The Best Beginner Audiophile IEMs of 2024

What a year 2024 has been! It’s flown by, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t packed with exciting moments. From incredible to hyped releases, 2024 has been a year of innovation and trends in the world of audio gear. The beginner IEM segment has seen unprecedented growth, with brands releasing standout products rapidly. In this video, the team at Headphone Zone dives into their top picks for The Best Beginner IEMs of 2024.
Which IEMs caught your eye this year? Let us know in the comments below!
Links -
Tangzu x HBB Xuan Nv: tapthe.link/Ta...
Final VR500: tapthe.link/Fi...
Meze Alba: tapthe.link/Me...
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[@headphone_zone]

Links - Tangzu x HBB Xuan Nv: tapthe.link/TangzuxHBBXuanNv Final VR500: tapthe.link/FinalVR500 Meze Alba: tapthe.link/MezeAlba

[@mjaTanim]

Final VR500 isn't available anywhere in Bangladesh 😢😢

[@yacobirudhayaraj]

I owned 4 IEMs in last 3 months. But the best budget IEM is Truthear Gate. It is simple IEM with great sound quality. It is the best detail retrieval with accurate bass❤

[@prime12602]

I got truthear hexa with fiio ka 13 and a balanced cable, I’m happy af, this is so good.

[@dhirajkumarpandey5762]

I got a similar combo for myself a week ago . Hexa + hidizs Martha+ highway star 4.4 mm

[@headphone_zone]

That is a solid setup you got there!

[@sudipchatterjee]

Meze Alba is phenomenal! The sheer scaling capability of it makes it incomparable to any other IEM in its price range.

[@headphone_zone]

We love the Alba too. It is a phenomenal IEM.

[@chetanshah6354]

9999 though Any recommendations for below 1k? For getting started

[@sudipchatterjee]

@@chetanshah6354 Sure. My choices are: 1. KZ - EDX pro 2. 1More Piston Fit If you can stretch your budget to Rs 1500, which I recommend you do, the following two are really phenomenal: 1. KZ ZEX (Rs 1449) 2. KZ ZSN PRO (Rs 1290) I hope it helps. ✌️

[@n0qu4rt3r]

@@chetanshah6354 for starters similar to Alba (balanced, relaxed, non-offensive): Artti R2

[@teejayxe3901]

What's the best for Pro Gaming apart from V500 ?

[@K00711]

I brought my first iem - moondrop chu 2 dsp❤

[@invancouver691]

Meze Alba is great ❤

[@randomhooman5556]

i was planning on getting the kz Castor Pro, do you guys have any opinions on that?

[@Anuraj2]

hi, I got the Meze Alba and like them a lot. But I do have a problem I got a triopowin balanced cable ad ifs zen dad v2. The 4.4 MM termination produces noise and has un even output from front and back output. I can't seem to figure out if it's a cable issue or dac issue? all are HZ products buy btw :)

[@pankajbohra8637]

Any suggestion for best neckband for audiophile

[@prithvi9727]

Thanks. When is the Final VR500 getting stocked @ HZ?

[@sheesh1821]

@@prithvi9727 same

[@kishan._.biswas7]

I have s23 ultra and I read on Google that it's impedance is about 30 ohm and I want to buy tangzu wanner that have 20 ohm of impedance so should I buy audiocular d07 dac and tangzu wanner with 3.5 mm jack together or just tangzu wanner type c edition

[@amanAMAN01]

Loving this new world of audiophiles and your videos. I am buying my first 'monitor' and only Final VR500 seems to be in my budget. My first preference was to get an over the ear headphone. I just care for a good music listening experience (I have no premium services or equipments) and ear health. Do you suggest going with the Final IEM or now buy an even cheaper IEM like below 1000 (I have no earphone at this moment) and save for flagship stuff?

[@headphone_zone]

Welcome to the audiophile world, and thanks for the kind words! Since you're just starting, you might consider getting a budget IEM to start your journey and upgrade later. This way, you can explore the sound signature you like without feeling pressured to invest heavily upfront. Keep the music playing!

[@amanAMAN01]

@headphone_zone Really grateful for the reply. Since yesterday I have discovered much more and I have decided to buy the Tangzu Wan'er. Just one information needed, are there any upcoming sales to look forward to?

[@vivekmuthusamy8314]

Hi, I am not a heavy and high sound listener. I like to listen to pleasant music sounds focusing more on lyrics/vocals. I want my IEM to watch movies as well. I have checked KZ Castor, 7HZ Salnotes Zero and a few others as well to buy. Can you suggest a suitable IEM for me under Rs 2000? I've tried to reach through the headphones zone website for the query but the query section is not working. Thanks in advance.

[@akashsoni6947]

When will final vr500 be available ?

[@headphone_zone]

They should be available in 4-6 weeks time.

[@Dementor.x7]

I just got my kz castor iem about few days ago, and I'm loving it; man, I never expected it to be this good. To be honest, this is my first iem, and it is far superior to my nothing earbuds. Fun fact: Nothing earbuds cost me almost 10k, whereas this kz costs me roughly 1,600. damn... Now I'm more curious about what it's like to own an expensive iem and what it can offer.

[@Techliketv]

Hi can u suggest me best iem for gaming im a esports bgmi player.

[@saikiran926]

Does meze alba support 24bit 192khz??

[@amalmathewt]

Hi, I'm planning to buy my first IEM(Under $30). But I'm finding it difficult to choose the right one. I'm looking for one which provides clear vocals and instrument seperation, with not so thumping bass and balanced treble. I usually listen to Indian melodies, pop and EDMs(rarely). Also I'm looking for something with type C and good mic. I'm confused btwn Moondrop Chu II and Tangzu Wan'er Sg

[@TheWorldTeacher]

Kefine Delci or InAwaken Dawn.

[@headphone_zone]

You can go for the Wan'er S.G.

[@abbasmulani]

For me Moondrop Chu2

[@headphone_zone]

Cant go wrong with the Chu2.

[@saikiran926]

Does meze alba support 24bit 192khz

[@Ghost-pb4ts]

Support yes Can they represent that sound authentically to your ear is a different question?

[@gauravwalavalkar2493]

Don't waste your money in this just for 24bit audio, as most of the IEMs support 24bit audio.

[@palanisamy5714]

Brother moondrop may iem worth for money. I am confused which on best for under 10k. Please reply which one is better 😢

[@hansikursch484]

Hi there. The blon bl03 I bought from you just before pandemic has died (right side). Kindly suggest a replacement around the same price point. I don't have a dac or plan to get one. I just want a solidly built daily driver that I can use with my smartphone & can fall asleep wearing (I play nature sounds to calm down). it's been three days, trying to sleep with full-size headphones is quite uncomfortable.

[@rog2334]

What about kiwi ears cadenza?

[@TrideebPatra]

You should have called out the HPZ × Oriveti OD 200. At 10K it is great value, comes with an incredible set of accessories and has customisable nozzles too!

[@headphone_zone]

Totally agree - the Headphone Zone × Oriveti OD200 is an absolute gem at 10K! We’re super proud of it, and the accessories + customisable nozzles are a dream combo. 😍 That said, we deliberately highlighted some other great products from the year to keep things fresh. Rest assured, our collaboration is close to our hearts. ❤️

[@TrideebPatra]

@@headphone_zone having purchased both the OD200 and the Alba, I personally enjoy the OD200 way more. The Alba just isn't for me. Not at 10K at least. The OD200 is my most prized possession amongst all my IEMs till date!

[@headphone_zone]

That is the beauty of this hobby - it’s all about personal taste! Whether it's the OD200 or the Alba, the most important thing is to enjoy the music.

[@sonukr2008]

Meze Alba is awesome, way better than those Truthear Hexas. I'm always listening to music with my Alba.Highly recommended. it's energetic, fuller,clean and punchy bass.

[@abhirajkanaujiya2296]

Hey headphone zone, can you do a Collab with any company and get us a mp3 high quality music player? (Just a suggestion, you guys are doing a great job)

[@mohammedfadil6699]

Is Oriveti OD200 X Headphone zone the best sounding iem in that price segment? HELP ME OUT I WANT TO BUY AN IEM>>

[@mjaTanim]

I just brought Headphone Zone X Tangzu Wan'er S.G yesterday as a support to you! It will delivered Saturday from Bangladesh. I just want to thank you for awesome knowledgeable content 💝 It's my first IEM! But, if Headphone Zone was officially distributed in Bangladesh. I hope that you start Headphone Zone in other countries too 😢

[@headphone_zone]

Thank you so much for your support and kind words-it means the world to us! We’re thrilled to be part of your first IEM journey, and we hope you love the Wan'er S.G as much as we do. As for expanding to other countries - who knows? Maybe someday we'll have a Headphone Zone in Bangladesh too! All in good time. 😉

[@mjaTanim]

@@headphone_zone Thank you so much too 🥰 I recived it at 28 December in Bangladesh from Alibaba! Man it's so awesome 😍

[@palanisamy5714]

Please tell 5k to 10k best iem earphone 😢 I am confused 🤔

[@039hashimazeez7]

Why arent you recommending your own products ?

[@headphone_zone]

We wanted to highlight some of the products we truly appreciated using this year to keep things fresh and exciting! Worry not - our collaborations are super close to our hearts, and they always have their own time to shine. 😉

[@RaghavSomani-HeadphoneZone]

Good question. I think we did a great job with our collaborations - and I love them. But I also think @mezeaudio did a better job than us this year with the Alba.

[@Ghost-pb4ts]

Hello, I received the Kiwi Ear Cadenza from you yesterday. The IEMs are good, especially for pop, instrumental, and live music. Before ordering, I called your audio experts and mentioned that my preferred music is synth and 80-90s American pop, which features synthesizer sounds. Synth music often demands good sub-bass and mid-bass to fully enjoy the experience. Unfortunately, the Cadenza lacks in the sub-bass department. I am considering returning them and getting the Simgot - EW200. Are they a good choice for synth music? I currently own the KZ ZSN Pro X, but I don’t like its default sound. I’m not a basshead, so I autotune my KZ ZSN Pro X through the Peace app, and they sound amazing for my synth music sessions. Additionally, I own the M50x and HD560s, and I don’t EQ them at all. So, should I go for the Simgot - EW200?

[@zerotactix5739]

No, the ew200 is bright and may not be great for Synth where you may turn up the volume. Ew200 imo is good for instrumentals, but for Synth I'd recommend something like the Aful Explorer or Kiwi Ears Melody. I don't own the Letshouer s08, but I heard it's a cheaper AFUL Explorer and it PROBABLY sits in between the other two mentions.

[@Ghost-pb4ts]

@zerotactix5739 I belive you But aful and melody are very expensive Can you name iem for synth music under 50$

[@Ghost-pb4ts]

@@zerotactix5739 also people who are comparing cadenza vs Ew200 are claiming that sigmot have better base thump and texture

[@samratgoswami564]

I have Moondrop Aria 2. Is it worth to get Meze Alba? Will it be worth an upgrade? Any other upgrade recommendations from Moondrop Aria 2? My current setup is Moondrop Aria 2 with Moondrop Dawn Pro

[@headphone_zone]

The Meze Alba wouldn’t really be an upgrade from the Moondrop Aria 2-it’s more of a side grade in our opinion. That said, it’s always best to try it out yourself to see if it aligns with your preferences. For a true upgrade, we recommend checking out the Juzear Butterfly 61T, Dunu x Gizaudio Da Vinci, or the Dita Audio Project M. These options offer a step up in performance and refinement. Happy listening!

[@samratgoswami564]

@@headphone_zone Thanks for your fast reply.

[@AnandPillai14]

Is there a Headphone Zone center in Bangalore?

[@rintusaha9855]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@PavankalyanKaturu]

Simgot ew300 dsp

[@headphone_zone]

Thats a solid IEM. Great choice!