Wired IEMs
CrinEar Daybreak
84Outstanding
$170
Full review dataCrinEar Daybreak vs Hidizs MY LIN Special Edition: 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 MY LIN Special Edition
70Good
$130
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 MY LIN Special Edition
HearWiki score
84
70
Sound
8.8
7.3
Value
9.2
7.9
Price (USD)
$170
$130
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
Hidizs MY LIN Special Edition (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
- MY LIN Special Edition20261 yr newer
Specifications
DaybreakMY LIN Special Edition
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $170
- $130
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 70
- Released
- 2025
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 1DD + 2BA tribrid
- 1DD + 1BA hybrid
- Driver type
- tribrid
- hybrid
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 2BA
- 1DD + 1BA
- Driver size
- -
- 10.2 mm
- Drivers per side
- 3
- 2
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Sound signature
- -
- warm
- Impedance
- 20 Ω
- 17 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 105 dB/mW
- 111 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Foldable
- -
- No
- 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 MY LIN Special Edition
The Hidizs MY LIN Special Edition is a warm, bass-leaning hybrid IEM that pairs a 10.2 mm dynamic driver with a balanced armature for a smooth, non-fatiguing listen. Its relaxed tuning and easy drivability make it a strong value for those who prefer a laid-back, fuller sound over aggressive detail. The detachable cable with 4.4 mm balanced termination and included tuning filters add versatility to its metal and carbon-fiber build.
- Pro:Warm, smooth, and non-fatiguing sound signature
- Pro:Punchy bass with a relaxed, laid-back presentation
- Pro:Easy to drive with any source
- Con:Average technical performance for the price
- Con:Treble and mids may not suit all listeners
- Con:Warm tuning lacks aggressive detail or brightness
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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