Wired IEMs
CrinEar Reference
86Outstanding
$350
Full review dataCrinEar Reference vs Myer Audio CKLVX D62: 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
Myer Audio CKLVX D62
72Great
$240
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
CrinEar Reference leads on 3 of 4 measures.
- CrinEar Reference
- Myer Audio CKLVX D62
HearWiki score
86
72
Sound
9.1
7.8
Value
8.9
7.3
Price (USD)
$350
$240
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 Reference 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.
- Reference20262 yr newer
- CKLVX D622024
Specifications
ReferenceCKLVX D62
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $350
- $240
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 72
- Released
- 2026
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 2DD + 3BA hybrid
- 2DD + 6BA hybrid
- Driver type
- hybrid
- hybrid
- Driver configuration
- 2DD + 3BA
- 2DD + 6BA
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 5
- 8
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- 29 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 104 dB/mW
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- 4.4 mm balanced
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
What reviewers said
CrinEar Reference
The CrinEar Reference is a wired in-ear monitor that combines two dynamic drivers with three balanced armatures in a hybrid setup, offering a detailed and engaging sound signature. Its secure fit provides good passive noise isolation, making it a reliable choice for critical listening at its price point. The detachable 4.4mm balanced cable adds versatility for audiophiles with compatible sources.
- Pro:Effective passive noise isolation from a snug seal
- Pro:Hybrid driver configuration delivers a rich, layered sound
- Pro:Detachable balanced cable for enhanced audio quality and durability
- Con:Requires a source with a 4.4mm balanced output for full benefit
- Con:No active noise cancellation, so ambient noise may be present in louder environments
Myer Audio CKLVX D62
This wired in-ear monitor pairs two dynamic drivers with six balanced-armature drivers per side, creating an eight-driver hybrid setup aimed at detail-focused listeners. With a detachable 2-pin cable and 29-ohm impedance, it's built for straightforward use with most portable sources. It's positioned as a versatile tool for both audiophiles and those needing reliable in-ear monitoring, though it lacks active noise cancellation.
- Pro:Rich, layered sound from an 8-driver hybrid array
- Pro:Detachable 0.78mm 2-pin cable for easy upgrades or replacement
- Pro:Moderate 29-ohm impedance works well with phones and DAPs
- Con:No active noise cancellation for noisy environments
- Con:Complex multi-driver design may require a good source to shine
- Con:Price point puts it in a competitive mid-range bracket
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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