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CrinEar Daybreak vs Tanchjim NEW HANA: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the CrinEar Daybreak vs Tanchjim NEW HANA, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score 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
  • Tanchjim NEW HANA
HearWiki score
84
-
Sound
8.8
-
Value
9.2
-
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

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
  • NEW HANA2020

Specifications

DaybreakNEW HANA
Type
Wired IEMs
Wired IEMs
Price (USD)
$170
$180
HearWiki score
84
Not scored
Released
2025
2020
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
1DD + 2BA tribrid
dynamic
Driver type
tribrid
dynamic
Driver configuration
1DD + 2BA
-
Drivers per side
3
1
Frequency response
-
8 Hz - 50 kHz
Impedance
20 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
105 dB/mW
110 dB/mW
Active noise cancelling
No
No
Detachable cable
-
Yes
USB-C
-
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

Tanchjim NEW HANA

The Tanchjim NEW HANA is a wired in-ear monitor built around a third-generation dynamic driver with a specialized polymer diaphragm, delivering a wide frequency range from deep bass to high treble. Its 32-ohm impedance and 110dB sensitivity make it easy to drive from most sources, while the detachable 2-pin cable adds versatility. This is a straightforward, no-frills IEM for listeners who prioritize pure sound quality over extra features like noise cancellation or wireless connectivity.

  • Pro:Easy to drive with any device
  • Pro:Detachable 2-pin cable for customization
  • Pro:Extended frequency response for detailed sound
  • Con:No noise cancellation or wireless features
  • Con:Requires a wired source to use
  • Con:May need a quality DAC for optimal performance

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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