
CrinEar Daybreak vs Ziigaat Cincotres: 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.
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
- Ziigaat Cincotres
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?
CrinEar Daybreak (2025) against Ziigaat Cincotres (2024). 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.
- Daybreak20251 yr newer
- Cincotres2024
Specifications
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $170
- $270
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 74
- Released
- 2025
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 1DD + 2BA tribrid
- 2DD + 3BA hybrid
- Driver type
- tribrid
- hybrid
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 2BA
- 2DD + 3BA
- Driver size
- -
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 3
- 5
- Impedance
- 20 Ω
- 11 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 105 dB/mW
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- -
- Weight
- -
- 30 g
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
Ziigaat Cincotres
The Ziigaat Cincotres is a wired hybrid IEM that pairs dual dynamic drivers with three balanced armatures for a neutral-leaning, well-controlled sound. It offers firm bass, a spacious stage, and clean separation, making it a strong value pick for those seeking an engaging yet uncolored listen.
- Pro:Balanced, neutral-leaning tuning
- Pro:Firm and well-controlled bass
- Pro:Spacious soundstage with good separation
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Low impedance may require a good source
- Con:Not for those who prefer a heavily colored sound
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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