AirPods 4vs.Daybreak
Sound & Specs Comparison
Information
Both IEMs are widely regarded in the audiophile community. See how they differ in terms of sub-bass response, upper mids, clarity, and overall tonality. Spider charts and rating breakdowns included.
Objective Comparison
Facts, details, stuff.
| General Info | AirPods 4 | Daybreak |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | CrinEar |
| Country | USA | – |
| IEM Description | – | – |
| Price Level | n/a | 100 – 500 |
| Housing & Driver | ||
|---|---|---|
| Driver Config | – | – |
| Driver Types | – | – |
| Shell Material | – | Fully Filled Resin, Aluminium Nozzle |
| Cable | – | – |
| Technical | ||
|---|---|---|
| Freq Range | – | – |
| Impedance (Ω) | – | – |
| Sensitivity (dB) | – | – |
| Crossover | – | – |
| Platform Info | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comments | 0 | 0 |
| Visit Count | 36 | 133 |
| External Reviews | 0 | 0 |
Meta Ratings
Daybreak reveals microdetails and transient responses with measurably better articulation, helping listeners uncover nuances often missed with AirPods 4. For comfort fit, It performs distinctly better (6.5 vs 5). From the case design to ear tip variety, It provides a vastly more thoughtful unboxing experience.
| AirPods 4 | Daybreak | |
|---|---|---|
| Sound | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| Comfort Fit | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| Build Quality | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Stock Cable | – | – |
| Accessories | 1.5 | 6.0 |
Sound Characteristics
Daybreak produces sub-bass that is e more textured and present in cinematic or bass-heavy tracks (5.5 vs 4.5). It enhances basslines with b more energy and grip, giving them a livelier feel compared to AirPods 4 (6 vs 5.5). The bass in It feels a more physical and textured, with improved rumble and body compared to AirPods 4 (6 vs 5). Male vocals and lower instruments sound b richer and better defined on It, unlike AirPods 4 which can seem hollow (6 vs 5.5). In the upper mids, It sounds a clearer and more articulate, highlighting vocals and lead instruments better than AirPods 4 (6.5 vs 6). The highest frequencies on It feel a more natural and less rolled-off compared to AirPods 4 (7 vs 6.5). The retrieval of faint audio cues on It is a more convincing, while AirPods 4 tends to gloss over them (6 vs 5). It organizes musical elements a better across depth, enhancing spatial realism over AirPods 4 (6.5 vs 5). Instruments remain intelligible on It even during busy sections, showing a better handling of masking than AirPods 4 (6.5 vs 5). It adds a more body and density to musical notes, enriching the overall texture compared to AirPods 4 (6 vs 5). It delivers dynamic shifts with a greater impact, making AirPods 4 sound comparatively tame (5.5 vs 5). The upper range of vocals is a cleaner and more forgiving on AirPods 4, helping it avoid sibilant harshness that Daybreak shows (6.5 vs 6). The tone quality of It feels s more organic and true-to-source than the slightly artificial flavor of Daybreak (5.5 vs 5). Daybreak achieves b better tonal neutrality, avoiding colorations present in AirPods 4 (5.5 vs 5). The grain and surface of instruments are rendered a more vividly by It, while AirPods 4 feels flatter (5 vs 4.5).
| AirPods 4 | Daybreak | |
|---|---|---|
| Sub Bass | 4.5 | 5.5 |
| Bass | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Bass Feel | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Lower Mids | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Upper Mids | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Lower Treble | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Upper Treble | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| Sound Stage Width | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Detail | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Layering | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| Masking | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| Note Weight | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Slam | 5.0 | 5.5 |
| Sibilance | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Timbre Color | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Tonality | 5.0 | 5.5 |
| Texture | 4.5 | 5.0 |
Tonal Signature
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