Best Universal IEM Headphones under $40050
1. BLON BL-03 IEM
#1 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
2. 7HZ Timeless IEM
#2 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
3. Etymotic Research ER2SE IEM
#3 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
4. Tin HiFi T2 IEM
#4 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 of 50 products
"Excellent. I hate you Zeos" Read More
5. Drop + Etymotic ERX In-Ear Monitors
#5 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
6. Moondrop Stellaris Planar Magnetic IEM
#6 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
7. Campfire Audio Orbit Bluetooth Wireless Earphone
#7 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 of 50 products
"This is the best sub wireless iem. " Read More
8. Massdrop x NuForce EDC In-Ear Monitors
#8 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
9. Massdrop x HiFiMAN RE-00
#9 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
10. Massdrop x NuForce EDC3 In-Ear Monitors
#10 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
11. Massdrop x HIFIMAN Bolt In-Ear Monitors
#11 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
12. MEE Audio Pinnacle Blue Box
#12 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
13. Tin Audio T2 Pro IEM
#13 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
14. MEE audio 2nd-Generation IEM Blue Box
#14 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
15. Massdrop x MEE audio Pinnacle PX IEMs
#15 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
16. MEE Audio Sport-Fi M6 Earphones
#16 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
17. Massdrop x Noble X Universal IEMs
#17 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
18. Tin HiFi T3 IEM
#18 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
19. Massdrop Plus Universal IEMs
#19 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
20. Drop + JVC HA-FDX1 DUAL CARBON IEM
#20 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
21. MEE audio Pinnacle P2 IEM
#21 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
22. Etymotic Research ER20 Earplugs
#22 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
23. Brainwavz S1 Earphones
#23 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
24. Brainwavz S5 Earphones
#24 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
25. Massdrop x MEE audio Planamic In-Ear Monitors
#25 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
26. Tin Hifi P1 IEM
#26 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
27. Blue Ever Blue 328R Earbuds
#27 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
28. Etymotic ER3SE & ER3XR IEMs
#28 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
29. NSMO Jr. Gaming IEM
#29 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
30. Tin HiFi T4 IEM
#30 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
31. Beyerdynamic DX 120 iE Earphones
#31 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
32. Moondrop KXXX IEM
#32 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
33. BGVP DMG IEM
#33 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
34. Ultimate Ears UE900s IEM
#34 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 of 50 products
Aiming for the sound of a custom in-ear monitor with the convenience of a universal fit, the Ultimate Ears UE900s is well suited for personal listening and... Read More
35. First Harmonic IEB6 IEM with Mic
#35 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
36. Massdrop x Noble Luxe In-Ear Monitors
#36 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
37. Little Dot I+ Headphone Amp
#37 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
38. Moondrop Stardust IEM
#38 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
39. NuForce HEM6 & HEM8 IEMs
#39 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
40. TFZ Galaxy T2 IEM
#40 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
41. IKKO OH10 IEM
#41 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 of 50 products
"So. Much. FUN!!! These are simply fantastic fun. I did my homework before buying and felt like I knew what I was getting into. However, nothing could have..." Read More
42. NuForce Primo8 Earphones
#42 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
43. JVC HA-FW01 Wood Series IEM
#43 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 of 50 products
"Finally available outside of Japan! I'm no stranger to JVC's IEM offerings, so I was very excited to see these finally available outside of Japan. I previously owned..." Read More
44. Macaw GT600S IEM
#44 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
45. Thinksound ts02
#45 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
46. SoundMAGIC PL50 IEMs
#46 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
47. NSMO 3D Triple-Driver Gaming IEM
#47 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
48. OSTRY KC06 IEMs
#48 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
49. Echobox Audio Finder X1 IEMs
#49 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
50. Massdrop Blue Box: 1MORE IEMs
#50 in Best Universal IEM Headphones under $400 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
