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GEEK WOLD GK300 8BA+2EST+1Planar+1DD HiFi In-Ear Monitors Earphones
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TANGZU Wan'er S.G Studio Edition 10mm PET Dynamic Driver IEM Earphone
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Tinhifi DUDU 13mm Planar Magnetic Driver In-Ear Earphones
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JUZEAR Butterfly 61T 6BA+1DD Hi-Fi In-Ear Monitors Earphones
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ddHiFi E2023S Decoding Set with Janus3 IEMs Earbuds with USB-C Cable
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FiiO FH11 1DD+1BA Hybrid Driver In-ear Earphone IEM
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DUNU x Gizaudio DaVinci 2DD+4BA Hybrid In-ear monitor Earphones
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TFZ SUPERTFZ Aquarius 11.4mm Dual Magnetic Dual Cavity Dynamic In-ear
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Shozy Black Hole Mini Open Dynamic In-Ear Monitor Wired Headphones
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FiiO FD15 13.8mm Hi-Res DLC Dynamic Driver In-Ear Earphone
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DUNU TITAN S2 Dynamic Driver In-Ear Earphone Hi-Res Audio Earbuds
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Softears Volume In-Ear Monitor Hybrid Technology Earphones 1 Dynamic
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TRN Medusa High-Performance HiFi Dynamic Earphones
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BQEYZ Cloud 10mm LCP Diaphragm Dynamic Driver +Passive Unit In-Ear Earphone
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Hisenior Mega5P Ultra 1DD+4BA Dynamic Driver in-Ear Headphones
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QOA Adonis 2 New 1DD+2BA Hybrid In Ear Earphones Pinecone Resin Shell IEMs
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Mangird Tea 2 MKII Earphone Next Generation 6BA+1DD Hybrid In-Ear Earphones
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Elysian Acoustic Labs Pilgrim 1 LSR DD+3 Sonion BA Hybrid In-Ear Monitors Earphones
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Kinera Celest Relentless 1DD+6BA Hybrid In-Ear Monitor Hybrid Earphones
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Kinera Idun Golden ( Idun 2.0 ) Earphones 2BA+1DD hybrid IEM
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KBEAR Qinglong PU+PEEK Double-layer Composite Diaphragm IEM Metal CNC Earphone 2Pin Wired HiFi Headphone Vocal Music Run Earbud
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INTUAURA Luster Wideband Dynamic Driver IEMs Wired Earbuds/Earphones
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INTUAURA Lakeview Ultra-wideband 2nd-gen Dynamic Driver IEMs
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TRN ST7 2DD+5BA HYBRID EARPHONES HIFI In-ear earphone
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FiiO FT5 Open-Back 90mm Planar Magnetic Headphones
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FiiO FT3 60mm Large Dynamic Driver Over-Ear Headphone 350 Ohm 3.5/4.4 /6.35 Plug
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FiiO FH3 Hi-Res 2BA+1DD Knowles Dynamic Hybrid Driver In-ear Earphones
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FiiO JadeAudio JH5 1DD+4BA Hybrid 5 Drivers HiFi Stereo In-Ear Earphone,
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LETSHUOER Cadenza 4 10mm Beryllium Coated DD 3BA Hybrid Drivers Earphone IEM
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TANGZU Nezha Latest Flagship-level 6BA + 1PZT Multi-Driver Hybrid Earphones
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TANGZU XUAN NV Dual Dynamic Driver In-Ear Earphone IEM Headset
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SHANLING ME600 2DD+3BA 5 Hybrid Drivers In-Ear Earphone IEM
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TINHIFI T3 Plus 10mm LCP Diaphragm Hi-Fi Earphone In Ear Earbuds
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INTUAURA Plume Flagship Dual Cavity Dynamic Unit In-Ear earphone
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QKZ x HBB Hades 2DD In-Ear Monitor HiFi Wired Earbuds
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CCZ BC02 High Fidelity Sound Quality Earphones Wired Dynamic Driver
No reviewsRegular price £15.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per£15.00 GBPSale price £15.00 GBP
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.