Wired IEMs
CrinEar Daybreak
81Great
$170
Full review dataCrinEar Daybreak vs Hidizs MP145 PRO: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the CrinEar Daybreak comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 81. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: CrinEar Daybreak - Great overall at around $170.
Wired IEMs
Hidizs MP145 PRO
81Great
$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
- Hidizs MP145 PRO
HearWiki score
81
81
Sound
8.8
8.4
Value
9.2
8.3
Price (USD)
$170
$160
Specifications
DaybreakMP145 PRO
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $170
- $160
- HearWiki score
- 81
- 81
- Released
- 2025
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 1DD + 2BA tribrid
- hybrid
- Driver type
- tribrid
- hybrid
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 2BA
- -
- Driver size
- -
- 14.5 mm
- Drivers per side
- 3
- -
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 20 Ω
- 30 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 105 dB/mW
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- -
- Controls
- -
- none
- Weight
- -
- 9.5 g
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- 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
Hidizs MP145 PRO
The Hidizs MP145 PRO is a wired single-planar IEM that delivers a bright, mid-focused sound with tight bass, clear vocals, and detailed treble, backed by strong technical performance in layering and imaging. Its near-neutral tuning suits listeners who prioritize accuracy over warmth, though the bulky shell and potentially fatiguing upper frequencies may not suit everyone. At its price, it offers solid value for those who can manage the fit and forgiving source material.
- Pro:Excellent clarity and detail retrieval
- Pro:Rich, forward mids with strong vocal presence
- Pro:Tight and controlled bass response
- Con:Large shell may be uncomfortable for smaller ears
- Con:Upper treble can cause fatigue on bright tracks
- Con:Soundstage feels somewhat confined
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
Compare something else
Swap either side out, or start again from the picker.