Wired IEMs
KZ Ling Long
72Good
$16
Full review dataKZ Ling Long 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.
KZ Ling Long
Sound7.0
Value8.0
TRUTHEAR HEXA
Sound7.8
Value8.2
Specifications
| Spec | KZ Ling Long | TRUTHEAR HEXA |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wired IEMs | Wired IEMs |
| Price (USD) | $16 | $25 |
| HearWiki score | 72 / 100 · Good | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | XUN-6 external magnetic dynamic unit | 1DD+3BA Hybrid |
| Driver size | 6 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 4 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-40kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 25 Ω | 20.5 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW | 120 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| Controls | none | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 83 g | 6 g |
| Detachable cable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | No | No |
What reviewers said
KZ Ling Long
The KZ Ling Long is a budget-friendly wired IEM with a compact bullet-style shell and a warm, engaging sound signature. It offers solid build quality and good value, though its technical abilities are modest and it can get congested on complex tracks. Its open-back-inspired design gives a notably spacious soundstage for the price, but clarity and refinement are not its strengths.
- Pro:Very good build quality for the price
- Pro:Warm, enjoyable tuning with solid bass
- Pro:Spacious soundstage for an inexpensive IEM
- Con:Average technical performance and detail retrieval
- Con:Can sound congested on busy, dense music
- Con:No inline controls or microphone
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
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