Choosing the BEST In-ear Monitors On Any Budget
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In-ear monitors have become a top choice for stage monitoring due to their high fidelity, and for their contribution to lowering your overall stage volume. But how do you go about choosing the best in-ear monitors for your budget? Sweetwater's Nick D'Virgilio sheds some light on in-ear monitors, and how to choose the best in-ear monitors for your application.
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0:00 - Intro
2:28 - Westone UM Pro 10
3:53 - Shure 215
4:48 - Mackie MP 240
5:30 - Westone M Pro 30
6:43 - Custom Made In-Ear Monitors
9:34 - Sennheiser Evolution Wireless
9:50 - Thanks For Watching!
The Zoom F8N Multitrack Field Recorder was used to record the audio in this video, and can be purchased here: www.sweetwater.com/store/deta... - Hudba
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You guys should really make sure the guy making the video knows what heâs talking about and isnât just making it up as he goes. The over the ear cables are to keep them out of your hair and disguise them so they arenât seen? Lol. No, it helps keep them from falling or being pulled out accidentally. Why would anyone need to remove a cable to clean the IEMs? Thatâs not all, just examples.
Also, the title of the video leads one to believe the video to be a guide to which ones are best in each budget level for different uses. In fact, in each case, it merely instructs the viewer to consult a salesman.
This is just an ad.
Try Blon Bl 03 and Kz Zsn
"Inyer monitor"
LOL
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That's a riotđ€Łđ€Łđ€Ł
Hahahahagaha
This guy is sponsored by Westone đ€Ł
I really like when a salesman tells about his personal experience. I know I'm dealing with a human being and not a faceless corporation. It's cool that he played for T4F.
People seem to be missing a lot of things that was the purpose of the video.
1: This seems to be a company that sells the products so it makes sense that they would focus on these that are very popular and from popular brands.
2: These products are not bad when compared to Chifi, don't fall for the hype train. You should be knowing exactly what you want when buying IEMs, not just choosing from what is popular and hoping it works out for your tastes (along with use).
#3: This was meant to be exploring different types and uses of these along with simple options for IEMs in general. Could have done some work but again, he said that this was only a few samples out of so many.
Very informative. This is one of the few videos I've watched on a topic I truly did not have a good understanding of and this video cleared alot up for me. Thanks Sweetwater
Drums like a god, while singing like a demi-god, sounds like Casey Kasem while speaking.. the multi-talented Mr D'Virgilio! đđđ
There are so many good chi-fi iem's available, just get the ones that go with the image of your band best. đ It's not pretentious and shallow it's smart.
If you're not in a band just spend a week or two browsing reviews until you're totally unsure of which ones to buy then go with the ones you like the look of best đ đ
We're living in the age of consumerism option paralysis, go with your gut instincts and move on âđ
actual solid advice
I use the KZ ZST X and they're incredible
@@jj_zerozero Agreed :). I just got a pair finally from Aliexpress a few days ago and they really blew me away as my first ever iem they sound very good for how little money I spent on them. Will be looking into getting some higher end iems some day in the near future :).
bounced around the highly recommended IEMs from reddit, decided on the Moondrop Aria because they looked so sleek and subtle. Was not let down!
Thanks.....
IEMs are also great when travelling
Thank you for making this
I need one of these asap. Need to upgrade my music gear. more Professional.
Thanks for the Se215 recommendation
I would be super interested in a version of this video but done with custom in ear monitors, having used both good pairs of universal and custom, the fit on custom is just unmatchable, but there has to be custom options out there that are affordable for musicians who arent playing big stages.
thank you Sir. Great insights.
CCA C10 or C16 thatâs all you need...KZas10 pro is good too!!! TIN 3 and 4 are also good!!!
That was very helpful. Thanks
After buying the Shure Audio -215's and -425's I learned one thing. Without a solid clip to hold it on your ear, IEM's simply don't work for me. I tried every tip they had, rubber and foam, and the sound was never better than with 3 dollar airline headphones. The problem was the seal, or lack thereof. I ended up going to an "Audiologist" (I believe that is what they called themselves) and got custom molded earpieces with an upper and lower earclip, much like what you see at most big venue concerts. They were held firmly in place and sounded great. It was an extra 200 dollars, but well worth it. I would advise anyone, before they buy, to try THEM ON. What I was told is that for 10-15% of people most IEM's simply don't fit. There are noteable exceptions like Apple or Bose earbuds, but these are Bluetooth and problems with latency and other issues make Bluetooth a non-starter for live applications. Also, make sure who ever you buy them on has a good return policy, because you don't want them to not fit, and get stuck with a 500 dollar paperweight..
Probably because you have satellite ears and buck teeth.
Great job thank you so much for this video. God bless
Excellent video very well done with a large amount of information and no specific product pushed forward. I always look for Sweetwater videos when researching new gear. I rely on you guys to provide good content.
I'm using IEMs because of 2 reasons listening to music and longevity i might use it to mix some music
I really wish you would include prices in these videos so we can actually get a reference to how different features will set us back in budget.
when i see no KZ, TIN, CCA, BlON, NiceHck, basiclly no chi-fi there, i know it is an ad.
Nor TRN, TFZ, Ibasso... Just realize u mention blon already XD
@As a dog i must know / 0.031 alpha build i have 535 and zsx, i doubt the shure is better than my zsx build quality wise.
Alan Xu itâs not an ad, theyâre just speaking about the iems they actually sell.
@@SR009s that's called advertising
@@hrishikeshparab1236 I'm well aware, but the advertising you're talking about and the advertising OP is talking about are different
Thanks for a great overview of IEMs. As a newbie to this concept; I would love a simple "menu" that includes all of the parts that a small (3 or 4 piece) group would need to use an IEM-system. In other words, what are the various options (devices) that "feed" the audio to the earbuds. You mention a mixer, but it's not clear whether that is the only device that can be used. (For example, are their devices that attach to an instrument itself that allows the musician to simply hear his/her own instrument better; a sort of stand-alone version of this idea that does not require every group member to "buy in" to a system? Thanks for any advice or links on this.
I have some KZâs that Iâm very satisfied with. Had them a couple yrs now. They are just now starting to every now and then cut out but, for what I paid, I canât complain. I would definitely buy them again.
If you have never worn a pair on stage I will tell you this. If you like interacting with the audience you might want to rethink havening IEM's. They can really affect you being on stage and feeding off of the audience. That said finding the right balance between using stage wedges and IEM's works extremely well for this situation with the audience.
Thanks Nick!
That radio voice!
Listening with my cca c12 iem
I have serious tinnitus and listening to music with in ear is helpful with a smile. I'm a Bass lover but also like to hear sound of the waves when walking. Is the AM Pro 30 is the best choice ? Budget could be a little higher also !
I recommend TFZ No. 3 for bass head !
Se846.
I call the tinnitus help line it just kept ringing and ringing đ€Ł sorry I'll see my self out now
Love that joke
Pro 30s are bad ass
as a singer, how do you deal with occlusion when wearing in ear monitors?
Yeah just go for the trn v90 or blon bl 03
Hey great video as usual. I play guitar and sing. Can you advise on an in ear system solution for guitar and vocals at the same time? So i don't have to rely on monitors for my vocals? My stage is generally really quiet UNFORTUNATELY and of course i want my guitars loud so i can have a little more dynamics in my playing and singing. Dont care if its a mono system or not P.S. I REALLY DONT WANNA SPEND A MILLION DOLLARS... LOL
do foh have vocals in stereo or mono ? and does singers own iem mix have vocals in stereo or mono ?
its important to have fixed sound first so that you know which area to improve
means dac first, as best as possible
Nice bit of info in a short amount of time. đ
I'm not sure of Sweetwater policy, but once you buy these and try them out you might not be able to return them. So make sure you get it right the first time. I bought a set of Shure SE215 buds and found that singing with them is like talking with a head cold....it sounds all dull and boxy because you're hearing more of the vibration in your head when your ears are sealed off. They do work well for drumming though because of the excellent isolation.
It's possible that earbuds with ambient sound might work better for a vocalist, but i'd have to buy them to do the experiment, and that's not an option for me.
I also bought the Shure -215's and they were awful, no good seal with any tip.I bought them from Guitar Center which does not allow returns. Luckily, after a few E-Mails back and forth with Shure, they were able to issue me a refund. I then bought the -425's and got custom molded earpieces with upper and lower retaining clips (200 bucks)that held them firmly in place and they work great. Great point you make
Any shure se215 owner? I have done a bunch of researches but the opinions on their sounds are so different, are they any good for vocals monitoring or daily usage?
Thank you! Anyone ever tell you that you look a bit like Brandon Urie
"every phone comes with a pair of earbuds" Im crying in pocophone
I'm laughing in Samsung AKG Headphones included with my S9
My Pocophone F1 came with a free in ear earphone out of the box.
@@nichie1931 weird
No earphone for rog phone
I got a kz zsn pro for free while buying the pocophone. Weird.
If you're on a tight budget and don't know where to start, go for KZ ZST X. It's the best all around iems.
How about over the ear headphones are there equivalents as far as drivers ?
I have problems with my ears and canât have anything in them .
What!? I didn't know Nick is now with Sweetwater. sweet!!! (Pun intended) one of my favorite all time drummers from one of my all time favorite bands, the might Spock's Beard
Rodrigo Zamora Heâs been doing videos and studio sessions with us for over 5 years now. đ
@@sweetwater Guess that means I have to watch more vids XD. I mostly watch Mitch's videos on everything guitar.
How about shure 682
Is there an IEM that âcloses/blocksâ sounds as apposed to isolating sounds
Blon bl03 trust me it work
Hi, I checked Amazon and I see different blon, is it linsoul or something else?
+1 for blon bl03
Yes, start from chifi, not from Shure 215 hahahah BLON is sooo gooooddd
@@conraddevera check Drop. Not sure but worth a look
@@conraddevera yup, you can also get it on AliExpress for cheaper
I use fender and Shure super gear
I would love to get moulded westone W60 , price tag in this little part of Europe is just to expensive
I have a pair of KZ zs10 Pro in-ear monitors but while playing the drums hitting a cymbal and kick combinations along with the other music tracks mixed in I'm noticing in some cases I'm getting some clipping. Is it the KZ zs10 pro just not able to handle the sound or what other IEM are better for what I'm doing and trying to keep it within the approximate price budget range?
@Steve Libman the clipping could likely be caused by the mix, possibly due to the cymbal and kick levels being too high. If you back off the levels of the drum sounds and music tracks, then raise the master volume to compensate, that may solve your clipping issue. Hope that helps, thanks for watching!
I'm thinking to get the LetShouerS12
Hi! Great review! I have a concern and would appreciate your opinion. The Fiio FH3 has so many great reviews but the price is quite out of my budget. At the same time, Iâve been hearing a lot of good reviews about the CCA CA16 which has a 7BA+1DD as compared to the FH3âs 2BA+1DD. Iâve also heard many good review about the Moondrop Aria. Now, between the 3 - the Fiio FH3, the CCA CA16 and the Moondrop Aria, which one is best for you and why? Highly appreciate your expertise on this please? Thanks so much in advance!
all the IEMs you've listed are more for the audiophile, casual listener rather than musicians who need IEMs on stage to monitor. I'd steer more towards "musician" centric brands rather than these companies if you're strictly in the marker for monitoring IEMs. That said, I have a pair of Moondrops for listening and you can never go wrong with the arias
@@another_aaron thanks so much! Any particular brand and model youâd recommend?
any moondrops that fit your budget are your best purchase IMO but the blessing 2 dusk, variations, aria, kato and chu's all are great pieces for different price tags
So your name is just Nick? Cool cool
Great informative video, every owner of IEM should watch.
kz ks10?
I'm old and have tried umpteen in ear thingies over the years with all kinds of foam and rubber type tips. I've yet to find any that don't fall out in a few seconds. I guess it's my ears. I've always had to use those with a plastic behind ear hook...and that's fine. Having said that, I only have them to listen to stuff on my iPhone and iPad via You Tube. I've never learnt how to "download" anything, I have no music saved at all. Monitors? What does that mean? Noise cancelling? I've never understood that...seems the opposite of what earphones (as I call all of these in or on bits of kit) are for. I listen to vids like this one and constantly have that question..."Yes but what are they for"....in my head. Anyway, ignorance is cheap and listening to skylarks is free!
Casey Kasem (sp?) sells IEMs
This guy played with a great band, Tears For Fears. This is great information for a beginner like me.
Is there any reason to prefer in ear over regular big headphones in terms of sound or sound insulation?
As a music lover I only listen to my iems when at work or travelling, while at home I'd prefer an open back headphones compared to an iem. If you want pure sound isolation you can go with Bluetooth ancs. Just remember that the more convenient the gear is the !ess it would sound great (atcm) speakers>open back headphones> iem> Bluetooth.
Yes, in ears seal in your ear canal. Headphones make you look like a clown⊠unless your black, then they make you look like a DJ. đ
@ 9:27 'they have a looser fit because my ears have gotten bigger...' Hmmm. Is there any science to back that up? The cartridge parts of our face, like our nose and the 'pinna' (you'll probably need to look that up... lol) may continue to grow or get larger. But I don't think the inner ear canal and bone structure gets lager. If your older IEM are looser now, I'd suggest it's more likely that the resin they are made from has shrunk. Resins and other plastics gas off plasticizes and other material over time.
But whatâs the difference between these âear budâ things and the real ones that need to be fitted?
Anybody?
Thanks âïžđâïž
I bought CCZ MELODY And They Wouldn't Stay In My Right Ear So I Bought XL FOAM TIPS SO FAR SO GOOD
This is legit awesome! Thank you! Can I please by any chance get an IEM recommendation? i'm a pianist/keyboardist. I'm wondering if i should get a neutral or a more laid back sounding pair.. my budget is around $100-170. i want to get a quality pair that feels and sounds quality.. that will last well. any recommendations?
Hello! This pair from Westone would be my personal favorite set for the $100-$170 price range:
www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/UMPro10v2--westone-um-pro-10-monitor-earphones-clear
I think they sound excellent and are an incredibly comfortable fit.
If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest!
Nick LaMendola, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1660, nick_lamendola@sweetwater.com
And again sweetwater comes to my rescue even indirectly đ
Iâm a deaf bassist and I need an in-ear monitor thatâs more powerful for more volume. Any suggestions?
sorry in advance for my naivety, ive never used IEMs.
I see some in ear monitors come with microphones. I know these are intended for phone calls but does anyone have an opinion on whether this microphone could be used for a band to speak to each other in the middle of a song? im mindful that with IEMs, they call it a silent stage. could it be so quiet that feedback would not be an issue??
i get that if the mic is too close to the mouth, ill probably hear my drummer grunting all night and too far away obviously wont work either. maybe an option to have the mic easily be switched on and off?
Good video
The comment section is the reason I'm a CIEM guy.
Do you have to be hooked up to a receiver? Can Bluetooth adapters connect to the transmitters?
Hello, Pierce! You would want to use those with either a wired headphone amp, or a dedicated wireless body pack and transmitter. Bluetooth is not usable for monitoring live music due to the inherent latency. Check these systems out:
www.sweetwater.com/c1044--In_Ear_Monitor_Systems
Thanks for the interest!
Spunde, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1732, Spunde@Sweetwater.com
no mention of protection for each model
Is there a reason why in ear monitors have a (as it seems) frequency cut off at 17khz to 18khz ?
I just got a pair of in ear monitors and basically some details simply get lost and overall it sounds a bit muffy to my ears.
The spec sheet says itÂŽs frequency response is 18hz to 22khz so i thought this should be good enough.
However other spec sheets from known professional brands are going only up to 17-18khz for that matter.
So i wonder if this is just this particular model or if thereÂŽs a general frequency cut off for some reason?
I thought some professional earbuds would actually be much better than other lifestyle and bass crap products.
But the lack of treble response is really dissapointing.
Btw i tried the Basn Bmaster 3.
Not the most expensive ones but not cheap either.
Hey there! Generally, any type of earphone or speaker that runs up to 17/18kHz should be a high enough frequency to properly represent any high end in your mix. The average adult canât hear much past 15kHz anyway. If youâre still experiencing a muffled signal with your in ears, you may want to double check how many drivers your earbuds have. More drivers will result in better representation at different frequency ranges, as there is some more power to drive the separate ranges. Iâve copied a link to help with choosing between different options:
www.sweetwater.com/insync/in-ear-monitor-buying-guide/
I hope this helps!
Nick Pasquino, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 3230, nick_pasquino@sweetwater.com
Didn't know John Lovitz worked for SweetWater.
Are these in ear monitors wireless? I have never used one so I want to find out more info
Hi Michael! To better assist you with technical questions, please give us a call at (800) 222-4700 or email us at sales@sweetwater.com. Thank you!
Just ordered some Shure se215's yesterday from sweetwater!
There are way better options in this price
@@matanfel1826 What are those options?
@@VictorRiquelmeRock ibasso it01
@@VictorRiquelmeRock Sony MH755 for $5
why no kz zs10 pro?
bass heavy vs more favorable mid ranges on the 425. Its a positive feedback loop when you see so many lovers of the KZ. Of course people review headphones positively if they think they saved hundreds and they are better than expected. For the average Tom Dick & Harry, get the KZ line. They are wonderful. But when audio matters, and every ounce of the tone matters, 9/10 you get what you pay for. The Shure's are no different. I have a podcast and make documentaries where narration matters a great deal along with live broadcast. KZ over 215 - that's the sacrifice I'd make considering the quality gap. But 425 all day 10/10 if you had to bump up. if you need anything better, you need to start considering custom.
They are used in phone not on computers right
So... the only thing you said about the Mackies is that they have a black wire. ;D
â ââȘ0:59âŹâ that's over...
Where is ibasso it01 đ
This man livin in da cave
My Shure 215's always break. It's really annoying.
What I donât like that it sounds like the more drivers the better, which does not seem the musiciansâ consensus. More the salesmanâs consensus.
"every phone comes with a pair of earphones"... Well that aged well.
every phone comes with a pair of nothing
Get alclair
I love you Sweetwater, but why didn't you have a look at the foreign-made IEMs like KZs? Are they not IEMs for musical use as well?
That's because they don't sell them
Why would they advertise for products they donât sell?
Had no idea.
Exactly but sad they donât because for less than a quarter of the price, anything from KZ or TRN absolutely obliterates those entry level Shureâs he mentioned and iâve listened to them
I have several sets of KZs that I love for listening to music with. However, I'd never trust them on-stage during a gig. The connectors are just two straight pins that pull straight out. There have been too many times when they come loose enough to cut out... just wearing them around with light activity. I need something that screws or locks on to the earpiece to trust on stage when I'm really moving around and need near zero chance of failure.
OMG! Is that a cleaning tool? I just realized that.
I wished they showed you the price for each. How an I supposed to know whatâs best for my budget đ
bruh google?
$699.00 plus tax
Donât buy the Mackies, they sound great but with every little head movement the thing pops a little bit out of your ears and youâll lose all low end and ear protection.
Im confused on what drivers are đ
I missed the part that explains the difference between typical ear phones vs in ear monitors.
In ear monitors are supposed to be used to monitor audio, espicially in live performances (hence the name). They should have a very linear sound profile. These days IEMs are just any "audiophile grade" earphones.
Do i even want to know how much custom molded IEMs cost?
Around 3k is cheap....
A very good custom molded set with 3 drivers will run around $600 - $700 minimum.
Jon Lovitz looks a lot younger when he talks iem
audeze isine lx
I recommend not spending more than $200 on Universal IEMs, and save that money for Custom Molded IEMs. They are expensive but worth it. You can get 2driver Alclair Customs for under $400 and they Will sound better for live music than $1000+ Universals because they will have a superior fit and bass response.
I want to hear my bass drum. Can't even hear it with cans.
Jesus loves you my brother. Thanks for the video!
W video
China is crazyyyy guyđcheap quality â€ïž
nothing but itâs a Westone ad
thx for showing what those black things are, i thought that is bad liquorice and was eating them :(
I'm not sure if it's age expanding your ears or sticking these in your ears constantly for years, lol.
Sorry but I am sad none of these is available in india.
I have a career in english music but these dhire in ear twin system is not available in amazon india
Very bad
I recommend the Tin T2 earphones, or anything from that company really. Make sure you see some reviews and that the one you go for has the sound signature you want, whether it be flat, bassy, or treble heavy.
@@CockatooDude yeah I want treble earphones but they don't even have service for india.
@@shalinibhagat8142 Well having emphasis on the treble is just a style of earphone. But you won't really need much in the way of service, earphones don't usually break.
@@CockatooDude not that service but the product too need to be delivered. They don't deliver to India đ„
@@shalinibhagat8142 Oh no, that's quite the issue then. Unfortunately, living in the US, I probably can't help you there. My best advice would be to visit any audio or music stores near you if you can find any and see if you can buy some there.
i do not recommend 215 at all treble is non existent and they so damn uncomfortable