Collection: IN-EAR MONITORS
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SHANLING ME900 2DD+6BA 8 Drivers Hybrid In-Ear Earphone Hi-Res Audio Earbud 2.5/3.5/4.4mm Plugs MMCX Detachable Cable Headset
Regular price $1,059.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$1,059.00 USDSale price $1,059.00 USD -
OPENAUDIO WITCH PRO 1DD+1BA Hybrid Unit In-ear Earphone IEM Hifi Music Earbuds 0.78mm Detachable Cable Headset
Regular price $89.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$89.99 USDSale price $89.99 USD -
MUSEHIFI ME1 10mm DLC Dynamic Diaphragm + 1BA Hybrid 2Pin 0.78mm HiFi Audiophile In-ear Earphone with 3 Detachable Plugs
Regular price $199.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$199.00 USDSale price $199.00 USD -
NiceHCK F1 3.5mm/4.4mm Flagship In-ear Earphone 14.2mm Planar Diaphragm Driver
Regular price From $149.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$229.23 USDSale price From $149.00 USDSale -
SeekReal Dawn 10mm*14mm Square Planar Driver + 1*BA Hybrid Drivers HiFi In-Ear
Regular price $179.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$179.99 USDSale price $179.99 USD -
TFZ No.3 Third Generation Dynamic Music Earphones Professional HIFI Monitor NO3 In-ear Earphones
Regular price $109.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$109.00 USDSale price $109.00 USD -
TANCHJIM OLA Dynamic Earphone Waterproof In-Ear HIFI Earbuds
Regular price From $33.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$39.99 USDSale price From $33.99 USDSale -
TANCHJIM Blues DMT Dynamic 3.5mm Line type HiFi In-Ear Earphone
Regular price $79.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$79.99 USDSale price $79.99 USD -
TANCHJIM HANA Dynamic Earphone LCP Diaphragm HiFi In-Ear Earphone
Regular price $159.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$159.99 USDSale price $159.99 USD -
SeeAudio Kaguya 4BA+4EST ELECTROSTATIC IN-EAR Earphones
Regular price $1,389.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$1,389.00 USDSale price $1,389.00 USD -
JQ 4U 10mm Beryllium Diaphragm Driver HiFi In-Ear Earphone with Handcrafted Shell, Detachable 0.78mm 2Pin 5N OCC Silver-plated C
Regular price $159.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$159.99 USDSale price $159.99 USD -
JQ 4U Pro 1DD + 4BA Five Drivers Hybrid HiFi in-Ear Earphone
Regular price $239.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$239.99 USDSale price $239.99 USD -
SHANLING MG800 34TH Dual Dynamic Drivers In-ear Earphone Headset Semi-open Acoustic Design MMCX Cable 2.5+3.5+mm Plug Earbuds
Regular price $899.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$899.00 USDSale price $899.00 USD -
SHANLING ME500 Shine In-ear Earphone 2BA+1DD Hybrid Driver Earbuds with 3.5mm 4.4mm IEMs MMCX Detachable Cable
Regular price $349.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$349.00 USDSale price $349.00 USD -
Shanling ME700 Lite In-Ear Earphone Five-driver Hybrid High-End Earphones With Premium MMCX Connectors
Regular price From $499.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$499.00 USDSale price From $499.00 USD -
7HZ ETERNAL Dynamic In-Ear Earphone 10th Anniversary Earbuds with MMCX Cable
Regular price $224.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$249.00 USDSale price $224.00 USDSale -
7HZ i88 MINI 8mm LCP Diaphragm Dynamic Driver HiFi In-ear Earphone
Regular price $112.49 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$124.99 USDSale price $112.49 USDSale -
7HZ i99 Dynamic Driver Double-Sided Beryllium Plated In-ear Earphone
Regular price $431.10 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$479.99 USDSale price $431.10 USDSale -
Hidizs MD4 4BA Balanced Armature Drivers In-ear Monitor Earphone IEM Earbud
Regular price $189.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$189.99 USDSale price $189.99 USD -
Hidizs Mermaid MM2 1DD+1BM Hybrid Driver In-Ear Monitor Earphone IEM
Regular price $84.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$79.04 USDSale price $84.99 USD -
HIDIZS DAWNWOOD GT-36J mic In-ear earphone Dynamic Driving
Regular price From $33.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$33.99 USDSale price From $33.99 USD -
NF Audio NA1 HiFi Balanced Double Cavity Dynamic Driver In-ear Monitor Earphone IEM with 2Pin 0.78mm Detachable Cable
Regular price $144.41 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$144.41 USDSale price $144.41 USD -
HIDIZS NF AUDIO NF2u 2 Knowles Armatures Drivers HiFi In-ear Monitor Earphone
Regular price $197.10 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$197.10 USDSale price $197.10 USD -
NF Audio NA2 Dual Cavity Dynamic In-ear Monitor Earphone IEM with 2 Pin 0.78mm Detachable Cable Adaper(6.35 to 3.5)
Regular price $99.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$99.00 USDSale price $99.00 USD
Collection: IN-EAR MONITORS
About In-Ear Monitors
The selection of in-ear monitoring at the HiFi Cat runs the gamut. We carry everything from earpieces to transmitters, receivers, and accessories. If you’re looking for professional in-ear monitors, Kinera BD005 Pro 1DD+1BA Driver In-ear are a great place to start. These single-driver, lightweight in-ears connect to any 1/8-inch input, and they are surprisingly affordable. Advanced model recommendation: XENNS Mangird Top 8BA+1DD Hybrid IEM, this high-end model to defeat the moodrop. TANGZU WANER SG HIFI Music In-ear is the best recommendation for beginner audiophiles.
What are in-ear monitors, and how do they work?
In-ear monitors (also known as IEMs or in-ears) represent a special category of headphones commonly used by live performers. But while traditional headphones deliver sound through earcups on the outer ear, in-ears deliver sound through tiny earpieces that fit into the ear canal. Because the earpieces of in-ear monitors slide into the ear, they create a barrier to any outside noise, offering 20-40dB of noise reduction.
While most in-ear monitors are designed for a universal fit, some professionals choose to invest in custom-made in-ear monitors. A molded impression of the individual’s ear canal is used to create perfectly tailored in-ears, offering the greatest possible comfort. The idea for custom-fitted in-ear monitors is actually credited to drummer Alex Van Halen and his former monitor engineer, Jerry Harvey. On a 1995 Van Halen tour, Alex was having trouble hearing other band members amid the overwhelming stage noise. When he voiced his frustration to the band’s monitor engineer, Jerry began tinkering. Tiny speakers - designed originally for pacemakers - were installed into earpieces molded from impressions of Alex’s ears, and voilà: Alex had the first-ever pair of custom in-ear monitors. The difference, in the drummer’s words, was like “night and day.”
Learn more in our In-ear Monitor Buying Guide.
How can I choose the best in-ear monitors for my needs?
Every artist's needs are different, which means you have options when picking the best IEMs for your application. Whether you're a guitarist needing live sound monitoring or you're outfitting a church worship system, Sweetwater can help. Here are the main points to consider when shopping in-ear monitors:
Driver Count
High-end IEMs can pack as many as eight micro drivers into a single earpiece! More is better, right? But unless you are buying a top-of-the-line monitoring system, you may be wondering how many you need to get the results you want. In this respect, the drivers in your IEMs are analogous to the number of speakers in a pair of studio monitors. With standard single-driver in-ears, the burden of re-creating the entire frequency spectrum rests squarely on one driver. While there are some truly impressive single-driver models out there, the fact is that there’s only so much a single driver can do, resulting in a limited frequency range, usually noticeable in the output of low-end frequencies.
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