Truthear Hexa VS KZ Vader Balanced

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Truthear Hexa and KZ Vader Balanced use 1DD+3BA and 3DD driver setups respectively. Truthear Hexa costs $80 while KZ Vader Balanced costs $31. Truthear Hexa is $49 more expensive. KZ Vader Balanced holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (6.1 vs 6.8). Truthear Hexa carries a user score of 7.

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Metric Truthear Hexa KZ Vader Balanced
Bass 5.6 6.8
Mids 6.4 6.8
Treble 6.2 6.8
Details 5.3 6.8
Soundstage 6.3 6.8
Imaging 5 6.8
Dynamics 5 6.8
Tonality 6.2 7.7
Technicalities 5.8 8
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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

KZ Vader Balanced Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Kois Archive

Average Reviewer Score:

6.8

Cautiously Favorable

Reviews Comparison

Truthear Hexa (more reviews)

Truthear Hexa reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score rescaled + 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?

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Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
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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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KZ Vader Balanced (more reviews)

KZ Vader Balanced reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 6.8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Rating: B+ | Value: ⭐⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 8 a more fun vader hi-res suffers in the mids

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Truthear Hexa User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

7

Generally Favorable

KZ Vader Balanced 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-

KZ Vader Balanced Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.9

Gaming Grade

A

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.

KZ Vader Balanced Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • You get a polished tonal profile that stays natural from bass through treble. Subtle tuning choices keep things engaging.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • The tuning feels expertly organized, marrying agile dynamics with well-defined spatial cues. Technical listeners will appreciate the poise.
Gaming A
Clear spatial presentation handles directional cues effectively. Distinguishes key gameplay sounds while maintaining decent immersion.

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

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