64 AUDIO Trió vs Aful Dawn-X: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Aful Dawn-X comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 81. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Aful Dawn-X - Great overall at around $1300.

Wired IEMs

64 AUDIO Trió

52Average

$2,300

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 4 of 4 measures.

64 AUDIO Trió
Aful Dawn-X

HearWiki score

Sound

7.0

8.8

Value

5.0

7.5

Price (USD)

$2,300

$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 7 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 7 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.

Trió2018
Dawn-X20257 yr newer

Specifications

TrióDawn-X

Type: Wired IEMs; Wired IEMs
Price (USD): $2,300; $1,300
HearWiki score: 52; 81
Released: 2018; 2025
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: hybrid; 1DD + 8BA + 4EST tribrid
Driver type: hybrid; tribrid
Driver configuration: -; 1DD + 8BA + 4EST
Drivers per side: -; 13
Impedance: -; 15 Ω
Sensitivity: 104 dB/mW; -
Active noise cancelling: -; No
Connector: 3.5 mm; 2-pin 0.78 mm

Specification comparison of 64 AUDIO Trió vs Aful Dawn-X
Spec	64 AUDIO Trió	Aful Dawn-X
Type	Wired IEMs	Wired IEMs
Price (USD)	$2,300	$1,300
HearWiki score	52 / 100 Average	81 / 100 Great
Released	2018	2025
Audio
Driver	hybrid	1DD + 8BA + 4EST tribrid
Driver type	hybrid	tribrid
Driver configuration	-	1DD + 8BA + 4EST
Drivers per side	-	13
Impedance	-	15 Ω
Sensitivity	104 dB/mW	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	-	No
Design
Connector	3.5 mm	2-pin 0.78 mm

What reviewers said

64 AUDIO Trió

The Trió is a premium universal in-ear monitor that pairs a three-driver hybrid setup with 64 Audio's innovative tia, apex, and LID technologies. It delivers a reference-grade, transparent sound with a relaxed tonal balance, making it well-suited for long listening sessions without fatigue. Its wired, 3.5mm connection and lack of noise cancellation keep the focus squarely on pure audio performance.

Pro:Highly transparent and detailed sound
Pro:Smooth, non-fatiguing tuning for extended use
Pro:Advanced driver and acoustic technologies

Con:Expensive price point
Con:No wireless or noise-canceling features
Con:Requires a quality source for best results

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

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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