Wired IEMs
CrinEar Daybreak
84Outstanding
$170
Full review dataCrinEar Daybreak vs Myer Audio SLIIVO SL41 MK2: 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
Myer Audio SLIIVO SL41 MK2
76Great
$180
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
- Myer Audio SLIIVO SL41 MK2
HearWiki score
84
76
Sound
8.8
8.2
Value
9.2
8.4
Price (USD)
$170
$180
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 Myer Audio SLIIVO SL41 MK2 (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
- SLIIVO SL41 MK22024
Specifications
DaybreakSLIIVO SL41 MK2
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $170
- $180
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 76
- Released
- 2025
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 1DD + 2BA tribrid
- 1DD + 4BA hybrid
- Driver type
- tribrid
- hybrid
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 2BA
- 1DD + 4BA
- Driver size
- -
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 3
- 5
- Impedance
- 20 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 105 dB/mW
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- -
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- 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
Myer Audio SLIIVO SL41 MK2
This wired earphone combines a 10mm dynamic driver with four balanced-armature units for a detailed hybrid sound. It features a detachable 0.78mm two-pin cable, making it easy to upgrade or replace. Priced around $180, it targets audiophiles seeking a versatile, multi-driver setup without active noise cancellation.
- Pro:Rich, layered sound from 5-driver hybrid design
- Pro:Detachable cable allows easy aftermarket upgrades
- Pro:Compact 10mm driver fits comfortably
- Con:No active noise cancellation for noisy environments
- Con:Requires a quality source to shine
- Con:Bulky shell may not suit small ears
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