Wired IEMs
CrinEar Daybreak
81Great
$170
Full review dataCrinEar Daybreak vs Letshuoer S08: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the CrinEar Daybreak comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 81. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: CrinEar Daybreak - Great overall at around $170.
Wired IEMs
Letshuoer S08
71Good
$99
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 S08
HearWiki score
81
71
Sound
8.8
8.0
Value
9.2
8.8
Price (USD)
$170
$99
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 Letshuoer S08 (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
- S082024
Specifications
DaybreakS08
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $170
- $99
- HearWiki score
- 81
- 71
- Released
- 2025
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 1DD + 2BA tribrid
- 1 planar
- Driver type
- tribrid
- planar
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 2BA
- 1 planar
- Driver size
- -
- 13 mm
- Drivers per side
- 3
- 1
- Impedance
- 20 Ω
- 26 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 105 dB/mW
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
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
Letshuoer S08
The Letshuoer S08 is a budget-friendly wired in-ear monitor featuring a single 13mm fourth-generation planar driver with a dual voice coil design. It's aimed at audiophiles and musicians who want planar performance without a high price tag, though it lacks noise cancellation and requires a wired connection.
- Pro:Affordable entry into planar sound
- Pro:Custom 13mm planar driver for detailed audio
- Pro:Compact and lightweight build
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Requires a wired source
- Con:May need a powerful amplifier for best results
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