Wired IEMs
CrinEar Daybreak
84Outstanding
$170
Full review dataCrinEar Daybreak vs Hidizs MS3: 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 MS3
78Great
$90
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 MS3
HearWiki score
84
78
Sound
8.8
8.0
Value
9.2
8.8
Price (USD)
$170
$90
Specifications
DaybreakMS3
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $170
- $90
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 78
- Released
- 2025
- 2023
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 1DD + 2BA tribrid
- 1DD + 2BA hybrid
- Driver type
- tribrid
- hybrid
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 2BA
- 1DD + 2BA
- Driver size
- -
- 10.2 mm
- Drivers per side
- 3
- 3
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 20 Ω
- 18 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 105 dB/mW
- 112 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- -
- Controls
- -
- none
- Weight
- -
- 7 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 MS3
The Hidizs MS3 is a triple-driver hybrid IEM that pairs a 10.2mm dynamic driver with two balanced armatures for a lively, energetic sound. It offers strong value with a bass-forward character and solid technical performance, though its tuning may not suit listeners seeking a perfectly neutral or reference signature. The build and included accessories are notable for the price point.
- Pro:Engaging, lively sound signature
- Pro:Solid build quality and accessories
- Pro:Good value for the price
- Con:Bass can overshadow midrange and treble detail
- Con:Not a balanced or neutral tuning
- Con:No inline controls or microphone
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