Wired IEMs
Binary Acoustics 1900
79Great
$230
Full review dataBinary Acoustics 1900 vs CrinEar Reference: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the CrinEar Reference comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: CrinEar Reference - Outstanding overall at around $350.
Wired IEMs
CrinEar Reference
86Outstanding
$350
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
CrinEar Reference leads on 3 of 4 measures.
- Binary Acoustics 1900
- CrinEar Reference
HearWiki score
79
86
Sound
8.6
9.1
Value
8.4
8.9
Price (USD)
$230
$350
Specifications
1900Reference
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $230
- $350
- HearWiki score
- 79
- 86
- Released
- 2026
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 6-driver hybrid
- 2DD + 3BA hybrid
- Driver type
- hybrid
- hybrid
- Driver configuration
- -
- 2DD + 3BA
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 6
- 5
- Frequency response
- 8 Hz - 40 kHz
- -
- Sound signature
- bass-heavy
- -
- Impedance
- 10 Ω
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 124 dB/mW
- 104 dB/mW
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- -
- Connector
- 4.4 mm balanced
- 4.4 mm balanced
What reviewers said
Binary Acoustics 1900
The Binary Acoustics 1900 is a six-driver hybrid IEM that delivers a bass-forward yet coherent sound, with punchy lows, natural mids, and smooth treble. Its premium build with stainless steel and resin feels solid, and it offers strong detail retrieval and layering for the price. This is a great pick for listeners who want a musical, engaging tuning with good technical chops around the $230 mark.
- Pro:Musical bass-heavy tuning that remains balanced and coherent
- Pro:Strong resolution and instrument separation for the price
- Pro:Premium build with stainless steel faceplates and resin shell
- Con:Limited sub-bass extension may disappoint hardcore bassheads
- Con:Fixed 4.4 mm balanced cable limits source compatibility without adapters
- Con:10 ohm impedance may be sensitive to output impedance on some devices
CrinEar Reference
The CrinEar Reference is a wired in-ear monitor with a hybrid 2DD + 3BA driver setup, offering a balanced and detailed sound signature. It features a detachable 4.4mm balanced cable and relies on a tight seal for passive isolation, making it a strong choice for critical listening at its price point.
- Pro:Hybrid driver configuration delivers rich, layered sound
- Pro:Detachable 4.4mm balanced cable for flexible connectivity
- Pro:Good passive isolation from proper eartip seal
- Con:No active noise cancellation, so external noise isn't fully blocked
- Con:Requires a balanced source to fully utilize the 4.4mm connector
- Con:Fit may be finicky for some users to achieve optimal seal
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