Wired IEMs
CrinEar Daybreak
84Outstanding
$170
Full review dataCrinEar Daybreak vs CrinEar Nightfall: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the CrinEar Daybreak comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: CrinEar Daybreak - Outstanding overall at around $170.
Wired IEMs
CrinEar Nightfall
76Great
$100
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
CrinEar Daybreak leads on 3 of 4 measures.
- CrinEar Daybreak
- CrinEar Nightfall
HearWiki score
84
76
Sound
8.8
8.0
Value
9.2
9.0
Price (USD)
$170
$100
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
Both shipped in 2025. These are 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.
- Daybreak2025
- Nightfall2025
Specifications
DaybreakNightfall
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $170
- $100
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 76
- Released
- 2025
- 2025
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 1DD + 2BA tribrid
- 2-driver hybrid
- Driver type
- tribrid
- hybrid
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 2BA
- -
- Driver size
- -
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 3
- 2
- Frequency response
- -
- 2 Hz - 38 kHz
- Impedance
- 20 Ω
- 9 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 105 dB/mW
- 104 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- -
- Connector
- -
- 4.4 mm balanced
What reviewers said
CrinEar Daybreak
The CrinEar Daybreak is a well-rounded wired IEM that delivers a balanced, natural sound with a slight sub-bass emphasis, making it a strong contender around the $170 price point. It excels at reproducing acoustic music with lifelike mids and offers a non-fatiguing treble, though its overall presentation may feel too subdued for those seeking a more colored or dynamic experience. While not class-leading, it competes effectively as a reference-style option with minor trade-offs in build and technical performance.
- Pro:Natural, lifelike midrange especially for acoustic tracks
- Pro:Balanced tuning with solid bass texture and non-fatiguing treble
- Pro:Good value for the price in its category
- Con:Stock cable feels cheap and flimsy
- Con:Can sound shouty on certain recordings
- Con:Lacks excitement for listeners wanting more coloration
CrinEar Nightfall
The Nightfall is a wired, hybrid dual-driver in-ear monitor with a 10mm dynamic driver and an 8mm bass control unit, housed in a compact aluminum body. It delivers a balanced, natural sound with a warm lean, making it a versatile choice for casual listening at around $100. Its low 9-ohm impedance and 4.4mm balanced connector suit it for use with high-quality sources, though it lacks active noise cancellation.
- Pro:Warm, balanced tuning that suits many genres
- Pro:Compact and lightweight aluminum build
- Pro:4.4mm balanced output for enhanced channel separation
- Con:No noise cancellation, so isolation depends on fit
- Con:9-ohm impedance may hiss with some sensitive sources
- Con:Limited accessory options compared to pricier models
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