Wired IEMs
CrinEar Reference
86Outstanding
$350
Full review dataCrinEar Reference vs Westone AM Pro X10 Earphones: 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
Westone AM Pro X10 Earphones
59Average
$330
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
- Westone AM Pro X10 Earphones
HearWiki score
86
59
Sound
9.1
6.5
Value
8.9
4.8
Price (USD)
$350
$330
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
- AM Pro X10 Earphones2026
Specifications
ReferenceAM Pro X10 Earphones
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $350
- $330
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 59
- Released
- 2026
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 2DD + 3BA hybrid
- balanced armature
- Driver type
- hybrid
- balanced-armature
- Driver configuration
- 2DD + 3BA
- -
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 5
- 1
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 16 kHz
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- 19 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 104 dB/mW
- 114 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- -
- No
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- No
- Connector
- 4.4 mm balanced
- 3.5 mm
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
Westone AM Pro X10 Earphones
The Westone AM Pro X10 is a single balanced-armature wired IEM that prioritizes clear, practical monitoring for musicians and professionals. Its StageSense filter balances sound isolation with environmental awareness, while the detachable cable and lightweight build make it a reliable, affordable entry into premium in-ear monitoring.
- Pro:Effective passive isolation with ambient awareness
- Pro:Clear, practical tuning for monitoring
- Pro:Detachable cable for easy replacement
- Con:Single driver limits soundstage and bass depth
- Con:Limited frequency response up to 16 kHz
- Con:No wireless or ANC features
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