Truthear Hexa & Hola: Breaking the IEM Market

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  • @crin
    @crin  Рік тому +347

    I'm currently in the midst of overhauling my IEM Ranking List crinacle.com/rankings/iems/ so these two won't be updated there for now. I know there's a typo in the video so here are the ranks for clarification:
    Truthear Hexa: A+/B = B+ Rank (***)
    Truthear Hola: A+/C+ = B Rank (***)

    • @avieshek
      @avieshek Рік тому +1

      Would be interesting, if SoundSource also changes their AutoEQ but am using a Sennheiser HD 4.40BT Headphone.

    • @OctaviusGeorge
      @OctaviusGeorge Рік тому +5

      Would you consider the Hexa to be over the etymotics er2se?

    • @jgvbadv
      @jgvbadv Рік тому +1

      What rank would be Truthear Zeroes? B?

    • @impulse1107
      @impulse1107 Рік тому +11

      @@jgvbadv he would not rank, review or compare his own collabs

    • @6HoleOnTheShirt
      @6HoleOnTheShirt Рік тому

      So daybreak when? 👀

  • @btfr5129
    @btfr5129 Рік тому +805

    You need to make more reviews Crin, every one you release is a banger

    • @saramky
      @saramky Рік тому +4

      The phone closing slam was amazing!

    • @deadch
      @deadch Рік тому

      he doesnt want to destroy the market maybe

    • @henrybobswillikers
      @henrybobswillikers Рік тому +1

      Word

    • @Draphcone
      @Draphcone Рік тому +13

      His reviews are bangers because he takes his time to make good ones instead of mass producing them every week.

    • @PeachYoumu
      @PeachYoumu 9 місяців тому

  • @kwedl
    @kwedl Рік тому +358

    I've been using the Hola for over a week now and i really like them.
    Very light and comfortable and the thing i'm most surprised by in terms of sound is how "pleasant" it sounds. No matter which genre of music, gaming, podcasts etc. and even at higher volume nothing ever sounds unpleasant or peaky, it's something i could listen to for days without fatigue.

    • @privateer2584
      @privateer2584 Рік тому +9

      Pleasant and comfortable is exactly how I would describe them.

    • @eldo_jervaskr
      @eldo_jervaskr Рік тому +2

      Is it better than hz soundmirror og??

    • @irfannashshar1118
      @irfannashshar1118 Рік тому +1

      how about the bass?

    • @alanalb1449
      @alanalb1449 Рік тому

      They are made of metal or plastic?

    • @GrindBird
      @GrindBird Рік тому +3

      I am 5 minutes into this IEM stuff, do I need to purchase something else to give power to the Hexas or Holas? Do I just plug it into my computer?

  • @TheOneCloudless
    @TheOneCloudless Рік тому +161

    I’ve watched many of your videos; they’ve all been amazing, especially this one. My gratitude to you Crin. The least I could do for a legend. Hope you have a nice day man

  • @SCRKT007
    @SCRKT007 Рік тому +155

    Now I'm interested about your ratings for Truthear Hola vs Tangzu Wan'er.

    • @cheezesauce8971
      @cheezesauce8971 Рік тому +11

      A comparison video will also be pretty cool considering they're literally the same price

  • @alanrobertson8626
    @alanrobertson8626 Рік тому +324

    Always love the ultra-budget bangers. My wife is an IEM serial killer, so I board the hype train more often than I'd like.

    • @nekomancer8049
      @nekomancer8049 Рік тому +81

      Oh no, poor iems... What's the death count? Who are the lost souls?

    • @Romnipotent
      @Romnipotent Рік тому +59

      What are the post mortems? How she killing them

    • @omarpadilla8033
      @omarpadilla8033 Рік тому +67

      Alan, please, we need to know how they died

    • @Drog2c
      @Drog2c Рік тому +34

      Alan.

    • @emeraldbonsai
      @emeraldbonsai Рік тому +24

      Alannnn

  • @ricardoarchangel28
    @ricardoarchangel28 Рік тому +2

    I litterly saw the notification and started watching this vid... I should be getting ready for a meeting. So you are so worth watching please keep posting!

  • @rokushou
    @rokushou Рік тому +46

    1DD + 3BA is a very common config and pretty much the standard for a hybrid, glad to see Truthear did so well with it. Can't wait until Truthear tries some more exotic combos like all BA (mini S8), tribrid (mini variations), or anything involving planar.

    • @vianhoho19
      @vianhoho19 Рік тому +4

      Watch Truthear make a Tribrid for the price of a Blessing 2 🤣 that would absolutely sell 🔥

    • @xD-jm2ie
      @xD-jm2ie Рік тому

      @@vianhoho19 unfortunately the price of tribids are pretty much hard capped because you have to buy the EST drivers from sonion

    • @JoelHernandez-tz3vk
      @JoelHernandez-tz3vk Рік тому +2

      I thought 1DD+4BA would be the more common one.

  • @i.c.u.p4656
    @i.c.u.p4656 Рік тому +13

    All the best with the tier list Crin!

  • @Nivanger
    @Nivanger Рік тому +1

    loved the edits in the review, keep it up!

  • @theyojo1656
    @theyojo1656 Рік тому +486

    crinacle notification = instant click

    • @nklz
      @nklz Рік тому

      licking mastery exposed

    • @aryanjohnsharma
      @aryanjohnsharma Рік тому

      +++

    • @nellatl
      @nellatl Рік тому +6

      Pretty much

    • @housepianist
      @housepianist Рік тому +6

      My day can’t get started until I get the classic Crinacle send off at the end. 🖕😊

    • @marqie589
      @marqie589 Рік тому +4

      Easy to hype imho

  • @krazybonnie5523
    @krazybonnie5523 Рік тому +50

    The hola looks pretty interesting for using 3d printing for mass production, u can actually see some of the artifacts like layers in your close up shots

    • @theJerkson
      @theJerkson Рік тому +11

      DLP 3d printing is used in lots of IEM's (like the Truthear x Crin Zero) but when you see the layers like that, it looks more like FDM but couldn't be. The layers are only visible on the outer lip, the steep slope facing your ear would normally be the easiest place to see the layer lines, regardless of the orientation they're printed in. Even if printed in small layers (for FDM) at 0.1mm its still much larger than DLP (0.05mm...0.03mm, potentially smaller). Maybe its the post processing that hides most of the layers.
      Either way, If they are 3d printed they're not metal, to answer his question. If they were metal they'd be sintered and would have a sandblasted kind of effect, not layer lines.

    • @krazybonnie5523
      @krazybonnie5523 Рік тому +1

      @@theJerkson DLP printers(like any MSLA) still have visible layers & artifacts, which are only visble on a close up shot(way more close up than any human can do unassisted)
      u gotta understand how small an IEM is, with standard 50 micron layers, layers are gonna be visible in a macro shot
      If u want a more visble artifacts, u can see aliasing on the entire surface too, which is very noticeable to an observant human irl

    • @dhj_k_nk
      @dhj_k_nk 3 місяці тому

      Very poor quality though. Came out as chips after 6months usage

  • @clickbaitcrill3394
    @clickbaitcrill3394 Рік тому +77

    You definitly need to get your hands on the wa’ner. They are crazy good (for $20)

    • @supahvaporeon
      @supahvaporeon Рік тому +4

      Personally, I think the CCA Lyra is a better Wan'er. Almost exactly the same bass and treble, just a bit different in the higher end treble.

    • @tonynurrahman3467
      @tonynurrahman3467 Рік тому +3

      @@supahvaporeon wait you're right I checked the graphs and they look quite similar. Might as well get the lyra just because it's cheaper, thank you!

    • @toneehardy
      @toneehardy Рік тому +2

      Definitely get your hands on my wa’ner! 😮

    • @tonynurrahman3467
      @tonynurrahman3467 Рік тому +1

      @Eduardo Mendes I know, at the end of the day either is just a budget pair, it's not like the lyra or the waner is 2k lol

  • @MisterRhul
    @MisterRhul Рік тому +10

    I liked the red background. A back light in your direction can make you spot from it and everything will look even better. :)

  • @LeBeautiful
    @LeBeautiful Рік тому +24

    Crin reviews, three stars..I click! I hope the Tangzu wan’er gets a chance..although I know it’ll most likely be the same rank as the Hola.

  • @vianhoho19
    @vianhoho19 Рік тому +24

    Just got my Hexa during my Singapore weekend trip last week. Absolutely no regrets

    • @kokming2556
      @kokming2556 Рік тому

      Just curious. Where did you buy it from in Sg and how much was it?

    • @vianhoho19
      @vianhoho19 Рік тому +3

      @@kokming2556 I got it for 120 from Sam Audio in Sim Lim. Heard it for 10 minutes and I immediately told the clerk to pack one to go 🤣

  • @josuad6890
    @josuad6890 Рік тому +41

    This is what most have been saying about IEM market recently. The price of entry for a really good IEM have been gotten FAR cheaper than years before, to the point it's now a race to the bottom price-wise. But at the same time, while the budget market is really heating up, the high-end up is really dry with maybe a handful of release every now and then.
    So yeah, most of the innovation goes to producing stuff cheaper, instead of pushing the boundary.

  • @fizen
    @fizen Рік тому +2

    Bought the chu's a few months back. They are still working fine. Now that there are more options i already have some to choose from if they ever break. Im not an enthusiast so i dont have a refined hearing so they are enough for me.
    The chu's so far:
    The cable is a similar cable that you get with your phone when you buy a new one. Its not a big problem for me because i've been accustomed to it. One "problem" i got with them is that they are fully metal and collect condensation on the earhole portion so i have to clean it like every 2-3 hours if i want them to sound good and not to clog up later. I dont really mind that, because they were cheap after all and sound miles better than my previous ones. (I also have a lot of earwax so thats also a factor to take in)
    Alltogether i just wanted to get some good cheap earphones and i got them. If they ever give up i would just choose another one from the market. And i've already got the spring tips because they came with the chu's. I think it will be at least a few months till they finally break and by then the market will have more options below 50 that sound good.

  • @amandop9979
    @amandop9979 Рік тому +25

    Just got the HEXA, really enjoying them so far. They are also pretty good for gaming, directional audio is much better than on my previous headphones (B&O H6 2nd).

    • @mrsteelurswag
      @mrsteelurswag 8 місяців тому +3

      I know Im 5 months late but do you mind letting me know what you play on? I want to get some iem’s for console gaming.

    • @amandop9979
      @amandop9979 8 місяців тому

      @@mrsteelurswag I have been using them on different devices (XBox Controller among them) and never had problems. IEMs in general are easy to drive so don't worry about that. Also, check out the new Crinacle ZeroRed.

  • @MillerTM
    @MillerTM Рік тому +13

    Here I was waiting you to review/rank the Truthear Hexa since its release.

    • @Apparizziion
      @Apparizziion Рік тому

      How do I get info on the newest iem news?

    • @arc-audio
      @arc-audio Рік тому

      Since crin collabed with Truthear on the Zero, I wonder if he was not allowed to review their other stuff for a period of time

  • @nunyabusiness3612
    @nunyabusiness3612 Рік тому

    You've been having fun and geeking out with the Mecha Store crew. As you rightfully deserve to, but glad to see you back at it 👊🏾

  • @belfastmafia
    @belfastmafia Рік тому

    My brother! thank you! someone who can finally describe the difference in units in a way i understand. thank you!

  • @nickdawiz
    @nickdawiz Рік тому +5

    Welcome back to making regular (I hope) videos, crin! Also, you really had to ask Tangzu to send you a 20$ iem for review? 😁

    • @Goodbutevilgenius
      @Goodbutevilgenius Рік тому +2

      It's not about the money, it's about sending a message.

  • @ThibautMahringer
    @ThibautMahringer Рік тому +15

    I just got my pair of Hola, I'm REALLY impressed for the price.
    As someone who is very treble sensitive, I like a warm sound on all of my stuff, and feel like the Hola are the first IEMs to fully work for me.
    Neutral sound, sounds great in the presence region without doing too much above.
    Bass is tuned very well. It's there but not too much. Mid and upper bass are not too emphasized.
    Two small points of criticism though :
    - Bass isn't the highest quality, it's not as tight as I'd like.
    Though this have a benefit, the Hola doesn't sound as bass heavy as what the frequency response measurement shows.
    - And the most high end slanted female vocals can lack a bit of air. Probably because of the lack of treble extension.
    But for the price it's a no brainer.
    I absolutely love the sound signature !

    • @jacobstinson4863
      @jacobstinson4863 8 місяців тому +1

      This is a very helpful critique and review! As someone who has autistic, and also rather sensitive to higher volumes of higher frequencies, I've been trying to find relatively detailed IEMs that don't pierce my ears. Thank you!

    • @ThibautMahringer
      @ThibautMahringer 8 місяців тому +1

      @@jacobstinson4863 My pleasure !
      I'm into neutral / warm signatures ever since I got a Bluetooth speaker that was so piercing it completely redefined my tastes.
      I can't do with these kind of tunings anymore.

    • @jacobstinson4863
      @jacobstinson4863 8 місяців тому +1

      @@ThibautMahringer Jesus that sounds like a painful experience!
      But I agree, more warm to neutral is my go to signatures as well. Glad you've found some that works for you!

    • @ThibautMahringer
      @ThibautMahringer 8 місяців тому

      @@jacobstinson4863 Yep, it was boosted after 8KHz, with a massive peak around 9.5KHz and, truly horrible experience...
      Thanks. I hope you'll like the Hola if you pick a pair !

  • @callmecheese4696
    @callmecheese4696 Рік тому

    I like that u give honest opinion and say whatever u want to say. Keep it up!

  • @VIKINGzTH
    @VIKINGzTH Рік тому

    Haircut looking rizzed out bro, keep it up bro!

  • @yobanyhernandez125
    @yobanyhernandez125 Рік тому +5

    If they make a pair of over ears with this tunning .. I’m buying in a heart beat.

  • @SquroundSquircle
    @SquroundSquircle Рік тому +67

    I appreciate you mentioning that the audiophile community is absolutely breakneck and more than a little ridiculous in the last few years. The Moondrop CHU came out *less than three months ago* and people are already talking about them like they're old news, no longer relevant, and not even worth owning. While, yes, the Hola might be amazing for one dollar less, the Salznotes and CHU and Hola all sound slightly different, and have significant differences in fit, aesthetics, and cabling and all the little things that make a product wearable. While sound is most important, it's good to have variety in the space. Not everyone has the same anatomy or preferences.
    It's good that you encourage people to step back and think once in a while. Mindless hype will kill this hobby faster than anything else. People now demand you review IEMs they already bought or preordered to justify their purchase instead of considering what IEMs or cans they actually enjoy and want to keep, and which ones they actually need to purchase. I'll never understand thoughtless, completionist collecting. Thanks for the sanity check.

    • @yellahbe
      @yellahbe Рік тому +3

      Couldn’t agree more with your comment!

    • @shoes9570
      @shoes9570 Рік тому +8

      i agree with you, but i thought chu came out around 1st quarter of last year?

    • @dpalma9
      @dpalma9 Рік тому +2

      I want to buy my first IEM. Would you recommend me the Chu or the Hola? Thanks in advance!

    • @aroundtheflatearth2388
      @aroundtheflatearth2388 Рік тому

      hola or salnote zero?

    • @athenovae
      @athenovae Рік тому +3

      @@dpalma9 Chu bright and thin bass, hola dimmer and fuller bass.

  • @cyruschan5507
    @cyruschan5507 Рік тому +14

    Got the hexa for a few weeks now, really like it. Not as bassy as the zero, another type of enjoyment.

  • @josephdadey
    @josephdadey Рік тому

    Hi, and thanks for your reviews. As your reviews always aim to be fair, I decided to try the Hola's. There's one accessory I'd love to see you talk about in a future video. I have had an issue with the DAC I use with my phone. When I'm out and about with my headphones, if the cable gets caught on something, it can sometimes pull the headphone plug out of the DAC's headphone jack. I've lost a few Dongle-DAC's this way. When I bought my HOLA's yesterday, I also found an item called "Charging Cable Adapter Keeper/Holder/Lanyard". This looks like exactly what I need to stop losing DAC's every time my headphone cable gets caught on something.

  • @ExaltedRiven
    @ExaltedRiven Рік тому

    Niceee! New Crin video fk
    Yea boii, even tho it's 2am imma still watch. Btw guys, is there a affordable and decent wireless kz earbud?

  • @Pillar_Angel
    @Pillar_Angel Рік тому +2

    I'm currently unboxing the Holas right now, and the fact that the halo subtext seems to be a misprint is too funny. Lol

  • @burns0100
    @burns0100 Рік тому +10

    Really want to see your thoughts on more of the recent IEM's that came out. I currently have the Starfield, Hola and Zex Pro in my collection. Ranked in order of how good they are.

    • @danielcohn6884
      @danielcohn6884 Рік тому +1

      Despite having higher end IEMs and open back headphones, I love the starfields and pull them out on occasion for a chill listening experience. Great passive isolation on those with comply foam tips, and they take well to EQ in the high freq to bring out a little more detail/clarity, as they can be veiled up there. I'm treble sensitive though, so the fact hat I find them a little rolled off in the high end might explain why they're so polarizing. They must sound totally dark and muffled to people that aren't treble sensitive. I find 80% of IEMs to be sibilant and spicy in the 7k+ regions without EQ or tip rolling.

  • @JoseFerreira-zb7wh
    @JoseFerreira-zb7wh Рік тому +50

    Truthears stategy seems to be lauching mini, budget moondrops. You launched the trend. The zero is a mini variations, the hexa a mini blessing 2 and the hola a mini aria. Besides being very good iems on their own, this can be a way to try good different sound sigantures before choosing to invest in a better, more expensive iem. Waiting for a mini blessing 2 dusk 😀

    • @vitenp
      @vitenp Рік тому +1

      have settled on dusk.. tried the variations but went back to dusk.. have Kato and need to get another dusk at some point and end at that.

    • @drowd1383
      @drowd1383 Рік тому

      Im torn between cadenza and hola

  • @vicapple6663
    @vicapple6663 Рік тому +12

    Crin, I'd love to get a top picks for VR headphones from you.
    VR has very specific needs from headphones:
    ability to swap out cable with a short 3.5mm cable
    stability on head (won't move around when being more active)
    Immersive sound (my personal preference. VR is all about immersion to me)
    Love the content!

    • @godminnette2
      @godminnette2 11 місяців тому

      I've personally been using 6XXs for VR. You can usually find them for $200 or less so you're not quite breaking the bank compared to the rest of a VR setup, the cable is swappable and is 3.5mm standard, the tall, narrow earcup means it won't clank against even bulkier headsets, they're very comfortable for hours on end, and they are quite stable.

    • @JetSe77er
      @JetSe77er 8 місяців тому

      I'm in the same situation, did you find a short cable?

    • @vicapple6663
      @vicapple6663 8 місяців тому +1

      @@JetSe77er I did, something like 8in double 3.5mm. My sennheisers need an adapter because they use a proprietary female jack

  • @thelibrarian7193
    @thelibrarian7193 Рік тому

    i always love ur sense of humor crin!

  • @ancientalien815
    @ancientalien815 Рік тому +52

    The waners are the best budget iems. I own all the ones you mentioned. The waners just sound so natural. Nice quick bass with good slam. Mids are REALLY good clean and natural. Maybe lacking just a touch in the treble region but still sooooo good. You can really crank them up without fatigue.

    • @koyonari1843
      @koyonari1843 Рік тому +1

      I had the waner, but I quickly sold it as it kept falling out no matter what eartips or cables I used, might get the hola

    • @ancientalien815
      @ancientalien815 Рік тому +8

      @@koyonari1843 The waners do good with shallow ear tips. The hook x eartips worked the best for me on the waners.

    • @mikoalt
      @mikoalt Рік тому

      I'm planning on getting a wan er in a few days hope it's as good as you say it is!

    • @ramonvela4243
      @ramonvela4243 Рік тому

      Can’t find waners on Google

    • @mikoalt
      @mikoalt Рік тому

      @@ramonvela4243 search 'tangzu wan er sg'

  • @matasa7463
    @matasa7463 Рік тому +8

    Pretty cool is that apparently Moondrop is making a Chu that has detachable cables, and it's sliver. If the tuning improved at all, it would be an amazing pick.

    • @chris_007
      @chris_007 Рік тому

      Do you know roughly when it's coming out?

    • @Goodbutevilgenius
      @Goodbutevilgenius Рік тому

      What in tuning would need improving, really? More sub-bass?

    • @silentKeys20
      @silentKeys20 Рік тому +2

      ​@@GoodbutevilgeniusIt's already out, it's called the Moondrop LAN. It's basically the CHU, with better build, detachable cable, more sub bass and slightly less peaky in the treble. The only "problem" it's now 40 dollars and no spring tips. So take as you will.

  • @ScottoGrotto
    @ScottoGrotto Рік тому +8

    I bought the Hexa based on other rave reviews and current budget :)
    One thing I appreciate about this iem is that I enjoy listening to lower bit rate music in my collection with the Hexa. It’s kind of like a good boombox, or in today’s world a good Bluetooth speaker, but better.
    One thing the Hexa could use is a less resonant shell. Hexa Plus?
    Cool to see when you like things too 🤗✨👍

  • @imagzz4942
    @imagzz4942 Рік тому +1

    One thing I would personally love to hear is just a little bit more about the imaging in your reviews :-)

  • @croc3862
    @croc3862 Рік тому +7

    The hexa is definitely my favorite sub $100 iem

  • @alexfizz7402
    @alexfizz7402 Рік тому +6

    I ordered the Hexas as soon as they were released, received them after 2 weeks and man... I absolutely love their sound and design! The only gripe I have is their shell shape. In the interior part they are just flat so they constantly press my antihelixes, causing pain after 20 minutes of using them.

    • @Summer-xu8qu
      @Summer-xu8qu Рік тому +1

      Yeah, I really don't get why they went with this angular design. It stands out on the product page, yes, but I can't imagine it being practical

    • @privateer2584
      @privateer2584 Рік тому +1

      That's why I've not bought them yet... The salnotes zero kills my ear.

    • @alexfizz7402
      @alexfizz7402 Рік тому

      @@privateer2584 The solution I came up with is using long tips to put the shell as far as possible from my ear. I'm using a pair of Spinfit CP145 in M size and they work pretty well.

    • @mikafoxx2717
      @mikafoxx2717 9 місяців тому

      ​@@Summer-xu8quthey called it the hexa.. and they made it hexagonal.

  • @user-qu4tj6dw6p
    @user-qu4tj6dw6p Рік тому

    Clarity here is fantastic and definitely above average.

  • @Lead_Foot
    @Lead_Foot Рік тому +7

    Got my parents each a set of Hexas with bluetooth receivers and they're really great for the price.

    • @ozgurileri2966
      @ozgurileri2966 11 місяців тому +3

      Hi. Which Bluetooth receiver did you buy? I am new to all IEMs and want to make a good start with Hexa. Also if you have any recommendations for cable with mic, I am all ears. Thanks!

  • @xavengarcia851
    @xavengarcia851 Рік тому +2

    New wideo, less gooo!!!

    • @xavengarcia851
      @xavengarcia851 Рік тому +3

      Not gonna lie truthear is my favorite new iem brand!!!

  • @returningwhisper
    @returningwhisper Рік тому +1

    I'm a complete noob when it comes to this stuff, but I really enjoy these reviews, Crin.

  • @ilpastor
    @ilpastor Рік тому

    Your style is unique!

  • @_gu3ssMe
    @_gu3ssMe Рік тому

    That target graph seems perfect

  • @yourtransdad
    @yourtransdad Рік тому +2

    I turn 31 tomorrow, and absolutely agree that the last couple years have been crazy for the audiophile hobby for sure. I feel like these new options coming out are really going to help people get into better listening. The speed that things are coming out is amazing and I'm actually really excited for the next couple years - if this pattern keeps, the low price market won't also feel like the "low end" option for very long.

    • @naif5989
      @naif5989 Рік тому +1

      It was crazy in the marketing side not audio quality

  • @hartyewh1
    @hartyewh1 Рік тому +20

    A+/C+ = B+, but also A+/B = B+. Why not A- for Hexa?

    • @goatlious
      @goatlious Рік тому +35

      I think it was just an editing typo, for the Hola he said overall rating of B when he spoke but it showed B+ on the screen

    • @hartyewh1
      @hartyewh1 Рік тому +2

      @@goatlious Aah, well spotted.

    • @Goodbutevilgenius
      @Goodbutevilgenius Рік тому +1

      ​@@rajeebdas1724 refusing to rate something high not because of its actual performance, but because "a $80 IEM can only do so much" would be terribly dumb though.

  • @baseballboytetris
    @baseballboytetris Рік тому +3

    thanks for releasing this, my MMCX cable broke off and rendered one of my ER2XR drivers completely useless ( i couldn't remove it and in trying to do so, i broke the pin inside lol)
    so i'll prob pick one of these up as a replacement and maybe i'll try to somehow buy 1x driver for er2xr as replacement at some point lol

    • @dantekai
      @dantekai Рік тому +1

      Please share your share how Hexa sounds compared to ER2XR.
      If you get Hexa

  • @bakaoug4g491
    @bakaoug4g491 Рік тому +2

    Nice to see you again you are behind in the released and I already spent my money on shady reviewers waiting for your return. The wan er is the benchmark for me until I hear the hola but the tangzu gonna be hard to beat

  • @MultiNaruto900
    @MultiNaruto900 8 місяців тому +5

    The Truthear Hexa has managed to survive being slammed by a car door without the slightest hint of damage in my experience, so that's gotta be something in terms of durability.

    • @gaebolg2242
      @gaebolg2242 8 місяців тому

      any update if it has any small scratches or something?

    • @MultiNaruto900
      @MultiNaruto900 8 місяців тому

      @@gaebolg2242 Having purchased them on February 6, 2023, they have not sustained any damage whatsoever despite my heavy use of them (edit: "Heavy" as in I'm pretty much using them close to 24/7 if possible).
      The IEMs do not have any scratches on them (unless you consider down feathers to be sharp). I would have to be destroying them on purpose for there to be damage.
      One issue I would say is that the ear loop protector has been curved due to the pressure put on them. However, this is mainly my fault because I have fallen asleep while wearing them on campus (am a commuter college student) and fell asleep while wearing them in bed. Since the cable is removable and can be replaced, this is not an issue from my perspective due to there being no change in audio quality. Had it been non-removable, I might have taken some issue (though minor).
      For some context, I have particularly sensitive hearing and play quite a bit of rhythm games. Most notably:
      ● Osu!
      ● Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+
      ● DJMAX RESPECT V
      ● Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage!
      ● D4DJ Groovy Mix
      ● Cytus II
      ● DEEMO ~Reborn~
      ● Muse Dash
      and some arcade rhythm games like:
      ● Maimai
      ● Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Arcade
      ● Museca
      ● Sound Voltex
      ● Groove Coaster
      ● Taiko no Tatsujin
      ● Wacca

  • @leandroleal3874
    @leandroleal3874 Рік тому +2

    a quinta serie que habita em mim sauda a 5 serie que habita em ti ouvindo ele falar Hola

  • @Xeros_VII
    @Xeros_VII Рік тому +1

    you could maybe get some of those scratch pens with a 1 - 10 hardness scale to test materials.

  • @TBirdSoars
    @TBirdSoars Рік тому +23

    I've had the Hexa for a couple weeks now and they do sound really good, especially with AutoEq. I've only previous had the Tin Hifi T3 Plus, and these are so much better. Also, the included small, white eartips are surprisingly comfortable compared to Spinfits and Springtips. With that A+ tuning compared to the Aria's and Titan S's A-, these might just be the $80 king.

    • @david243121
      @david243121 Рік тому +1

      Can you describe what you mean by “better”, in comparison to the T3 plus? I just got the T3 Plus, Aria Snow, Truethear Zero, and HiFi Go Duna Kima. I’ve been going back and forth listening and gaming for the last 2 days. Still working out my thoughts. Bass has the biggest hit on the Zeros. Snow’s seem the brightest and most trebble forward of the bunch. T3 seems to have that mid-bass extension that bringing a fun and ‘louder’ feel to the mix. I’m worried they could get fatiguing after a while with such a lively tuning, and some possibly harsh highs?
      Duna Kima seems to maybe be my favorite pick, perhaps- clarity up top without being too harsh, tight bass with juuust enough oomph (similar to the T3… maybe cleaner / less muddy by a TINY fraction?),

    • @david243121
      @david243121 Рік тому

      I was going to get the Hexa.. but decided (for now) to go with the other options i stated. Main reason being- while it has a natural tuning and may be good for mixing / details, I’m looking for something more fun, slightly warmer perhaps. And i like bass. The Arias are a no-go for that reason.
      How would you describe the bass on the Hexa vs the T3?

  • @xavengarcia851
    @xavengarcia851 Рік тому +1

    Seriously crin, I just can't wait any longer for the new rankings

  • @kloningankumain4802
    @kloningankumain4802 Рік тому

    Thank you, i am enjoying my hexa now ..
    Although i am craved detail and separation... But i am enjoying it

  • @3mar00ss6
    @3mar00ss6 Рік тому

    moon drop still a step ahead with the spring tips included with the chu

  • @guybuddy1
    @guybuddy1 Рік тому +37

    Been rocking my Hexas for a while now... the problem is now I can't get anything better unless I spend considerably more...

    • @arc-audio
      @arc-audio Рік тому +4

      A good planar like the timeless may be different enough to have for fun, but not necessarily a big upgrade

    • @alifahran8033
      @alifahran8033 Рік тому

      I can definitely afford them and as per Crin's opinion they sound good, but how is the build quality? I tend to clean my ears obsessively, but my current Moondrop Chu still get filled with ear wax or something way too often, which makes them sound too quiet. Is that the case for these too?

    • @arc-audio
      @arc-audio Рік тому

      @@rajeebdas1724 is that the hbb collab that supposedly uses the Oxygen driver?

    • @arc-audio
      @arc-audio Рік тому

      @@alifahran8033 Hexa is built really well, kind of the same 3D print material as the variations, but there’s no nozzle filters like the b2 comes with (even though those suck at staying in place). I know some tips have built in filters like comply or sednaEarfit max, that would help with protecting any iem

    • @athenovae
      @athenovae Рік тому +1

      @@rajeebdas1724 I think it depends on the person’s taste. But I’m lowkey mad at myself for not copping the Olina SE when I found one new for $60 😭

  • @MrGumzie
    @MrGumzie Рік тому +3

    I am holding out for the $18 three star IEM

  • @EG-MAN
    @EG-MAN Рік тому

    Crin is back 🙌

  • @doniherald7745
    @doniherald7745 Рік тому

    yo crin, you should consider focusing on wireless iem and make a dedicated rank list.
    wireless iem actually has a big consumer more than average wired iem.

  • @stegmedris
    @stegmedris Рік тому +1

    please make a video of the best sounding budget under 20$ IEMs

  • @rushilmedi7986
    @rushilmedi7986 Рік тому

    3d printed shell for the hola with a metal faceplate with the design engraved into it

  • @xavengarcia851
    @xavengarcia851 Рік тому +6

    Not gonna lie truthear is my favorite new iem brand!!!

  • @kujiko88
    @kujiko88 Рік тому +6

    Only just ordered some CHU's a little bit ago, they still haven't arrived.
    Now there's a better IEM for less money out there.
    I now understand what everyone says about this market changing very rapidly.

    • @urdaddy5153
      @urdaddy5153 Рік тому

      same here))(

    • @shambles3458
      @shambles3458 Рік тому

      Even the chu is getting a refined version soon.

    • @kujiko88
      @kujiko88 Рік тому

      @@rajeebdas1724 Not particularly new, but I'm also not particularly picky. I've had some HD 599's for several years and I'm happy with them. Just want something not Bluetooth and something better than your typical store iem. I can appreciate audiophile sound, I just don't have audiophile budget, and so bought something I can afford.
      Thanks for the advice, though. I'll take it into consideration when I have to inevitably buy something new.

  • @hammyjammies
    @hammyjammies Рік тому

    Good timing as my Chus have just kicked it (Sus Moondrop QC, typical for their sub $100 options), time to think about/do some shopping...

  • @Garrettdx1988
    @Garrettdx1988 Рік тому +1

    My girls going to love that I'm buying new IEM's again

  • @paytonogallagher3284
    @paytonogallagher3284 Рік тому

    Gawd damn IEM market moves fast don't it? I got the Salnotes zero last month and now there's the Hola

  • @stuka78
    @stuka78 Рік тому +2

    You put it right, my friend: do I have ears able to appreciate a 300usd iems? Don’t know, probably not… so I stick my guns to Chu and Salnotes x Crin

  • @hongzihao8474
    @hongzihao8474 Рік тому

    thumbnail looking fresh💀💀💀

  • @chris_007
    @chris_007 Рік тому +2

    On your website, the Moondrop Chu also has an A+ Tone and C+ Technical rating but it isn't B+ (just B) like the Hola's rating at 11:45 😅

  • @John-rw9bv
    @John-rw9bv Рік тому +1

    I got some Holas, and they're actually really really good. Way better than Moondrop Chus, which are also good value, but 3x heavier and constantly fall out.

  • @stevenmctowelie416
    @stevenmctowelie416 Рік тому +4

    I am a simple man, I see a new video from Crin, I click on it

  • @DHRME
    @DHRME Рік тому +3

    2024: "The sub $1 IEM market is not what it used to be"

    • @roginus
      @roginus Рік тому

      Airplane earbuds x crin collab

  • @ninjaneven4274
    @ninjaneven4274 Рік тому +1

    I bought the moondrop chu for gaming. Lot different than I was use too

  • @sergeymatpoc
    @sergeymatpoc Рік тому +1

    it's interesting how they're compared to ER2 (for $100 baseline) and 7Hz (Salnotes) Zero (for $20).

  • @TisMeBc
    @TisMeBc Рік тому +1

    really curious if your going to be reviewing the Antlion Kimura duo

  • @chromecastthisis1251
    @chromecastthisis1251 Рік тому

    I took your advice and bought the hexa, I think m happy.

  • @waynethang9034
    @waynethang9034 Рік тому +1

    Dang Crin's hair is looking pretty fly! He must work out...
    Edit - Bought the Hola. While listening to music with an IER-Z1R. Yeah I have issues lol.

  • @6HoleOnTheShirt
    @6HoleOnTheShirt Рік тому +1

    Yo crin, seriously, nice hair

  • @BenGatesMedia
    @BenGatesMedia Рік тому +2

    Oh yeah, I forgot to mention… Nice Mic! I knew you were legit when I saw the TLM102 with the correct shock mount.
    On another note… have you seen this $1000+ Technics IEM? Forgive me if you’ve already reported on this but when i saw that price, it was about $900 more than i would’ve expected from that brand in 2023 in the IEM space.
    Are they worthy?
    Happy Saturday & Highest Regards as Always.

  • @bimbolineldson2821
    @bimbolineldson2821 Рік тому

    Excited to put a Hola on my ears

  • @xamper7760
    @xamper7760 Рік тому

    That is a very high praise by the GOAT

  • @Kevin-jp4rb
    @Kevin-jp4rb Рік тому +1

    Have you tried AIAIAI, Heada(mame), and/or Ploopy Headphones yet? Please review them, especially AIAIAI with its combinations. Would love to see how it measures

  • @PKAPE004
    @PKAPE004 Рік тому

    I’ve ordered my Hexa. I wanted the Variations but couldn’t afford right now.

  • @marcus_mota
    @marcus_mota Рік тому +1

    Crin, you should do another huge giveaway on 200k followers, you're close man! Keep up the awesome work! BTW Focal Bathys reviews soon?

  • @henrydupuis5648
    @henrydupuis5648 Рік тому

    Make up your f-ing minds yo killed me the most yo lmfao! 😭😂🤣

  • @AFryingPan
    @AFryingPan Рік тому

    Damn got the Chu's last October on my Singapore trip. Still love them though

  • @informedchoice2249
    @informedchoice2249 Рік тому +2

    Crin. Please do a video on the MOST COMFORTABLE IEM options. How do you you maximise comfort? Which tips are best? What are the DIY options, there are some good ones, and if not, what's the best value? Also, is there a high quality cable WITH A MIC? Even if you don't, I'll keep watching despite your dreadful potty mouth.

  • @hi-friaudioman
    @hi-friaudioman Рік тому +2

    Hola is resin chassis and metal faceplate.

  • @phuocnguyentuan64
    @phuocnguyentuan64 Рік тому

    YES

  • @marcc482
    @marcc482 2 місяці тому

    LOL… you are very talented and I enjoy your designs / creations …. I am lucky to own and enjoy three of your creations / collaborations … thank you !!! Greetings from Texas 🤠

  • @xhardcookiex5608
    @xhardcookiex5608 8 місяців тому

    Hi Crinacle, when will you review the truthear nova? I am terribly curious how they compare to the hexa? I'm looking forward to your review. Greetings

  • @mokisan
    @mokisan Рік тому +3

    Would love to hear your thoughts on the wan'ner

  • @dg2010
    @dg2010 Рік тому +2

    Could you please do a video on your Nectar Hives?

  • @_Pretender
    @_Pretender Рік тому +3

    Yep! We All wanted AFUL PERFORMANCE 5 !')))
    ...and, may be Sound Rhyme SR5!)

  • @man4437
    @man4437 Рік тому

    I read title as Hoxha
    Godspeed, comrade

  • @rene837
    @rene837 Рік тому +1

    Hey Crin, do you plan on reviewing the newly released Sennheiser IE200 in the near future?