Wired IEMs
Binary Acoustics Gizaudio × Chopin
74Great
$200
Full review dataBinary Acoustics Gizaudio × Chopin 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 Gizaudio × Chopin
- CrinEar Reference
HearWiki score
74
86
Sound
8.4
9.1
Value
8.3
8.9
Price (USD)
$200
$350
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 CrinEar Reference is 3 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 3 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Gizaudio × Chopin2023
- Reference20263 yr newer
Specifications
Gizaudio × ChopinReference
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $200
- $350
- HearWiki score
- 74
- 86
- Released
- 2023
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 1DD + 3BA hybrid
- 2DD + 3BA hybrid
- Driver type
- hybrid
- hybrid
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 3BA
- 2DD + 3BA
- Driver size
- 8 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 4
- 5
- Impedance
- 12 Ω
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 104 dB/mW
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- Connector
- -
- 4.4 mm balanced
What reviewers said
Binary Acoustics Gizaudio × Chopin
This hybrid IEM combines an 8 mm ceramic dynamic driver with three balanced-armature drivers, delivering a versatile sound signature that adapts easily to various music styles. With a low 12-ohm impedance, it's highly sensitive and pairs well with most portable sources, making it a flexible choice for everyday listening at its price point. The tuning prioritizes balance and musicality over analytical precision, appealing to those who want an all-rounder without a specific genre bias.
- Pro:Well-balanced tuning that suits multiple genres
- Pro:Compact 8 mm ceramic driver offers fast, punchy bass
- Pro:Low impedance makes it easy to drive from any device
- Con:No noise isolation or ANC, so background noise can intrude
- Con:Some might find the tuning too safe or inoffensive
- Con:Higher sensitivity could reveal hiss on noisy sources
CrinEar Reference
The CrinEar Reference is a wired in-ear monitor that combines two dynamic drivers with three balanced armatures in a hybrid setup, offering a detailed and engaging sound signature. Its secure fit provides good passive noise isolation, making it a reliable choice for critical listening at its price point. The detachable 4.4mm balanced cable adds versatility for audiophiles with compatible sources.
- Pro:Effective passive noise isolation from a snug seal
- Pro:Hybrid driver configuration delivers a rich, layered sound
- Pro:Detachable balanced cable for enhanced audio quality and durability
- Con:Requires a source with a 4.4mm balanced output for full benefit
- Con:No active noise cancellation, so ambient noise may be present in louder environments
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