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EDX PRO In ear monitors Wired Earphones No-Mic HIFI Stereo Bass Music Earbuds IEM
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AK3 Wired In-Ear Monitor Earphone with Microphone HiFi Music Monitor Bass Headphone
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ZVX Silver Dynamic HIFI Bass Earbuds In-Ear Monitor Headphones NO-MIC Earphones
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EDX PRO-X Wired Earphones HIFI Stereo Bass Music Earbuds In-Ear Sport Headphones
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ZXT In-Ear Wired Earphones Clear No-Mic Dynamic DJ Monitor IEM Earbuds HIFI Music Sport Headphone
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QKZ AK6 Pro Wired Earphone with Mic Noice Cancelling Headset
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QKZ Sports Earphone In-Ear Driveby Wire with Microphone Extra Bass Cellphone Headset
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TRN MT1 HIFI In-Ear Earphone No Mic DJ Monitor Earphones Dynamic Noise Cancelling
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Collection: In-ear Monitors
What are in-ear monitors?
In-ear monitors (IEMs) were originally developed for musicians and performers to be able to hear themselves on stage without having to rely on traditional stage monitor speakers. Because the needs of a performer are a little different than the average consumer listening to their tunes, in-ear monitors have some specific features and design choices to be aware of.
In short, IEMs must do these things:
- Block outside sound well, using passive acoustic isolation.
- Provide excellent clarity in the frequency region(s) of interest to the performer (e.g. the vocal range).
- Provide relatively high sound pressure levels with minimal distortion.
- Stay put, even if the performer is moving around a lot.
- Remain comfortable for long performances, with weight kept to a minimum.
- Add no noticeable latency.
Given these needs, it’s not surprising that in-ear monitors tend toward very specific design choices, and are defined by features like these:
- A nozzle that pipes sound into the ear canal rather than an earbud that sits outside (think AirPods).
- Memory foam ear tips, or specialized silicone tips built for isolation.
- Custom molding, or a chassis shape that fits well in the concha.
- An ear-hook or over-the-ear loop design to prevent accidental pulling and movement.
- A physical, wired connection (rather than Bluetooth).