Wired IEMs
CrinEar Daybreak
84Outstanding
$170
Full review dataCrinEar Daybreak vs Sivga Nightingale: 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
Sivga Nightingale
68Good
$230
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
- Sivga Nightingale
HearWiki score
84
68
Sound
8.8
7.1
Value
9.2
6.5
Price (USD)
$170
$230
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 2 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.
- Daybreak20252 yr newer
- Nightingale2023
Specifications
DaybreakNightingale
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $170
- $230
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 68
- Released
- 2025
- 2023
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 1DD + 2BA tribrid
- 14.5 mm planar magnetic
- Driver type
- tribrid
- planar
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 2BA
- -
- Driver size
- -
- 14.5 mm
- Drivers per side
- 3
- -
- Impedance
- 20 Ω
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 105 dB/mW
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- -
- Weight
- -
- 15 g
- 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
Sivga Nightingale
The Sivga Nightingale is a lightweight planar IEM that prioritizes an immersive, airy soundstage over strict neutrality. Its tuning leans toward a lively, mid-focused presentation, making it a strong pick for listeners who value musicality and spatial cues rather than a bass-heavy or perfectly balanced signature. With a detachable cable and low impedance, it’s easy to drive and comfortable for extended sessions.
- Pro:Excellent soundstage and imaging for the price
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
- Pro:Detachable 2-pin cable for easy replacement
- Con:Not a neutral or all-rounder sound signature
- Con:Lacks bass punch for bass-heavy genres
- Con:Specialized appeal may not suit all listeners
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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