Wired IEMs
CrinEar Reference
86Outstanding
$350
Full review dataCrinEar Reference vs Havit E336C: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the CrinEar Reference comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: CrinEar Reference - Outstanding overall at around $350.
Wired IEMs
Havit E336C
58Average
Price n/a
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
CrinEar Reference leads on 4 of 5 measures.
- CrinEar Reference
- Havit E336C
HearWiki score
86
58
Sound
9.1
6.0
Calls
-
5.0
Value
8.9
6.5
Price (USD)
$350
-
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
Both shipped in 2026. 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.
- Reference2026
- E336C2026
Specifications
ReferenceE336C
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $350
- -
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 58
- Released
- 2026
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 2DD + 3BA hybrid
- 14.2 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- hybrid
- dynamic
- Driver configuration
- 2DD + 3BA
- -
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 14.2 mm
- Drivers per side
- 5
- 1
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 104 dB/mW
- 112 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
- Connector
- 4.4 mm balanced
- USB-C
- Microphones
- -
- 1
What reviewers said
CrinEar Reference
The CrinEar Reference is a wired in-ear monitor with a hybrid 2DD + 3BA driver setup, offering a balanced and detailed sound signature. It features a detachable 4.4mm balanced cable and relies on a tight seal for passive isolation, making it a strong choice for critical listening at its price point.
- Pro:Hybrid driver configuration delivers rich, layered sound
- Pro:Detachable 4.4mm balanced cable for flexible connectivity
- Pro:Good passive isolation from proper eartip seal
- Con:No active noise cancellation, so external noise isn't fully blocked
- Con:Requires a balanced source to fully utilize the 4.4mm connector
- Con:Fit may be finicky for some users to achieve optimal seal
Havit E336C
The Havit E336C is a straightforward wired USB-C in-ear earphone built for everyday listening on a budget. It features a 14.2mm dynamic driver, a built-in microphone, and inline controls, delivering clear audio for the price. While it offers solid value and a decent design, it lacks active noise cancellation and may let some sound leak out.
- Pro:Good sound quality for the price
- Pro:Sturdy build and nice design
- Pro:Built-in mic and volume controls
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Sound leakage reported
- Con:Basic feature set only
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