Truthear Hexa & Hola: Breaking the IEM Market 

Would be interesting, if SoundSource also changes their AutoEQ but am using a Sennheiser HD 4.40BT Headphone.

Would you consider the Hexa to be over the etymotics er2se?

What rank would be Truthear Zeroes? B?

@@jgvbadv he would not rank, review or compare his own collabs

So daybreak when? 👀

The phone closing slam was amazing!

he doesnt want to destroy the market maybe

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His reviews are bangers because he takes his time to make good ones instead of mass producing them every week.

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Pleasant and comfortable is exactly how I would describe them.

Is it better than hz soundmirror og??

how about the bass?

They are made of metal or plastic?

I am 5 minutes into this IEM stuff, do I need to purchase something else to give power to the Hexas or Holas? Do I just plug it into my computer?

A comparison video will also be pretty cool considering they're literally the same price

Watch Truthear make a Tribrid for the price of a Blessing 2 🤣 that would absolutely sell 🔥

@@vianhoho19 unfortunately the price of tribids are pretty much hard capped because you have to buy the EST drivers from sonion

I thought 1DD+4BA would be the more common one.

DLP 3d printing is used in lots of IEM's (like the Truthear x Crin Zero) but when you see the layers like that, it looks more like FDM but couldn't be. The layers are only visible on the outer lip, the steep slope facing your ear would normally be the easiest place to see the layer lines, regardless of the orientation they're printed in. Even if printed in small layers (for FDM) at 0.1mm its still much larger than DLP (0.05mm...0.03mm, potentially smaller). Maybe its the post processing that hides most of the layers. Either way, If they are 3d printed they're not metal, to answer his question. If they were metal they'd be sintered and would have a sandblasted kind of effect, not layer lines.

@@theJerkson DLP printers(like any MSLA) still have visible layers & artifacts, which are only visble on a close up shot(way more close up than any human can do unassisted) u gotta understand how small an IEM is, with standard 50 micron layers, layers are gonna be visible in a macro shot If u want a more visble artifacts, u can see aliasing on the entire surface too, which is very noticeable to an observant human irl

Very poor quality though. Came out as chips after 6months usage

I know Im 5 months late but do you mind letting me know what you play on? I want to get some iem’s for console gaming.

@@mrsteelurswag I have been using them on different devices (XBox Controller among them) and never had problems. IEMs in general are easy to drive so don't worry about that. Also, check out the new Crinacle ZeroRed.

Oh no, poor iems... What's the death count? Who are the lost souls?

What are the post mortems? How she killing them

Alan, please, we need to know how they died

Alan.

Alannnn

Personally, I think the CCA Lyra is a better Wan'er. Almost exactly the same bass and treble, just a bit different in the higher end treble.

@@supahvaporeon wait you're right I checked the graphs and they look quite similar. Might as well get the lyra just because it's cheaper, thank you!

Definitely get your hands on my wa’ner! 😮

@Eduardo Mendes I know, at the end of the day either is just a budget pair, it's not like the lyra or the waner is 2k lol

Just curious. Where did you buy it from in Sg and how much was it?

@@kokming2556 I got it for 120 from Sam Audio in Sim Lim. Heard it for 10 minutes and I immediately told the clerk to pack one to go 🤣

This is a very helpful critique and review! As someone who has autistic, and also rather sensitive to higher volumes of higher frequencies, I've been trying to find relatively detailed IEMs that don't pierce my ears. Thank you!

@@jacobstinson4863 My pleasure ! I'm into neutral / warm signatures ever since I got a Bluetooth speaker that was so piercing it completely redefined my tastes. I can't do with these kind of tunings anymore.

@@ThibautMahringer Jesus that sounds like a painful experience! But I agree, more warm to neutral is my go to signatures as well. Glad you've found some that works for you!

@@jacobstinson4863 Yep, it was boosted after 8KHz, with a massive peak around 9.5KHz and, truly horrible experience... Thanks. I hope you'll like the Hola if you pick a pair !

How do I get info on the newest iem news?

Since crin collabed with Truthear on the Zero, I wonder if he was not allowed to review their other stuff for a period of time

Despite having higher end IEMs and open back headphones, I love the starfields and pull them out on occasion for a chill listening experience. Great passive isolation on those with comply foam tips, and they take well to EQ in the high freq to bring out a little more detail/clarity, as they can be veiled up there. I'm treble sensitive though, so the fact hat I find them a little rolled off in the high end might explain why they're so polarizing. They must sound totally dark and muffled to people that aren't treble sensitive. I find 80% of IEMs to be sibilant and spicy in the 7k+ regions without EQ or tip rolling.

is the zero enjoyable tho>

I've personally been using 6XXs for VR. You can usually find them for $200 or less so you're not quite breaking the bank compared to the rest of a VR setup, the cable is swappable and is 3.5mm standard, the tall, narrow earcup means it won't clank against even bulkier headsets, they're very comfortable for hours on end, and they are quite stable.

I'm in the same situation, did you find a short cable?

@@JetSe77er I did, something like 8in double 3.5mm. My sennheisers need an adapter because they use a proprietary female jack

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Pretty much

My day can’t get started until I get the classic Crinacle send off at the end. 🖕😊

Easy to hype imho

Do you know roughly when it's coming out?

What in tuning would need improving, really? More sub-bass?

​@@GoodbutevilgeniusIt's already out, it's called the Moondrop LAN. It's basically the CHU, with better build, detachable cable, more sub bass and slightly less peaky in the treble. The only "problem" it's now 40 dollars and no spring tips. So take as you will.

Yeah, I really don't get why they went with this angular design. It stands out on the product page, yes, but I can't imagine it being practical

That's why I've not bought them yet... The salnotes zero kills my ear.

@@privateer2584 The solution I came up with is using long tips to put the shell as far as possible from my ear. I'm using a pair of Spinfit CP145 in M size and they work pretty well.

​@@Summer-xu8quthey called it the hexa.. and they made it hexagonal.

I think it was just an editing typo, for the Hola he said overall rating of B when he spoke but it showed B+ on the screen

@@goatlious Aah, well spotted.

​@@rajeebdas1724 refusing to rate something high not because of its actual performance, but because "a $80 IEM can only do so much" would be terribly dumb though.

I had the waner, but I quickly sold it as it kept falling out no matter what eartips or cables I used, might get the hola

@@koyonari1843 The waners do good with shallow ear tips. The hook x eartips worked the best for me on the waners.

I'm planning on getting a wan er in a few days hope it's as good as you say it is!

Can’t find waners on Google

@@ramonvela4243 search 'tangzu wan er sg'

I grab a pair of Sennheiser headphones before i'd ever consider the M50x.

@@burns0100 without a doubt! It is, however, a headphone a lot of engineers use for whatever reason. Mainly in the industry sector and electric music as far as i know.

A good planar like the timeless may be different enough to have for fun, but not necessarily a big upgrade

I can definitely afford them and as per Crin's opinion they sound good, but how is the build quality? I tend to clean my ears obsessively, but my current Moondrop Chu still get filled with ear wax or something way too often, which makes them sound too quiet. Is that the case for these too?

@@rajeebdas1724 is that the hbb collab that supposedly uses the Oxygen driver?

@@alifahran8033 Hexa is built really well, kind of the same 3D print material as the variations, but there’s no nozzle filters like the b2 comes with (even though those suck at staying in place). I know some tips have built in filters like comply or sednaEarfit max, that would help with protecting any iem

@@rajeebdas1724 I think it depends on the person’s taste. But I’m lowkey mad at myself for not copping the Olina SE when I found one new for $60 😭

Hi. Which Bluetooth receiver did you buy? I am new to all IEMs and want to make a good start with Hexa. Also if you have any recommendations for cable with mic, I am all ears. Thanks!

It's not about the money, it's about sending a message.

have settled on dusk.. tried the variations but went back to dusk.. have Kato and need to get another dusk at some point and end at that.

Im torn between cadenza and hola

any update if it has any small scratches or something?

@@minmagg Having purchased them on February 6, 2023, they have not sustained any damage whatsoever despite my heavy use of them (edit: "Heavy" as in I'm pretty much using them close to 24/7 if possible). The IEMs do not have any scratches on them (unless you consider down feathers to be sharp). I would have to be destroying them on purpose for there to be damage. One issue I would say is that the ear loop protector has been curved due to the pressure put on them. However, this is mainly my fault because I have fallen asleep while wearing them on campus (am a commuter college student) and fell asleep while wearing them in bed. Since the cable is removable and can be replaced, this is not an issue from my perspective due to there being no change in audio quality. Had it been non-removable, I might have taken some issue (though minor). For some context, I have particularly sensitive hearing and play quite a bit of rhythm games. Most notably: ● Osu! ● Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+ ● DJMAX RESPECT V ● Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! ● D4DJ Groovy Mix ● Cytus II ● DEEMO ~Reborn~ ● Muse Dash and some arcade rhythm games like: ● Maimai ● Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Arcade ● Museca ● Sound Voltex ● Groove Coaster ● Taiko no Tatsujin ● Wacca

Couldn’t agree more with your comment!

i agree with you, but i thought chu came out around 1st quarter of last year?

I want to buy my first IEM. Would you recommend me the Chu or the Hola? Thanks in advance!

hola or salnote zero?

@@dpalma9 Chu bright and thin bass, hola dimmer and fuller bass.

Please share your share how Hexa sounds compared to ER2XR. If you get Hexa

Xenns top, moondrop variations, s8 or any iems 1k+ price

Can you describe what you mean by “better”, in comparison to the T3 plus? I just got the T3 Plus, Aria Snow, Truethear Zero, and HiFi Go Duna Kima. I’ve been going back and forth listening and gaming for the last 2 days. Still working out my thoughts. Bass has the biggest hit on the Zeros. Snow’s seem the brightest and most trebble forward of the bunch. T3 seems to have that mid-bass extension that bringing a fun and ‘louder’ feel to the mix. I’m worried they could get fatiguing after a while with such a lively tuning, and some possibly harsh highs? Duna Kima seems to maybe be my favorite pick, perhaps- clarity up top without being too harsh, tight bass with juuust enough oomph (similar to the T3… maybe cleaner / less muddy by a TINY fraction?),

I was going to get the Hexa.. but decided (for now) to go with the other options i stated. Main reason being- while it has a natural tuning and may be good for mixing / details, I’m looking for something more fun, slightly warmer perhaps. And i like bass. The Arias are a no-go for that reason. How would you describe the bass on the Hexa vs the T3?

Broo that's literally me. Just got hexa for less than a week. And I'm VERY satisfied with it. But, now I find myself watching more & more reviews. We need to be careful with our financial decisions 😂

I think the Hexa is *extremely* fit/seal dependent. I switched to smaller+thicker tips, tried inserting deeper, and immediately the bass came back and the treble was less unbalanced.

@@arc-audio I've tried a few different tips and the stock big tips seem to work best for seal for my ears. It's fairly noticeably that my ears feel plugged when I have them in. Plus I ram them in my ears as deep as they'll go lmao but I do that with every IEM. I kind of want to try spring tips on them

@@DrBrovahkiin I usually don’t like foam tips but they helped in this case

the bass on blessing 2 are kinda misleading since they look flat but actually they got the punch.