Collection: IN-EAR MONITORS
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XENNS Mangird Top 8BA+1DD Hybrid IEM In-ear Earphone Swappable
Regular price $503.50 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$530.00 USDSale price $503.50 USDSale -
7HZ TIMELESS AE Planar In Ear Monitor Special Edition Dynamic Driver
Regular price From $209.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$259.00 USDSale price From $209.00 USDSale -
Xenns Mangird Tea Pro 6BA + 2DD Hybrid Higher Performance IEM
Regular price $359.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$359.00 USDSale price $359.00 USD -
Tangzu WAN ER SG Jade Green/Blue 10mm Dynamic Driver In-ear Earphone MIC
Regular price $17.85 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$21.00 USDSale price $17.85 USDSale -
KEFINE Delci 10mm DLC+PU Diaphragm Dynamic Driver Wired IEM Earphones
Regular price $59.25 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$75.00 USDSale price $59.25 USDSale -
Tangzu WAN ER SG 2022 New 10mm Dynamic Driver Earphone IEM
Regular price From $25.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$25.00 USDSale price From $25.00 USD -
DUNU TITAN S In-ear Earphone IEM 11mm Dynamic Driver Earbuds
Regular price $67.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$67.99 USDSale price $67.99 USD -
Letshuoer S12 2024 Edition 14.8mm Planar Magnetic Driver in Ear Earphone
Regular price $199.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$209.00 USDSale price $199.00 USDSale -
7Hz Salnotes Zero HiFi 10mm Dynamic Driver In Ear Earphone IEM
Regular price From $20.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$20.00 USDSale price From $20.00 USD -
7Hz x Crinacle Zero 2 Updated 10mm Dynamic Driver IEM Wired Earbuds
Regular price $22.49 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$22.49 USDSale price $22.49 USD -
TANCHJIM ORIGIN Earphone DMT5 Dynamic HiFi In- Ear Earbuds
Regular price $246.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$259.00 USDSale price $246.99 USDSale -
Letshuoer S12 PRO Magnetic Planar Driver IEM Hi-Fi Earphones
Regular price $135.20 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$150.72 USDSale price $135.20 USDSale -
TANGZU x HBB Wu Heyday Edition Upgraded 14.5mm Planar Driver In Ear
Regular price $199.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$199.00 USDSale price $199.00 USD -
TANCHJIM ZERO Earphone In-Ear HiFi Dynamic Driver Earphone
Regular price From $19.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$19.99 USDSale price From $19.99 USDSold out -
BGVP DMA Bone Conduction Armature 1DD+2BA+2BCD Hybrid In-ear Earphone
Regular price $266.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$299.00 USDSale price $266.99 USDSale -
7HZ Timeless Flat Earphone Planar In Ear Wired Earphones Subwoofer MMCX Metal
Regular price From $199.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$199.00 USDSale price From $199.00 USD -
INTUAURA View Splendor Soprano Ultra Wideband Dynamic Driver Unit In-Ear Earphone
Regular price From $229.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$229.00 USDSale price From $229.00 USD -
7HZ Crinacle Salnotes Dioko 14.6mm Planar Diaphragm Driver In Ear
Regular price From $99.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$99.00 USDSale price From $99.00 USD -
Kinera Celest Wyvern Abyss 10mm LCP Dynamic Driver In-Ear Earphones
Regular price $29.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$29.99 USDSale price $29.99 USD -
Hisenior Mega5Est 1DD+2BA+2EST Dynamic in-Ear Headphones
Regular price $549.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$549.00 USDSale price $549.00 USD -
SIMGOT EM6L 1DD + 4BA Hybrid Driver In-ear Monitor HiFi IEM Earphone
Regular price $109.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$109.00 USDSale price $109.99 USD -
KZ X Angelears Libra Upcoming In-Ear Earphone IEMs Monitor Pre-order
Regular price From $14.53 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$14.53 USDSale price From $14.53 USD -
Kinera Celest Plutus Beast 1BC+1BA+1SPD™ In-Ear Earphones Hybrid Driver IEMs
Regular price $66.75 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$89.00 USDSale price $66.75 USDSale -
Temperament X6 In Ear Flat Head Plug Earphones 16mm Wired Headset
Regular price From $37.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$37.99 USDSale price From $37.99 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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