Wired IEMs
Hisenior Mega5EST
84Outstanding
$650
Full review dataHisenior Mega5EST vs Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Hisenior Mega5EST comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Hisenior Mega5EST - Outstanding overall at around $649.
Wired IEMs
Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk
83Outstanding
$360
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Hisenior Mega5EST leads on 3 of 5 measures.
- Hisenior Mega5EST
- Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk
HearWiki score
84
83
Sound
9.1
8.9
Calls
-
5.8
Value
8.3
7.6
Price (USD)
$650
$360
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
Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk (2024) against Hisenior Mega5EST (2023). 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.
- Mega5EST2023
- x Crinacle Dusk20241 yr newer
Specifications
Mega5ESTx Crinacle Dusk
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $650
- $360
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 83
- Released
- 2023
- 2024
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 1DD + 2BA + 2EST tribrid
- 2DD + 2BA + 2PL tribrid
- Driver type
- tribrid
- tribrid
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 2BA + 2EST
- 2DD + 2BA + 2PL
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 5
- 6
- Impedance
- 25 Ω
- 14.5 Ω
- Weight
- 6 g
- -
- Connector
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
What reviewers said
Hisenior Mega5EST
The Hisenior Mega5EST is a premium wired tribrid IEM that pairs a dynamic driver, dual balanced armatures, and dual electrostatic drivers for a cohesive, engaging sound. Its tuning leans toward musical enjoyment rather than clinical analysis, wrapped in a lightweight, well-built shell with a generous accessory set. The overall presentation is balanced and easy to listen to, making it a versatile choice for those seeking high-end performance without fatigue.
- Pro:Engaging, pleasure-oriented tuning that remains balanced and cohesive
- Pro:Premium build quality with a lightweight, comfortable fit
- Pro:Includes a robust accessory set and quality cable
- Con:Shell color may not perfectly match the faceplates aesthetically
- Con:Tuning favors broad appeal over extreme technical precision
- Con:No active noise cancellation, limiting isolation to passive means
Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk
This wired in-ear monitor is a six-driver tribrid design combining two dynamic, two balanced armature, and two planar-magnetic drivers for a detailed audiophile tuning. It offers versatile connectivity with both a standard 3.5mm cable and Moondrop's USB-C DSP option, making it a flexible choice for critical listening at home or on the go.
- Pro:Intricate six-driver tribrid architecture
- Pro:Balanced and detailed sound signature
- Pro:Compatible with both 3.5mm and USB-C DSP cables
- Con:Requires a source for optimal performance; no wireless or ANC
- Con:May need amplification for full potential due to low impedance
- Con:Premium price point for wired-only use
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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