Top IEMs Over 2000

IEM Details

The Softears RS10 is a high-end reference IEM featuring 10 balanced armature drivers, precise 5-way crossover, and neutral tuning with impressive sub-bass and exceptional detail—ideal for studio, mastering, and critical listening.

Sound Description

Vocals sound clearly defined and vivid, thanks to the forward upper mids. Treble extension in this region is glassy and lively. A lively upper treble brings shimmery finesse to the highs. Soundstage is expansive and helps create an immersive feel. You can hear every expressive texture and microdynamic. There’s an clearly defined sense of space between musical elements. There’s great control over masking, keeping everything articulate. Each note lands with authority and depth. Slam is intense and hits with assertive force.

IEM Details

The U12t is 64 Audio’s flagship all-rounder—featuring 12 balanced armature drivers and the company's proprietary tia technology. It delivers a spacious, natural sound with smooth highs, tight lows, and class-leading resolution. Whether on stage or in the studio, the U12t is known for its versatility and reference-grade clarity.

Sound Description

Sub-bass is forceful and full-bodied, giving the music weight and rhythm. Bass is authoritative and warm, giving the music weight and rhythm. There's a animated sense of movement in the lows. Details are defined and bring music to life. There’s an well-shaped sense of space between musical elements. There’s great control over masking, keeping everything expressive. Impact is explosive, adding excitement to every hit. Tonality is coherent, with minimal peaks or dips.

IEM Details

The Soranik MEMS 3S 2025 combines classic dynamic warmth with cutting-edge MEMS precision. Featuring a dual dynamic driver setup for powerful low-end and natural mids, it adds two full-range MEMS drivers (xMEMS & USOUND) for fast, detailed treble and impressive imaging. With its hybrid configuration and external energizer unit, the MEMS 3S pushes IEM technology into the future.

Sound Description

A broad stereo image opens up the mix beautifully. Instruments are well-defined with strong placement across the soundstage. Transients strike with intensity and drive. The tuning feels musical and skillful.

IEM Details

Despite their small size, the Sony IER-Z1R earphones feature a sophisticated 3-way design with two dynamic drivers and a highly precise balanced armature. The sound quality is not just high-resolution—it's ultra-high-resolution, reaching an impressive frequency response of up to 100 kHz. Housed in a precisely crafted, virtually resonance-free aluminum shell, the design ensures that all three drivers remain in perfect phase alignment. The cables are fully balanced and made from high-purity OFC copper with silver plating for maximum detail retrieval.

Sound Description

A commanding low-end drives the energy forward with deep pulses. A energetic and precise low-end provides excellent drive and energy. The bass feel is full-bodied and animated, adding punch to every hit. The midrange is subtle and adds emotional weight. The region feels vibrant and focused, highlighting vocal clarity. A bright lower treble injects air and brilliance. A animated upper treble brings brilliant finesse to the highs. The soundstage is open, placing instruments far across the field. Details are clean and bring music to life. There’s an clearly defined sense of space between musical elements. There’s great control over masking, keeping everything clearly defined. Weighty notes provide a weighty musical presence. Transients strike with intensity and drive. There's a bright edge to S and T sounds, but it remains controlled. Timbre is organic and warm, reproducing instruments beautifully. The tuning feels musical and deliberate. Texture is full-bodied and detailed, adding realism to instruments.

IEM Details

The Annihilator 2023 is Elysian Acoustic Labs' handcrafted flagship IEM, built by founder Lee himself. Featuring a 7-driver tribrid setup (1 dynamic, 4 balanced armature, 2 electrostatic), it delivers breathtaking resolution, expansive staging, and class-leading treble refinement. Enhanced with proprietary technologies like the DiVe Pass and 3D AccuPost systems, it offers unmatched clarity, precision, and bass control. Available in premium materials including Spin-Brushed Titanium and Gold-Plated Copper, the Annihilator is a no-compromise statement piece for those chasing summit-fi perfection.

Sound Description

Basslines maintain a coherent presence that supports the mix. The bass is present and unified, delivering a grounded but moderate foundation. Low-end impact is delicate and mostly absent. Lower mids are harmonious, maintaining natural tonality. The upper mids are clear and commanding, ensuring vocals cut through the mix. A sparkly lower treble injects air and brilliance. Treble peaks sound sharp and light, enhancing spatial perception. Soundstage is expansive and helps create an immersive feel. Details are sharp and bring music to life. Layering is clear and rich, creating excellent separation. Minimal masking ensures a crisp presentation even in busy tracks. Sound feels slightly hollow due to light note structure. There’s enough impact to keep the music vivid. S and T sounds are rounded, offering fatigue-free listening. Tone reproduction is stable and musical. The signature is uncolored and suits most music. There’s a tactile quality that enhances timbral depth.