Do headphones or IEMs generally provide better sound quality?
WEBUp to a certain price point, IEM is better. IMO, at $250 AUD, with the appearance of HD560S and HE400SE, the price / value argument disappears. In other words, IEM reaches “decent” point faster (cheaper) but plateaus hard …
Serious question: Why do you pick IEMs over headphones?
WEBIEM's (as a general rule) always have more micro detail too. A good $100-$300 IEM can sound as good as much more expensive headphones. High end IEM's are one of the best (if not the very best) audio experiences that you can have without disturbing the peace. People who shun them are missing out a lot.
IEM's Vs Earbuds : r/HeadphoneAdvice - Reddit
WEBJan 3, 2023 · The soundstage on headphones will be more open and have more depth. Iems are alot lighter compared to headphones and have better sound isolation. I would say iems are more accurate than most headphones, if you have a deep fit and seal especially. If your a detail oriented person then iems usually tend to be more suited.
what makes iems different from regular in ear earphones? : r/iems
WEBSep 3, 2023 · IEM is a term for an audiophile who scoffs at bluetooth. Earbud is a term for girls in yoga pants who scoff at wires. IEM - IN Ear Monitor - Originally built for musicians to reproduce an accurate, as intended sound. They go deep in the ear canal and wrap around the ear. Earbuds - Usually sit in the ear and hang down.
My IEM Ranking List! - 161 IEMs ranked and counting : …
WEBDec 27, 2020 · The Ranking List has a few categories: Model name - self explanatory. Price - MSRP. Total Grade - Weight 20% Tonality 20% Technicality and 60% AntGrade. Value - A value score based on price and rank (range is negative a lot to +10) (higher better) Tonality - semi-subjective/objective score based on the overall sound signature FYI - I posted ...
IEM vs Headphones for gaming? : r/HeadphoneAdvice - Reddit
WEBDec 26, 2021 · TheMagicalTimonini. •. Depends on the specific headphones or IEMs, headphones tend to have a bigger soundstage especially open back headphones, but that doesn't necessarily make it better for gaming. IEMs are really nice for isolation and easy to carry and for some they are better in comfort for long periods of time.
My experience with IEMs for gaming : r/headphones - Reddit
WEBApr 11, 2023 · I recommend checking out Fresh Reviews channel on YouTube. He reviews headphones (mostly IEM's) with competitive gaming in mind. Quality headphones don't directly equate to great gaming headphones. For competitive gaming, having a peaky treble to soundwhore is often beneficial even if it isn't for other listening.
IEMs and PC connection : r/headphones - Reddit
WEBNov 4, 2022 · Most USB dongles are suspect at best. Arturia AudioFuse Rev2 or AudioFuse Studio: Supports IEM's and does other stuff. Cheaper than RME, dac quality is comparable to RME. $599-899. Schiit Audio's Lyr - Amp only, supports IEM. $599. RME ADI-2's FS DAC is hard to beat sound-wise, you'll pay a hefty sum for it.
IEMs vs. Full-Size/Over-Ear in 2022? : r/headphones - Reddit
WEBJul 4, 2022 · IEM is much better than Over Ear headphones for the same price. It is because Over Ear design has to deal with the “shape” of your ear, which is causing bad frequency response at the 2K to 10K range. In contrast, the IEM is placed inside your ear canal, so the sound is directly going into your ear membrane.
IEMs vs Full-sized headphones - Head-Fi.org
WEBApr 18, 2020 · Full sized headphones are overhyped, The ER4XR/ER3SE(EQ'd) sound better to me than anything i had. With well tuned BA headphones the only gains i see from a full size, Is a LCD or HE400i in the planar verse. …