Truthear Hexa VS CVJ Shadowblade

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Truthear Hexa and CVJ Shadowblade use 1DD+3BA and 2nd Generation CVJ Vibration Driver+1x Dynamic (10mm) driver setups respectively. Truthear Hexa costs $80 while CVJ Shadowblade costs $89. CVJ Shadowblade is $9 more expensive. Truthear Hexa holds a decisive 3-point edge in reviewer scores (6.1 vs 3.2). Truthear Hexa carries a user score of 7. Truthear Hexa has significantly better mids with a 2.4-point edge, Truthear Hexa has significantly better treble with a 5.2-point edge, Truthear Hexa has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge and Truthear Hexa has significantly better soundstage with a 1.3-point edge.

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Metric Truthear Hexa CVJ Shadowblade
Bass 5.6 3.2
Mids 6.4 4
Treble 6.2 1
Details 5.3 3.2
Soundstage 6.3 5
Imaging 5 3.2
Dynamics 5 2
Tonality 6.2 3
Technicalities 5.8 1
Take these comparisons with a grain of salt—we don't have enough CVJ Shadowblade reviews saved yet to provide an unbiased result.

Truthear Hexa Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Shuwa-T Fresh Reviews Audionotions Precogvision
Crin Jays Audio Tim Tuned Gizaudio Axel Head-Fi.org
Jaytiss
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.1

Mixed to Positive

CVJ Shadowblade Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Z-Reviews
Jaytiss
Audio Amigo

Average Reviewer Score:

3.2

Very Poor

Reviews Comparison

Truthear Hexa reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
KING. Special. Inoffensive. But honestly where bass?

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
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CVJ Shadowblade reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
E- Tech
It's not good, I'm probably sending back. Black Nozzles

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C- Treble: E- Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+

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Truthear Hexa reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score rescaled + normalized
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Truthear Hexa reviewed by Crin

Crin 6.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
B Tech
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Truthear Hexa reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
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.

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Truthear Hexa reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A- Tech
Well done, clean midrange focus tuning Can be fatiguing in the treble

Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Truthear Hexa reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B- Tech
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.

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Truthear Hexa reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.8 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B- Tech
Comment: A mini B2 minus the good stuff. Tuning done well, similar to B2 but less in everything Somewhat crammed soundstage

Shuwa-T original ranking

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Bass: B- Mids: B Treble: B Soundstage: B- Details: B Imaging: B

Truthear Hexa reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Borders C+

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Truthear Hexa reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 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.

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Truthear Hexa reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 5.3 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
Sounds like a warmer, lo-res Moondrop B2, emphasis on lo-res in the bass.

Precogvision original ranking

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Bass: C+ Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Details: B Imaging: C+

Truthear Hexa reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 4.6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
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Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Details: C- Imaging: C-

Truthear Hexa reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.9 * score rescaled + normalized
18 community members have rated the Truthear Hexa at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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CVJ Shadowblade (more reviews)

CVJ Shadowblade reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 4 * score rescaled + normalized
Extremely Mid-Bass forward sound signature that is made even more punchy and intense by the vibration driver. Gold and Silver nozzles feature forward, but tonally affected vocals. Black nozzles are more laid back, and are more tonally dark. Great for games and movies with lots of action and explosions. Vibration in the Ears is real.

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CVJ Shadowblade reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 2.5 * score rescaled + normalized
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Truthear Hexa User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

7

Generally Favorable

CVJ Shadowblade User Review Score

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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

5.9

Gaming Grade

B-

CVJ Shadowblade Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

1.6

Gaming Grade

E

Truthear Hexa Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Bass B-
Bass performance is average—present enough but rarely inspiring. It neither offends nor impresses.
Mids B
Expect a confident midrange that keeps details audible without harshness. Acoustic arrangements sound engaging.
Treble B
Highs sound lively and extended while remaining controlled. Detail retrieval keeps shimmer intact.
Dynamics C+
Expect solid impact overall, even if finer gradations feel a touch smoothed. Micro-details could still be sharper.
Soundstage B
The presentation supplies a believable venue outline where each instrument owns its pocket of space. The stage opens up nicely for live cuts.
Details C+
It rides the line between musicality and analysis, occasionally letting micro-detail slip by. Complex mixes stay organized for the most part.
Imaging C+
Stereo cues lock in more reliably, even if depth mapping remains approximate. Panning transitions smoothly across the stage.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

CVJ Shadowblade Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D
  • Expect a patchy tonal profile that makes instrumentation feel mismatched. EQ is almost mandatory to tame the response.

Average Technical Grade

E-
  • Everything sounds flat and suffocated, with even elementary passages losing definition and energy. Expect little in the way of micro-details.
Mids C-
Midrange is passable yet unrefined, revealing grain and occasional harshness. It sounds a bit grainy on detailed recordings.
Treble E-
The top end feels muffled, with air and shimmer barely audible. Ambient reverb tails are chopped short.
Dynamics E+
Subtle shifts disappear, with transients lacking bite or urgency. Drum hits arrive without conviction.
Soundstage C+
Stage expands beyond the shoulders and finally hints at layers, though vertical cues stay muted. Depth cues begin to emerge.
Gaming E
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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Pros
Neutral tone and technically amazing.
Cons
Soft bass, Something noisy.

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