Wired IEMs
CrinEar Daybreak
84Outstanding
$170
Full review dataCrinEar Daybreak vs Letshuoer DZ4: 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
Letshuoer DZ4
54Average
$89
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
- Letshuoer DZ4
HearWiki score
84
54
Sound
8.8
6.2
Value
9.2
5.2
Price (USD)
$170
$89
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 2 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.
- Daybreak20252 yr newer
- DZ42023
Specifications
DaybreakDZ4
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $170
- $89
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 54
- Released
- 2025
- 2023
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 1DD + 2BA tribrid
- 3DD + 1PR
- Driver type
- tribrid
- dynamic
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 2BA
- 3DD + 1PR
- Driver size
- -
- 6 mm
- Drivers per side
- 3
- 4
- Impedance
- 20 Ω
- 12 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 105 dB/mW
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Weight
- -
- 6 g
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
Letshuoer DZ4
The Letshuoer DZ4 is a budget-friendly wired IEM that stands out with its unusual triple-dynamic-driver plus passive-radiator setup, offering a neutral-warm and relaxed sound signature. While its build and design are solid for the price, its technical performance—particularly imaging, bass impact, and dynamics—is only average, making it a competent all-rounder rather than a standout in its class. It's an easy recommendation for listeners seeking a safe, flaw-free tuning without aggressive energy.
- Pro:Unique 3DD + PR driver configuration
- Pro:Neutral-warm, relaxed tuning that's easy to listen to
- Pro:Solid build quality for the price
- Con:Bass impact and dynamics are somewhat lacking
- Con:Imaging is only average for the price
- Con:Not class-leading in any specific area
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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