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Best Universal IEM Headphones under $10050

1. BLON BL-03 IEM

#1 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 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. Tin HiFi T2 IEM

#2 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 of 50 products

"Excellent. I hate you Zeos"  Read More

$35
$50

3. Moondrop Stellaris Planar Magnetic IEM

#3 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 of 50 products

"Build is amazing, sound is mostly incredible. For the price, these really can't be beat. Build quality is absolutely stunning, and comes with the the best cable I've..."  Read More

$79
$110

4. Massdrop x NuForce EDC In-Ear Monitors

#4 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 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

5. Massdrop x HiFiMAN RE-00

#5 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 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

6. Massdrop x NuForce EDC3 In-Ear Monitors

#6 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 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

7. Massdrop x HIFIMAN Bolt In-Ear Monitors

#7 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 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

8. MEE Audio Pinnacle Blue Box

#8 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 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

9. Tin Audio T2 Pro IEM

#9 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 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

10. MEE audio 2nd-Generation IEM Blue Box

#10 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 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

11. Massdrop x MEE audio Pinnacle PX IEMs

#11 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 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

12. MEE Audio Sport-Fi M6 Earphones

#12 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 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

13. Tin HiFi T3 IEM

#13 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 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

14. MEE audio Pinnacle P2 IEM

#14 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 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

15. Etymotic Research ER20 Earplugs

#15 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 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

16. Brainwavz S1 Earphones

#16 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 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

17. Brainwavz S5 Earphones

#17 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 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

18. Massdrop x MEE audio Planamic In-Ear Monitors

#18 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 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

19. Blue Ever Blue 328R Earbuds

#19 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 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

20. NSMO Jr. Gaming IEM

#20 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 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

21. Tin HiFi T4 IEM

#21 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 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

22. Beyerdynamic DX 120 iE Earphones

#22 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 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

23. BGVP DMG IEM

#23 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 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

24. First Harmonic IEB6 IEM with Mic

#24 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 of 50 products

From First Harmonic, the passion project of Thinksound founders Aaron Fournier and Mike Tunney, the IEB6 IEM stands out for its neutral sound signature and the...  Read More

25. Massdrop x Noble Luxe In-Ear Monitors

#25 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 of 50 products

"I have been holding off on writing this review for a while. I’ve had these headphones for about 2 months now and have been using them primarily out of my MacBook Pro..."  Read More

26. Little Dot I+ Headphone Amp

#26 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 of 50 products

"Solid so far. using a Schiit Modi 2 Uber with it to run Audio-Technica ATH M50's and the combo is great."  Read More

27. Moondrop Stardust IEM

#27 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 of 50 products

"Somehow my current daily driver IEMs. When I bought these, I completely misread the title. I clearly wasn't paying that much attention, because I was expecting a pair..."  Read More

28. Etymotic Research ER2SE IEM

#28 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 of 50 products

"The ER2XR is the first Etymotic for real bass-lovers. The SE version has definitely the flatter overall response. Usually I prefer XR versions over SE or SR as I..."  Read More

29. NuForce HEM6 & HEM8 IEMs

#29 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 of 50 products

"These HEM8's are my new favorite IEMs. I've been hunting for ideal in-ears for some time. Prior to these, I would toggle between the UE 900's, Shure 535s, and the..."  Read More

30. TFZ Galaxy T2 IEM

#30 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 of 50 products

"From my experience, this is the only choice for a sub-$50 U / V shaped IEM. Recently bought KZ ZS7, and found them sounding stuffy and very rolled off highs, with..."  Read More

31. NuForce Primo8 Earphones

#31 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 of 50 products

"This is my first pair of a high-end IEM. I've never experienced this clear high, rich mid and solid base at the same time. It's such a pleasure to listen day to day!"  Read More

32. Macaw GT600S IEM

#32 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 of 50 products

"Honestly very impressed with these, and at 40 dollars, what the hell?? These compete admirably with my dunu dn 2002's, a 450 something dollar Iem! The dunu has to take..."  Read More

33. Thinksound ts02

#33 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 of 50 products

From Thinksound, a small company that’s built its name on clear, detailed audio and a commitment to sustainability, the ts02 in-ear headphones deliver admirably on...  Read More

34. SoundMAGIC PL50 IEMs

#34 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 of 50 products

"Great for the price. I know bluetooth earbuds are the thing now but if you're willing to deal with wires you probably can't get a better set of earbuds for $25"  Read More

35. NSMO 3D Triple-Driver Gaming IEM

#35 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 of 50 products

"Absolutely amazing at this price point. I'm not the most experienced audiophile - $200 is the upper limit of what I can spend on headphones, and I think my most..."  Read More

36. OSTRY KC06 IEMs

#36 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 of 50 products

"Great bass. These were great. They have since been replaced when one of the sides went out after 2 years of use. The cable was hard to tangle even when jammed in a..."  Read More

37. Echobox Audio Finder X1 IEMs

#37 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 of 50 products

"EchoBox Audio Finder X1 IEM I like them. I think they are very good earphones for the price. I love the Bass. It remands me of car stereos!, but it is a bit too bright..."  Read More

38. Massdrop Blue Box: 1MORE IEMs

#38 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 of 50 products

"Phenomenal for the Price. The whole package of these headphones from the packaging, materials, build quality and sound punch well above its weight."  Read More

39. Acoustic Research AR-E10 IEMs

#39 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 of 50 products

"Review of the AR-E10 (edited 3/24 - more extensive listening has allowed me to comment further upon soundstaging/details that needed time to process) Context: In my..."  Read More

40. SoundMAGIC PL21 IEM

#40 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 of 50 products

Trying to find budget IEMs that deliver great sound can sometimes seem impossible, especially when you’re on the prowl for something bass heavy. Put down those cheap...  Read More

41. Cardas EM5813 IEM

#41 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 of 50 products

"Cardas EM5813 earphones are extremely nice earphones, and I will recommend them anytime. Sound quality is so good. I have more than a few earphones, mostly from..."  Read More

42. NuForce HEM2 & HEM4 IEMs

#42 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 of 50 products

NuForce’s HEM line features the latest balanced armature driver technology, custom-designed linear-phase crossovers, and the excellent sound quality we’ve come to...  Read More

43. KZ ZS10 Pro IEM

#43 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 of 50 products

"Very Impressive. If your experiences in personal audio includes the likes of Astell and Kern or Audeze then these probably are not for you, although they may just..."  Read More

44. Alpha & Delta KS1 IEM

#44 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 of 50 products

"Amazing! Upon arrival, looking at the packaging it is okay. but when I got to the accessories, I was surprised with the amount of ear tips that was given. After..."  Read More

45. TFZ X1 Bluetooth IEM

#45 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 of 50 products

"My TFZ X1's arrived last week and I've been thoroughly testing them out and enjoying every moment of it. They are surprisingly light when in and include a hefty but..."  Read More

46. Mee Audio X7 Plus Bluetooth IEM

#46 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 of 50 products

Compatible with the new iPhone 7, the X7 Plus Bluetooth IEM is ideal for use on the go. Even on a run or at the gym, these sweat-proof headphones remain secure thanks...  Read More

47. TFZ No.3 IEMs

#47 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 of 50 products

"$100 Benchmark. At its price, the TFZ No.3 excels. It has become my choice for “fun” listening during walks etc., in preference to Fiio F9 Pro, EN700 Pro, and other..."  Read More

48. Shuoer Tape Electrostatic IEM

#48 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 of 50 products

"The Shuoer Tape and Tin HiFi P1 are the great at this price point. I can’t understand why no one else has left their impressions of the Shuoer Tape earphones. So here..."  Read More

49. Echobox Nomad N1 IEM

#49 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 of 50 products

The N1 is the flagship in-ear monitor from Echobox, a company known for delivering excellent value in products like the Finder X1. Designed for gaming and music...  Read More

50. KZ ZS6 IEM

#50 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $100 of 50 products

The sequel to the popular KZ ZS5, the Z6S continues the company’s history of producing some of the best values in IEMs today. This model features four drivers (two...  Read More