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7Hz Salnotes Zero 2 vs Truthear Hexa: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the 7Hz Salnotes Zero 2: 67% of 97 owners recommend it, vs 60% of 281 for the Truthear Hexa.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

7Hz Salnotes Zero 2

67%of 97 owners recommend
67% recommend · 23% neutral · 10% don't
Owners praise
  • Excellent sound quality and value for ~$20
  • Tight, deep, tastefully boosted bass
  • Balanced, fun all-rounder for music and gaming
Owners complain about
  • Uncomfortable or poor fit, especially smaller ears
  • Treble can be harsh, metallic and fatiguing
  • Mediocre stock tips give a poor seal and need replacing
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Truthear Hexa

60%of 281 owners recommend
60% recommend · 18% neutral · 22% don't
Owners praise
  • Incredible value; competes with IEMs far above its ~$80 price
  • Detailed, clear sound with excellent imaging and separation
  • Natural, neutral, well-balanced tuning that's non-fatiguing
Owners complain about
  • Bright, harsh or sibilant treble that can fatigue the ears
  • Sound comes across as boring, bland or lifeless to some
  • Bass-light; lacks low-end quantity
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What 7Hz Salnotes Zero 2 owners say

the Linsoul Zero:2 absolutely shock me at how good they sound driven by my old Samsung Note 9, no dongle, no nothing. I have weird small ear canals for a big guy, and these fit perfectly with the pink tips that came stock on them.
@thedavemusgrave on YouTube
is now quite content with the IEM.
@bosansekali898 on YouTube
the original Zero is one of the most annoying IEMs I've used when it comes to the tips.
@sidesaladaudio on YouTube

What Truthear Hexa owners say

I bought a pair of these to complement my S12, and it's phenomenal. The Hexa feel so effortless in their presentation.
@rockshrimp on YouTube
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.
@Pablo-q1r1b on YouTube
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.
@trueneutral3092 on YouTube