x Crinacle Dusk IEMs 2DD+2BA+2Planar Earphones with 0.78 2 Pin 3.5mm/USB-C Plug

Up until now I've been using the Truthear Hexa as my daily driver earbud. I've also used the 7hz Zero and a pair of Airpods Pro, and these are definitely far and away the most resolving and high quality earbuds I've ever owned. Prior to owning these, I EQ'd the Hexa to match the sound signature of the DUSK to prepare me for a side by side comparison. The build of the drivers in DUSK definitely makes a difference. The bass is far more punchy and full while maintaining the upper range's fidelity. They are incredibly comfortable due to the nozzle being an average size, and the spring tips are actually quite nice. I would say if you are in the sub $200 category and you're wondering if upgrading is worth it, I'm here to say it absolutely is! Negatives: Dinky analogue cable, moondrop app with DSP cable is wonky Another banger by Moondrop and Crinacle! Edit: since there is a lot of discourse over the DSP cable, I’d like to throw my hat into the ring. Using the analogue cable, this is still a highly capable IEM that punches far above its price bracket. The bass is punchy thanks to the diametrically opposed DDs, there’s no BA timbre due to keeping them in the midrange, and the 2 planars in the treble are highly resolving. When you use the DSP cable, you get a slightly more refined tuning that improves the sound by about 5% at the cost of using a less than ideal interface. If you’re that picky about tuning, you already know how to EQ and should just EQ to your hearts desire to make your perfectly tuned IEM. In my opinion, the people that say “oh you only get half the product if you don’t use the DSP” is hyperbolic and ridiculous. Your experience with an IEM will not be shattered by a slight tuning adjustment. You’re still purchasing high quality drivers with a crossover matrix and a GREAT stock analogue tuning. The DSP cable is there and a fun tool for beginners looking to try different sound profiles, but to recommend that a $30 piece of technology is what makes or breaks a $360 IEM is ridiculous. Still love this, still highly recommend this product

(actually 4.5 rating since Amazon only lets me rate either 4 or 5 stars) Have been using it for several months, in short: (comparing to HD600) Characteristics: 1. Improved bass but it doesn’t make you feel weird. Pros: 1. In terms of resolution, it captures most details. Probably way better than my HD600 2. Great values at this tier if only taking about sound quality Cons: 1. Chambers are too large. For certain people, it probably doesn’t make you feel good when you wear it for about over an hour. 2. Hard to install spring tips. 3. The in-box cable looks too basic (you can upgrade it for additional cost) Overall: 1. Great values in terms of sound 2. Feel a bit uncomfortable when some people wear it for a long time. If there isn’t any issue with this problem I believe it can be the first choice for most people at this price level

YOUTUBE REVIEWS, CONTROVERSY RELATED: -----First things first, this iem has decently agreeable tuning with the analog cable. But I agree with others - it's not adequate to justify a nearly $400. Although I was not quite content with using this set in analog, the DSP cable (default setting used) smooths out some odd tonality in the upper mids / high frequencies which retrieves a more natural timbre and full bodied presentation. DSP Default sonically correlates with the price point and is how I prefer to enjoy Dusk. As an iPhone user, I haven't even thought about using the horrendous Moondrop app on one of my friend's Android devices to try other EQ presets. :) -----I rarely hear any noise from the DSP cable. Test tracks like Radiohead's "Weird Fishes" with loud clicks followed by immediate silence show this deficiency - but in normal listening this hasn't come up. -----The L/R channel balance also seems even to my ears, although I have not measured them on a rig. -----The nozzles... are girthy. Not as comfortable as smaller in-ears I've used, but it also does not detract from long listening sessions - thank goodness. BASS: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ -----Crazy good extension and punch, WOW. -----It's clean and fast. "100°" by Zoology, and "Shimmer" by Singin Hawke, "The Wheel" by SOHN, "Love You Bad" by Terrace Martin, and "Shudder (Gxnxvs Remix)" by BASECAMP are all satisfying and beyond fun on Dusk. "Bop for Aneho" by Jyoiti and "Just Five Minutes" by Gabriele Pribetti both have a gobbs of sub bass that this iem rumbles out with confidence. -----Classical music is handled uniquely well, pleasant slam for sountracks, and this lovely low end pairs wonderfully with the airy/lifted highs. Bass guitars, bass violins, are delightful to listen to on Dusk. MIDS: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ -----Sound correct, particularly with the DSP cable. Female vocals have good presence and timbre. Male vocals sound good as well but don't stand out. -----Dusk generally seems competent with all genres. -----The only thing I find lacking in the midrange is instrument separation. High distortion is typically handled well by Dusk, for example on "Pretend Lovers" by Montell Fish. However, complex mixes can be hit or miss in my experience. "Cry Tomorrow, Laugh Today" by Knower and "Pulse" by Slowya.roll sound less clear than I was hoping. HIGHS: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ -----Fairly resolving set. Dusk revealed artifacts in Jacob Collier's "World O World" that I had not noticed before! Other quirky songs like "Anamorphoses" by Benoit Delbecq (the version WITHOUT MARK TURNER, white album cover) and "Alo, Alo" by Gretchen Parlato have great texture and airiness. -----Rarely, certain mixes like "It Was You" by Shubh Saran and "Water" by Still Haze are presented in a way that percussion sounds unnatural. Not sibliant, but an artifical brightness/timbre. The raised airiness in the tuning, both on analog and default DSP combined with the very present lows make for a U-shape signature. IMAGING: ⭐⭐ -----Very dependent on the recording/mix. Generally non distinct, not a major focal point of this IEM. STAGING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ -----Songs with distinct panning like that of "Darktown Strutters' Ball" by Wycliffe Gordon and "....Despite the Weather" by Nickel Creek, are NAILED by Dusk. Jazz pieces like "Undecided" by Curtis Fuller or "Crazy Race" by The RH Factor Quintet are also super enjoyable. -----Songs that don't have wide or unique panning sound inside/in front of my head. I expect that over time, this IEM will shape many listeners' preferences for music, and guide them towards tracks that have considerably noticeable panning. WISHLIST FOR IMPROVEMENT -----Smaller nozzles -----More tips included -----Non velcro cable wraps (pulls on included case's inner mesh fabric)

Missed out on the Meta from Crin, and in spite of my better judgement, I tried these for the second time. Again, the DSP cable failed to work with not one of FOUR separate DAPS. I tried them with a balanced two pin cable off another set and found that the right bud was lower by about 10 dB. This is roughly the same experience I had the second time I ordered them. The first time, the Amazon seller attempted to scam me. Moondrop makes some really nice sounding IEMs, but the unholy mess that is the Dusk just needs to go away. If you’re reading this please take note; I’ve ordered these 3 times, gotten 2 sets and been able to use 0 of them. Good luck people.

No entiendo las quejas de tanta gente con Dusk en su versión analógica. Es superior a la DSP del cable sin duda. En una nala grabación, sí, los agudos en la versión analógica sonarán mal, pero en cualquier producción bien hecha son muy refinados. Si se tiene una buena fuente y se usa eq personal, son simplemente impresionantes. Que quede claro que no cualquier iem con eq puede sonar igual de espectacular que otro. La calidad y el refinamiento tienen que estar ahí para que la eq le saque el máximo brillo que buscamoa a nivel personal. Un mal iem ecualizado no se convierte en bueno. El Dusk superó por muchos mis expectativas. Lo compré sabiendo que podía devolverlo (las reseñas son demasiado contrastantes así que no sabía si animarme). Si son de tus primeros auriculares en general, sí, el DSP está ahí para darte algo disfrutable. Si ya has oído bastante, inmediatamente reconocerás su calidad y sabrás que analógico es el mejor modo de disfrutarlo. Comparo este iem con lo que tengo y lo que he oído a fondo: el hype 4, el meze alba, los 99 classics, el hd600, el meze 109 pro, los focal bathys, el Arya Organic, los aune ar5000, focal clear. De verdad son geniales: un bajo claro y definido, medios tonalmente muy naturales, ricos, y unos agudos llenos de detalle y brillo realista. Wow.

Extremely impressed with the Dusk - first listen I was hearing sounds in a track I had never heard before due to its clarity. I compared against my go to Sennheiser HD 650's and I could barely hear those sounds in the mix. These will be a great reference for my production and track mixdowns. Took off a star because the price was high for my liking and the USB-C DSP cable is hit and miss. It worked on my iPhone but didn't on my HP laptop. I ended up getting Qudelix 5K so I could use the 3.5mm and apply the Crinacle EQ profiles.

Minus one star for ios incompatibility. The dsp only works for android hp though iphone 16 pro is using usb c port it does not work . It sounds great the clarity is amazing still giving warmth to the sound of music i listen to which is usually metal. Cymbals and treble sound smooth crisp and airy guitars are engaging. For the price ,packaging should include more eartips cables are decent though.

Coming from using my astro a50's for many years, I can easily say these sound much cleaner and better than them. You do miss the overall large sound stage but these sound much cleaner and the bass is just great.

No esperaba tanta calidad. El mejor sonido que he probado. De momento no creo comprar otros IEM en los próximos 2-3 años