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TRN MT4 2DD In Ear Earphone Bass Dual Dynamic Hi-Fi Monitor IEM DJ Running Sport Headphones Replaceable Cable For TRN Kirin
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BGVP NS10 8BA+2DD 10 Driver Hybrid In-ear Earphones Wired Headphones
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TINHIFI T4 PLUS Space Station Hifi Earphones Carbon Composite Diaphragm Dynamic In Ear Monitors with 0.78 2pin IEM Headphone
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CCA CXS Wired Earphone HiFi Metal Aluminum In Ear Monitor Earbuds Headphones
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Kinera Original QOA Vesper 1BA+1DD In Ear Earphone Hybrid Driver
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Shanling ME80 In Ear Earphone 10mm Dynamic Driver Headset Hi-Res Audio Earbuds HiFi Earphone with MMCX Connector
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LETSHUOER D13 dynamic driver IEM in ear monitors
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BGVP DM9 4EST + 1DD + 4BA New Flagship In-Ear Wired Earphones
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HAKUGEI.Redpoll. Hi-end MX500.In-ear earphone Hifi music
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NF Audio RA10 Hifi Music Earbuds In-Ear Earphones IEM 0.78mm Cable
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TANCHJIM OLA Dynamic Earphone Waterproof In-Ear HIFI Earbuds
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TANCHJIM HANA Dynamic Earphone LCP Diaphragm HiFi In-Ear Earphone
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TANCHJIM Oxygen Dynamic 3.5mm Line Type In-ear HiFi Earphones
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SHANLING ME200 Dual Driver Hybrid Wired In-Ear Earphones with Detachable Cable HIFI Music Earphone
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7HZ i88 MINI 8mm LCP Diaphragm Dynamic Driver HiFi In-ear Earphone
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Hidizs Mermaid MM2 1DD+1BM Hybrid Driver In-Ear Monitor Earphone IEM
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Kinera Celest IgniteX Beast 10mm LCP Dynamic Driver +1BA In-Ear Earphones
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TWISTURA D-Major Dual Cavity,dual Magnet Dynamic Driver In-Ear Earphone IEMs
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SeeAudio Bravery24 4 Balanced Armature Hifi In-Ear Earphones IEM
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CVJ YUKIMI New Generation 10mm Dynamic Driver IEMs in-ear Earphone
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Shozy D10 HiFi IEM Earphone graphene dynamic headphones
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Shozy T1 Sky City In Ear Dynamic Driver Earphone
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SHANLING MG20 1DD Dynamic Driver Hi-Res Audio In-Ear Earphone
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HZSOUND LUNA Dual Voice Coil Flat Diaphragm Driver In-Ear Earphone IEM
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TRN White Tiger Hybrid Dual Dynamic Driver Planar Diaphragm Earphones
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INTUAURA Reference 2019 10mm Dynamic Driver IEMs
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Yanyin Carmen Ten BA Drivers IEMs Earphones with Upgraded Cable
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JQ Lighthouse 1DD+10BA Ultra Flagship HIFI in-Ear Monitors Earphones
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Effect Audio x Elysian Acoustic Labs PILGRIM Noir 1DD+3BA Hybrid In-Ear Earphones
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Binary Dynaquattro 4 Dynamic Driver IEMs 3 Specialized DD+1 Passive Diaphragm In-Ear
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HiBy Yvain 3-Way 4-Driver Enclosed Reference IEM earphones
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HiBy Crystal6 6BA + 6BA Armature Driver in ear Earphones
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HiBy Project Ace Mg-Alloy Be-plated Dynamic Driver HIFI Earphone In-ear
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HiBy Digital XOE 8mm DLC Diaphragm Dynamic Driver In-Ear IEM Earbuds with mic
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7HZ AERO 9.2mm Dynamic Driver In-Ear Headphone
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7HZ FIVE Dynamic Driver IEM HiFi Earphone Wired Earbuds
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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.