Wired IEMs
CrinEar Daybreak
84Outstanding
$170
Full review dataCrinEar Daybreak vs LETSHUOER S12 PRO: 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 S12 PRO
75Great
$170
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 S12 PRO
HearWiki score
84
75
Sound
8.8
8.0
Value
9.2
7.8
Price (USD)
$170
$170
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 3 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 3 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Daybreak20253 yr newer
- S12 PRO2022
Specifications
DaybreakS12 PRO
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $170
- $170
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 75
- Released
- 2025
- 2022
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 1DD + 2BA tribrid
- 14.8 mm planar magnetic
- Driver type
- tribrid
- planar
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 2BA
- -
- Driver size
- -
- 14.8 mm
- Drivers per side
- 3
- -
- Impedance
- 20 Ω
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 105 dB/mW
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Connector
- -
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
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 S12 PRO
The LETSHUOER S12 PRO is a wired planar magnetic IEM that delivers a lively, V-shaped sound with strong detail, clarity, and punchy bass, making it a compelling option under $200. It's easy to drive from most sources, though pairing with a warmer amp can tame its bright treble. The comfortable fit and solid ergonomics support long listening sessions, but the tuning's treble peak may not suit treble-sensitive listeners.
- Pro:Excellent detail and clarity
- Pro:Punchy, well-defined bass
- Pro:Easy to drive, scales with better sources
- Con:Bright treble can be fatiguing
- Con:V-shaped tuning not for everyone
- Con:Sensitive to source quality
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