DON'T buy gaming headphones, BUY IEMs instead! Review of IEMs for GAMING

[@DrogoDGN]

Budget $16 IEM kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2K5kH2Yjq-lY9ksi=fOhF99NIKY6zRaAy Budget $100 IEM kzbin.info/www/bejne/nonPeGiAdticeqssi=eGfYyf_ky-cPFxlH IEM with a microphone, kills gaming headsets kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5aXp6R5YtSXbpY

[@dannamanna99]

I love my Sony Izone but a negative with it being wireless is if battery dies. Can’t play and charge at same time. Where wireless headsets can. But I was surprised that sounds were easier to pin point better. Headsets I just get better bass feeling.

[@matthiasheide5226]

Linsoul zero 2 are the best for price and Performance.

[@epicardsdotcom1300]

@@matthiasheide5226I love that much for gaming IEMs

[@matthiasheide5226]

@@ajiboyeolamide-k3r Yes. I have Akg702 Hifi Headphones and the Linsoul also. The Linsoul are the same like the Akg702.

[@epicardsdotcom1300]

@@matthiasheide5226 love your gaming IEMs recommendation. Hope we can get a review or comparisons for those IEMs as well

[@epicshitz]

If you don't like IEMs for gaming and want actual headphones look for "studio" headphones, they don't really have "soundstage" but have a more neutral sound which is good for games where you need to hear where footsteps or where gunfire is coming from.

[@MetaKnight964]

You need soundstage for distance.

[@diegomora7608]

not worth it, unless you have a problem with your ear canal.

[@DerickMcAfee]

Just get astro headset best headset iv evwr own3d for footsteps

[@JMRVRGS]

7hz Salnotes Zero

[@desibellsbeats]

Dt 990 pro 320 ohm + soundblaster g6

[@makunouchiippo816]

My hurting ear canals are saying NO to IEM's. 🙂

[@Zephyn]

Once I got into using IEMs I could not go back to gaming headsets or just headphones in general. They're just so much more comfortable when you're used to them, they sound so much better, and I've been able to hear things in-game better than I did with headsets. IEMs have also been so much more stylish, which is also very nice. Also, memory foam tips are super comfortable and help improve sound isolation and bass, which I am in love with.

[@ohji_]

which IEM do you use most?

[@Zephyn]

@@ohji_ Right now I've been using Moondrop Aria. I'm thinking of trying out either the 7hz Sonus or the Moondrop May next. I also used the Crinacle Zero in blue for a while which is also great, but I like how much louder the Aria gets.

[@B1INK]

I would say the sound is the biggest thing about iems I use truthear zerobut it needs a Apple usbc to aux I Donno why but useing this makes the sound 20% louder dose anyone know way that is I hear it’s cuz it has a built in ec?

[@3ildcard]

Honestly, HyperX Clouds are very well optimized for CS, i've been called a wallhacker because i've heard stuff others don't. But sound like sh&t in general just like most other headsets. IEM's, i don't get some of the sound q's in-game but sound quality is superior overall, much clearer and comfort levels are so much better than heavy headset that strains your neck in an hour and squeezes your head like a lemon giving you a headache.

[@FangMania9898]

how do you activate microphone the 3mm jack is only for audio right ......my pc is hv individually for mic jack and audio jack

[@Kazuki_Fuse]

As someone who usually plays Devil Daggers on occasion I find myself preferring IEMs rather than my HD6XX due to the unique noises each entity plays.

[@loYolVibes]

Ayeee I didn’t know anyone else really plays that game

[@Kazuki_Fuse]

@@loYolVibesIt's hooked me in for the better part of a few years now, only recently getting a 900+ score just recently. Insanely fun.

[@loYolVibes]

@@Kazuki_Fuse sheeesh hell yea

[@alanpalayoor9251]

what iems would you suggest?

[@Kazuki_Fuse]

@@alanpalayoor9251 Probably Truthear Zero Red if you're on a budget and know you can handle the large nozzle.

[@Dead1yProductions]

I've never had issues with comfort with headphones, to a degree i feel they are non issues and just like IEM's you need to look at what fits you best , not all ears are the same and not all heads are the same size .

[@epicardsdotcom1300]

Totally agree. What are your best gaming IEMs and or gaming headsets

[@DavidfromMichigan]

See that's my one problem with headphones. I wear glasses and my ears get crushed. Can only game a few hours until I can't go any further. Now I'm torn between item's. Which are the best.

[@Dead1yProductions]

@@DavidfromMichigan I my self wear glasses. I found soft ear cuffs work best so they don't press to hrd against the side of your head on the glasses . Some are a bit too stiff and end up being bothersome z but I like the ones I got .

[@DavidfromMichigan]

@@Markia-is9es I would say.. on a budget, either Truthear Nova or Asus Rog Speednova.

[@KatelynNguyen-m9b]

which gaming IEMs you use?

[@wnster]

Love ur videos man, keep it up

[@DrogoDGN]

Tysm

[@nickhtk6285]

Solid video. Thanks.

[@RegenNation]

great video and right to the point! tysm

[@midknight198]

IEMs are the best for gaming for me. Its much more lighter and I can hear footsteps more clearer than some of my friends that wear headphones (but maybe their hearing just suck haha). I can notice more nuances to sounds compared to when I wore headphones (both IEM and headphone were of the same price)

[@epicardsdotcom1300]

You have a favorite gaming IEMs or headsets

[@epicardsdotcom1300]

Totally agree. Specially gaming IEMs have great pricing and value

[@DanHoyesvv4bv]

What is the good price range for your best gaming IEMs

[@chiizuu752]

​@@DanHoyesvv4bv$20 range: Tangzu Waner, Moondrop Chu II, Salnotes Zero

[@epicardsdotcom1300]

@@chiizuu752 Wow that are very cheap affordable gaming IEMs! Which gaming IEMs your best gaming choice for audio.

[@maik5344]

"dont buy headphones, buy IEM´s instead" - tells us to do our own research for what to buy. why the fck did i came here then

[@epicardsdotcom1300]

@Gravoliwhich IÉM you like most

[@Owen-np3wf]

My guy mad he didn't get told what to buy lol. Mindless consumerism at its finest. How much you spent on Raid Shadow Legends haha

[@KatelynNguyen-m9b]

@Gravoli I love my gamimg iems

[@KatelynNguyen-m9b]

@@Owen-np3wf I love my gamimg iems

[@JohnMontello]

@@Owen-np3wf but it is better quality sound gaming IEMs than gaming headphones.

[@PvtDamion]

IEMs are amazing, but the price for low latency wireless ones are above my comfort zone. So I'll stick with headphones, also the comfort for long sessions is fine with me, it only becomes a problem and less comfortable above the 12 hour mark for me

[@soloshottie]

"earbuds are better for comfort" okay but that's suuuuuuper preferential. I'd rather have earmuffs surrounding my ears than an earbud poking into my ear literally any day. if your headphones are hurting your ears, the shape and size of the earmuffs is probablt wrong and you should get a different headset

[@sleeplessguardian]

i feel the same way, i just CANT belive that overears are less comfy then in ears, just doesnt make any sense, i use both i would allways take over ears all day over in ears.

[@chefcorey8142]

Are you bald? Because that’s my biggest concern with over ear. It messes my hair up so bad.

[@soloshottie]

@@chefcorey8142 I'm not but I understand that problem

[@epicardsdotcom1300]

Whats your choice for best IEM?

[@BohmanderTCG]

@@chefcorey8142 HyperX Cloud Headsets ruined my hair been wearing them for 5+years damaged my hair its thinning terrible my doctor told me not to wear headsets anymore to recover

[@HollowRick]

I've just done exactly this picked up some TruthHear Zero's theyre great for the price

[@1JamesZ]

I use IEM’s from my session musician days, the sound quality is tonnes better than any gaming headset. If you game daily, it’s best to use over ears some of the time otherwise your ear becomes a Petri dish and you’ll find your ears feeling gunky and clogged after a couple of weeks of constant use

[@Jenzible]

Q tips

[@epicardsdotcom1300]

@@Jenzible What is your budget for your gaming IEMs?

[@Jenzible]

@@epicardsdotcom1300 same as headphones. Currently i just use the cloud2 earbuds though. I’m done with headsets after using the razer kraken for 8 years😂

[@unpackinglife]

Very reliable and sturdy. I like the wire quality more than the usual earphones.

[@timaragon]

As someone who has owned all these IEMs, if you plan on playing competitive games, stay FAR, FAR away from the Moondrop Aria. You will hear footsteps in Overwatch, Valorant or Siege, and they will sound very, very off. They will not be accurate at all and will only confuse you because of the subpad imaging and soundstage depth and space accuracy. Save yourself the trouble and only use the 7hz Salnotes zero and the Truthear x Crinacle Zero. My personal recommendation though is the Moondrop Chu 2 because the build is better quality than the 7hz Salnotes Zero and will do just as well in games.

[@dawnonyt1]

do you need an amp for these iems? im planning to buy the 7hz for valorant

[@kapikopi]

Zero red is objectively better

[@kapikopi]

@@dawnonyt1 get the zero:red. It’s an updated version with much higher clarity and less distortion with a more natural sounding tuning with a sub bass boost for footsteps. The zeros, zero reds, and 7hz zero all have dynamic drivers which means they are very easy to drive, my phone can run it without problems. Btw i would personally spend the extra bucks on the zero red instead of the 7hz zero or zero 2, they sound good for the price but are lacking in bass and don’t come close to the zero reds. The zero reds perform on par with 150-200$iems from just a year ago

[@sethviews]

Any words on the kiwi ears orchestra lites?

[@TheAroc23]

@@kapikopiwould you still recommend the zero reds?

[@skyewasthelimit]

I use IEM for live performance stuff and the one issue is ear wax build up and it can literally clog the sound canals. Other than that they are great! (Just clean your ears before use if you want to avoid this as much as possible)

[@skyewasthelimit]

@@Markia-is9es not personally nope - I use a few diff sets depending on the game

[@KatelynNguyen-m9b]

which gaming IEMs you use?

[@skyewasthelimit]

Shure SE 215s

[@skyewasthelimit]

@@Markia-is9es Shure makes high quality products and they are industry standard

[@shaolinmaster8583]

A good rule of thumb if your head set sounds muted u need a amp dac stack or a dac with a built-in amp

[@Kyhton]

Just bought the truthear hex :)

[@lescy_]

My ear canals hurt after 2hours using IEM lmao

[@florinmuresan9519]

Yeah so , the problem with IEM and the reason they are not for gaming is the fact that u SHOULDN T wear them for long periods of time. The pressure of in ear products causes alot of problem and serious ones , compared to the headsets. So for gaming where u consider 6-8+ hrs a day sesions in ear is an insanely stupid idea...

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

real paid dust

[@SatanSlayerUK]

They are also bad for those that get regular ear infections unfortunately.

[@SqueakyFishy]

Go to system>sound and then turn off mono audio for headphone users, this gave me directional super hearing in games

[@mindlessinfinite]

lmao

[@JohnMontello]

@@mindlessinfinite What are your recommendations for great gaming IEMs?

[@starsiren9592]

I just got the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X and after using them for 3 days I want to send them back already. I bought them because I was looking for something very comfortable for long gaming sessions and everyone in the comments and reviews kept saying that they are extremely comfortable, but they absolutely aren't comfortable. They feel heavy, the cups get quite warm and aren't as soft or cushy as I hoped and the clamping force on my head is quite strong and makes my head hurt after a while, the headband isn't very soft and I have to move it constantly because it hurts my head. The sound is incredible for sure, but the discomfort is not worth it. My Sony WH-1000XM4 are orders of magnitude more comfortable. I will definitely be looking into some high-quality IEMs with good sound.

[@DanHoyesvv4bv]

Beside more comfortable, you think the sound quality of gaming IEM is better than that of gaming headsets?

[@JoannCoach]

Men I Suggest You To Get The Kiwi Orchestra Lite Or The Moondrop Aria 2 They Are Very Comfortable

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

@@DanHoyesvv4bv could be at certain price range

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

@@DanHoyesvv4bv gaming cans supports game audio effects, such as virtual surround, eax or whatever, they do enhance sound

[@epicardsdotcom1300]

@@iikatinggangsengii2471 What are some of your favorite gaming headset audio.

[@Cepahツ]

thanks for the help much appreactiated

[@mrbonjangle]

Bought some headphones like these from Amazon. It was not this specific brand or pair, but they were of similar design. They were good for a long time, but yesterday I used them without the rubber and a piece broke off and got lodged in my ear. I’ll be going to a specialist to get it out. Hope it doesn’t fuck up my ear.

[@DrogoDGN]

@@mrbonjangle damn hope you're good

[@mrbonjangle]

@@DrogoDGN well I will tell you, it does not feel good having someone dig around your ear. Hopefully I can get it out tomorrow.

[@mrbonjangle]

@@Markia-is9es in general? I’ve become a Corsair fan, but those can be expensive. They can get pricey, but it is probably better worth your money in the long run if you can keep them well maintained. I found that the mic on my IEM was never as good as people described it as. Whereas the pair of Corsair I use, the HS70 pro wireless, is on sale for $80. Be aware these are PC only. You’d have to look for some compatible with certain consoles. If you are looking for something cheap, just make sure your IEM is one complete mold. Basically the one I found, I did not know the mold that attached to the rubber was separately glued to the rest of the headphone. So after some time the small piece broke off and fell into my ear. It cost me $150 to remove, plus I still have an unknown ER bill I gotta pay, even though all they did was make my problem worse. For all I know, the pair in the video is a single mold, so you’ll have to find out for yourself.

[@JohnMontello]

@@mrbonjangle It would be nice to have a detailed comparison of the great gaming IEMs in one place.

[@yowamidesu]

Things marketed as "gaming" are typically mediocre to bad products that usually just have rgb slapped on to it. I've wasted more money than I'd like to admit on crappy headsets that would fall apart after a year or two and it wasn't until about ten to fifteen years of this that I finally just got a proper set of headphones that not only sounded better but were also comfortable for multiple hours and if I need voice chat, then that's as easy as getting a separate microphone.

[@serg_ca7792]

actually I have mi first IEMs (kz zs10 pro x i think they were called) and i was expecting less fot the price (50€), they sound just amazing, deep bass, not distorsion in the sound of the voices like in anterior experiences with normal headphones. Now about gaming, they are just like the example he said in the video, they have a really good perception of the direction of the sound (idk how to explain it) but you cant say if something its sounding from above or under U, anyways i dont regret anything and cant complain for the price than for me its really cheap for what u get

[@serg_ca7792]

sorry if it cant be understood, english aint my native language

[@JohnMontello]

@@serg_ca7792 What are your recommendations for value gaming IEMs?

[@gunnbottemlr]

@@serg_ca7792 so the iem's ,you cant hear if its above you or under you right?

[@mrmandiiiss963]

I am looking to get these ones do you need a sound card?

[@serg_ca7792]

@@mrmandiiiss963 well, at least for mines, no, but i've heard about somes than need, usually they r expensive af, just make sure by looking than the conection its jack and not any strange thing, bc theres one port than looks exactly the same as jack, but it needs a sound card. Anyways i would recommend you having a good audio output resource if you want the full experience, but its a really little difference. I wish than I helped U

[@ppanosggian8633]

It's not the IEM fault on apex...sound just generally doesn't exist

[@VincentAmadeus]

The cable too short if I using iem, it really not comfortable man

[@Nam_Nam2134]

the logitech g435 is also very light and comptorable even for big ears like i have

[@thegamerfromwonderland8707]

I never got that problem with getting hot... Im always cold, but i can understand for those who sweat allot. But i switch in between them. Sometimes i use headset, and sometimes the oh10. I really love them. Every cheap headset that came with a phone or wireless i did toss away. I dont go back to wireless. But the oh10 do hurt afther a while... Not sure why, maybe my ears are not that big causing pressure points.

[@marianack111]

You have Blon Bl03 that is 25 to 30 and has an amazing audio !

[@karlvex]

I use a pair of HD800s for gaming but they're not suitable when playing VR so i had to pick some iems recently. I just bought my first pair of Hexa and i am very impressed for the price, even without a dac/amp they perform well. The soundstage is definitely cramped compared with what i'm used to but that's to be expected; impressive price-performance non-the-less and perhaps not the best choice of iem if used for vr gaming specifically. Moondrop Variations will be my next stop i think, unless anyone has any other recommendations solely for vr.

[@jtnachos16]

I think you maybe misunderstand something. IEMs have such 'clarity' mainly because of typcially much higher sensitivity and lower impedance than headphones. Most IEMs are literally 10ohms or less of impedance with sensitivities in excess of 110db. This means they don't need any sort of amping for hitting full soundstage and clarity, while most headphones bottom out at 32ohms impedance and are most frequently in the 90-100 range on sensitivity. This is why many 'gaming headphones' come with a usb dac+amp of some kind. It's also why many IEMs run into noise floors and hiss that requires a DAC or sometimes even an impedance adaptor of some kind to silence it. With over ear headphones, you need more power to fuel them. Without that power, you get more limited soundstage and clarity. They are also more effected by the cup shape,material, and the literal shape of your ears than IEMs are. For IEMs, so long as the seal is good, the tip pad is basically irrelevant aside comfort. Not so much on over ears. On ears are a different ball of wax entirely. There's also the issue of a lot of the common 'gaming headsets' being closed back, which tends to result in narrower soundstage and flawed imaging. You have to look at brands typically more 'non-gamer' to see open-back 'gamer headsets'. There's also issues with gamer-marketed headsets having tuning designed to emphasize certain ranges in frequency, that actually tend to just muddy things horribly, and many of the 'comes with the device' USB DAC/AMP things are actually hot garbo that do additional processing instead of just sending the signal. This gets worse as your budget drops, ftr. You'll find a LOT of benefit with even low tier 'gaming headphones' by adding a DAC into the mix. If you want good imaging, soundstage, and clarity out of headphones, you need to be looking at 'reference monitors' or 'studio headphones'. Even DT770 tends to be a massive step up in imaging over the typical 'gamer headset', and it's considered the 'king of entry level' for that, and that's with it being hampered by being closed back.

[@kapikopi]

Closed back means more bass clarity and bass in general. Open backs lack that

[@jtnachos16]

@@kapikopi It does not mean more 'bass clarity'. It means it's easier to get stronger bass. But it is not inherent that open backs have bad or muddy bass.

[@sidharthrao9005]

purchase a good digital audio interface like the audient evo 4. They come with microphone passthrough so connect your XLR mic to it, then your IEMs and now you have passthrough to hear what you're saying without anything sounding muffled.

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

@@Markia-is9es they are all good for gaming

[@nickmcnairy7610]

I have the Status Audio Between Pro triple driver earbuds (3 speakers in each ear) and you really can't do any better for the price.

[@maxkroeze3979]

what did u pay for those bad boys?

[@flamechicken415]

im going to buy the Truthear x Crinacle Zero Red and see how it compares to the Antlion Kimura Solo

[@xl3eastfamouzz772]

And have you Tested them ?

[@JohnMontello]

it is better quality sound gaming IEMs than gaming headphones

[@gakuyax]

You wear them for a long time, and you'll feel pain in the canal. You risk infection from your grimy gamer hands into the ear. You risk hearing loss. The sound doesn't dissipate anywhere. All that pressure is directly hitting your drums. You get that internal sound like you blood or when you humm (thunder rumbling) sound constantly. I suggest get a mx500 clone instead like Vido or yincrow x6.

[@JohnMontello]

Would you recommend any gaming IEMs? Somehow, the gaming headsets are heavy and bulky for me.

[@gakuyax]

Get those wired apple earphones.

[@gakuyax]

I wouldn't recommend iems at all, but if you really want them get Moondrop Aria.

[@LosDoyerss]

You forgot to mention the outside noise sound deadening when using IEM's. Which is major, not having to listen to other sounds.

[@DrogoDGN]

You're right

[@diegomora7608]

i'm just gonna say this, a iem that cost 150 is the equivalent of a 550 to 800 dollars over ear headphones in sound quality, and i'm not talking about gaming headphones, i'm talking about brands like hifiman, sennheiser, bayerdynamic etc... now let that sink in.

[@PantsaBear]

Ive never heard an IEM that gives me the same sound a $550+ Hifiman has at any price, yet alone one at $150. Planar sound on headphones is its own thing, and even planar IEMs have a long way to go to get that good But yeah a $150 IEM gets you more bang for your buck than $150 in the headphone world. What you said about Sennheiser and Beyerdynamic Ill agree with. But the Focals, Meze 109 Pro, and most modern Audezes aren't getting outmatched by IEMs from Truthears, 7Hz, and Kiwi Ears. Also IEMs arent nearly as durable as headphones (which may not matter to some, but its the truth) If someone only had $150 or less though and weren't going to upgrade their budget anytime soon, yeah IEMs are the way to go

[@Bobby_Uterus]

Just because it sticks in your ear, doesn’t make it an in ear monitor. Real IEM’s have a flat response so that they don’t color the sound of a musicians instrument or vocal. Most in ear “headphones” are going to have a big boost from around 60 to 100Hz to make up for low frequencies that tiny drivers are unable to reproduce. There is no way any kind of in ear headphone or monitor is going to outperform a good pair of over ear headphones. There is more frequency spectrum with over ears, bigger drivers and a better seal. You would be better off with over ear headphones and running some type of a pre-EQ filter to scoop out undesirable frequencies, roll off low end and boost higher frequencies where foot steps and things like that fall in the frequency spectrum.

[@DrogoDGN]

@Bobby_Uterus this video is mainly aimed at the people who buy mainstream gaming headphones like from razer. Also we're talking mostly at the budget end of headphones, which imo, iems will always win because it's so easy to make them

[@Bobby_Uterus]

I’m still gonna have to disagree with you. Cheap in ear headphones may sound better to you than over ear headphones because cheap IEM and even expensive IEM cut off a bunch of the low frequencies. It’s impossible for the little drivers to reproduce them. Those low end frequencies may be cluttering what you’re hearing in your game with over-ears but can easily be EQ out. The smaller in ear headphones cannot reproduce these frequencies at all. I think using an EQ would be more beneficial on a sealed pair of over-ears. I also don’t see how sticking something in your ears is more comfortable than an over ear. I guess it’s just preference.

[@DrogoDGN]

@Bobby_Uterus I mean, I feel like, let's say, for $50, you can get a lot from iems, but I feel like there is no great option for headphones. Of course, at $200 and up, then that may be different, but at the very low end where most gamers want, iems are just a better value proposition.

[@epicardsdotcom1300]

@@Bobby_Uteruswhat are your best choice for gaming IEMs

[@Bobby_Uterus]

@@epicardsdotcom1300 I’m not a gamer. I use Westone Audio AM Pro X30s for music performance. Look at the Shure SE112 or maybe the Shure SE215 if you want IEMs for whatever reason. I’d go with a company that actually makes other music production products. Not a company that no one has ever heard of.

[@rustymacheteplayz4253]

Ear tips make my ear wax go crazy that's why I use headset because the earbuds get clogged😂

[@mindlessinfinite]

all professional studios use over ear headphones.. idk why but there is probably a reason. on a side note... I just replaced my senhiesser game zero's with V moda's m 100 and their boom mic. I've yet to test it but i'll let ya'll know how it is and if my friends say my voice sounds more clear or not

[@ToastedFlowers]

The video OP has zero clue what he’s talking about. Coming from a studio engineer this guy is a complete blithering idiot.

[@kklc5477]

on the more expensive stuff like professional grade, headphones are better value because flagship iems usually costs more. But in consumer side, 300$ and below iems usually have a lot more value

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

theyre more precise, esp at sub bass and soundstage, headphones

[@NigelUnchle]

The only problem I'm facing with using IEMs is that my earwax, no cap, will literally crawl from inside the buds down to the wire's internals and into the headphone's circuitry. Still loved how it changed my experience in music listening compared to regular earbuds. And of course, I use the notorious EQ APO & HeSuVi

[@DanHoyesvv4bv]

Totally agree that gaming IEMs provide amazing sound quality and value.

[@generalsquirrel9548]

I personally need to hear my self when talking bcs otherwise i start screaming unintentionally. So idk

[@CocaineCobain]

You can add sidetone/feedback with software. I use complete noise cancellation for gaming, but have sidetone enabled. I can hear myself through my mic which allows me to adjust my volume whenever needed. I need sidetone now. lol

[@KatelynNguyen-m9b]

@@CocaineCobain wow that is great addition to gaming IEMs bro. Awesome

[@CocaineCobain]

@@KatelynNguyen-m9b Yessir. Bananameter is a great tool to add it. I have my IEM's hooked into my GoXLR ionterface so I can control that sidetone volume through their software, or manually on the device itself. super handy.

[@JohnMontello]

@@CocaineCobain What are your favorite gaming IEMs combo

[@CocaineCobain]

@@JohnMontello Ahh I have different setups I use. I use a GOXLR interface for most singleplayer/rpg games and the IEM's I use are Campfire Audio Mammoths. They work great for all the environmental noise and atmosphere of games like Baldur's Gate 3 or Elden Ring. The issue is that the sound stage on that set up isn't great for shooter games where every footstep counts. So for competitive gaming (CS/Tarkov/Apex/COD/etc.) I switch to my Apollo Twin Duo interface. I pair those with a pair of 64Audio U6T's. My setups are fairly expensive, but for the regular person I recommend getting an Audient EVO4 interface and a pair of Tin T2 IEM's. Super budget friendly.

[@shaolinmaster8583]

If your on pc high quality headphones because you can down load plug ins and you can use actual audio equipment that can properly drive them....like amps and dacs....there is a lot to unpack when it comes to understanding audio....if it says mixing headset don't purchase it

[@TheManInaHat]

Yeah the gold stamdard for any gaming audio is still audio technica m50s. Gaming headsets suck.

[@TheManInaHat]

@@Markia-is9es gaming iems? Idk if those exist but id never buy gaming audio anything. Its crap.

[@TheManInaHat]

Use standard studio/audio equipment for gaming and its miles better. The only thing that makes it "gaming audio" is shittier quality componenets with rgb lighting at double the price.

[@JohnMontello]

Totally agree with you that gaming headsets are not good. They are too bulky and heavy for gaming, even do not have good sound quality for the money comparing to gaming IEMs.

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

ath m40-50x is fine but their price often too pricy

[@VincentPaulS]

I will ONLY buy IEMs from KZ (namely, KZ ZS6 or similar) - ~$50 for quad-driver hi-fi IEMs with some of the best bass you can get

[@epicardsdotcom1300]

Can you provide the comparison for best gaming IEMs and value practical cheap gaming IEMs

[@muja_hid7273]

What are the best iems for gaming like footsteps under 100$?

[@DrogoDGN]

Hexa or Zero, whatever you can afford

[@Gregorzkam]

​@@DrogoDGNwhats better for gaming? zero red or blue?

[@xenodrake4008]

Either open backs like dt990 pros, hd599 or hd600 or these are better than "gaming" headphones. I myself prefer open backs for the imaging

[@DanHoyesvv4bv]

What is the best price range for these favorite gaming IEMs

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

open back has better soundstage

[@Kokopuffs1154]

For people still here also look at the zero red (made by same company little dif tuning)

[@DanHoyesvv4bv]

What is the good price range for this best gaming IEMs

[@Kokopuffs1154]

​@@Markia-is9es the ones he recommended for 50 is great the newer ones are red but some people prefer dif things its up to you

[@Kokopuffs1154]

@@DanHoyesvv4bv any price range is fine, you can get something good for $20 like the Linsoul 7Hz x Crinacle Zero:2, or Moondrop CHU 2. but if you can around 100 or less is great, I would recommend the ones he did and the Moondrop ARIA 2

[@tsuxmax]

while talking "issue": u can always wear normal headphones over IEMs

[@epicardsdotcom1300]

You think gaming IEMs are better choice than gaming headsets?

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

@@epicardsdotcom1300 headphones is best

[@vortexeruption1434]

I don’t if this is only me but on the unit I bought the audio sounds weird in valorant the footsteps sound is so low and the gunfire sound is so high annoyingly high does anybody know how to tune the sound or fix this

[@uzaira9088]

Yo tangzu wan er or kz castor for gaming,need good sound imaging.

[@Aaaump]

I want one of these, thanks for the review, nice video

[@DrogoDGN]

Ty

[@JanSzymczakowski-e1r]

I cant use IEMS cuz im deef on mine left ear (i need hearing aid)

[@LydiaMoran-y8t]

You're the best, I love you bro

[@CamrunThomas]

Ive used these for 2 years. used to use artic pros sold them instantly these are so much better

[@CamrunThomas]

my ikkos shock my ears

[@CamrunThomas]

@@Markia-is9es most of them use the same drivers. iems from $30-$100 are usually the same thing and are very nice and better than any headphones. the Ikko Obsidians are the best in those bunch, if you want to go futher than that, ones with planar magnets, like the 7HZ timeless, they are the same price and comparable to the ikko obsidians

[@JohnMontello]

@@CamrunThomas and it is better quality sound gaming IEMs than gaming headphones.

[@Khinouille]

I guess it depends, never tried IEM's, but i doubt the quality is better than my DT770 Pro 250Ohms

[@DrogoDGN]

I was mainly pointing fingers at the gaming consumer headphones like from razer and logitech. For studio headphones, it's not that IEMs are better sounding, but very close or good enough for gaming while still being much smaller and comfortable (at least for me). Also more affordable

[@JohnMontello]

Try gaming IEMs out bro, you will be amazed at how they can produce great audio quality for gaming specially.

[@chronicmayhem]

For non IEMs the Sennheiser 560s are awesome

[@VesonoYT]

I wish I could use IEMs, but I have a nickel allergy and it tends to cause flare-ups

[@DrogoDGN]

There are some iems that have plastic bodies and brass nozzles

[@HypoCT]

First time trying was awesome, and I wished I could invest more on this form factor. It's just not for me, comfort wise. Having things inside my ear is simply uncomfortable... and disgusting, even when I frequent bulb syringe and Q-tips combo. Quite jealous myself of people having these high quality audio, and most of the time cheaper than the headphone I invested in.

[@TinariKao]

Man, it feels good knowing that I have something going for me in this regard, and perhaps it is the years and years of in-ear headphone use that made me used to it, but they fit nice, sound great, usually cheaper, lighter, easier to pack, and I have hardly any gunky build-up and have excellent hearing for a 40 year old. On the other hand, I have other issues where a lot of over-ear or on-ear headphones are extremely uncomfortable and a bit painful.

[@epicardsdotcom1300]

@@TinariKaoso glad to hear you great IEMs experience. I feel the same when it comes to gaming audio

[@Yashiroll]

somehow my 2 dollar fake ones does the job, istg nothing gets past my ears on footsteps and audio queues

[@DrogoDGN]

@@Yashiroll W china iems

[@estroaye]

Mfw my friend's $2 IEM-shaped earphone has footstep sound on par with my entry level $15 set😔

[@xyzhero8480]

Yea I cant use anything that shoves into my ear holes and creates a tight seal its gives me a headache.

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

@@Tommy-te2lg creative x1/ sxfi

[@hentikirby7142]

No headphone, buds, or whatever product you use can tell you whether the enemy is above or not. literally been discussed already.

[@wckiller30]

go cry

[@OLDDaddyG]

DONT use IEMs they are only meant for critical listening , use over ear headphone (ye studio headphones like 770 pro but you need mic .) I once used IEM (Moon drop Aria )for playing Valorant , no doubt you will get a perfect sound but the pressure they create specialty during a gun shot may temporarily or permanently deafen you , I was deaf for a day and recovered over sleep after just a gaming session of 1 hrs so please Do Not use IEM for Gaming . thank you !

[@DrogoDGN]

@OLDDaddyG bro I've been using iems for most of my life, I still have perfect hearing so idk. Might be different for everyone

[@OLDDaddyG]

@@Tommy-te2lgI think he is right you need to try it, to believe weather you experience temporary deafness or not ,may be you don't have sensitive hearing like me !

[@OLDDaddyG]

@@Markia-is9es Over ear headphones like DT 770 pro,

[@Sherolox]

If you suffer temporary hearing loss from using IEMs, you simply put the volume too high without realizing. Any IEM can damage your hearing if you turn them up too much, you need to get used to lower volumes with in ears.

[@EDEN3096LODON]

if you want to use for gaming i suggest u do not buy kz zs10 pro or any of that kz, it sucks

[@SM-jb1so]

Great video! What keyboard is it you got? Looks cool as hell

[@DrogoDGN]

Oblirated75

[@SM-jb1so]

@@DrogoDGN thank you!

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

im happy with my earbud and speakers, sad the iem gone

[@112358miau]

If you are spending +150€ at headphones just make a mold of your ear canal and use it with your in ear. Thats the best confort you can have. it doesnt hurt and usually volume is much less cause they isolate from noise. Also isolation plays a HUGE role in bass with headphones. My shure SE215 have stupid bass with instruments. They dont have it with music or gaming, maybe Id have to tweak EQ to get it. My thought is that its response isnt made for postproduced music or gaming

[@112358miau]

@@Tommy-te2lg No clue dude, Ive only had some crappy ones and my shure 215 (around 100€) The guy that posted the video has some cheap and more expensive recomendations. My only recomendation is to use the foam adaptors and not rubber. If it is dense foam even better. Mine gained a huge boost in bass with that isolation

[@epicardsdotcom1300]

@@112358miauthat’s great suggestions to boost your gaming IEMs bass bro. Thank you so much

[@Nameisnotimportant]

I would actually recommend something neutral sounding because yes those gaming focused IEMs might have a lot of bass but depending on what game you play high frequency sounds might also be very important for you. And you can always tune your neutral sounding IEMs to have that bass boost if you want to.

[@JohnMontello]

What are your recommendations for a value gaming IEMs?

[@Nameisnotimportant]

@@JohnMontello I honestly don’t know. As I said I am not really into gaming focused IEMs and I instead like something with neutral sound signature and with nice and clear sound.

[@Nameisnotimportant]

@@Tommy-te2lgI personally use Sennheiser IE 200 for both listening to music and gaming. They’re not gaming IEMs but they deliver excellent sound in my opinion. Some reviewers on the internet say that you need to put tape over the nozzle of each IEM because they leak a lot of bass but that is something I don’t have problems with so maybe (if that was an issue) they fixed it by the time I bought my pair….I don’t know. Also they say that cable is an absolute piece of garbage. And I must agree that the cable doesn’t feel premium at all especially for the price but cable is a cable and as long as it works I don’t really plan replacing it. That cable is also noisy meaning that you’ll hear it rubbing against anything. As far as the packaging goes you’ll find IEMs themselves, some user manual, a small pouch (for storing your IEMs) and 3 sizes of silicone ear tips (with medium size ones already installed) as well as 3 sizes of foam ear tips (All silicone as well as foam ear tips have special filters in them that prevent ear wax from getting into the nozzle). Again Chinese brands offer more stuff for this kind of price when it comes to the accessories you get in the packaging but I bought my IEMs because of nothing else but sound quality cause that’s what matters to me the most. Not to mention that they are super comfortable due to their small size. So yeah IE 200 are my IEMs of choice despite all negatives I mentioned here.

[@JohnMontello]

@@Nameisnotimportant I would definitely try some of the great gaming IEMs because they have great sound quality and come in for good budget gaming IEMs too.

[@DanHoyesvv4bv]

@@Nameisnotimportant Totally. And gaming IEMs are very light weight and have wonderful, amazing sound quality.

[@deecrown6002]

nice one

[@rogerhuston8287]

I am an audiophile. Bang for the buck, IEMs beat headphones at most pricepoints under $200. I would argue that extends to $750 to $1000, as in a $500 IEM will give more than a $500 headphone, usually. But there are really good IEMs for under $100, JoJos are li,e $20.. OH10s, are known for their bass as they pack a punch. While IEMs may not pack the widest stage, they are very good and imaging so you know the exact direction of footsteps. I wear headphones for a mic and comms, but when my head hurts i switch to IEMs.

[@DrogoDGN]

Wonderfully said

[@epicardsdotcom1300]

Bro, let's give some love to DrogoDGN. He spent countless hours and money to provide free tech reviews for everyone! Hit the Likes to help bring this candid review to others.

[@Hatemx1]

Any solid IEMs with mics?

[@rogerhuston8287]

@@Hatemx1 A lot of them under $100. 1more is a good brand. If your not critically listening to music, then does it really matter? Just about any IEM can do well for gaming if you care about positionimg. Sure some may sound better, but that is a preference thing. As for a mic, that's usually for talking and the requirements there are less. As you go up in price, IEMs tend to have replaceable wires, so maybe there are wires wit mics that you can use with a nice IEM, but I've never looked

[@Hatemx1]

@@rogerhuston8287 I just want a comfy IEM that sounds good. Emphasis on comfy.

[@notKishko]

Earphones dont fit for me unfortunately

[@epicardsdotcom1300]

Have you try the newest IEMs for gaming

[@KatelynNguyen-m9b]

I love my gamimg iems

[@chiizuu752]

If that's the case, you're better off with studio headphones. Never go back to the ones with "gaming" on it

[@JohnMontello]

@@chiizuu752 but it is better quality sound gaming IEMs than gaming headphones.

[@notKishko]

@@chiizuu752 yeah i got tbe Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO 250 Ohm Studio Headphones worth the purchase im very happy with them

[@HellGatyr]

But soundstage is what make gaming more impressive But for footstep or other audio cue maybe IEM is better for less noise

[@DrogoDGN]

Well, soundstage is important. I was trying to imply that the difference between them shouldn't be that big where it completely is night and day. Also I think that gaming headphones from like brands like razer and Corsair heavily lack soundstage anyways.

[@fuadyanwar4930]

Are you use a soundcard for gaming experience in using earbuds? Or IEM it self its enough for steps hearing

[@DrogoDGN]

@@fuadyanwar4930 I'm using my pc's stock one

[@rachod6531]

My $15 iems have more sound quality than my AirPods Pro’s and my Logitech Pro X headset

[@SutadiDarmono]

It doesnt matter which do you use, depends on which and what genre of games do you use if your games need pin point location then you need soundstage and bit more of high frequency for little bit clearer footstep for example, but you still have to use a DAC so the soundstage get more wider

[@cameronmckinnon374]

yh, tarkov on the nectar hiveX can feel like cheating

[@JohnMontello]

@@cameronmckinnon374 but it is better quality sound gaming IEMs than gaming headphones.

[@muhammaddio9925]

Tin Hifi T3+ to Truthear x Crinacle Zero is considered an upgrade?

[@DrogoDGN]

@@muhammaddio9925 yes

[@DanHoyesvv4bv]

Totally one of the greatest gaming IEMs.

[@muhammaddio9925]

@@Markia-is9es thanks! it's coming tomorrow. can't wait

[@JohnMontello]

@@muhammaddio9925 Did you get it? And what do you think of the gaming headset comparing to gaming IEMs. Thank you.

[@muhammaddio9925]

@@JohnMontello Yes, i got it already! I don't know about gaming headset. I use Tin Hifi T3+ for Valorant and Apex Legends before and really missed the low/bass sounds of gun fight which I got it here from Truthear Blue and loving it so far! (I even put my Tin Hifi on sell in ecommerce directly haha)

[@SL4PSH0CK]

I love how accesible they were even bang for your buck for 20-30$

[@ReiBMK]

I got the raptgo hook x hbb for almost 2 years. And sometimes the right ear piece is losing audio I have to plug and unplug from my astro mixamp pro. I'm scared to buy another one and it might sound different :(

[@TheLotroNerd]

All of the recommended IEMs are garbage dont buy. Ive tried all of them. Moon drop aria is decent...

[@DjGo99]

Which ones would you recommend for under $100?

[@TheLotroNerd]

@@DjGo99 Depends what you are looking for. I have gotten 1 bad set of crinacle reds and one set of good crinacle blues.

[@epicardsdotcom1300]

Are both gaming IEMs selling for the same price?

[@DjGo99]

@@TheLotroNerd something with decent sub bass for music and gaming.

[@Legend_Dale]

I'm looking for quality, durable, wired and has good range for example on Apex my headset is fine but seems like I can't hear from as far away as other people can any suggestions?

[@Trevor_Wadlow]

Can you make it so you don’t hear yourself?

[@DrogoDGN]

@@Trevor_Wadlow not really

[@LydiaMoran-y8t]

So good

[@epicardsdotcom1300]

What is your best gaming IEMs?

[@shadeshotTV]

this video seems like an april fools video i found in the shorts section, you have an insane amount of time to explain things yet you just say "iems better" over and over audio is almost entirely personal preference and comparing, a blanket statement like iems having better imaging isnt great also, dont buy gaming headphones, dont be afraid of looking up "audiophile" headphones, you can find some really great headphones at pretty low prices compared to what you might think

[@DrogoDGN]

I specifically said gaming headphones on purpose. Such as Logitech and hyperx headphones. I said in my video that audiophile headphones have better soundstage.

[@shadeshotTV]

​@@Tommy-te2lg there are 6 pairs of headphones in my house and the 2 i like the most are my audio technica ad1000x and my hifiman sundara the ad1000x has such crazy soundstage that its like audio x-ray, the imaging is also very good to pair, sometimes i have to take my headphones off to make sure a sound wasnt downstairs the sundara's detail retrieval is impressive, no matter how hectic a fight is i can pick out every sound, the soundstage and imaging arent CRAZY but still pretty good for iems, im currently using the moondrop starfield, imaging is decent but soundstage is pretty cramped, the tuning of them helps pick out things like footsteps and bushes for games like valorant and cs2 i might prefer my iems because gamesense more than makes up for the soundstage and imaging for more open and dynamic games like apex, tarkov, cod, battlefield, headphones all the way for me as for which pair i choose, its up to how i want my audio to sound side note, the sundara doesnt need to get as loud to hear everything, the detail you get at relatively low volume is very good as for gaming headsets, the hyperx cloud alphas are pretty comparable to the starfield is every way but worse overall quality, meaning they arent as clear, the bass is kind of muddy, and the upper mids arent as smooth, the soundstage/imaging/detail retrieval is comparable also the logitech pro x 2 seems pretty good, i have a friend that dipped into pro valorant and she says she couldnt be happier with that headset, she also plays tarkov

[@KatelynNguyen-m9b]

I love my gamimg iems .

[@rmbcoinmegiftcardtrade7183]

Please can you tell me more about Ur product ?

[@DrogoDGN]

@@rmbcoinmegiftcardtrade7183 wdym

[@epicardsdotcom1300]

Can you be more specific? What gaming IEMs you like to learn more about?

[@odin4249]

the goat is back

[@odin7255]

true

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

@@Tommy-te2lg nope, i dont have any atm

[@JabarPlaysGames]

In ears are so uncomfortable for me they make the inside my damn ear itchy

[@chills_tiny_mom]

Used to have some real cheap KZ IEMs from AliExpress, they sounded great for like $5 (despite them breaking like a year later but tf do I expect from the price)

[@JohnMontello]

and it is better quality sound gaming IEMs than gaming headphones.

[@epicardsdotcom1300]

Which ones are your favorite gaming IEMs?

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

@@epicardsdotcom1300 etymotic er4xr, actually living or m2 but theyre not available anymore

[@fpsLyle]

Used Sennheiser 558s for 5+ years then 560s for another few years, got the Truthear Zeros last year and haven't even touched my senns, more comfortable, better sounds, better price, cannot lose.

[@Andy-xn9zn]

Did you use an Amp and a Da with the hd650?

[@Andy-xn9zn]

Dac*

[@AYO_Shisui]

@@Andy-xn9zn yeah got to if you want the full sound

[@JohnMontello]

@@AYO_Shisui but it is better quality sound gaming IEMs than gaming headphones.

[@rize6738]

For me i cant use iem, they fall out of my ear, or hurt my ears after 5 minutes.

[@epicardsdotcom1300]

I would use a better IEM

[@PusisD]

I am currently using dt 770 pro for gaming and I want to replace them and buy kiwi ears orchestra lite purely for gaming for good positioning, tell me if it is worth doing? Or is it a waste of money? And is it possible to get something better than kiwi ears orchestra lite?

[@DrogoDGN]

@@PusisD that's a good buy

[@PusisD]

@@DrogoDGN what do you think about Apevoix Grit?

[@peejeybrown]

you need a top 5 iem recommendation for this coming year end imo

[@Criptooooo]

SIMGOT EM6L top notch

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

@@Tommy-te2lg obviously the most expensives

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

@@Tommy-te2lg but i really like ve phonix

[@ChimobiIgweagada]

Good product

[@ephemerisone74]

zero red's i would argue are better than just the zero's. extra attachment for more bass which would be better for gaming if you wanna hear deeper footsteps (footsteps more clearer) also good great soundstage, same as zero's

[@kapikopi]

Zero reds have more neutral tuning with a sub boost rather than the v shaped tuning of the zeros.

[@kapikopi]

Much better for music and has extremely low amounts of distortion. It’s better for gaming too imo

[@epicardsdotcom1300]

What’s are your choice for gaming IEMs

[@ephemerisone74]

@@epicardsdotcom1300 depends on the price point. currently use Zero: red's but I'm waiting for my blessing 3's to arrive. hola's can be good. but you can also just get away with zero's

[@epicardsdotcom1300]

@@ephemerisone74 Thank you so much for your awesome IEMs rec for gaming headset. Will give the Zero IEMs a try.

[@stefanooi840]

Been using the Truthear Hexa with spinfit W1 eartips that do definitely increase the soundstage. Been real good on valorant and haven't touched my headphones since

[@DrogoDGN]

Def gotta try that combo

[@aidencraft32]

got my hexa 2 days ago, it's great.

[@nomadvalley4247]

Hey brathar have you tried the SIMGOT EM6L ?? I was told it's really good for FPS games like Valorant?

[@ARR3KKUSU]

Studio headphones are infinitely better than gaming ones had some cuz I used a interface for music and gamed I would for sure go back when I have the chance

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

@@Tommy-te2lg ambient pro

[@AliciaMoore-m2j]

Hi I'm Alicia I would like to try your products do you do home delivery on half payment ?

[@Venoxium]

IEMs seem really nice but I have over producing earwax. To give you an example, if I don't clean out my ears via water every 1.5weeks then I will literally wake up with the sound missing from one or both of my ears. It's sad though because I've tried some REALLY good IEMs that were cheap. Unfortunate.

[@DrogoDGN]

There are some amazing headphones atleast. Just a little bit more cash