How to get the most out of your IEMs (in ear monitor earbuds)

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In Ear Monitors used to be made for professionals only. Their sound signature is more accurate and better balanced. Recent designs are not only functional but also very attractive in terms of their aesthetics. They quickly became many people's favorite way of listening to their favorite tunes! Are your iems (in ear monitor earbuds) giving you a flat sound? In this video, we'll discuss how to get the most out of your iems and fix the issue of no bass.

[@Entyipo]

I tried the fitting tip you showed and lol the signature of my iems almost changed it feels like, its much better now

[@thepolishpotato42]

Awesome! I’m glad to hear that!

[@47thdarkdimension]

tip # 1 was the best advice i have received - thanks heaps! - especially the part of pulling the ear back.

[@thepolishpotato42]

Very happy you found it useful! Thank you!

[@AlmostIdiot1]

I'm surprised you don't have more subscribers. Great video! Wish you luck, I hope you get many subscribers and sponsors!

[@thepolishpotato42]

Thank you! That means a lot!

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

you can optimize the windows part/chain, so that it can have bitperfect output, eq helps most occasions in lower ends

[@MAR3718]

This is what i should know back 11years ago ;) Very good video man, all important basics. Even i don't know about this trick w sealing iem in ear canal so thank you Mr. Ziemniak ;)

[@thepolishpotato42]

Dzięki!! I’m glad you like my content!

[@MuhammadYasir-2526]

I hated my castor bass edition for 2 days, after changing the tips with better seal, Dang its blasting ❤

[@Melissa-ju1pm]

Thank you! Late to the game with IEMs and not happy with the experience. I will give your tips a try before going back.

[@CVNTGETENOUGH]

I remember getting a pair of Audio Technica M50x's bcuz everyone on TH-cam recommended them... I've never returned anything so fast, absolutely hated them

[@eespinosa64]

Great video. Good call with suggesting the use of a DAC/Amp. I use a Periodic Audio Rhodium DAC/Amp with my Android, whether with headphones or in my car. I'm looking forward to the Moondrop Kato that I just ordered .

[@thepolishpotato42]

Thank you! That’s exciting about the Moondrop Kato! I hope you return here and tell me how you like them!

[@thishyna]

Great video, thank you!

[@davemelnick6977]

I love your review! I love sonic foam and the comfort they bring ! I just purchased the 7hz timeless Ae and am looking for something with a more snug fit ! I own the ear studio dac amp! With it I can equalize my music! I think I’ll try purchasing the dac mentioned on your review! And suggestions on double or triple flange ear tips? Thanks again for your informative video!

[@thepolishpotato42]

Hi, thanks so much! I prefer the sonic foam tips. I played around with the doube and triple flange ear tips and just felt better wearing the foam but… I know people who love the flange tips. I guess we all have our preferences. You just have to try and see what works best for you. You will love the DAC! It’s awesome!

[@davemelnick6977]

@@thepolishpotato42 I just looked up the Ifi dac on Amazon and saw the rave reviews! I’m looking to see if it will work as a portable dac ! I have my ear studio do that so worst case scenario I can use the ifi dac when I’m at home or in a relaxed setting! I purchased the sonic foam ear tips ! I love the feel but the medium size doesn’t fit well with the small diameter of the eartips ! Going for a bigger size and see what happens! Thanks too for the suggestion on fitting eartips in your ear for proper seal! I work at Durado’s chicken plant and I use triple flange hearing aids! They mention that technique to properly fitting in our ears for hearing protection! Thanks again! Have a nice day!

[@jyerixx]

So I have a goxlr mini should I use that or in the PC or do I gotta buy something to power my truthear zero as my hexa was in goxlr but after a year or so it blew em it started staticing an popping

[@gunnerenz1267]

agree. the tips from KZ were not comfortable

[@officialmilehigh5207]

what size sonic foam tips work for the zs10 pros?

[@q370p]

I recently bought fiio fd3 because I wanted new ear buds and there's really no other affordable options that aren't like dirt cheap logitech ear buds from 2012, but I have this issue where there's quite a lot of just static noise that's not in my normal ear buds. is there a problem with the ear buds or do I am I missing something?

[@thepolishpotato42]

They are MMCX connection, right? My guess is your cable is damaged. Do you have another cable you can try? Maybe borrow from someone? There’s a chance - of course - the earbud(s) is/are damaged because there definitely shouldn’t be any static.

[@joe_bidnass]

Ay

[@Size10Soles]

Wow! I thought my iem sounded good, then I learned I had the wires backwards so my iems was not fitting correctly. Changed them and noticed they are now sealed and sound 100000% better wow

[@puckbucky.5545]

You forgot to mention about changing the cable itself, some IEM’s stock cables are just terrible.

[@thepolishpotato42]

Indeed, great point!

[@Size10Soles]

This video was needed! Wow I have been blown away by imei. I took back all my ipods, sonys, bose and beats.

[@thepolishpotato42]

Glad you found it useful. Thank you!