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1. BLON BL-03 IEM

#1 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"Punches WAY above it's weight $$ wise. Exceptional detail, imaging and bass. Plain and simple I hear things with these that I do not hear from my ZSX10 Pro, TinT2,..."  Read More

$29
$39

2. 7HZ Timeless IEM

#2 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"If I had to own only one pair, the Timeless would probably be my choice. Background: retired military (combat arms), mild, bilateral but asymmetrical hearing loss,..."  Read More

$209
$220

3. Drop + Etymotic ERX In-Ear Monitors

#3 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"Drop + Etymotic ERX review. Etymotic needs no introduction when it comes to IEMs. They were around during the early days (before most of you kids in 2022 obtained..."  Read More

$249
$299

4. Moondrop Stellaris Planar Magnetic IEM

#4 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"These sound amazing. The clarity is great for everything I listen to, the only thing to note is if you like bass, you need power. Don't expect your phone to cut it if..."  Read More

$79
$110

5. Campfire Audio Dorado 2020 IEM

#5 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"Complaints??? I own a few iems, all over $1200. Love them each. These are wonderful and honestly, I cannot understand how anyone can find these lacking. They is..."  Read More

$599
$1099

6. Campfire Audio Supermoon IEM

#6 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"Incredible bass canons with excellent treble energy. Excellent resolution and impact. For the current asking price they're unbeatable. They sound incredible. Keep in..."  Read More

$799
$1099

7. Sennheiser IE 600 IEM

#7 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"Beyond Your Expectation. I don't know what words I can use to describe what I am hearing. This is my very first IEMs and I was absolutely shocked by the sound..."  Read More

$599.95
$799.95

8. Akoustyx S-6 Studio Reference IEM

#8 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"keep going through eartips. Love it. Tried many eartips, ended up with the one in the picture, and no more eq!"  Read More

$119
$175

9. Drop + Campfire Audio Darkstar IEMs

#9 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

In a world cluttered with IEMs, sometimes you have to search the stars for something great. Even there, the constellations can get a bit crowded, so it’s the spaces in...  Read More

10. Campfire Audio Andromeda Emerald Sea IEM

#10 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

Campfire Audio’s Andromeda IEM is a true masterclass in audio craftsmanship, and now the brand is back with a newly designed version worth its weight in envy. The...  Read More

$1115
$1399

11. Moondrop Beautiful World IEM

#11 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

The Moondrop Beautiful World IEM is a bit of a love letter to the brand’s approach to well-designed, well-tuned earphones and audio products. Made in conjunction with...  Read More

$629
$777

12. Massdrop Blue Box: MEE Audio IEMs

#12 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

Looking for a pair of in-ear monitors? We’re partnering with MEE Audio to offer an exclusive grab bag of goodies, featuring well-reviewed products that pack a heck of...  Read More

13. Massdrop Blue Box - MEE Wireless Headphone Grab Bag

#13 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"Best earbuds for the money. I paid $25 for an excellent pair of earbuds."  Read More

14. Massdrop x NuForce EDC In-Ear Monitors

#14 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"These IEMs are amazing. The response is very flat and they work really well when monitoring audio from my camcorder, what I currently use them for. The only nitpick I..."  Read More

15. Massdrop x HiFiMAN RE-00

#15 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

Back in 2007, HiFiMAN released a line of earphones so impressive, it rocketed the still-new company to the ranks of some of the most respected names in the audiophile...  Read More

16. Massdrop x NuForce EDC3 In-Ear Monitors

#16 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"*UPDATED, SEE BOTTOM OF POST* I've owned my EDC3's for just over 5 months now, and I use them nearly every day. They are extremely comfortable, easy to drive, and..."  Read More

17. Massdrop x HIFIMAN Bolt In-Ear Monitors

#17 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"Pros: Very punchy bass, Excellent noise isolation, L shape jack, Flat cable, Solid housing, only $10 Cons: Mids/Treble is lacking, Cable coating feels cheap. From..."  Read More

18. MEE Audio Pinnacle Blue Box

#18 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"Did you ever sit down at a grand piano and play a handful of really really loud keys in the first or second octave? The strings rumble, and the whole room is..."  Read More

19. Massdrop Blue Box: Brainwavz IEMs

#19 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"I received the M100s. Couldn't be happier with the sound. Great for everyday use. What a bargain!!!"  Read More

20. Tin Audio T2 Pro IEM

#20 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"This is the second product I received from Massdrop after a pair of Hifiman HE4XX headphones. I wanted to buy the original Tin Audio T2 since I read online a bunch of..."  Read More

21. MEE audio 2nd-Generation IEM Blue Box

#21 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"I wound up with the default M6 (clear). Sound isn't the greatest, but they've become my go-to iem for sleeping. Super lightweight and comfortable. If they break, I'll..."  Read More

22. Massdrop x MEE audio Pinnacle PX IEMs

#22 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"Specific bliss! At first listen I was kind of disappointed. Most of my other IEMs I throw on, plug into my phone and get immediate satisfaction from whatever song I..."  Read More

23. MEE Audio Sport-Fi M6 Earphones

#23 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"Great case, waterproof, comfortable-sound makes Jay Z sound like Jay Pharoah. 5 star case, 5 star value, no star sound Under $10 for waterproofish earbuds (don't call..."  Read More

24. Massdrop Blue Box Sennheiser Exclusive Grab Bag

#24 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"Great product, even though unlucky. I am writing this review to say that despite this drop having ended all this time ago, my pair of buds I got from this only just..."  Read More

25. MEE Audio M6 IEMs – 2018 Version

#25 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

The MEE Audio M6 IEMs boast a lab-tested sweat- and water-resistant design and a shape that’s meant to stay in the ear comfortably—so you can forget about your...  Read More

26. Massdrop x Noble X Universal IEMs

#26 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"I am by no means an expert audiophile, but in my humble opinion these IEMs sound exceedingly well. I have read the rave reviews of other Noble Audio IEMs (mainly their..."  Read More

27. Tin HiFi T3 IEM

#27 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"King of the hill. I took my sweet time with these and I went to feeling burned out of my money to thanking the good lord for chi-fi. When I received them I was..."  Read More

28. Massdrop Plus Universal IEMs

#28 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"I've been a personal audio enthusiast all my life, and here goes my first review. I've always preferred IEMs to cans due to my wide head, clamping force has always..."  Read More

29. Drop + JVC HA-FDX1 DUAL CARBON IEM

#29 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"DROP x JVC HA-FDX1 Dual Carbon Disclaimer: Massdrop provided the HA-FDX1 as an advanced sample for the purposes of this review. They did not influence the review in..."  Read More

30. MEE audio Pinnacle P2 IEM

#30 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"Needs some improvements to be perfect. Well, I use p2 earphones witt fiio btr3 bluetooth adapter, so i bought a short fiio lc-3.5as cabble with mmcx for 15 usd. And..."  Read More

31. Etymotic Research ER20 Earplugs

#31 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"Don't ever use foam plugs for concerts. I wear these for clubbing. Fantastic if you want to preserve your hearing"  Read More

32. Nuforce NE-600X In Ear Monitors

#32 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

The sound quality on these monitors is seriously awe-inducing. The 11 mm dynamic driver is beefed up by unique reflection wave technology that sends back your sound...  Read More

33. Brainwavz S1 Earphones

#33 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

Apart from sound quality, the two main complaints against most cheap ear buds are the cheesy plastic housing and the easily shredded cord. Solving both of those issues...  Read More

34. Brainwavz S5 Earphones

#34 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

Entry level IEMs can fall short in a lot of ways. Maybe the build quality isn't up to your expectations, or the lack of tip choices makes it difficult to find a...  Read More

35. Massdrop Blue Box: Blue Ever Blue

#35 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

Looking for a pair of high-performance earbuds or IEMs? We’re partnering with Blue Ever Blue to offer an exclusive grab bag of goodies, featuring well-reviewed...  Read More

36. OSTRY KC06A Inner-Ear Earphones

#36 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"mine are currently running strong for over five years and counting(as of 2021). I've seen reviews criticise the cable quality and the technical longevity of the..."  Read More

37. Massdrop x MEE audio Planamic In-Ear Monitors

#37 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"Very Important update and edit: I scoured the reviews for this IEM to see where things went wrong and why there were such polarizing reviews including my own at first..."  Read More

38. Massdrop Blue Box: Thinksound

#38 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"I am not a expert reviewer of head phones, but I know what I like. I have several pair of cans, but they are not always convenient to carry or stuff in a backpack. I..."  Read More

39. Tin Hifi P1 IEM

#39 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"Amazing!!! (with proper setup). I have owned the P1 for 2+ months now, and I am shocked by how good it is. It sounds amazing with all the natural textures, and..."  Read More

40. Blue Ever Blue 328R Earbuds

#40 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

Delivering a warm, smooth sound, the Blue Ever Blue 328R earbuds boast an extended bass, well-textured mids, and clean highs. For even further clarity, patented HDSS...  Read More

41. Etymotic ER3SE & ER3XR IEMs

#41 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"This review is for the ER3XR. Short version: This is a fantastic IEM! If you are inclined toward neutral sounding IEMs, but still like full bodied bass, these are..."  Read More

42. NSMO Jr. Gaming IEM

#42 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"After using them for a few days its apparent they are way under priced. Genuinely. Plugging them into my Razer Blade 15, which has a mediocre Dac at best, they sound..."  Read More

43. Tin HiFi T4 IEM

#43 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"Amazing. This made what I was using previously sound like shit. It's like having the ability to hear for the first time and thinking holy shit this is fucking amazing."  Read More

44. Beyerdynamic DX 120 iE Earphones

#44 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

When searching for bass heavy earphones, it’s important to find ones that don’t distort the sound. For some high performance buds that give your bass some oomph, go...  Read More

45. Massdrop x Noble Kaiser 10 Universal IEMs

#45 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"A truly spectacular pair of not just IEMs, but headphones in general; by far the best I've ever owned. Before getting to the sound, a few things to get out of the..."  Read More

46. NuForce NE800M Earphones

#46 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

Made from lightweight, durable carbon fiber and solid brass, the NuForce NE-800M IEMs are a substantial upgrade from the default buds that come with your smartphone or...  Read More

47. TFZ Series 5 & Series 5S IEM

#47 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

The highest-end model in the TFZ series, the Series 5 IEMs have gained a following on Head-Fi, Reddit, and Super Best Audio Friends for delivering a seriously big bang...  Read More

48. Moondrop KXXX IEM

#48 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"Like a starfield, but "better". Basically these sound very similar to a star field to me with a slight bump in the low end. I'm not going to use fancy audiophile chef..."  Read More

49. BGVP DMG IEM

#49 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

"I have previously commented on my experience with the DMG in the comments section but I felt I should offer an amateur review. I've purchased quite a few IEM style..."  Read More

50. JayBird BlueBuds X Sport Bluetooth Headphones

#50 in Best Universal IEM Headphones of 50 products

You're looking for a Bluetooth IEM that is built tough, fits securely, and sounds great to boot. The official training headphones used by the USA triathlon team,...  Read More