Crinear Reference IEM vs Hifiman Edition XS?

[jmdesignz2]

Crinear Reference IEM vs Hifiman Edition XS?

I have the Edition XS and really like them but want something that has more isolation.

So, should I be considering the Reference IEM for $350? Or is there something less costly with essentially the same performance?

 

[Matias]

Start with a Truthear Pure and you might stop there already. Killer iem for 80 usd.

 

[zonk]

Crinear Daybreak vs. Reference

Crinear Daybreak vs. Truthear Pure

The "IEF Preference 2025 Target" is called the Meta Tuning.

- Crinear Reference 350$
- Crinear Daybreak 170$
- Truthear Pure 90$

There are even cheaper options that are very good too, but of course the shells and accessoires like cable and eartips are more simple.
- Truthear Gate
- 7Hz Crinacle Zero 2

 

[jmdesignz2]

Daybreak looks like it would be a bit shrill?

Pure does seem the lesser of the evil but response is a bit less dynamic/detailed sounding

 

[zonk]

Daybreak looks like it would be a bit shrill?

Pure does seem the lesser of the evil but response is a bit less dynamic/detailed sounding

Daybreak is not shrill. If all three would cost the same and decision is based on measurements I would choose Daybreak.
Pure is very good too.

If you have the opportunity to EQ (for example with a Qudelix 5k), then you can adjust and fine tune the IEMs to your taste.
A Qudelix 5k and a Truthear Pure would be a great combination.
It's not necessary to spend 350$ on IEMs.

 

[jmdesignz2]

Daybreak is not shrill. If all three would cost the same I would choose Daybreak.
Pure is very good too.

About 5dB peak right around 13.5khz and up on the Daybreak and more concerning is the 5dB suckout at 8-9khz

the Pure is probably not as "sparkly" but seems to be a bit more neutral, probably with a bit more volume might be the better choice

 

[zonk]

Looks like you have never seen measurements of IEMs before.

The higher frequency regions (7-9kHz and up) are called ear canal resonance. The filters have to be adjusted individually. The measurements in that regions are not precise and are usually not part of EQ.

You can buy whatever you want.

 

[jmdesignz2]

Looks like you have never seen measurements of IEMs before.

The higher frequency regions (7-9kHz and up) are called ear canal resonance. The filters have to be adjusted individually. The measurements in that regions are not precise and are usually not part of EQ.

You can buy whatever you want.

Thanks for that info, you are correct I don't often look at IEM measurements

however some IEM have more resonance than others so what does that indicate? Are we to dismiss any freq response charted from (7-9kHz and up)?

I am here for good information but you seem to be offended?