chart of balanced armature based iems
Post on 14-Apr-2016
727 Views
Preview:
DESCRIPTION
TRANSCRIPT
Model Description Sound Signature
ACS T15 Analytical
AKG K3003/i Natural
Apple Warm, Analytical
Astell&Kern ARK01 Warm, Balanced
Astell&Kern ARK02
Astell&Kern AK100-111is
Astrotec AM-90
Astrotec AX-7 (Excalibur) Balanced, Aggressive
Astrotec AM-70 Balanced
Astrotec AX-30 Hybrid, single BA, single dynamic Mid-Centric, Bass-Enhanced
Astrotec AX-35 Hybrid, single BA, single dynamic
Astrotec AX-60
Atomic Floyd SuperDarts Hybrid Bass Heavy
Audiofly AF78 Warm
Audiofly AF120 Part of the Performance Series "Pro" version of the AF78
Audiofly AF140
Audiofly AF160 Part of the Performance Series
Audiofly AF180 Part of the Performance Series
Audio-Technica ATH-CK9
Audio-Technica ATH-CK10 Analytical
Audio-Technica ATH-CK70PRO Balanced, Analytical
Audio-Technica ATH-CK90PRO
Audio-Technica ATH-CK90PRO MK2 Uses "acoustic horn" nozzle design.
Audio-Technica ATH-CK100 Mid-centric
Audio-Technica ATH-CK100PRO
Audio-Technica ATH-IM01
Audio-Technica ATH-IM02 Neutral/Balanced
Audio-Technica ATH-IM03 V-shaped
Audio-Technica ATH-IM04 Downsloping, mid-centric
Auvio (Radio Shack) Armature
version of the Dynamic Ear Company Inōr DS-11
tuning filters: bass-boost, reference & high-boost
Dual-Driver In-Ear Earphone (MA850GB, ME186LL/A)
Most affordable dual driver in-ear at the time of release
i-River's Rebrand of the Final Audio Design Heaven IV
Design FI-BA-SS, features removable cables and a slightly warmer tonality
Clear/Bright, Analytical, Warm Midrange
compensate for the AK100's 22 ohm output impedance
Neutral/Analytical, Even Bass
balanced armature manufactured in-house by Astrotec
Balanced to Neutral Presentation
Hybrid, dual-BA, single dynamic design, similar to the AKG K3003
Enhanced Bass, U-Shaped Presentation
Part of the Performance Series, Hybrid Design
First ATH balanced armature earphone
soundstage, and detail, it is a longtime favorite of analytical listeners.
Single BA earphone with "acoustic horn" design
First AT earphone with "acoustic horn" nozzle design.
Neutral, leaning towards dark.
brighter skew compared to the original
Technica. Known for being source-dependent
Flagship product from Audio-Technica. Uses "acoustic horn" nozzle design.
Neutral/Balanced/Analytical, Minor U-shape
Balanced, leaning toward dark
Uses "acoustic horn" nozzle design, revision of the CK90PRO MK2
Uses "acoustic horn" nozzle design, revision of the CK100PRO
Brainwavz B2
Creative Aurvana Zen
Creative Aurvana In-Ear2 Warm/Balanced
Creative Aurvana In-Ear3
DENON AH-C250
DENON AH-C400
DUNU-Topsound Ares
DUNU-Topsound Crius
DUNU-Topsound I 3C-S
DUNU-Topsound DN-900
DUNU-Topsound DN-1000
DUNU-Topsound DJ-1000
DUNU-Topsound DN-2000
Earsonics SM1 Balanced
Earsonics SM2v2
Earsonics SM3v2 Mid-forward
Earsonics SM64
Earsonics S-EM6
Etymotic Research ER6/ER6i Isolator Neutral/Analytical
Etymotic Research HF2/HF3/HF5 Neutral/Analytical
Etymotic Research ER4B/P(PT)/S microPro Neutral/Analytical
EXS X10
EXS X15
EXS X20 Analytical
Fidue A83 Hybrid (Dual BA/Dynamic)
Final Audio Design Heaven A (FI-BA-A1) Analytical and fairly neutral.
Final Audio Design Heaven S (FI-BA-SB)
Final Audio Design Heaven C (FI-BA-SA) Analytical and fairly neutral.
Final Audio Design Heaven II
Final Audio Design Heaven IV (FI-BA-HE4)
Final Audio Design Heaven V Has special variant "Aging" finish
Final Audio Design Heaven VI Rose Copper Body
Final Audio Design Heaven VII Housing is based on the LAB I
Final Audio Design Heaven VIII Housing is based on the LAB I
brand; shares the same look and sound as the Fischer Audio DBA-02
Mid-Centric, similar to Shure SE530
First IEM with 6 BA, custom IEM-derived, handmade + 3D printing
Neutral to mid-forward focused
without hand-matching or FR assurance
are low impedance, designed for portable use.
Flagship product from Korean brand EXS
Audio Design. Alumite housing, round cable.
Audio Design. Gold-plated brass housing, flat cable.
Warmer than Heaven A/C with more top-end sizzle.
Audio Design. Chrome-plated aluminum housing, round cable.
housing, flat cable. Available in an unassembled "DIY" kit.
Will come with three color options for cable.
Final Audio Design FI-BA-SS
Final Audio Design LAB I
Fischer Amps FA-3E
Fischer Amps FA-4E XB
Fischer Audio SBA-01
Fischer Audio SBA-03 Balanced, Neutral
Fischer Audio DBA-02 Flagship IEM from Fischer Audio; bright, aggressive sound
Fischer Audio DBA-02 MKII
Fischer Audio DBA-04
Fischer Audio TBA-04
FitEar (Suyama) F111 (aka TO GO! 111, A111)
FitEar (Suyama) Parterre Balanced, V-shaped
FitEar (Suyama) TO GO! 334
Grado GR8 Analytical/Balanced
Grado GR10 Analytical/Balanced
Green House GH-ERC-MBK(W)
Green House GH-ERC-DMS
Heir Audio 3.Ai
Heir Audio 3.Ai S Revised "S" version of the 3.Ai
Heir Audio 4.Ai Neutral
Heir Audio 4.Ai S Revised "S" version of the 4.Ai Neutral
Heir Audio IEM 5.0 Similar to the custom-fit 8.A
Heir Audio Tzar 90 Balanced
Heir Audio Tzar 350 Neutral, Bright, Analytical
HiSound Audio BA100
Hippo Audio ProOne
InEar Monitoring StageDiver 1
InEar Monitoring StageDiver 2
InEar Monitoring StageDiver 3
Design. Mirror-finish stainless steel housing, round cable.
Highly resolving and analytical.
crafted via a titanium 3D printing technique
3D printed and this product match with more expensive IEMs
without aggressivity / treble with good extension
Flagship IEM from Fischer Audio with cosmetic upgrades
slightly more conservative than the original
IEM the Private 111; utilizes a machined metal sound tube
accuracy, similar to the Etymotic ER4S
Blanc, Melomane limited-edition variants
IEM the MH334; designed for mastering applications
balanced, mid-centric downsloping response
pole 'moving' armature, with additional tuning by Grado
'moving' armature, with additional tuning by Grado
from the same OEM manufacturer of the DBA-02 and B2
sourced from the same OEM manufacturer of the DBA-02 and B2
Universalized version of the custom-fit 3.A
Warm, Mid-Centric, Enhanced Bass
Warm, Mid-Centric, Enhanced Bass
Universalized version of the custom-fit 4.A
series, designed for easy source pairing
series, designed for easy source pairing
Upper Midrange and Minor Sub-Bass Emphasis
JAYS d-Jays
JAYS s-Jays
JAYS q-Jays wideband, balanced
Prophonic (Sensaphonics Japan) K2 SP/MX musicians' monitor
Klipsch X5
Klipsch X7i
Klipsch X10
Klipsch Custom 1
Klipsch Custom 2
Klipsch Custom 3 Known for its sub-par cable. full, warm
LEAR (Forever Source Digital) LUF-4 Three Variants: B, F, C
LEAR (Forever Source Digital) LUF-4B.2D
MEElectronics A151
MEElectronics A161P
Minerva Hearing Protection DS-07 (from Crescendo)
NOCS NS800
NuForce Primo 8
Ortofon e-Q5 Analytical/Balanced
Ortofon e-Q7 Analytical/Mid-Centric
Ortofon e-Q8 Analytical/Neutral
Phiaton PS200
Phonak (Audeo) PFE 1xx
Phonak (Audeo) PFE 232
Rhines Custom Monitors JACK 1
Rhines Custom Monitors JACK 2
Rhines Custom Monitors JACK 3
RockItSounds R-20
RockItSounds R-30
RockItSounds R-50
mid-centric similar to aurvana zen I
The first IEM to utilize the Knowles SR 'Siren' armature
enjoyment; not currently available outside of Japan
Protection) version of the OEM Dynamic Ear Company Inor DS-07
Flagship product from Swedish firm NOCS
proprietary Butterworth filters; Nuforce's first high-end IEM
Smooth, Warm, Downsloping Mid-Centric Response
First "moving armature" earphone design.
Neutral, Wideband, Analytical, Airy
full bodied, with sparkling top-end
Flagship dual-BA product from RockItSounds
Shure e3c
Shure e4c
Shure e5c
Shure SE210 Revision of e3c
Shure SE310 Revision of e4c
Shure SE420
Shure E500/SE530
Shure SE315 Revision of SE310
Shure SE425 Revision of SE420
Shure SE535/SE535LTD-J Revision of SE530
Shure SE846
Sleek Audio SA6/SA6R
Sleek Audio SA7 Limited Edition
SoundMagic PL50
Sony XBA-C10
Sony XBA-1SL/iP
Sony XBA-2SL/iP
Sony XBA-3SL/iP Clear, glossy sound.
Sony XBA-4SL/iP
Sony XBA-S65/B
Sony XBA-NC85D
Sony XBA-BT75
Sony XBA-H1
Sony XBA-H2
Sony XBA-H3
SteelSeries Flux In-Ear Pro
T-PEOS H-100 Balanced
T-PEOS H-200 Balanced
T-PEOS H-300 Evolution of the H-200
Tralucent Audio 1PLUS2
TDK Life on Record TH-ECBA100 Warm, mid-centric
TDK Life on Record TH-ECBA200
Logitech UE (Ultimate Ears) Super.Fi 3 Studio
Logitech UE (Ultimate Ears) Super.Fi 5vi/UE600
wideband, slighlty mid oriended
fast bass response, lush mids, non fatiguing highs
more than the regular SE535 on the LTD-J edition
Shure; exchangeable filters and acoustic low-pass
Variable Equalization (VQ) System
Variable Equalization (VQ) System
versions, J-cable for standard versions.
versions, J-cable for standard versions.
versions, J-cable for standard versions.
versions, J-cable for standard versions.
Dark, bassy, slightly brittle highs.
BA earphone designs. Designed for sports; washable in water
Part of original XBA series, Sony's first BA earphone designs.
BA earphone designs. Bluetooth-enabled.
Hybrid Balanced Armature & Dynamic IEM; custom fit option
circuit in the y-split to allow for less source dependence
Neutral with mid-emphasis and extended bass
Logitech UE (Ultimate Ears) Super.Fi 5 Pro
Logitech UE (Ultimate Ears) Super.Fi 5 EB
Logitech UE (Ultimate Ears) UE700
Logitech UE (Ultimate Ears) UE900 New UE flagship
Logitech UE (Ultimate Ears) Triple.Fi 10
Ultrasone Tio Neutral
Ultrasone IQ Warm, Bassy, Sibilant
VSONIC GR01
VSONIC VC1000
Westone 1
Westone 2
Westone 3 bass heavy, can be sibiliant
Westone 4
Westone 4R
Westone UM1 mid-oriented, intimate vocals
Westone UM2
Westone UM2 RC westone UM2 sound
Westone UM3X
Westone UM3X RC westone UM3 sound
Westone UM Pro 10 Refreshed UM1
Westone UM Pro 20 Refreshed UM2
Westone UM Pro 30 Refreshed UM3X
Westone UM Pro 50 Warm, Thick
Westone TS1
Westone W10 Refreshed Westone 1
Westone W20 Refreshed Westone 2
Westone W30 Refreshed Westone 3
Westone W40 Refreshed Westone 4
Westone W50
Westone W60
Zero Audio ZH-BX-300
Zero Audio ZH-BX-500
Zero Audio ZH-BX-510-CS
Zero Audio ZH-BX-700-CD
UE700 was updated, UE700R exists too.
flat, sharp, lucid, airy, staccato
Balanced with capable bass and sparkly highs
First balanced armature product from VSONIC
entry-level consumer oriented earphone from Westone
Ex-Westone flagship; development time was long at over two years.
Flagship from Westone. First quad-driver universal
Flagship from Westone. First quad-driver universal with removable cables
entry-level mastering oriented earphone from Westone
mid-end mastering earphone from Westone
mid-end mastering earphone from Westone with detachable cables
high-end mastering earphone from Westone
high-end mastering earphone from Westone with detachable cables
iPhone-compatible version of the Westone 1
Wear Style In Production? Price (MSRP)
No Yes 2011 £149 GBP
No Yes 2011 $1299 USD / 1200 EUR / £1000 GBP
Down No Yes 2010 $79 USD
Down No Yes 2013
Down Yes MCX (?) Yes 2013
Over-Ear Yes FitEar No 2012
No Yes 2012
No Yes 2012
No Yes 2013 199 RMB
No 299/399 RMB
No 299/399 RMB
No Yes 2013 1999 RMB
No 2012
Over-Ear Yes MMCX 2013
Over-Ear Yes MMCX 2013
Over-Ear Yes MMCX 2013
Over-Ear Yes MMCX 2014
No Discontinued
Over-Ear No Discontinued 2007
No Yes 2011
No Discontinued 2009
No Yes 2011
Over-Ear No Discontinued 2008 $469
Yes Yes 2011 ¥63000 JPY
Removable Cables?
Socket Type (If Removable)
Year Introduced
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
No Discontinued 2010
No Discontinued 2006 € 79,99
No € 99,99
Over-Ear No Yes € 99,99
Over-Ear
Over-Ear Yes Yes € 199
Over-Ear Yes Yes € 279
Over-Ear Yes Yes € 345
Over-Ear Yes Yes 2013 € 400
Over-Ear Yes Yes € 945 (include french VAT)
No
No Yes $149
Yes Yes 1988 $299
No Yes
Yes MCX (?) Yes 2012
No Yes
Over-Ear Yes Yes 2014
No Discontinued
No Yes ¥29800 JPY
No Yes ¥22000 JPY
No Yes 2013
No Yes 2012 ¥14800 JPY
No Yes 2013
No Yes 2012
Down No Yes 2014
Down No Yes 2014
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
september 2013
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Pending re-release
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
staggered two-pin
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
MMCX (Modified)
Universal, Over-Ear / Down
Universal, Over-Ear / Down
Universal, Over-Ear / Down
Universal, Over-Ear / Down
Universal, Over-Ear / Down
Universal, Over-Ear / Down
Universal, Over-Ear / Down
Down No Yes ¥98000 JPY
Down No Yes 2014
Over-Ear Yes Yes 2013 388 euros
No Yes 2011
No No 2011
No No 2011
No Yes 2012
Unreleased 2011
Over-Ear No Yes 2013
Over-Ear Yes FitEar Yes 2012
Over-Ear Yes FitEar Yes 2013
Over-Ear Yes FitEar Yes 2012
No $299
No Yes $399
No ?
No ?
Over-Ear Yes 2-pin (0.78mm) No 2012 $299
Over-Ear Yes 2-pin (0.78mm) Yes 2013
Over-Ear Yes 2-pin (0.78mm) No 2012 $399
Over-Ear Yes 2-pin (0.78mm) Yes 2013 $399
Over-Ear Yes 2-pin (0.78mm) Yes 2013
Over-Ear Yes 2-pin (0.78mm) Yes 2012 $369
Over-Ear Yes 2-pin (0.78mm) Yes 2012 $399
No Yes 2013 $65
Over-Ear No Yes 2013 $129 SGD
Over-Ear Yes 2-pin Yes
Over-Ear Yes 2-pin Yes
Over-Ear Yes 2-pin Yes
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
No Yes
No Discontinued
No Yes
Over-Ear No Yes 2010
No Discontinued 2008
No Yes 2012
No Discontinued 2007
Over-Ear No Discontinued 2007
Over-Ear No Discontinued 2007
Over-Ear No Discontinued 2007
Over-Ear Yes 2-pin, MMCX Yes 2013
Over-Ear Yes 2-pin, MMCX Yes 2014
Over-Ear No Yes $74.99
No Not Yet 2012
No Yes
Over-Ear Yes Yes 2014 $499
No Yes 2010 $299
No Yes 2009 $329 (?)
No Yes 2013
No Yes
Over-Ear No Discontinued 2009 $169
Over-Ear Yes Discontinued 2011 $599
No Yes
No Yes
Over-Ear No Yes $119.99
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
MMCX (Modified)
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Recessed/Keyed Two-Pin
Over-Ear No Discontinued 2006
Over-Ear No Discontinued 2005
Over-Ear No Discontinued 2006
Over-Ear No Discontinued
Over-Ear No Discontinued
Over-Ear No Discontinued
Over-Ear No Discontinued 2009
Over-Ear Yes Yes $249,99
Over-Ear Yes Yes $349,99
Over-Ear Yes Yes 2011 $549,99
Over-Ear Yes Not Yet 2013 $999 (?)
Yes $249,99
Yes (?) 2013 $399,99
Over-Ear No Yes 2009(?)
No Yes 2011
No Yes 2011
No Yes 2011
No Yes 2011
Down Only No Yes 2011
No Yes 2011
No Yes 2011
MMCX
MMCX
MMCX
No Yes 2013 $129.99
No Yes 2012
Yes Yes 2013 $250 (?)
Yes Yes 2012
Over-Ear/Down No Yes 2011
Over-Ear No Yes 2011 $250
Over-Ear Yes Discontinued 2004
No $99
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Discontinued/Yes - SA6R
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Ear, Behind-the-Neck
Ear, Behind-the-Neck
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Connector (Unknown Size)
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Discontinued/Yes - UE600
Over-Ear Yes Discontinued 2004
Over-Ear Yes Discontinued 2004
No Yes $149,99
Over-Ear Yes MMCX Yes 2012 $399,99
Over-Ear Yes Yes $399,99
No Yes 2012
Over-Ear Yes MMCX Yes 2012
No Yes 2012 $199
No Yes 2013 $129
Over-Ear No Yes $169
Over-Ear No Yes $339
Over-Ear No Yes 2008 $499
Over-Ear No Yes 2011 $639
Over-Ear Yes Yes 2011 $499
Over-Ear No Yes $165
Over-Ear No Yes $420
Over-Ear Yes Yes 2010 $450
Over-Ear No Yes 2009 $549
Over-Ear Yes Yes 2010 $575
Over-Ear MMCX Yes 2013
Over-Ear MMCX Yes 2,013
Over-Ear MMCX Yes 2,013
Over-Ear MMCX Yes 2014
Over-Ear No Yes 2012
Over-Ear Yes MMCX Yes
Over-Ear Yes MMCX Yes
Over-Ear Yes MMCX Yes
Over-Ear Yes MMCX Yes
Over-Ear Yes MMCX
Over-Ear Yes MMCX
No Yes 2011
No Yes 2011
No 2013
No 2013
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Universal, Over-Ear/Down
Two-Pin (0.78mm)
Two-Pin (0.78mm)
Two-Pin (0.78mm)
# of Drivers Crossover # of Receivers
Ultra-Low
41 1 N/A 1
125 8 3-way
2 2-way 2
1 N/A 1
2 2-way 1
1 N/A 1
1 + Dynamic 2-way 1 + Dynamic
1 + Dynamic 2-way 1 + Dynamic
110 12 2 + Dynamic 3-way 1 + Dynamic
1 + Dynamic 2-way 1 + Dynamic
1 + Dynamic 2-way 1 + Dynamic
1 + Dynamic 2-way 1 + Dynamic
2 + Dynamic 3-way 2 + Dynamic
3 3-way 3
4 3-way 4
104 30 1 N/A 1
107 55 2 2-way 1
106 42 1 N/A 1
111 37 2 2-way 1
111 37 2 2-way 1
113 23 3 3-way 2
109 39 3 3-way
1 N/A 1
2 2-Way 2 (Dual Assembly)
3 3-way
4 (2.5) 3-way
1 N/A 1
Sensitivity (dB) @1kHz (unless otherwise noted)
Impedance (Ω) @1kHz (unless otherwise noted)
2 BAs + 1 Dynamic
2 BAs + 1 Dynamic
3 (Triple Assembly)
3 (Triple Assembly)3 (1 + Dual Assembly)
110 43 2 2-way 1
115 42 1 N/A 1
110 42 1 N/A 1
112 28 2 2-way 2
105±2 10 1 N/A 1
1 + Dynamic 2-way 2
98±2 10 2 + Dynamic 2
2 2-way 2
109 28 2 2-way 1
119 32 2 2-way 2
122 34 3 3-way 2
122 98/112 3 3-way 2
124 60 6 3-way 4
1 N/A 1
105 16 1 N/A 1
108 27/100 1 N/A 1
1 N/A 1
1 1
2 2-way 1
2 + Dynamic 3-way 1 + Dynamic
16 Ohm 1 N/A 1
16 Ohm 1 N/A 1
16 Ohm 1 N/A 1
112 16 Ohm 1 N/A 1
16 Ohm 1 N/A 1
16 Ohm 1 N/A 1
2 N/A 1
2 N/A 1
16 Ohm 1 N/A 1
8 Ohm 2 N/A 1
119 19 Ohm 4 3-way 2
1 N/A 1
1 N/A 1
108 43 2 2-way 1
2 2-way 1
1 N/A 1
2 2-way
4 3-way 3
118 120 1 N/A 1 (MCA)
116 32 1 N/A 1 (MCA)
25 3 3-way 2
25 3 3-way 2
25 4 3-way 2
25 4 3-way 2
5 3-way 3
90 2
350 2 1
36 1 N/A 1
112 16 1 N/A 1
1+1 (Dual Assembly)
2-way (acoustic/capacitor)
1+1 (Dual Assembly)
2-way (acoustic/capacitor)
115 40 1 N/A 1
113 69 1 N/A 1
95 39 2 2-way 1
2 2-way 2
115 50 1 N/A 1
1 N/A 1
110 50 1 N/A 1
108 30 1 N/A 1
112 16 2 2-way 2
115 32 2 2-way 3
111 27 1 N/A 1
1 N/A 1
1
4 3-way 2
118 40 1 N/A 1 (MCA)
117 31 1 N/A 1 (MCA)
2 2-way 1
107 (grey filter) 32 1 N/A 1
47 2 2-way 2
1 N/A 1
1 N/A 1
110 31 2 2-way 1
Gray filter: 109 Black filter: 107 Green filter: 104
115 26 1 N/A 1
109 29 1 N/A 1
122 110 2 2-way 2
114 26 1 N/A 1
111 28 1 N/A 1
109 22 2 2-way 2
119 36 3 2-way 2
116 27 1 N/A 1
109 22 2 2-way 2
119 36 3 2-way 2
4 3-way 3
112 50 1 N/A 1
115 50 2 2-way 2
1 N/A 1
108 24 1 N/A 1
108 12 2 N/A 2
108 12 3 N/A 3
108 8 4 N/A 4
1 N/A 1
1 N/A 1
1 N/A 1
105 1 N/A 1
1 + Dynamic 2-Way 1 + Dynamic
2 + dynamic 3-way 1 + Dynamic
2+1Dynamic 3-way 1
1 N/A 1
35 2 2--way 2
1 N/A 1
115 13 1 N/A 1
Sony Proprietary Subwoofer
26 (minimum DC resistance)
2 2-way 2
11 1 + Dynamic 2-way 1 + Dynamic
113 40
4 3-way 2
117 32 (minimum) 3 2-way 2
16 1 N/A 1
108 32@500Hz 50@1kHz 2 2-way 1
2 2-way 1
122 27 1 N/A 1
117 2 2-way 2
107 30 3 3-way 2
118 31 4 3-way 2
118 31 4 3-way 2
114 25 1 N/A 1
119 27 2 2-way 2
119 27 2 2-way 2
124 56 3 3-way 2
124 56 3 3-way 2
1 N/A 1
118 36 1 N/A 1
113 22 1 N/A 1
1 N/A 1
2
InnerFidelity, 37 by Rin Choi)
Driver(s) Description
Low Mid
Sonion 2356
Dynamic AKG-proprietary TWFK
HC (Assembly Code: 60021//60500)
FAD-proprietary Sonion 2300
FAD-proprietary Sonion 2300
Knowles SR6438NWS-000
TWFK-30017 (FK) (?)
Astrotec-Proprietary Balanced Armature
Dynamic
Dynamic
Dynamic (10mm) (Astrotec Proprietary) TWFK (FK)
Dynamic
Dynamic
TWFK
Sonion 2359
GQ-30783
GQ-30783
TEC-30033 (?) TWFK
Sonion 17(P)A007/9 (Vented) Sonion 35AA007
Knowles RAB-32063 (?) or Sonion 2600 (?)
GQ-30783 (?)
Sonion 17A007/9 (?) Sonion 2300 (?)
Sonion 3300 (?) Sonion 1723 (?)
TWFK-30017
BK-26877
Sonion 2356 (Vented)
Sonion 2015
TWFK (FK)
SR
SR
BK
Dynamic (? mm )
Dynamic (10mm ) TWFK-30017 (FK)
Knowles GQ (?)
Dynamic TWFK
TWFK (FK)
CI
CI TWFK
CI TWFK
CI (x2) TWFK (FK, x2)
StarMicronics RBB-04A-PS
ED-X9689 (?)
ED-29689
SR
TWFK
Dynamic TWFK (FK)
FAD-proprietary Sonion 2300 (Vented)
FAD-proprietary Sonion 2300 (Vented)
FAD-proprietary Sonion 2300 (Vented)
FAD-proprietary Sonion 2300 (Vented)
FAD-proprietary Sonion 2300 (Vented)
FAD-proprietary Sonion 2300 (Vented)
FAD-proprietary Sonion 2800 (Vented)
FAD-proprietary Sonion 2800 (Vented)
Custom-Made Vented Receiver from S'NEXT/Molex [Molex 504410-1119 Series (?)]
FAD-proprietary Sonion 2300 (Vented)
FAD-proprietary Sonion 2800 (Vented)
Sonion 33A007i/9 (approximatively) Sonion 33A007i/9 (approximatively)
Knowles SR6438NWS
Knowles ED-30262
TWFK-30017
TWFK-30017
TEC-30033 (?) TWFK-300017 (FK) (?)
ED-29689 or Sonion 2389 (?)
1723WT03/9 (17A012/9) (?)
CI22955 Sonion 33A007
ED-26824
TWFK-30017 (FK)
CI-22955 TWFK-30017 (FK)
DTEC-30008 TWFK-30017 (FK)
DTEC-30008 TWFK-30017 (FK)
CI-22955 TWFK-23991 (FK) (x2)
GQ-30710 (ED)
TWFK-30195 (FK)
HiSound Proprietary Driver
Sonion 2354
GQ-30783
Single Pole "Moving Coil" Armature from Yashima Electric
Single Pole "Moving Coil" Armature from Yashima Electric
Jays Proprietary BK
SR
TWFK
BK
KG 623 (Klipsch Proprietary 2600)
KG623X7 (Klipsch Proprietary 2600)
KG 926 (Klipsch Proprietary 2600)
KG 332
KG 534 (Klipsch-proprietary Sonion 3300)
CI (?) ED (?)
Dynamic (6 mm) (x2)
SR
ED-30262
Sonion 2600 Series (?)
HC or 26A007/9 (?)
DTEC (?) TWFK (FK) (?)
TWFK
Knowles EF-31264-000
SR
ED
TWFK
Klipsh Proprietary Sonion 3300 (KG 731) w/acoustic low-pass
Single Pole "Moving" Armature from Yashima Electric
Single Pole "Moving" Armature from Yashima Electric
Single Pole "Moving" Armature from Yashima Electric
Sonion 2354 (+20 ohm resistor in series) OR Sonion 23x75
ED-23868 (?)
WBFK (?)
CI22955
Sonion 3200 (proprietary)
Sonion 3300 (Vented, Prototype 33A007i/8)
Sonion 17A006B/9 (?)
Sonion 2091i (?)
Sonion 3300 Vented (Side Vent: 8)
20-200 Hz (Proprietary Sonion 3800) 200-2k Hz (Proprietary Sonion 1700)
Sonion 26A005/8
GQ-30710
SR-6438NWS
Sony Proprietary Full-Range Driver
Sony Proprietary Full-Range Driver
Sony Proprietary Woofer Sony Proprietary Full-Range Driver
Sony Proprietary Woofer Sony Proprietary Full-Range Driver
Sony Proprietary Woofer Sony Proprietary Full-Range Driver
Sony Proprietary Full-Range Driver
Sony Proprietary Full-Range Driver
Sony Proprietary Full-Range Driver
Dynamic (9 mm)
Dynamic (14 mm)
Dynamic (16 mm) Sony Proprietary Full-Range Driver
Sonion 2359
Dynamic (8mm)
Dynamic (8mm) TWFK
Dynamic (10mm) TWFK
SR (?)
(Prototype 1723WT02) AcuPass
UE Proprietary Sonion 2300
UE Proprietary Sonion 1700 w/12jd Port (Vented)
UE Proprietary Sonion 2000
Dynamic
UE Proprietary TWFK-60232 (FK)
HODVTEC-31618 (Vented) UE Proprietary TWFK-60232 (FK)
UE Proprietary Sonion 3300
Sonion 2389 (?)
Dynamic
TWFK
TWFK
BK
GQ-30783
CI-22955 TWFK
DTEC (0908 Westone-Specific Code) TWFK (0905 Westone-Specific Code)
DTEC (0908 Westone-Specific Code) TWFK (0905 Westone-Specific Code)
BK-28507 (?)
CI22955 (0902 Westone-Specific Code)
CI22955
CI22955 TWFK
CI22955 TWFK
BK
CI
CI TWFK (FK)
BK
Westone-proprietary BK
Westone-proprietary CI
Westone-proprietary CI Westone-proprietary TWFK (FK)
Westone-proprietary DTEC Westone-proprietary TWFK (FK)
Westone-proprietary CI Westone-proprietary DFK
Westone-proprietary DTEC Westone-proprietary DFK
SR-6438-NWS-000
ED-30262 (?)
Molex 504410-1119 Series BA (?)
Molex Dual-Type BA (?)
Product URL
High Ultra-High
AKG-proprietary TWFK
FK (Assembly Code: 60021//60500)
TWFK-30017 (WBFK) (?)
ED-29689
ED-29689
(Astrotec Proprietary) TWFK (WBFK)
TWFK
GQ-30783
GQ-30783
TWFK
2300
GQ-30783 (?)
Sonion 2300 (?)
Sonion 1723 (?)
TWFK-30017
Sonion 2323
TWFK (WBFK)
ED-29689
TWFK-30017 (WBFK)
Knowles GQ (?)
TWFK
TWFK (WBFK)
ED
TWFK
TWFK
TWFK (WBFK, x2)
TWFK
TWFK (WBFK)
Knowles TWFK
TWFK-30017
TWFK-30017
TWFK-30017 (WBFK) (?)
1723WT03/9 (2331) (?)
ED-29689 or Sonion 2389 (?)
TWFK-30017 (WBFK)
TWFK-30017 (WBFK)
TWFK-30017 (WBFK)
TWFK-30017 (WBFK)
TWFK-23991 (WBFK) (x2)
GQ-30710 (WBFK)
TWFK-30195 (WBFK)
GQ-30783
TWFK
ED
Sonion 31D005/8 (KG 723)
DWFK (?)
TWFK (WBFK) (?)
TWFK
Knowles ED-23619
TWFK
Sonion 2300
Sonion 2300
Sonion 2389 (?)
Sonion 2300
2-20 kHz (Proprietary Sonion 2300)
GQ-30710
Sony Proprietary Tweeter
Sony Proprietary Tweeter
Sony Proprietary Full-Range Driver
Sony Proprietary Full-Range Driver
Sony Proprietary Full-Range Driver
ED
TWFK
TWFK
(Prototype 1723WT02) AcuPass
330 ohm damper for LTD-J version 680 ohm for regular
UE Proprietary Sonion 2300
UE Proprietary Sonion 2300
UE Proprietary TWFK-60232 (WBFK)
UE Proprietary TWFK-60232 (WBFK)
UE Proprietary Sonion 2300 (Centertap, 2389)
Sonion 2389 (?)
TWFK
TWFK
GQ-30783
TWFK
TWFK (0905 Westone-Specific Code)
TWFK (0905 Westone-Specific Code)
ED-29689
ED-29689
TWFK
ED
TWFK (WBFK)
Westone-proprietary ED
Westone-proprietary TWFK (WBFK)
Westone-proprietary TWFK (WBFK)
Westone-proprietary SWFK
Westone-proprietary SWFK
Review
Model Description # of Drivers
1964Ears 1964-Q 4
1964Ears 1964-T 3
1964Ears 1964-D 2
1964Ears 1964-S 1
1964Ears 1964-V6 6
1964Ears 1964-V3 3
1964Ears 1964-V8 8
1964Ears 1964-V6S 6
1964Ears 1964-V2 2
ACS T1 Live! 3
ACS T1 3
ACS T2 Live! 2
ACS T2 2
ACS T3 1
Advanced AcousticWerks (AAW)
Alien Ears SQ5 5
Alien Ears SQ4 4
Alien Ears C3 3
Alien Ears CFR3 3
Alien Ears AE3 Same as C3, but with fixed cord. 3
Alien Ears AFR3 Same as CFR3, but with fixed cord. 3
Alien Ears C2 2
Alien Ears AE2 Same as C2, but with fixed cord. 2
Alien Ears C1000 1
Alien Ears AE1 Same as C1000, but with fixed cord. 1
Ambient Acoustics AM3
Ambient Acoustics AM4
Ambient Acoustics AM6 Hi-Rez
Canal Works CW-L51 6
Canal Works CW-L05QD 4
Canal Works CW-L31 4
Canal Works CW-L11 3
Canal Works CW-L10 2
Canal Works CW-L01 Single full-range driver 1
Canal Works CW-L01/P 1
Canal Works CW-L12 2
Canal Works CW-L51a Revised version of the CW-L51 6
Canal Works CW-L32/V Two Variants: Normal and "Vocal" 4
Clear-Tune Monitors CT-100
Clear-Tune Monitors CT-200
Bass-Enhanced, Stage-Use Version of the 1964-V6
Advertised specs differ on UK and US sites.
Same as AE3, but with detachable cord.Same as AFR3, but with detachable cord.
Same as AE2, but with detachable cord.
Same as AE1, but with detachable cord.
Contains a visible resistor on the faceplate
Low impedance version of the CW-L01
Clear-Tune Monitors CT-300 PRO
Clear-Tune Monitors CT-400 PRO
Clear-Tune Monitors CT-500 Elite
Clear-Tune Monitors Wood Legit Series 3
Clear-Tune Monitors Wood Legit Series 4
Clear-Tune Monitors Wood Legit Series 5
Cosmic Ears BA1 1
Cosmic Ears BA2 2
Cosmic Ears BA3 3
Cosmic Ears BA4R 4
Cosmic Ears BA4F 4
Cosmic Ears BA5 5
Cosmic Ears BA6 6
Cosmic Ears HY2 1 + Dynamic
Cosmic Ears HY3 2 + Dynamic
CustomArt Pro-Audio Series 100 1
CustomArt Music One 1
CustomArt Pro-Audio Series 330 Two Variants: S and P 3
CustomArt Pro-Audio Series 330 V2 Damperless for higher reliability 3
CustomArt Music Two 2
CustomArt Pro-Audio Series 210 2
CustomArt Harmony 8 8
CustomArt Harmony 8 Pro Harmony 8 with +15 dB in >12 kHz 8
DUNU DC4 4
EarSonics EM6 6
EarSonics EM32 3
EarSonics EM4 4
EarSonics EM3 Pro 3
EarSonics EM2 Pro 2
EarSonics EM2 Ify 2
EarSonics EM1 Not Available Anymore 1
FitEar (Suyama) Private 222 2
FitEar (Suyama) Private 223 3
FitEar (Suyama) Private 333 3
FitEar (Suyama) Private C223 3
FitEar (Suyama) Private C323 3
FitEar (Suyama) Private C435 5
FitEar (Suyama) MH334 4
FitEar (Suyama) MH335DW 5
FitEar (Suyama) Monet 4
CX2
CX3i
Advanced Horn Design, the very first vented driver in silicone, damperless
Advanced Horn Design, vented driver in silicone, damperless
First eight-driver, four-output silicone CIEM in the world
Only available in China and Singaporemore neutral than EM4 / realistic / 3D / speed / bass impact
bass response get very low / professional dedicatedthe most "neutral" and sensitive EMxsense of deepnesswell colored / spacious / bass enhanced / non aggressive Audiophile shapedbass response is prominent and smooth / natural sounding / deeper than larger
Flagship, Slightly Dark, Spacious, Deep, Highly-Resolving; Available with 'SR' = Studio Reference upgrade
Inspired by and designed specifically for anime music of the 1980s and 1990s; has its own custom-created manga avatar, Monet Sakamoto, a young, short-haired, Japanese schoolgirl with a love for music
Gui Ling (桂聆)
Gui Ling (桂聆)
CX5
CX6 6
CX8 8
HearWave Technology Single Driver
HearWave Technology Dual Driver
HearWave Technology Triple Driver
HearWave Technology iE2
HearWave Technology iE3
Heir Audio 5.A 5
Heir Audio 4.A 4
Heir Audio 3.A 3
Heir Audio 8.A 8
Heir Audio 6.A 6
Hiditon NT-RM 3
Hiditon NT-1 1
Hiditon Hear First 1
Hiditon NT6-PRO 6
Hiditon NT6 6
InEarZ (Fisher Labs)
InEarZ (Fisher Labs) IE-P250
InEarZ (Fisher Labs)
InEarZ (Fisher Labs)
InEarZ (Fisher Labs)
InEarZ (Fisher Labs)
InEarZ (Fisher Labs)
InEarZ (Fisher Labs)
InEarZ (Fisher Labs)
Jerry Harvey Audio JH5 Pro 2
Jerry Harvey Audio JH7 Pro 3
Jerry Harvey Audio JH10X3 Based on the Ultimate Ears UE10 Pro 3
Jerry Harvey Audio JH11 Pro 4
Jerry Harvey Audio JH13 Pro 6
Jerry Harvey Audio JH13 Pro FreqPhase 6
Jerry Harvey Audio JH16 Pro 8
Jerry Harvey Audio JH16 Pro FreqPhase 8
Jerry Harvey Audio Roxanne 12
Lear LCM-1 1
Lear LCM-2 2
Lear LCM-3 3
Lear LCM-4 4
Lear LCM-5 5
Gui Ling (桂聆)
Gui Ling (桂聆)
Gui Ling (桂聆)
Most neutral and accurate-sounding CIEM from Heir AudioEntry-level custom IEM from Heir AudioFlagship product from Heir Audio, with a warm, mid-centric signature and very capable bass response
Similar to the 4.A in accuracy, but with a stronger and deeper bass response; limited driver quantities, [only 10 pairs made]
Minor revision of the Ultimate Ears UE5 ProMinor revision of the Ultimate Ears UE7 Pro
Minor revision of the Ultimate Ears UE11 Pro
First model of the 'Siren Series' from JH Audio, available in universal-fit formatThree tuning options: F = Flat, B = Bass, C = ClearThree tuning options: F = Flat, B = Bass, C = ClearThree tuning options: F = Flat, B = Bass, C = ClearThree tuning options: F = Flat, B = Bass, C = ClearThree tuning options: Studio, Stage, Audiophile
Lime Ears LE2 2
Lime Ears LE3/B Bass Enhanced LE3B option 3
Livewires Single 1
Livewires Duals 2
Livewires Trips 3
Livezoner41 Yule 2
Livezoner41 Gaia 3
Livezoner41 LZ1
Livezoner41 LZ2
Livezoner41 LZ3 3
Livezoner41 LZ8 (pre-2013) 4
Livezoner41 LZ4 4
Livezoner41 LZ12 6
Minerva Mi-1 / Performer 1
Minerva Performer Pro 2
Minerva Artist Acrylic version of the Performer Pro 2
Minerva Mi-2 Discontinued 2
Minerva Mi-3 Discontinued 3
Noble Audio 3C
Noble Audio 4C
Noble Audio 5C
Noble Audio 8C
Noble Audio Kaiser 10
Noble Audio 3S
Noble Audio 4S
Noble Audio 5S
Rhines Custom Monitors Stage 3 3
Rhines Custom Monitors Stage 2 2
Rhines Custom Monitors Rookie 2
Rhines Custom Monitors Stage 5 5
Rhines Custom Monitors Stage 4 4
Rooth LS2
Rooth LS3
Rooth LS-X3 3
Rooth LS4
Rooth LS-X5 4 BA + 1 dynamic
Rooth LS6
Rooth LS8 8
Rooth LS8+ 8
Rooth LS10-1 First 10-driver CIEM on the market 10
Rooth LS12 12
Rooth (for Null Audio) Elpis 2
Rooth (for Null Audio) Elpis 3 3
Available as both universal and custom
Hybrid BA/dynamic only available through HFI.jpFlagship product from Rooth; designed by Master Xiao (now of Gui Ling); the revised LS8+ is designed by the current Rooth design team
(internally named the LS-X2 prototype)Null Audio-specific variant of the LS-X3
Sensaphonics 2X-S 2
Sensaphonics 3MAX 3
Sleek Audio CT6 1
Sleek Audio CT7 2
Spiral Ears SE1-Way Pro Similar presentation to Etymotic ER4 1
Spiral Ears SE2-Way Pro 2
Spiral Ears SE3-Way Pro 3
Spiral Ears SE3 3-Way Reference 3
Spiral Ears SE4 4-Way Reference 4
Spiral Ears SE5 5-Way Reference 5
Starkey Tunz
Thousand Sound
Thousand Sound
Thousand Sound
Thousand Sound
Ultimate Ears Reference Monitor 3
Ultimate Ears Personal Reference Monitor 5
Ultimate Ears UE1
Ultimate Ears UE4 Pro 2
Ultimate Ears UE5 Pro 2
Ultimate Ears UE7 3
Ultimate Ears UE10
Ultimate Ears UE11 4
Ultimate Ears UE18 6
Ultimate Ears Vocal Reference Monitor 3
Unique Melody Marvel 2
Unique Melody Aero 3
Unique Melody Mage 4
Unique Melody Merlin 5
Unique Melody Miracle 6
Unique Melody Mentor Available in Universal-Fit 10
Vision Ears Stage 2 2
Vision Ears Stage 3 3
Vision Ears Stage 4 4
Vision Ears Stage 6 X2
Westone ES1/ES10 1
Westone ES2/ES20 2
Westone ES3 3
Westone ES3X/ES30 3
Westone ES5 5
Westone ES50 5
Westone ES60 6
Westone AC1 1
Similar to the SE5-Way Reference, with more of a thinner, analytical presentation and lesser bass presnence/depth
Created in partnership with recording/mastering engineers at Capitol Records; designed to be as preceptually flat in response as possibleCan be tuned to personal tastes via a sophisticated DSP tuning box
Male and Female Monitoring Variants Available; uses proprietary, hand-wound inductors for low-pass filters to create the effect of filtering away all but the vocals
Westone AC2 2
Westone CR1 1
Crossover # of Receivers Country of origin MSRP Cable Socket Type
3-way 3 USA US$ 525 118 46
2-way 3 USA US$ 425 113 37
2-way 2 USA US$ 325 120 22
N/A 1 USA US$ 275 115 26
3-way 3 USA US $699
3-way 3 USA US $499
3-way 4 USA $899
3-way 3 USA $799
2-way 2 USA
3-way 2 UK/USA 112 38 proprietary
3-way 2 UK/USA 17 non-detachable
2-way 2 UK/USA 112 27 proprietary
2-way 2 UK/USA 6.83 non-detachable
N/A 1 UK/USA 17 non-detachable
USA US$ 575 124 20 UE/JH/Westone?
3-way USA US$ 540 124 20 UE/JH/Westone?
2-way USA US$ 395 124 20 UE/JH/Westone?
3-way USA US$ 395 124 20 UE/JH/Westone?
2-way USA US$ 355 124 20 non-detachable
3-way USA US$ 355 124 20 non-detachable
2-way USA US$ 345 124 20 UE/JH/Westone?
2-way USA US$ 300 124 20 non-detachable
N/A USA US$ 189 124 20 UE/JH/Westone?
N/A USA US$ 160 124 20 non-detachable
Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine
3-way Japan 118 25 proprietary (D-Sub)
N/A 4 Japan proprietary (D-Sub)
3-way Japan 112 19 proprietary (D-Sub)
2-way 2 Japan 110 34 proprietary (D-Sub)
2-way Japan 110 17 proprietary (D-Sub)
N/A 1 Japan 94 106 proprietary (D-Sub)
N/A 1 Japan 106 42 proprietary (D-Sub)
2-way 2 (fused w/AcuPass) Japan 109 75 UE/JH/Westone
3-way Japan 109 20 UE/JH/Westone
3-way Japan
USA
USA
Sensitivity (dB)
1mW/1kHzImpedance (Ω) 1kHz
UE/JH/Westone, optional recessed
socketUE/JH/Westone, optional recessed
socketUE/JH/Westone, optional recessed
socketUE/JH/Westone, optional recessed
socketUE/JH/Westone, optional recessed
socket
UK£ 699US$ 1,199UK£ 649US$ 999UK£ 579US$ 999UK£ 499US$ 799UK£ 249US$ 479
99,800円
99,800円
89,800円
74,800円
69,800円
49,800円
49,800円
¥64,800
¥109,800
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
N/A 1 Poland 999 PLN 104 41 non-detachable/2-pin
N/A 1 Poland 759 PLN 104 41 non-detachable/2-pin
3-way 2 Poland 2300 PLN 116 25 non-detachable/2-pin
2-way 2 Poland 2300 PLN 116 25 non-detachable/2-pin
2 (Single Assembly) Poland 1300PLN 75 non-detachable/2-pin
2 Poland 1200 PLN 110 20 non-detachable/2-pin
4-way 6 Poland 3700 PLN non-detachable/2-pin
4-way 6 Poland 3700 PLN non-detachable/2-pin
4 3 China $499
3-way France 940 € 124 60
3-way 3 France 940 € 116
3-way 890 € 124 59
2-way 2 France 750 € 124 46
2-way 2 France 620 € 122 32
2-way France 490 € 120 32
France
2-way 2 Japan Fitear Proprietary
2-way 2 Japan Fitear Proprietary
3-way 3 Japan Fitear Proprietary
2-way 2 Japan Fitear Proprietary
3-way 2 Japan Fitear Proprietary
4-way 3 Japan Fitear Proprietary
3-way 3 Japan Fitear Proprietary
3-way 3 Japan Fitear Proprietary
3-way 3 Japan Fitear Proprietary
China
China
2-way (Electrical High-Pass,
Acoustic Low-Pass)N/A (Crossover-
Less, Dual Acoustic Path)
UE/JH/Westone previouly recessed
socketUE/JH/Westone previouly recessed
socketUE/JH/Westone previouly recessed
socketUE/JH/Westone previouly recessed
socketUE/JH/Westone previouly recessed
socketUE/JH/Westone previouly recessed
socketUE/JH/Westone previouly recessed
socket
China
3-way China
4-way China
3-way 3 Canada/China $799
3-way 2 Canada/China $699 UE/JH/Westone
3-way 2 Canada/China $399 UE/JH/Westone
4-way 5 Canada/China $1299 UE/JH/Westone
3-way 3 Canada/China $1099 UE/JH/Westone
2-way Korea 115 64
n/a 1 Korea 102.5 64
n/a 1 Korea 109.175 173 ????
5-way Korea 107.7 45
4-way Korea 107.3 27
2-way 2 USA UE/JH/Westone
2-way 3 USA UE/JH/Westone
3-way 3 USA UE/JH/Westone
3-way 3 USA UE/JH/Westone
3-way 3 USA UE/JH/Westone
USA
3-way 4 USA UE/JH/Westone
3-way 4 USA UE/JH/Westone
3-way 6 (?) USA UE/JH/Westone
3-way 3
2-way 3
KR 737 000₩(US$ 800)
UE/JH/Westone style with shrouded plug
KR 341 000₩(US$ 330)
UE/JH/Westone style with shrouded plug
KR 187 000₩(US$ 190)
UE/JH/Westone style with shrouded plug
KR 1 232 000₩(US$ 1,250)
UE/JH/Westone style with shrouded plug
KR 1 188 000₩(US$ 1,200)
UE/JH/Westone style with shrouded plug
Hong Kong, PRC SAR
Hong Kong, PRC SAR
Hong Kong, PRC SAR
Hong Kong, PRC SAR
2-way Poland
3-way 2 Poland
3-way 2
2-way 2 Italy
2-way 3 Italy
2-way 2 Italy
2-way 2 Italy
2.5-way Italy
3-way 3 Italy
1-way 1 United Kingdom
2-way 2 (single output spout) United Kingdom
2-way 2 (single output spout) United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
2-way 3 Germany 999 EUR 118 18 UE/JH/Westone
2-way 2 Germany 769 EUR 122 28 UE/JH/Westone
2-way 2 Germany 599 EUR UE/JH/Westone
3-way 3 Germany 1379 EUR 120 24 UE/JH/Westone
3-way 3 Germany 1239 EUR 120 20 UE/JH/Westone
2 + Dynamic
4-way 4
4-way 4
4-way 5
2-way 1 + Dynamic $299
3-way 1+ Dynamic
1+1 (receiver assembly)
3 (1 + AcuPass Assembly)
US/Thailand/China (Joint Venture)
US/Thailand/China (Joint Venture)
US/Thailand/China (Joint Venture)
US/Thailand/China (Joint Venture)
US/Thailand/China (Joint Venture)
US/Thailand/China (Joint Venture)
US/Thailand/China (Joint Venture)
US/Thailand/China (Joint Venture)
Singapore (via China)
Singapore (via China)
N/A 1
2-way 2
N/A 1 Poland 215 € non-detachable
2-Way 2 Poland
3-Way 3 Poland
3-way 3 Poland
4-way 4 Poland
5-way 5 Poland
3-way 3 United States $999
3-way United States $1999
United States
2-way 2 United States
2-way 2 United States
2-way 2 United States
United States
3-way 3 United States
3-way 3 United States
3-way 3 United States
2-way 2 China UE/JH/Westone
2-way 2 China UE/JH/Westone
3-way 3 China UE/JH/Westone
3-way 2 BA + 1 Dynamic China UE/JH/Westone
3-way 3 China UE/JH/Westone
3-way 6 China UE/JH/Westone
Germany UE/JH/Westone
Germany UE/JH/Westone
3-way 3 Germany UE/JH/Westone
Germany UE/JH/Westone
N/A 1 USA UE/JH/Westone
2-way 2 USA UE/JH/Westone
3-way 2 USA UE/JH/Westone
3-way 2 USA UE/JH/Westone
3-way 3 USA UE/JH/Westone
3-way 3 USA MMCX
3-way USA MMCX
N/A 1 USA UE/JH/Westone
non-detachable or JH/Westone
non-detachable or JH/Westone
non-detachable or JH/Westone
UE-proprietary, Keyed 2-pin
UE-proprietary, Keyed 2-pin
UE-proprietary, Keyed 2-pin
UE-proprietary, Keyed 2-pin
UE-proprietary, Keyed 2-pin
UE-proprietary, Keyed 2-pin
UE-proprietary, Keyed 2-pin
UE-proprietary, Keyed 2-pin
UE-proprietary, Keyed 2-pin
UE-proprietary, Keyed 2-pin
2-way 2 USA UE/JH/Westone
N/A 1 USA non-detachable
Shell Isolation (dB) In Production?
Ultra Low
Yes
No, Discontinued
No, Discontinued
No
Yes
Yes
Silicone 26 Yes
Silicone 27 Yes
Silicone 26 Yes
Silicone 27 Yes
Silicone 26 Yes
Acrylic 26 to 30db Yes
Acrylic 26 to 30db Yes
Acrylic 26 to 30db Yes
Acrylic 26 to 30db Yes
Acrylic 26 to 30db Yes
Acrylic 26 to 30db Yes
Acrylic 26 to 30db Yes
Acrylic 26 to 30db Yes
Acrylic 26 to 30db Yes
Acrylic 26 to 30db Yes
38AM
Acrylic 2012 Yes
Acrylic 2012 Yes
Acrylic Yes
Acrylic Yes
Acrylic Yes
Acrylic Yes
Acrylic Yes
Acrylic 2013
Acrylic 2013
Year introduce
d
Acrylic, optional "soft canals"
Acrylic, optional "soft canals"
Acrylic, optional "soft canals"
Acrylic, optional "soft canals"
Silicone 2013 No/Discontinued
Silicone 2013 Yes
Silicone 2013 No/Discontinued
Silicone 2013 Yes
Silicone 2013 Yes
Silicone 2013 Yes
Silicone 2014 Yes
Silicone 2014 Yes
Acrylic 2011 Yes
Acrylic 36 2012 Yes
Acrylic 36 2013 Yes
Acrylic 36 2011 Yes
Acrylic 36 2006 Yes
Acrylic 36 Yes
Acrylic 36 Yes
Acrylic 36 No
Yes
2009 Yes
Yes
2012 Yes
2012 Yes
2,012
2,012 Yes
2,012 Yes
2012 Yes
2,012
CI-60003
CI-60003
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
2009 Discontinued
2012 Yes
2010 Discontinued
2012 Yes
2013
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Discontinued
Discontinued
Acrylic -26 2006 Yes
Acrylic -26 2006 Yes
Acrylic -26 Yes
Acrylic -26 2014 Yes
Acrylic -26 Yes
Fall 2013 Not Yet
2013 Production Halted
Not Yet
BK-21623-000
Acrylic
Acrylic
Acrylic
Acrylic
Acrylic
Acrylic
Acrylic Discontinued
Acrylic
Acrylic
Acrylic
Acrylic
Acrylic
Acrylic
Acrylic
Acrylic
Acrylic
Acrylic
Acrylic
Acrylic
Acrylic
Acrylic (Only)
Acrylic w/Soft Canals
Acrylic w/Soft Canals
Acrylic w/Soft Canals
Acrylic w/Soft Canals
Acrylic w/Soft Canals
Acrylic w/Soft Canals
Acrylic w/Soft Canals
Acrylic (Only)Acrylic w/Soft
Canals
Driver(s) Description
Low Mid High
38AM007Mi/8a (vented) Sonion 2015/CI22955 ED
Sonion 2015/CI22955 ED
Sonion 33AJ007i/9 HODTEC-31323-000 SWFK-31736-000
CI/2015 (?) CI/2015 (?) ED/2389 (?)
Sonion 38DJP007Mi/8a (?) HODTEC-32256-000
38AM007Mi/8a (vented) SWFK-31736 (lengthened tubing)
Sonion 2015 TWFK-30017 TWFK-30017
Sonion 2015 TWFK-30017 TWFK-30017
ACS Proprietary Sonion 2600
Sonion 17A007/9 Sonion 17A003 or 17A006 (?) Sonion 2389
3200 2300 4400
Sonion 38AM Sonion 3300 DFK or TWFK (?)
(4x) Sonion 2354 (Vented)
Sonion 3300 (33A007?) Sonion 2354
Sonion 2354
Sonion 2354
Sonion 17A012/9 (1723 AcuPass) Sonion 2331 (1723 AcuPass)
Sonion 38AM Sonion 33A007 Sonion 2800 (?)
Sonion 2389
Sonion 2015 Sonion 2389
38AM Sonion 2389
38AM 1700 Sonion 2389
2015 38AM (2x) Sonion 2389
2015 (x2) Sonion 2389
38AM TWFK (FK) TWFK (WBFK)
38AM + 1700 TWFK (FK) TWFK (WBFK)
Sonion 2354 (Vented)
Sonion 1723WT03 Sonion 1723WT03
Sonion 1723 (2331)
Sonion 1723 (17A012) + 33AJ007i/9 Sonion 1723 (2331)
Sonion 1723 (17A012) + 33AJ007/i9 Sonion 1723 (2331)
Sonion 2356 (Closed Vent)
Sonion 2356 (Vented)
Sonion 33A007 Sonion 33A007 Sonion 2354
Sonion 33A007 Sonion 2354
Sonion 1723 (17A012/9) (Vented) Sonion 1723 (2331)
Sonion 2389 + 2323
Sonion E90DZ004 (?) Sonion E90DZ004 (?) Sonion 44A004 (?)
Sonion E90DZ004 (?) Sonion E90DZ004 (?) Sonion 44A004 (?)
CI-22955 BK-28507 TWFK30017
2x CI 22955 TWFK (x2) TWFK (x2)
2x CI 22955 TWFK TWFK
CI
CI ED
CI TEC or 3200 ED
CI22955 Sonion 33A007 TWFK
CI22955 Sonion 33A007 ED29689/2389 (?)
CI22955 (x2) Sonion 33A007 (Sanitized) ED29689/2389 (?)
CI22955 (x2) ED29689/2389 (?) ED29689/2389 (?)
Sonion 1723 (17A012) + (Sonion 2015 or Knowles CI-22955 ?)
3300 DTEC TWFK
3300 DTEC DFK
CI-22955 TWFK-23991 TWFK-23991
DTEC-30008 TWFK-30017 (FK) TWFK-30017 (WBFK)
CI-22955 TWFK-30017 (FK) TWFK-30017 (WBFK)
CI-22955 (x2) TWFK-23991 TWFK-23991
DTEC-30008 + DTEC-60490 (Dual Output Bores) TWFK-30017 (FK) TWFK-30017 (WBFK)
Knowles SR (?)
DTEC-30388 ED-29689 TWFK-30017 (FK)
DTEC-30388 ED-29689 TWFK-30017 (crossover-less)
Sonion 1723WT03/9 (17A012) [Vented] Sonion 1723WT03/9 (2331)
CI (x2) ED
CI (Vented) CI ED-60345
JHA-Proprietary Sonion 3300 DTEC-60490 (JH3-M) DWFK-60380 (?)
JHA-Proprietary Sonion 3300 JHA-Proprietary DTEC JHA-Proprietary DWFK
(2x) DTEC (JHA XB) (Vented?) DTEC DWFK
(2x) JHA-Proprietary 3300 (Vented?) JHA-Proprietary DTEC JHA-Proprietary DWFK
(2x) Sonion 38AM007Mi/8a
ED
CI ED
CI TWFK TWFK
CI (?) ED (x2) (?) DWFK (?)
CI ED (x2)/ TWFK (FK) TWFK (WBFK)
(2x) JHA-proprietary "SoundrIVe" Dual BA Receiver [DTEC (?)]
(2x) JHA-proprietary "SoundrIVe" Dual BA Receiver [SWFK (?)]
GQ-30783 GQ-30783
CI TWFK (FK) TWFK (WBFK)
CI22955 TWFK TWFK
CI22955 (?) 2389
(2x) CI22955 (?) 2389
Sonion 2356 (?)
1723WT03 (17A012) 1723WT03 (2331)
33AJ007i/8 2389
33AJ007i/8 TWFK TWFK
1723WT03 (17A012) + 33AJ007i/9 (Vented) 1723WT03 (2331)
33A007 (or 33AJ007i) + 38AM007Mi/8a TWFK (FK) TWFK (WBFK)
Sonion 2300
Sonion 17A012 (1723WT03 AcuPass) Sonion 2331 (1723WT03 AcuPass)
Sonion 17A012 (1723WT03 AcuPass) Sonion 2331 (1723WT03 AcuPass)
DTEC (?) TWFK (?) TWFK (?)
CI (?) TWFK (?) TWFK (?)
CI (x2) (?)
CI-22955 (x2) (?) TWFK-23991 (x2) (?) TWFK-30195 (x2) (?)
DTEC (?) TWFK (?) TWFK (?)
CI (?) TWFK (?) TWFK (?)
CJ-30029 (CI x2) Sonion 2389
CI-22955 Sonion 2389
CI-22955 Sonion 2389
CI-22955 Sonion 33AJ007i DWFK-31785 (?) or SWFK-31736 (?)
CI-22955 (?) Sonion 33AJ007i Sonion 2389
CI-22955 ED-29689
CI TWFK TWFK
Dynamic Low (similar to the dynamic low in the 3DD)
CI DTEC/3300 (?) ED/2389 (?)
Dynamic Sonion 26XX DFK or DWFK (?)
3300 DTEC-30265 (?) DFK or DWFK (?)
HODTEC/33AJ (?) DTEC TWFK (FK) (x2)
HODTEC/33AJ (?) DTEC Sonion 26XX (?)
HODTEC/33AJ (?) (x2) DTEC DFK (?)
HODTEC/33AJ (?) (x2) DTEC DFK (?)
Dynamic Sonion 2389
Dynamic TWFK (FK) TWFK (WBFK)
BK (1613 Pseudo-Code) ED
(2x) BK ED
Sonion 26A005/8
GQ-30710 GQ-30710
ED-29689 (?)
BK-21623-000 (?) ED-29689 (?) WBFK (?)
BK-21623-000 Sonion 2389 ED-29689-000
UE Proprietary Knowles CI (CI-60003?) UE Proprietary Sonion 2300 (2389?) UE Proprietary Sonion 2300 (2389?)
UE Proprietary Sonion 3300 (from the UE11) UE Proprietary TWFK-60232 UE Proprietary Sonion 2300
UE-0931 (Proprietary Sonion 1700 w/12jd Port) UE-1003 (Proprietary Sonion 2300)
UE Proprietary Sonion 2015 or Knowles CI (?) UE Proprietary Sonion 2300
CI (x2) UE Proprietary Sonion 2300
CI CI UE Proprietary Sonion 2300
UE Proprietary Knowles CI-60003 UE Proprietary Sonion 3300 UE Proprietary Sonion 2300
UE Proprietary Sonion 3300 UE Proprietary TWFK-60232 UE Proprietary Sonion 2300 (X2)
UE Proprietary Knowles CI (CI-60003?) UE Proprietary Sonion 2300 (2389?) UE Proprietary Sonion 2300 (2389?)
CI22955 ED-29689
CI22955 (x2) ED-29689
CI22955 (x2) TWFK-30017 (FK) TWFK-30017 (WBFK)
Dynamic DFK (?) DFK (?)
33A007 (modified by UM to vented + custom damping) DTEC-30265-000 TWFK-30017
(2x) Sonion 33AJ (?) Sonion 28UA01 (?) (2x) DWFK (?)
CI-22955 Sonion 33AP007 (?) Sonion 2389 (?)
BK
CI ED
CI TWFK TWFK
CI TWFK TWFK
CI TWFK (X2) TWFK (X2)
CI TWFK (X2) TWFK (X2)
BK
CI ED
BK
Product URL Review
Ultra High
http://1964ears.com/products_quads.html
http://1964ears.com/products_triples.html
http://1964ears.com/products_duals.html
http://1964ears.com/products_singles.html
http://www.alienears.com/products/221-sq5-five-driver-detachable-crd-mitr.aspx
http://www.alienears.com/products/188-sq4-quad-driver-detachable-crd-mitr.aspx
http://www.alienears.com/products/186-c3-trile-driver-w-dual-lw-ed-detachable-crd-mitr.aspx
http://www.alienears.com/products/190-custm-mlded-trile-driver-mitr.aspx
http://www.alienears.com/products/187-ae3-trile-driver-w-dual-lw-ed-fixed-crd-mitr.aspx
http://www.alienears.com/products/189-afr3-trile-driver-full-rage-fixed-crd-mitr.aspx
http://www.alienears.com/products/185-c2-dual-driver-detachable-crd-mitr.aspx
http://www.alienears.com/products/179-ae2-dual-driver-fixed-crd-mitr.aspx
http://www.alienears.com/products/174-c1000-sigle-driver-detachable-crd-mitr.aspx
http://www.alienears.com/products/175-ae1-sigle-driver-fixed-crd-mitr.aspx
4400
http://www.head-fi.org/t/670651/review-customart-pro-audio-series-100-single-driver-silicone-ciem
Sonion 44A004 (?)
Knowles SWFK-31736 (?)
TWFK30017 http://www.head-fi.org/t/607392/review-dunu-dc4-custom-iem-4-ways-to-virtue
TWFK
TWFK
TWFK-23991
TWFK-30017 (WBFK)
TWFK (WBFK) (x2)
SWFK (?)
SWFK (?)
DWFK (?) (x2)
WBFK-30095-000
http://www.alienears.com/products/188-sq4-quad-driver-detachable-crd-mitr.aspx
http://www.alienears.com/products/186-c3-trile-driver-w-dual-lw-ed-detachable-crd-mitr.aspx
http://www.alienears.com/products/187-ae3-trile-driver-w-dual-lw-ed-fixed-crd-mitr.aspx
http://www.alienears.com/products/189-afr3-trile-driver-full-rage-fixed-crd-mitr.aspx
http://www.alienears.com/products/174-c1000-sigle-driver-detachable-crd-mitr.aspx
http://www.head-fi.org/t/670651/review-customart-pro-audio-series-100-single-driver-silicone-ciem
http://www.head-fi.org/t/607392/review-dunu-dc4-custom-iem-4-ways-to-virtue
TermIEMUniversal IEMCustom IEMImpedanceSensitivityDriversReceiversWear StyleIsolation
Definition
The power necessary to bring the IEM to the specified volume, typically measured at 1 kHz.
The transducers.
In-Ear Monitor: A miniature headphone small enough to fit partially into the end of the ear canal, and typically light enough to stay in place purely by friction and seal.Custom eartips are available for some models of universal IEMs, effectively making them a hybrid between universal and custom -- at least until the custom tip is replaced with a conventional one again.IEMs because of their inherently bespoke nature; They tend to be larger and are often able to accommodate more drivers, electronics, or driver tubing, ideally to provide better sound quality.The input impedance of the IEM, a phase-dependent function of electrical resistance and reactance, typically measured at 1 kHz.
The mechanisms that contain drivers. Some receivers, like the TFWK, DTEC, or Sonion 3300, contain more than one driver.attached to the IEM's cable exit to help keep the cable shaped to the profile of the ear. Some IEMs are designed so that the cable can be used either way.Vented IEMs will have very little isolation. Some IEMs, such as the customs made by Alien Ears, have optional adjustable ambient noise ports.
Notes
ss.com/2011/12/starkey-sa-series-brochure-2011.pdf
top related