Wired IEMs
CrinEar Daybreak
84Outstanding
$170
Full review dataCrinEar Daybreak vs SIMGOT SUPERMIX 5: 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
SIMGOT SUPERMIX 5
72Good
$220
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
- SIMGOT SUPERMIX 5
HearWiki score
84
72
Sound
8.8
7.8
Value
9.2
7.1
Price (USD)
$170
$220
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
SIMGOT SUPERMIX 5 (2026) against CrinEar Daybreak (2025). 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.
- Daybreak2025
- SUPERMIX 520261 yr newer
Specifications
DaybreakSUPERMIX 5
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $170
- $220
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 72
- Released
- 2025
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 1DD + 2BA tribrid
- 1DD + 2BA hybrid
- Driver type
- tribrid
- hybrid
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 2BA
- 1DD + 2BA
- Drivers per side
- 3
- 3
- Impedance
- 20 Ω
- 19 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 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
SIMGOT SUPERMIX 5
The SIMGOT SUPERMIX 5 is a wired hybrid IEM that pairs a dynamic driver with two balanced armatures for a tactile, mildly warm sound signature. It delivers physical, well-controlled bass and smooth treble, though its midrange lacks some depth and the bone-conduction driver can be distracting during movement. Overall, it's a polished, capable performer that earns a strong recommendation in its price range.
- Pro:Physical, well-controlled bass with good texture
- Pro:Smooth, non-fatiguing treble
- Pro:Mildly warm, engaging tuning with neutral balance
- Con:Bone-conduction driver can be distracting with movement
- Con:Midrange could use more depth and fullness
- Con:Not the most comfortable for everyday wear due to driver quirk
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