreaded moisture issues. They're taking me some getting used to as well, so I dialed in a bass shelf on the EQ”
Redditⓘ good to know
“With the Hexa I use the 10 ohm resistor sold with the Crinnacle Red. I don't measure it, but it just seems to flesh out the bottom octave.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“The planar and PZT are different driver types from the BA used in Hexa for the highs, so their sound profile differs by a lot”
Audio Science Reviewⓘ good to know
“And yes, Hexa is less bulky. Hexa has a flat outer face and rounded off corners in the ear facing side”
Redditⓘ good to know
“You can use an impedance adapter for a little bass boost. Does a lot of good things for the Hexa imo.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“Hexas just have relatively quiet bass which may or may not be preferable for certain genres.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“I have the Hexa and I’m debating whether the upgrade to Pilgrims will be worth the money.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“Mids sound neither recessed nor forward but right in the middle where neutral should be.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“Seems like your main issues with the Hexa were the upper mids and treble.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“I have not heard them but the Hexa are known for being more analytical.”
Audio Science Reviewⓘ good to know
“I find that a boost around 5100Hz makes the Hexa prone to sibilance”
Redditⓘ good to know
“Hexa owner here looking to upgrade to the Quintet.”
