Moondrop Variations VS Truthear Hexa
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Moondrop Variations and Truthear Hexa use 1DD+2BA+2EST and 1DD+3BA driver setups respectively. Moondrop Variations costs $550 while Truthear Hexa costs $80. Moondrop Variations is $470 more expensive. Moondrop Variations holds a decisive 1.4-point edge in reviewer scores (7.5 vs 6.1). User ratings place Moondrop Variations at 7.8 and Truthear Hexa at 7. Moondrop Variations has significantly better bass with a 1.7-point edge, Moondrop Variations has better mids with a 0.7-point edge, Moondrop Variations has significantly better treble with a 1.3-point edge, Moondrop Variations has significantly better dynamics with a 1.2-point edge, Moondrop Variations has significantly better soundstage with a 1.5-point edge, Moondrop Variations has significantly better details with a 1.9-point edge and Moondrop Variations has significantly better imaging with a 2-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Moondrop Variations | Truthear Hexa |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 7.3 | 5.6 |
| Mids | 7.1 | 6.4 |
| Treble | 7.5 | 6.2 |
| Details | 7.3 | 5.3 |
| Soundstage | 7.8 | 6.3 |
| Imaging | 7 | 5 |
| Dynamics | 6.2 | 5 |
| Tonality | 7.4 | 6.2 |
| Technicalities | 7.5 | 5.8 |
Moondrop Variations Aggregated Review Score
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Truthear Hexa Aggregated Review Score
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Moondrop Variations Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA+2EST
Tuning Type: harman
Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs
Price (Msrp): $550
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Truthear Hexa Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+3BA
Tuning Type: Neutral
Brand: TRUTHEAR Top TRUTHEAR IEMs
Price (Msrp): $80
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Moondrop Variations User Review Score
Average User Scores
Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
7.8Strongly Favorable
Truthear Hexa User Review Score
Average User Scores
Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
7Generally Favorable
Moondrop Variations Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
7Gaming Grade
A-Truthear Hexa Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
5.9Gaming Grade
B-Moondrop Variations Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.
Average Technical Grade
A- Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Truthear Hexa Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B- Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.
Average Technical Grade
B-- Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Moondrop Variations Reviews
8*
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8
Reviewer Score
I like it, but don't love the lower mids. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
8
Reviewer Score
A solid benchmark. Great sub-bass, Harman tuning, and excellent detail. Can sound thin.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
8
Reviewer Score
Sub-bass-focused signature with Moondrop's clean tuning makes this one of the best $500 tribrids. Crin Youtube Channel
7.5
Reviewer Score
Very resolving with good sub-bass and good treble. A bit thin and clinical sounding and lacks a bit of note weight. Could use a bit more mid-bass. Otherwise, the resolution is top-notch. Treble extension is decent. Might be a little shouty for some, but not for me! Previously Owned
7.5
Reviewer Score
Very clear with lots of detail. Sub-bass has a nice rumble and texture. Amazing treble extension and stage air. Female vocals are vibrant and shines. Mid-bass cut is real, affecting some genres and male vocals. Note-weight can be light. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
7.5
Reviewer Score
Great separation and details Thin lower midrange Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
7.3
Reviewer Score
Comment: Too much subbass, dry sounding lower mids. Clarity Subbass overpowers lower mids
7
Reviewer Score
Great tuning, neutral timbre, and a satisfying bass with a sub-bass focus. Solid all-rounder.
7
Reviewer Score
A more refined B2 Dusk with better bass texture and treble extension. Precogvision Youtube Channel
6.7
Reviewer Score
Resolution king for the price point with a fun tuning. Great sub-bass and treble. Lack of mid-bass bass and somewhat thin mids murdered it for my library. Can see the appeal for others tho.
Truthear Hexa Reviews
8*
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7
Reviewer Score
KING. Special. Inoffensive. But honestly where bass? Jaytiss Youtube Channel
6.5
Reviewer Score
check links for more info: Crin Youtube Channel
6
Reviewer Score
Foam helps tame uppermids/treble. Amazing detail for price and new benchmark below $100. Better tuned "softer" Dusk with slighlty less accurate imaging. Note-weight can be light. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
6
Reviewer Score
Well done, clean midrange focus tuning Can be fatiguing in the treble Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
6
Reviewer Score
Unique neutral-bright sound signature, but overall feels a little unengaging. Clean, clear vocals with decent detail. Bass quality and impact, mids can feel lean, and treble can get a bit bright.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
5.8
Reviewer Score
Comment: A mini B2 minus the good stuff. Tuning done well, similar to B2 but less in everything Somewhat crammed soundstage
5.5*
* The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
5.5
Reviewer Score
Like the B2 but a step down in resolution and separation - very well-tuned - could use a tad more bass quantity and tighter bass (it sounds a bit fuzzy and loose - I guess they aren't using a very good DD), and better treble (this problem can be fixed by using wide bore tips). Great value for $79 - no comfort, fit, or QC issues like the B2 but in exchange. Previously Owned
5.3
Reviewer Score
Sounds like a warmer, lo-res Moondrop B2, emphasis on lo-res in the bass. Precogvision Youtube Channel
4.6
Reviewer Score
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Moondrop Variations User Reviews
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You need to be signed in to write your own reviewThis was one of my first IEMs. I loved it and hated it. It is still the cleanest sounding IEM I own - also compared to something much more expensive.
Pros
Very clean sound signature combined with a satisfying amount of sub-bass. Sounds great with the right songsCons
Thin mids and poor note weight in some songsTruthear Hexa User Reviews
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