Wired IEMs
CrinEar Daybreak
84Outstanding
$170
Full review dataCrinEar Daybreak vs Meze Rai Solo: 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
Meze Rai Solo
52Average
$250
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
- Meze Rai Solo
HearWiki score
84
52
Sound
8.8
6.4
Value
9.2
4.7
Price (USD)
$170
$250
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 5 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 5 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Daybreak20255 yr newer
- Rai Solo2020
Specifications
DaybreakRai Solo
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $170
- $250
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 52
- Released
- 2025
- 2020
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 1DD + 2BA tribrid
- 9.2 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- tribrid
- dynamic
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 2BA
- -
- Driver size
- -
- 9.2 mm
- Drivers per side
- 3
- 1
- Frequency response
- -
- 18 Hz - 22 kHz
- Impedance
- 20 Ω
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 105 dB/mW
- 105 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Controls
- -
- none
- Weight
- -
- 20 g
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- No
- Connector
- -
- MMCX
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
Meze Rai Solo
The Meze Rai Solo is a wired, single 9.2mm dynamic driver IEM with a neutral, midrange-focused tuning that prioritizes clarity and imaging over bass impact. Its low 16-ohm impedance and high 105 dB sensitivity make it very easy to drive from any source, while the MMCX detachable cable and lightweight build add to its practical, premium feel. Sound quality is technically solid for the price, though bass performance can vary significantly depending on achieving a proper seal.
- Pro:Easy to drive with low impedance and high sensitivity
- Pro:Clear, detailed midrange with strong imaging
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for long listening sessions
- Con:Bass response is heavily dependent on getting a perfect seal
- Con:Included ear tip selection is limited
- Con:No inline controls or microphone on the cable
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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