Wired IEMs
CrinEar Daybreak
84Outstanding
$170
Full review dataCrinEar Daybreak vs TRN TA4: 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
TRN TA4
60Average
$98
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
CrinEar Daybreak leads on 3 of 4 measures.
- CrinEar Daybreak
- TRN TA4
HearWiki score
84
60
Sound
8.8
6.8
Value
9.2
4.7
Price (USD)
$170
$98
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 3 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 3 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Daybreak20253 yr newer
- TA42022
Specifications
DaybreakTA4
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $170
- $98
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 60
- Released
- 2025
- 2022
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 1DD + 2BA tribrid
- 2DD + 2BA hybrid
- Driver type
- tribrid
- hybrid
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 2BA
- 2DD + 2BA
- Driver size
- -
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 3
- 4
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 20 Ω
- 20 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 105 dB/mW
- 105 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- -
- none
- Transparency mode
- -
- No
- Companion app
- -
- No
- Custom EQ
- -
- No
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- none
- Voice assistant
- -
- No
- Weight
- -
- 5.7 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- No
- Connector
- -
- 4.4 mm balanced
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
TRN TA4
The TRN TA4 is a budget-friendly hybrid in-ear monitor that packs two dynamic drivers and two balanced armatures into a lightweight shell, offering a spacious and detailed sound signature. It comes with a modular 4.4mm balanced cable and a generous accessory kit, making it a strong value proposition for those seeking technical performance over frills. However, its bright treble can occasionally border on harsh, and the build materials feel less premium than the price might suggest.
- Pro:Strong technical detail and clean bass response
- Pro:Generous accessory package for the price
- Pro:Lightweight earpieces at just 5.7g
- Con:Treble can become harsh on some tracks
- Con:Earpiece materials feel less impressive
- Con:No onboard controls or app support
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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