Truthear Hexa VS Simgot EA500

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Truthear Hexa and Simgot EA500 are in-ear monitors. Truthear Hexa costs $80 while Simgot EA500 costs $80. Truthear Hexa holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (6.1 vs 5.8). Truthear Hexa carries a user score of 7. Simgot EA500 has slightly better bass with a 0.4-point edge, Truthear Hexa has slightly better mids with a 0.4-point edge, Truthear Hexa has significantly better treble with a 1.2-point edge, Truthear Hexa has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge and Truthear Hexa has slightly better imaging with a 0.3-point edge.

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Metric Truthear Hexa Simgot EA500
Bass 5.6 6
Mids 6.4 6
Treble 6.2 5
Details 5.3 5.5
Soundstage 6.3 6.3
Imaging 5 4.8
Dynamics 5 2
Tonality 6.2 5.8
Technicalities 5.8 5.7

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


Simgot EA500 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Nymz
Shuwa-T Yifang Audionotions Jays Audio Tim Tuned
Super* Review Head-Fi.org
Bad Guy Good Audio Audio Amigo

Average Reviewer Score:

5.8

Mixed


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

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

Simgot EA500 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
D Tech
For me it's just easier to recomend the EW200, or em6L due to this being lean in the bass.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

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.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

Simgot EA500 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
Slamming bass with the variety. High quality DD with good resolution.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

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+

Simgot EA500 reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A- Tech
Inoffensive, warm, versatile Bassier and harsher Kato. Nozzle largely useless

Tim Tuned original ranking

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

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

Shuwa-T Website

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

Simgot EA500 reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.7 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B- Tech
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Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

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.

Audionotions original ranking

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Simgot EA500 reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 5.5 Reviewer Score
Olina/Oxygen like tuning, which I generally like. Bass is midbass focused with sub-bass roll off. Very punchy and energetic sound with oodles of impact. Very close to the Olina with the mods applied. A better fit and possibly better build than Olina with an interchangeable nozzle makes this interesting. Unfortunately the nozzles basically don't do anything but might even be the source of some imbalance. Overall sounds a tad bit crisper and tighter than Olina, but the difference is small. Techs are also a step down from Olina. Less sub-bass than Olina, but this allows the midbass to pop more, which I like for certain tracks - nicely textured and impactful but not overpowering. Treble can be a little spicy - a bit unnatural sounding in the treble, especially for percussion but overall is very fun to listen to. Unfortunately, QC is not great - my unit had channel imbalance.

Audionotions original ranking

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Truthear Hexa reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 4.6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
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Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

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

Simgot EA500 reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 4.6 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
Probably the most detailed focused set at its price range at the cost of sounding off in the upper treble region. Probably the (one of the) most value pick at its price range.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

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.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

Simgot EA500 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.9 * score rescaled + normalized
27 community members have rated the SIMGOT EA500 at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

Truthear Hexa (more reviews)

Truthear Hexa reviewed by Crin

Crin 6.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
B Tech

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.

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel

Truthear Hexa reviewed by Fresh Reviews

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

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+

Simgot EA500 (more reviews)

Simgot EA500 reviewed by Bad Guy Good Audio

Bad Guy Good Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A- Tech
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Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking

Bad Guy Good Audio Youtube Channel
Bass: B Mids: A- Treble: A-

Simgot EA500 reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 7 * score rescaled + normalized
A less bassy, cleaner EW300, a calmed down EA500LM. A great middle ground between the warmer simgots and the brighter simgots. DSP Tuning is cleaner. Great technicals for a single DD

Audio Amigo original ranking

Audio Amigo Youtube Channel

Simgot EA500 reviewed by Yifang

Yifang 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B+ Tech

Truthear Hexa User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

7

Generally Favorable

Simgot EA500 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-

Simgot EA500 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.7

Gaming Grade

B-

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.

Simgot EA500 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-
  • Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Bass B
The bass brings healthy impact, complementing mixes without overpowering them. It keeps up with faster passages cleanly.
Mids B
Expect a confident midrange that keeps details audible without harshness. Acoustic arrangements sound engaging.
Treble C+
Highs come through with reasonable clarity while staying mostly smooth. Sibilance is mostly controlled.
Dynamics E+
Dynamic range feels limited, smearing micro-contrast and transient attack. Soft details are smoothed into the background.
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 B-
Plenty of nuance surfaces, just not the last layer of shimmer. It balances clarity with an easygoing tone.
Imaging C
Depth hints are present though they rarely extend far beyond the stage front. Movement effects are understandable.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

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

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