Wired IEMs
CrinEar Daybreak
84Outstanding
$170
Full review dataCrinEar Daybreak vs EPZ P40: 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
EPZ P40
66Good
$160
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
- EPZ P40
HearWiki score
84
66
Sound
8.8
7.2
Value
9.2
6.4
Price (USD)
$170
$160
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
EPZ P40 (2026) against CrinEar Daybreak (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
- P4020261 yr newer
Specifications
DaybreakP40
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $170
- $160
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 66
- Released
- 2025
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 1DD + 2BA tribrid
- 2DD + 1PL + 1PZT tribrid
- Driver type
- tribrid
- tribrid
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 2BA
- 2DD + 1PL + 1PZT
- Drivers per side
- 3
- 4
- Impedance
- 20 Ω
- 14 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 105 dB/mW
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Connector
- -
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
What reviewers said
CrinEar Daybreak
The CrinEar Daybreak is a wired tribrid IEM that delivers a well-balanced, reference-style sound with a focus on accurate reproduction and natural mids. It performs admirably across various genres, though its stock cable and occasionally shouty upper mids may not suit everyone.
- Pro:Balanced, neutral-leaning tuning
- Pro:Natural and lifelike midrange
- Pro:Strong bass texture with sub-bass emphasis
- Con:Stock cable feels cheap
- Con:Can sound shouty on certain tracks
- Con:Not the most exciting or dynamic presentation
EPZ P40
The EPZ P40 is a wired tribrid IEM that delivers a clean, precise sound with strong mids and solid technical performance, making it a standout in the sub-$200 range. Its crisp tuning and accurate imaging appeal to detail-focused listeners, though the treble may come across as sharp or cold to some. With a four-driver setup and 2-pin connector, it offers good value for audiophiles seeking clarity.
- Pro:Strong midrange and clean bass
- Pro:Good resolution and micro-detail
- Pro:Precise imaging and transparency
- Con:Treble can sound sharp or shouty
- Con:Limited included eartips
- Con:Needs quality source for best results
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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