Wired IEMs
CrinEar Reference
86Outstanding
$350
Full review dataCrinEar Reference vs PULA Anvil 114: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the CrinEar Reference vs PULA Anvil 114, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Wired IEMs
PULA Anvil 114
Not yet scored
$200
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
- PULA Anvil 114
HearWiki score
86
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Sound
9.1
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Value
8.9
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Price (USD)
$350
$200
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
- Anvil 1142024
Specifications
ReferenceAnvil 114
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $350
- $200
- HearWiki score
- 86
- Not scored
- Released
- 2026
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 2DD + 3BA hybrid
- 1DD + 4BA tribrid
- Driver type
- hybrid
- tribrid
- Driver configuration
- 2DD + 3BA
- 1DD + 4BA
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 5
- 5
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- 16.5 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 104 dB/mW
- 105 dB/mW
- Detachable cable
- 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
PULA Anvil 114
The PULA Anvil 114 is a wired tribrid IEM that combines a 10mm dynamic driver, four balanced armatures, and an additional bone-conduction driver for a rich, multi-layered sound. Its hybrid design aims to deliver versatility across many music styles, making it a solid choice for genre-hopping listeners at around $200. With a low 16.5-ohm impedance and high 105dB sensitivity, it's easy to drive from most sources.
- Pro:Layered, detailed sound from hybrid driver setup
- Pro:Easy to drive with low impedance and high sensitivity
- Pro:Versatile tuning suited for many music genres
- Con:No noise cancellation since it's fully wired
- Con:Bone-conduction driver may not suit everyone's taste
- Con:Requires a decent source to avoid hiss due to high sensitivity
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