Truthear Hexa VS Etymotic ER2XR

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Truthear Hexa and Etymotic ER2XR use 1DD+3BA and 1DD driver setups respectively. Truthear Hexa costs $80 while Etymotic ER2XR costs $100. Etymotic ER2XR is $20 more expensive. Truthear Hexa holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (6.1 vs 5.4). Truthear Hexa carries a user score of 7. Etymotic ER2XR has slightly better bass with a 0.4-point edge, Truthear Hexa has significantly better treble with a 1.5-point edge, Truthear Hexa has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge, Truthear Hexa has significantly better soundstage with a 1.3-point edge, Truthear Hexa has slightly better details with a 0.3-point edge and Truthear Hexa has better imaging with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric Truthear Hexa Etymotic ER2XR
Bass 5.6 6
Mids 6.4 6.3
Treble 6.2 4.8
Details 5.3 5
Soundstage 6.3 5
Imaging 5 4.5
Dynamics 5 3
Tonality 6.2 5.8
Technicalities 5.8 5.1

Truthear Hexa Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

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

Average Reviewer Score:

6.1

Mixed to Positive

Etymotic ER2XR Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Nymz
Precogvision Jays Audio Tim Tuned
Gizaudio Axel
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.4

Mixed to Negative

Reviews Comparison

Truthear Hexa reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score normalized
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Etymotic ER2XR reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 7* * score normalized
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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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Etymotic ER2XR reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 3.5 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
E+ Tech
Legendary iem. But I can't even.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

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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Etymotic ER2XR reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
An ER2SE with better bass control.

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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

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Etymotic ER2XR reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A- Tech
Great detail and solid tuning Intrusive fit

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
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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Etymotic ER2XR reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B- Tech
Great tuning with natural vocals and safe treble. The fit.

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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

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: C+ Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Details: B Imaging: C+

Etymotic ER2XR reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 5.7 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C+ Tech
Controlled bass and darker treble. Narrow imaging, but solid technicalities for a single DD.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: B Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: C+ 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-

Etymotic ER2XR reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 4.9 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C Tech
Sub-100usd king. Great for the price, punching above, but fit is a major problem - I use it with comply foams. Lacks stage depth due to fit. Hard to drive.

Nymz original ranking

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Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C-

Truthear Hexa (more reviews)

Truthear Hexa reviewed by Crin

Crin 6.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
B Tech
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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. Previously Owned

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Truthear Hexa User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

7

Generally Favorable

Etymotic ER2XR 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-

Etymotic ER2XR Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.3

Gaming Grade

C+

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.
Bass B-
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C+
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

Etymotic ER2XR 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

C+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble C
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics D
Noticeably compressed dynamics. Musical expression suffers with weak transients and poor contrast between quiet and loud sections.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

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

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