Wired IEMs
CrinEar Daybreak
84Outstanding
$170
Full review dataCrinEar Daybreak vs Hidizs MK12: 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
Hidizs MK12
75Great
$190
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
CrinEar Daybreak leads on 4 of 4 measures.
- CrinEar Daybreak
- Hidizs MK12
HearWiki score
84
75
Sound
8.8
7.9
Value
9.2
8.1
Price (USD)
$170
$190
Specifications
DaybreakMK12
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $170
- $190
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 75
- Released
- 2025
- 2025
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 1DD + 2BA tribrid
- 12 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- tribrid
- dynamic
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 2BA
- -
- Driver size
- -
- 12 mm
- Drivers per side
- 3
- 1
- Frequency response
- -
- 10 Hz - 45 kHz
- Impedance
- 20 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 105 dB/mW
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- -
- Weight
- -
- 19 g
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- No
- Connector
- -
- 4.4 mm balanced
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
Hidizs MK12
The Hidizs MK12 is a single 12mm dynamic driver IEM that delivers a balanced, detailed sound with strong bass and clear mids, all within a lightweight and comfortable shell. Its detachable 4.4mm balanced cable and included tuning nozzles add versatility, making it a solid value pick in the sub-$200 range. While performance is technically strong, its treble can be slightly uneven or restrained depending on the nozzle and tip pairing, and passive isolation is limited.
- Pro:Very good comfort and lightweight fit
- Pro:Strong detail retrieval and technical performance
- Pro:Easy to drive with balanced tuning
- Con:Slightly uneven or sharp treble with certain tips
- Con:Lower mids can sound a bit hazy
- Con:Limited passive noise isolation
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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