
CrinEar Daybreak vs Ziigaat Cinno: 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 3 of 4 measures.
- CrinEar Daybreak
- Ziigaat Cinno
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?
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
- Cinno2023
Specifications
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $170
- $99
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 63
- Released
- 2025
- 2023
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 1DD + 2BA tribrid
- 1DD + 4BA hybrid
- Driver type
- tribrid
- hybrid
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 2BA
- 1DD + 4BA
- Driver size
- -
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 3
- 5
- Impedance
- 20 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 105 dB/mW
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
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
Ziigaat Cinno
The Ziigaat Cinno is a wired hybrid IEM with a warm, smooth, and midrange-focused sound signature that prioritizes comfort and relaxed listening over raw technicality. It offers solid build quality and a cozy fit, making it a good pick for treble-sensitive listeners, though its detail retrieval and accessory package are only average for the price.
- Pro:Warm, smooth, and non-fatiguing tuning
- Pro:Very comfortable and well-built shell
- Pro:Cohesive hybrid driver integration
- Con:Limited microdetail compared to peers
- Con:Sparse accessory package
- Con:Occasional driver flex
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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