IEMs DUNU x KOTO ITO: Multi-Driver Hybrid IEM with Dual Dynamic & Balanced Armature Drivers is Only $199 DUNU x KOTO ITO delivers full-bodied sound with dual dynamic and balanced armature drivers, perfect for Rock, Hip-Hop and Electronic. Ian WhiteSeptember 13, 2025
IEMs AFUL Dawn-X IEMs: ‘Awful’ Name, But 1DD+8BA+4EST+1BCD Flagship Power AFUL Dawn-X 14-driver hybrid IEM delivers flagship sound and advanced tech for $1,299, rivaling FiiO FX17, Astell&Kern LUNA, and Campfire Andromeda 10. Ian WhiteSeptember 12, 2025
New Products Sony Launches INZONE H9 II Wireless Gaming Headset and E9 In-Ear Monitors for Gamers Sony expands its INZONE lineup with the H9 II Wireless Gaming Headset and E9 IEMs, featuring FNATIC tuning, 360 Spatial Sound, and pro-level gaming... Robert SilvaAugust 20, 2025
New Products Beyerdynamic’s XELENTO Remote & XELENTO Wireless IEMs: What You Need To Know Definitely not inexpensive, but the Beyerdynamic XELENTO Remote and Wireless IEM models promise very high-end earphone performance. L. MillerOctober 13, 2022
New Products iFi GO Pod Air: Lighter, Smarter, and Ready for Wireless Hi-Res Audio With Your IEMs At $249, the iFi GO Pod Air brings wireless hi-res audio to your IEMs without the weight of its predecessor. Same hi-res magic, now... Ian WhiteMay 15, 2025
New Products xMEMS Debuts New Designs for True Wireless Stereo Earbuds xMEMS introduces two proof of concept true wireless earbuds using solid-state MEMS micro speaker technology. Robert SilvaJune 13, 2024
IEMs Campfire Audio Launches $1,399 Grand Luna IEMs—Because the High-End Earphone Game Clearly Has No Finish Line The Campfire Audio Grand Luna IEMs feature a hybrid design with both planar magnetic and balanced armature drivers and a built-in USB-C DAC for... Ian WhiteAugust 9, 2025
IEMs 64 Audio Turns 15: Born in Ukraine, Raised on Rain, Now Ruling Your Earholes 64 Audio celebrates 15 years of IEM innovation with new releases, the XIO with Astell&Kern, and a major showcase at CanJam SoCal 2025. Ian WhiteAugust 8, 2025
IEMs Astell&Kern and 64 Audio Launch XIO In-Ear Monitors — First Listen at CanJam London 2025? Astell&Kern and 64 Audio’s $3,000 XIO IEMs combine cutting-edge tech and luxury design for audiophiles seeking top-tier sound and craftsmanship. Ian WhiteJuly 17, 2025
IEMs Noble Van Gogh IEM: Four-Driver Hybrid Meets Starry Night—No Two Look the Same (Good Luck Picking!) Noble Van Gogh IEM combines a unique hand-finished design with a four-driver hybrid setup, delivering bold, textured sound and premium build at a competitive... Ian WhiteJune 18, 2025
IEMs Astell&Kern LUNA IEMs Land at $2,700: Because Sonic Purity Apparently Comes with a Quirky Low Impedance Astell&Kern's latest IEMs for audiophiles feature new 13mm Unipolar Micro Planar Magnetic Drivers and are hand-assembled in Japan. Ian WhiteJune 11, 2025
IEMs FiiO’s FX17 Flagship IEMs Integrate Electrostatic, Dynamic, and BA Drivers Universal IEMs with 13 drivers? FiiO's FX17 integrates electrostatic and dynamic drivers, and balanced armatures in a titanium ear shell. Ian WhiteMarch 26, 2025
IEMs STAX SR-003 MK2 Electrostatic Earspeakers with SRM-D10 II Energizer: Review STAX has unleashed a $1,295 earspeaker system that's unmatched for the price, but that doesn't mean it's for everybody. W. JenningsJuly 30, 2024
Articles Best IEMs: Editors’ Choice 2024 In 2024, the best universal fit in-ear monitors (IEMs) at various price points are from Final, Campfire Audio and Noble Audio. W. JenningsDecember 16, 2024
IEMs Zeitgeist Germany’s Tree Collection IEMs Are Made of Exotic Woods At $814, Zeitgeist Germany offers bespoke IEMs carved from 4 different types of wood -- Sequoia, Zebrano, Olive and Redheart. Robert SilvaDecember 11, 2024
IEMs Meze Audio’s ALBA IEMs Promise Better Sound Quality At a More Affordable Price At $159, the Meze Audio ALBA in-ear headphones include a convenient inline USB-C adapter to easily to connect to iPhone 15. Robert SilvaJune 20, 2024
IEMs Westone Audio AM Pro X20 IEM: Review At $399, Westone's dual driver IEM feature ambient pass-thru listening to help musicians hear the audience and other performers on stage. W. JenningsJune 16, 2024