Truthear
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China · founded 2022
Known for pairing scientific/target-curve tuning with aggressive budget pricing, and for its Crinacle collaborations (Zero, Zero:RED) that became reference-grade recommendations in the sub-$60 IEM segment.
Truthear is a Shenzhen-based Chinese audio brand founded in 2022, specializing in high-value in-ear monitors (IEMs) tuned to measurement-driven target curves. It rose to prominence in the budget “Chi-Fi” segment with models like the Zero, Hexa, and Nova, and is best known for its collaborations with reviewer Crinacle on the Zero and Zero:RED. The lineup has since expanded to include headphones, true-wireless earbuds, and a USB DAC/amp dongle.
At a glance
- Type
- Manufacturer
- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- Price range
- Budget
- Makes / sells
- iems, headphones, true-wireless-earbuds, dac-amp-dongles
- Known for
- budget IEMs, target-curve / measurement-based tuning, dynamic-driver and hybrid (DD+BA) IEMs, reviewer collaborations (Crinacle)
- Website
- truthear.com
Notable products
- Truthear x Crinacle Zero:RED — Dual-dynamic-driver IEM (10mm + 7.8mm) co-developed with reviewer Crinacle; tuned toward Crinacle's IEF Neutral target above ~1kHz with a preference-curve-style bass shelf. Roughly $55.
- Truthear x Crinacle Zero — Dual-dynamic-driver IEM, the brand's first Crinacle collaboration; Harman-leaning tuning. Roughly $50.
- Truthear Hexa — 1DD + 3BA hybrid IEM widely praised as a well-balanced sub-$100 option. Roughly $80.
- Truthear Nova — 1DD + 4BA hybrid IEM positioned above Hexa. Roughly $150.
- Truthear Hola — Entry-level single-dynamic-driver IEM. Roughly $20.
- Truthear Shio — USB DAC/amp dongle.
Sources: TRUTHEAR Official Website — About Us · TRUTHEAR Official Website — Home · Frieve Audio Review — TRUTHEAR Company Review · Headphones.com — TruthEar IEMs: The Threat From Below $100 · TRUTHEAR x Crinacle ZERO:RED product page