Wired in-ear monitors from Moondrop, DUNU, Tanchjim, Softears, FiiO and other makers, compared by driver setup, impedance, sensitivity, cable plugs and price.
Moondrop Chu II IEMs — read reviewA single 10mm dynamic driver IEM with an aluminum-magnesium alloy composite diaphragm and a swappable 0.78mm 2-pin cable, listed at $22.99 with a 3.5mm plug. It suits buyers who want impedance and sensitivity figures printed on the page.
Moondrop CHU 3 IEMs — read reviewA single 10mm dynamic driver IEM with an aluminum-magnesium alloy composite diaphragm in Black or Silver, listed at $24.99 with a 3.5mm plug. It suits buyers who want 16Ω and 118dB/Vrms on the page and a detachable 0.78mm 2-pin cable.
KEFINE Loric IEMs — read reviewA single 10mm dynamic driver IEM with a PU and titanium composite diaphragm, a 1.2m detachable 0.78mm 2-pin cable and 3.5mm or USB-C versions, listed from $28.99. It suits buyers who want listed impedance, sensitivity and weight and a choice of microphone versions.
TFZ STA-Pro Series IEMs — read reviewA series of IEMs with a 10mm and a 6mm dynamic driver on each side, listed as STA-Pro at $39.90, STA-Pro Ultra at $49.90 and STA-Pro Max at $79.90. It suits buyers who want to pick a diaphragm material and impedance, with a 0.78mm 2-pin hybrid cable.
ROSESELSA Aurora Ultra IEMs — read reviewA hybrid IEM with a 10mm dynamic and a 6mm dual-magnetic planar driver on each side, listed at $40.99 in Silver, Iron Grey or Blue, with an RZ200M dongle and SC eartips named in each option. It suits buyers who want a dynamic and planar pairing with a 3.5mm to Type C dongle.
KEFINE Klean SV IEMs — read reviewA single 10mm dynamic driver IEM with a DLC diaphragm, three interchangeable tuning nozzles and 3.5mm, 4.4mm or USB-C cable versions, listed from $52. It suits buyers who want a 4.4mm balanced option and listed impedance, sensitivity and weight.
Moondrop LAN II IEMs — read reviewA single dynamic driver IEM with a glass dome composite diaphragm, listed at $59.99 in a REF or a Pop tuning version. The page gives 30Ω±15% and 118dB/Vrms and includes a 4.4mm balanced cable with a 3.5mm adapter.
JUZEAR Defiant 1DD+3BA Hybrid IEMs — read reviewA four-driver hybrid in-ear monitor, with one 10mm dynamic driver and three balanced armatures per side, listed from $94.99. It suits buyers who want a 0.78mm 2-pin cable, 3.5mm and 4.4mm plugs and two color choices.
ECCI YST-03 Triple Driver Hybrid IEMs — read reviewA hybrid in-ear monitor that the page describes as one 10mm dynamic driver plus two balanced armature drivers, listed at $99.90 with a 3.5mm plug. It suits buyers who want a stated Vrms sensitivity reference and a detachable 0.78mm 2-pin cable.
Moondrop Rays USB-C Gaming IEMs — read reviewA gaming-oriented in-ear monitor with a 10mm dynamic driver and a 6mm planar magnetic driver, listed at $99.99. The page lists a USB Type-C termination with a built-in DSP sound card and microphone, so it suits players who want a USB connection and an EQ app.
DUNU Kima2 DLC Dynamic IEMs — read reviewA single dynamic driver in-ear monitor with a DLC composite dome diaphragm, listed at $114.99 with a crossed-out $119.99. It suits buyers who want 3.5mm and 4.4mm plugs in the pack and a stated 20Ω and 108dB/mW.
Tipsy Dunmer 9.2mm Dynamic IEMs — read reviewA 9.2mm dynamic driver in-ear monitor with a graphene diaphragm, listed at $119 in black with a 3.5mm gold-plated plug and a 1.2m cable. The page lists 32ohm and 105dB at 1kHz, so it suits buyers who want a detachable 2-pin cable.
Tipsy Dunmer 0.78mm 2-Pin IEMs — read reviewA 9.2mm dynamic driver in-ear monitor with a detachable 0.78mm 2-pin cable and a 3.5mm plug, listed at $119. The page lists 16 ohm and 105dB@1kHz and names silicone tips, a pouch and a manual in the package, which suits buyers who want the box contents spelled out.
TWISTURA Beta Glass Diaphragm IEMs — read reviewA single 11mm dynamic driver IEM with a planar glass composite diaphragm, listed at $119 with 3.5mm and 4.4mm plugs and three replaceable nozzle sets. It suits buyers who want a 0.78mm 2-pin connector and a nozzle choice at that price.
JUZEAR x KOTO Nebula Tribrid IEMs — read reviewA five-driver tribrid IEM with one dynamic, three balanced armature and one micro-planar driver per side, listed at $124.99 in two colors. Suited to buyers who want a 0.78mm 2-pin cable with 3.5mm and 4.4mm plugs and a listed 26dB isolation figure.
Moondrop Starfield II IEMs — read reviewA dynamic driver IEM with a lithium-magnesium alloy dome composite diaphragm, listed at $129.99 with a 3.5mm single-ended cable. Meant for buyers who want a 0.78mm 2-pin cable, a replaceable nozzle and a listed 15Ω±15% impedance.
TANCHJIM NORA IEMs — read reviewAn IEM built on a DMT5 dual-magnetic, dual-cavity dynamic driver with a PU and DLC composite diaphragm, listed at $145.20. It suits buyers who want a listed 16Ω±5% and 125dB/Vrms with swappable 3.5mm and 4.4mm plugs.
DUNU PRS5 Tribrid IEMs — read reviewA tribrid IEM with one 10mm dynamic driver, three balanced armatures and a micro-planar driver per side, listed at $159. It suits buyers who want a listed 38Ω and 110dB with swappable 3.5mm and 4.4mm plugs.
TWISTURA Woodnote Wood Diaphragm IEMs — read reviewAn IEM with a single 10mm dynamic driver and a composite wood diaphragm, listed at $159.90 with 3.5mm and 4.4mm plugs. It suits buyers who want three nozzle tunings and a listed 18Ω±15% and 125dB/Vrms.
ROSESELSA CJ20 Planar IEMs — read reviewAn IEM built around one 14.2mm planar magnetic driver per side in all-metal shells, listed at $169 and tuned for rock and metal, the page says. It suits buyers who want a planar driver with swappable 3.5mm and 4.4mm plugs and two eartip types.
AFUL Performer 5 1DD + 4BA IEMs — read reviewA five-driver hybrid IEM with one dynamic driver and four balanced armatures per side, listed from $210.99 with 35Ω, 110dB@1kHz and 26dB passive noise reduction on the page. It suits buyers who want a stated passive noise reduction figure and 0.78mm 2-pin connectors.
Moondrop Kadenz 10mm Dynamic IEMs — read reviewA single dynamic driver in-ear monitor with a 10mm driver, listed at $219.99 with a balanced 4.4mm cable, a 4.4mm to 3.5mm adapter and three nozzle sets. It suits buyers who want a stated 35Ω±15% impedance and a 0.78mm 2-pin connector.
AFUL Performer 5+2 IEMs — read reviewTwo dynamic drivers, four balanced armatures and one micro planar driver are listed for this AFUL IEM, priced from $234.99 with a 3.5mm or 4.4mm termination. It suits buyers who want a stated 15Ω±20% impedance, 109dB@1kHz sensitivity and a 1.2m cable on a 0.78mm 2-pin connector.
DUNU DN142 Tribrid IEMs — read reviewA DUNU tribrid IEM with one dynamic, four balanced armature and two planar drivers per side, listed at $237.49 with 3.5mm and 4.4mm plugs both in the package. It suits buyers who want a Q-Lock interchangeable plug system and a stated 37Ω impedance.