Hexavs.Mk12 Turris
Sound & Specs Comparison
Information
Both IEMs are widely regarded in the audiophile community. See how they differ in terms of sub-bass response, upper mids, clarity, and overall tonality. Spider charts and rating breakdowns included.
Objective Comparison
Facts, details, stuff.
| General Info | Hexa | Mk12 Turris |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Truthear | Hidizs |
| Country | China | – |
| IEM Description | HEXA is a high-performance hybrid IEM featuring one 10mm dynamic driver and three balanced armature drivers for a clean, balanced sound. Designed with a DLP-3D printed resin cavity and metal faceplate, it combines precision engineering with comfort. The bass is deep and punchy, the mids are clean and natural, and the highs are smooth and detailed. Its medical-grade shell, reliable build, and premium silver-plated cable make HEXA a standout in its class—offering refined audio performance at an accessible price point. | The MK12 Turris brings a striking design together with a smooth and full-bodied sound. It’s an all-rounder that aims to please a broad range of musical tastes while offering style and substance in equal measure. |
| Price Level | < 100 | 100 – 500 |
| Housing & Driver | ||
|---|---|---|
| Driver Config | Hybrid | Single Dyn. Driver |
| Driver Types | Balanced Armature + Dynamic Driver | Dynamic Driver |
| Shell Material | – | – |
| Cable | Four Stands of High-quality Silver-plated Cable | – |
| Technical | ||
|---|---|---|
| Freq Range | 8-40kHz (IEC61094, Free Field) | 10-45kHz |
| Impedance (Ω) | 20.5 | 32 |
| Sensitivity (dB) | 120 | 111 |
| Crossover | – | – |
| Platform Info | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comments | 0 | 1 |
| Visit Count | 95 | 13 |
| External Reviews | 1 | 1 |
Meta Ratings
Hexa delivers subtly better sound reproduction, offering a more immersive and engaging experience overall. Its tonal balance, clarity, and spatial imaging stand out clearly compared to Mk12 Turris (8.5 vs 7.8). For comfort fit, Mk12 Turris performs subtly better (7.3 vs 6.8). Users may find the Hexa cable faintly more confidence-inspiring for both daily use and long-term durability.
| Hexa | Mk12 Turris | |
|---|---|---|
| Sound | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| Comfort Fit | 7.2 | 7.3 |
| Build Quality | 7.7 | 7.5 |
| Stock Cable | 5.3 | 4.8 |
| Accessories | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Sound Characteristics
Hexa produces sub-bass that is s more textured and present in cinematic or bass-heavy tracks (9 vs 8.5). Mk12 Turris enhances basslines with a more energy and grip, giving them a livelier feel compared to Hexa (8 vs 7.5). It translates bass vibrations into a a more visceral experience, while Hexa lacks this tactile feedback (8.5 vs 6.5). The lower midrange on It blends a more smoothly into the bass region, avoiding the disconnect found in Hexa (9 vs 7.5). In the upper mids, It sounds a clearer and more articulate, highlighting vocals and lead instruments better than Hexa (8 vs 7.5). The treble on It is a more nuanced and refined, especially when it comes to cymbals and ambient elements (9 vs 8.5). The highest frequencies on It feel a more natural and less rolled-off compared to Hexa (9 vs 8.5). Listeners may notice that It presents sounds with a more lateral space, giving recordings more openness than Hexa (8 vs 5.5). It avoids frequency masking s more successfully, preserving clarity across the spectrum better than Hexa (8.5 vs 6). The note presentation is a fuller and more tactile on It, giving instruments a stronger physical presence than Hexa (8.5 vs 6). It hits with overwhelmingly more authority during transients, creating a more explosive effect than Hexa (7.5 vs 3.5). Hexa controls harsh sibilant peaks a more effectively, making vocals smoother than on Mk12 Turris (10 vs 9.5). The overall tonality of It is a more balanced and cohesive, offering a sound signature that feels better tuned than Mk12 Turris (9 vs 8.5). It renders texture d more precisely, making instrument surfaces and vocal grain more palpable than Mk12 Turris (10 vs 8).
| Hexa | Mk12 Turris | |
|---|---|---|
| Sub Bass | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Bass | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| Bass Feel | 6.5 | 8.5 |
| Lower Mids | 7.5 | 9.0 |
| Upper Mids | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| Lower Treble | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| Upper Treble | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| Sound Stage Width | 5.5 | 8.0 |
| Detail | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| Layering | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Masking | 6.0 | 8.5 |
| Note Weight | 6.0 | 8.5 |
| Slam | 3.5 | 7.5 |
| Sibilance | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| Timbre Color | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Tonality | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Texture | 10.0 | 8.0 |
Tonal Signature
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