Wired IEMs
AKG K376
68Good
$22
Full review dataAKG K376 vs TRUTHEAR HEXA: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the TRUTHEAR HEXA comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 78. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: TRUTHEAR HEXA - Great overall at around $25.
Wired IEMs
TRUTHEAR HEXA
78Great
$25
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
AKG K376
Sound7.0
Calls6.5
Value7.5
TRUTHEAR HEXA
Sound7.8
Value8.2
Specifications
| Spec | AKG K376 | TRUTHEAR HEXA |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wired IEMs | Wired IEMs |
| Price (USD) | $22 | $25 |
| HearWiki score | 68 / 100 · Good | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | Dynamic | 1DD+3BA Hybrid |
| Driver size | 9 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | - | 4 |
| Frequency response | 12Hz-24000Hz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 20.5 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB/mW | 120 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| Controls | buttons | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 22.7 g | 6 g |
| Detachable cable | - | Yes |
| USB-C | - | No |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 1 | - |
What reviewers said
AKG K376
The AKG K376 is a budget-friendly wired in-ear headphone that focuses on delivering solid everyday performance. It pairs a lightweight, compact design with a convenient single-button remote and microphone, making it a practical choice for calls and on-the-go listening. While its specifications are modest, it offers surprisingly respectable audio quality for the price.
- Pro:Compact and lightweight design
- Pro:Convenient in-line microphone and remote
- Pro:Respectable sound quality for its price
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Limited controls with only a single button
- Con:Modest technical specifications
TRUTHEAR HEXA
The TRUTHEAR HEXA is a hybrid in-ear monitor that combines a single 10mm dynamic driver with three balanced armatures to deliver a balanced, neutral-leaning sound with a slight warmth. Priced around $90, it offers a comfortable fit, solid build, and good passive isolation, making it a strong value pick for critical listening, though its bass response is somewhat restrained and the soundstage feels intimate rather than expansive. Its technical performance is competent for the price, but it's not particularly suited for gaming or high-energy activities.
- Pro:Comfortable and lightweight design
- Pro:Excellent passive noise isolation
- Pro:Balanced, neutral tuning with a touch of warmth
- Con:Bass is somewhat restrained
- Con:Soundstage is fairly intimate
- Con:Not ideal for gaming due to mediocre imaging
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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