CrinEar Daybreak
CrinEar Daybreak
4.71 / 5.0
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Measurements by Hangout.Audio
A New Dawn.
Daybreak debuts as CrinEar’s first full-production IEM, a bold step forward in design, tuning, and execution. Engineered to push the limits of acoustic precision and performance, the Daybreak establishes a new benchmark in the constantly advancing world of in-ear monitors.
The CrinEar Daybreak is meticulously tuned to the IEF Preference 2025 curve: an evolution of the Population-Averaged Diffuse Field target that blends natural, speaker-like tonality with a dynamic and engaging low-end response.
At its core is a fully custom driver array:
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A custom-spec dynamic subwoofer delivers deep, controlled bass
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Custom-developed balanced armatures provide accurate, detailed mids
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Next-generation micro-planar tweeters ensure exceptional treble extension and clarity
Every component is purpose-built to achieve tonal perfection and immersive fidelity.
What You Get
- CrinEar Daybreak IEM (1DD+2BA+2MPT)
- Detachable silver-plated copper cable
- Interchangeable 3.5mm single ended and 4.4 balanced connectors for universal compatibility
- 3 pairs of standard silicone tips and 4 pairs of shortwide silicone tips in variety of sizes (XS/S/M/L) + foam tips
- Premium leatherette IEM carrying case
Specs
- Driver configuration: 1DD + 2BA + 2mPT (Micro-planar Tweeters)
- Impedance: 20Ω @1kHz
- Sensitivity: 105dB/mW @1kHz
- Frequency Response Range: 2Hz ~ 40,000Hz
- Nozzle Width: 6.0mm (lip)
- Cable Material: Silver-plated Copper

The best IEM I heard so far. Well it is the most expensive IEM i have bought so far, and I haven't tried anything above this price point. Upgrading from Hexa + KA15, I can hear clarity and details improvement with Daybreak + Protocol Max. Daybreak here gives the bigger contributing factor.
1. I received the package within 12days.
2. After Using daybreak and my old iem se215 ltd with and without portable dac& ie protocol max I did found that I dac& does make a difference and it's a must have.
3. I did try with balance cable and it just make the iems very loud, mostly with dedicated audio players like neutron music player with flac files, hence I go back to 3.5mm jack and its just best.
4. In Daybreak I did hear more detailed music no matter I listen on yt music, apple music or my offline flac files, money well invested.
5. Why crinacle? When I only had Shure se215, by youtube algorithm I found crinacle and after watching his iem list and yt videos, I did purchased his recommended samsung galaxy buds2pro and amazed. Hence I trust him with my next big investment ie Daybreak+ Protocol max. THANKS CRINACLE LOVE FROM INDIA.
Everyone should use the Spinfit W1 ear tips with the Daybreak. Brings out the very best from these.
As for the Daybreak, it is as everyone says, very good value for the amount of money you pay for these. Worth purchasing if this is in your budget.
These are my first IEMs to try, have been a headphone guy.
First I have to say, I was worried about the bass amount. I had heard other IEMs have more of it, and I tend to like it, so I was quite worried while they were in transit to me. And turns out, bass is just right, it's perfect. Not too much, not too little.
Highs are pretty good too, fairly clear, definitely not fatiguing.
Overall quite detailed sound.
I am having some issues with comfort, but that's due to my own anatomy and not the product, just a matter of finding the right eartips.
Overall pretty good! Also got Protocol Max to go with them, I am satisfied. Hope they last long, have seen other people having issues with build quality, guess some of it has been fixed, but only time will tell.
Awesome IEM. Well tuned out-of-box experience for me.
I don’t even want to EQ this for the most part.