64 Audio Duo vs Aful Dawn-X: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the 64 Audio Duo vs Aful Dawn-X, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Wired IEMs

64 Audio Duo

Not yet scored

$1,200

Full review data

Wired IEMs

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Aful Dawn-X leads on 3 of 4 measures.

64 Audio Duo
Aful Dawn-X

HearWiki score

Sound

8.8

Value

7.5

Price (USD)

$1,200

$1,300

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Same generation

The Aful Dawn-X is 4 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 4 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.

Duo2021
Dawn-X20254 yr newer

Specifications

DuoDawn-X

Type: Wired IEMs; Wired IEMs
Price (USD): $1,200; $1,300
HearWiki score: Not scored; 81
Released: 2021; 2025
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: 1DD + 1 tia hybrid; 1DD + 8BA + 4EST tribrid
Driver type: hybrid; tribrid
Driver configuration: 1DD + 1 tia; 1DD + 8BA + 4EST
Driver size: 9 mm; -
Drivers per side: 2; 13
Impedance: 9 Ω; 15 Ω
Sensitivity: 98 dB/mW; -
Active noise cancelling: No; No
Connector: -; 2-pin 0.78 mm

Specification comparison of 64 Audio Duo vs Aful Dawn-X
Spec	64 Audio Duo	Aful Dawn-X
Type	Wired IEMs	Wired IEMs
Price (USD)	$1,200	$1,300
HearWiki score	Not scored	81 / 100 Great
Released	2021	2025
Audio
Driver	1DD + 1 tia hybrid	1DD + 8BA + 4EST tribrid
Driver type	hybrid	tribrid
Driver configuration	1DD + 1 tia	1DD + 8BA + 4EST
Driver size	9 mm	-
Drivers per side	2	13
Impedance	9 Ω	15 Ω
Sensitivity	98 dB/mW	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	No
Design
Connector	-	2-pin 0.78 mm

What reviewers said

64 Audio Duo

This universal-fit hybrid earphone pairs a single dynamic driver for lows with a tia driver for highs, aiming to deliver an airy, open-sounding stage in a compact in-ear design. Its semi-open architecture suits those who crave a spacious, speaker-like feel while staying portable. With a low 9-ohm impedance and 98 dB sensitivity, it pairs easily with most sources.

Pro:Open, airy soundstage reminiscent of over-ear headphones
Pro:Hybrid driver setup offers clear separation between bass and treble
Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended listening

Con:Semi-open design may leak sound in quiet environments
Con:Lacks noise isolation for noisy commutes
Con:High price point for a two-driver configuration

Aful Dawn-X

The Aful Dawn-X is a flagship wired IEM with a warm-neutral signature that combines deep, controlled bass with smooth, natural mids and treble. It offers impressive detail retrieval and a spacious soundstage, though its large shells and slightly plasticky build may not suit everyone. Overall, it delivers strong performance that rivals more expensive models in its class.

Pro:Layered, well-controlled bass
Pro:Natural and smooth midrange
Pro:Excellent soundstage and imaging

Con:Large shells may fit poorly for some
Con:Build quality feels less premium than expected
Con:No noise cancellation or wireless options

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