MOONDROP x Crinacle DUSK vs CrinEar Reference

The MOONDROP x Crinacle DUSK are a collaboration between the brand and expert IEM tuner Crinacle, whereas the CrinEar Reference are IEMs released through Crinacle's own brand. While they're both wired in-ears that will appeal to audiophiles, they approach sound in different ways. The DUSK have a warmer default tuning and come with a USB-C cable that lets you adjust the sound via DSP, as long as you have an Android device. If you prefer a one-and-done approach to sound, the Reference are tuned with the JM-1 diffuse field response as a starting point, with an overall downward tilt to simulate the 'perceptual flatness' of near-field monitors in a room. There's no scope for adjusting this sound though. Beyond this, the Reference feature a more premium build quality, with a machined aluminum enclosure, though both in-ears have similarly comfortable fits.