Wired IEMs
CrinEar Daybreak
84Outstanding
$170
Full review dataCrinEar Daybreak vs Thieaudio Legacy 4: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the CrinEar Daybreak vs Thieaudio Legacy 4, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Wired IEMs
Thieaudio Legacy 4
Not yet scored
$200
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
- Thieaudio Legacy 4
HearWiki score
84
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Sound
8.8
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Value
9.2
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Price (USD)
$170
$200
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
- Legacy 42020
Specifications
DaybreakLegacy 4
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $170
- $200
- HearWiki score
- 84
- Not scored
- Released
- 2025
- 2020
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 1DD + 2BA tribrid
- hybrid
- Driver type
- tribrid
- hybrid
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 2BA
- -
- Driver size
- -
- 8 mm
- Drivers per side
- 3
- -
- Impedance
- 20 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 105 dB/mW
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- -
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 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
Thieaudio Legacy 4
The Thieaudio Legacy 4 is a wired in-ear monitor that blends an 8mm dynamic driver for low-end punch with balanced-armature drivers for detailed mids and highs. This hybrid configuration targets listeners who want a more analytical yet musical sound, from casual audiophiles to working musicians. Its compact design and standard 3.5mm connection make it a straightforward choice for portable use without extra features like noise cancellation.
- Pro:Hybrid driver setup delivers solid bass and clear treble
- Pro:Comfortable fit for long listening sessions
- Pro:Wired connection ensures stable, lossless audio
- Con:No noise isolation or cancellation features
- Con:Requires a separate amplifier for best performance
- Con:May not suit those who prefer a fully neutral sound
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