Wired IEMs
CrinEar Daybreak
84Outstanding
$170
Full review dataCrinEar Daybreak vs IKKO Obsidian OH10: 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
IKKO Obsidian OH10
66Good
$200
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
- IKKO Obsidian OH10
HearWiki score
84
66
Sound
8.8
7.8
Value
9.2
5.8
Price (USD)
$170
$200
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
The CrinEar Daybreak is 6 years newer, but it is 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. For 6 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Daybreak20256 yr newer
- Obsidian OH102019
Specifications
DaybreakObsidian OH10
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $170
- $200
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 66
- Released
- 2025
- 2019
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 1DD + 2BA tribrid
- hybrid
- Driver type
- tribrid
- hybrid
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 2BA
- -
- Driver size
- -
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 3
- -
- Impedance
- 20 Ω
- 18 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 105 dB/mW
- 106 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- -
- Weight
- -
- 16.2 g
- Connector
- -
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
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
IKKO Obsidian OH10
The IKKO Obsidian OH10 is a hybrid in-ear monitor that delivers a bold, bass-rich sound with a fun and engaging character, making it an excellent pick for fans of energetic genres. It pairs a solid metal build with an easy-to-drive design, offering accessible performance that prioritizes musical enjoyment over clinical accuracy.
- Pro:Punchy, well-controlled bass response
- Pro:Easy to drive with any source
- Pro:Robust and premium-feeling build
- Con:Sound signature not for purists seeking neutrality
- Con:No noise isolation features
- Con:May feel heavy for some listeners
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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