Wired IEMs
CrinEar Daybreak
84Outstanding
$170
Full review dataCrinEar Daybreak vs Juzear Butterfly 61T: 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
Juzear Butterfly 61T
70Good
$220
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
- Juzear Butterfly 61T
HearWiki score
84
70
Sound
8.8
7.7
Value
9.2
7.6
Price (USD)
$170
$220
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
CrinEar Daybreak (2025) against Juzear Butterfly 61T (2024). 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.
- Daybreak20251 yr newer
- Butterfly 61T2024
Specifications
DaybreakButterfly 61T
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $170
- $220
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 70
- Released
- 2025
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 1DD + 2BA tribrid
- 1DD + 6BA hybrid
- Driver type
- tribrid
- hybrid
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 2BA
- 1DD + 6BA
- Driver size
- -
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 3
- 7
- Impedance
- 20 Ω
- 46 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 105 dB/mW
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Weight
- -
- 6.6 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
Juzear Butterfly 61T
The Juzear Butterfly 61T is a hybrid IEM that blends a dynamic driver with six balanced armatures to deliver a polished, engaging sound. It offers a warm, rich, and smooth signature that appeals to listeners seeking a musical and easygoing experience, making it a strong all-rounder in its price range. Its tuning is well-executed, providing broad appeal without sacrificing clarity or detail.
- Pro:Warm, smooth, and musical tuning
- Pro:Engaging and polished overall sound
- Pro:Solid all-rounder performance for its price
- Con:No noise cancellation or wireless functionality
- Con:May not suit listeners preferring a neutral or analytical signature
- Con:Requires a quality source to fully shine
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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