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Empire Ears is a relatively new IEM manufacturer founded in 2015 by Jack Vang. Building upon his EarWerkz venture, Jack sought help from his father Dean's company to develop "next-generation" IEMs for the brand. The new EarWerkz IEMs quickly saw overwhelming success and drove the pair to go all in and form Empire Ears in 2015.

Empire Ears has quickly become one of the most recognizable IEM brands in the market - trusted by recording artists, sound engineers, and audiophiles worldwide. Browse our collection of Empire Ears IEMs, ranging from studio-reference in-ear monitors to full-blown bass monsters. Buy yours online today.

Where are Empire Ears IEMs made?

Empire Ears IEMs are made in Norcross, Georgia, USA. Each IEM is designed and carefully hand-crafted by Empire Ears artisans according to stringent quality standards.

Despite being a relatively new audio company, Empire Ears’ father company has over 30 years of experience in acoustic engineering and manufacturing in the medical, consumer, and professional markets. The company’s expertise in various acoustic products certainly helped in creating some of their most impressive in-ear monitors, such as the Legend X and Odin. 

Whether you opt for Empire Ears Universal in-ear monitors or their custom-molded options, you're guaranteed to get a quality product made through Empire Ears' years of experience in the audio industry.

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Empire Ears IEM for Gaming

Empire Ears Legend X IEM

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Price: $2,299.00

Head-shattering bass and expansive soundstage combine to deliver an immersive gaming experience

Good sound can instantly elevate any gaming experience. With the Empire Ears Legend X IEM, you can experience true-to-life sound with realistic 3D positioning for an immersive gaming experience like no other.

Inside the Legend X's beautiful black shells are seven proprietary drivers - two W9 subwoofers and five custom Balanced Armature drivers for the mid, high-mid, high, and super high. The seven drivers are synced up through a 10-way synX Crossover System to ensure a well-balanced powerful sound. 

Speaking of sound, the first thing you notice about the Legend X IEM is that monstrous bass, courtesy of the dual W9 subwoofers. The bass on the Legend X reaches very deep into the sub-bass, offering strong rumble with good texture and weight. Bass impact and slam are among the best you’ll ever hear from an IEM - you feel the bass in your chest, as kick drums and beats are presented with very good body and detail. 

Typically, in-ear monitors with a strong emphasis on bass frequencies tend to overwhelm the rest of the sound spectrum, resulting in an overpowering sound where details and clarity are lost. The Legend X doesn’t have this problem - the Legend X’s sound is clear, accurate, and smooth, despite the strong bass response. 

The midrange is very clear and tonality accurate, delivering wonderful vocals and instrument presentation. The treble is well-extended, offering good sparkle, air, and details, without sounding sharp or fatiguing. Overall, the Legend X IEM offers a very cohesive sound that will satisfy bassheads and detail enthusiasts alike. 

The Legend X is an awesome choice for gaming, offering life-like sound with impressive positional accuracy - perfect for playing your favorite FPS or Action games. Hear explosions come alive and know exactly where your enemies are with accurate positional audio.

Legend X delivers impressive sound that many IEMs twice its price can only dream of. Powerful bass and balanced tuning combine to give you an immersive gaming and music-listening experience.

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Pros
  • Top-of-the-line bass quantity and quality.
  • Smooth midrange and treble tuning offers natural vocals and detailed instrumentals.
  • Very wide soundstage with accurate sound positioning.
  • Flawless build quality and lightweight shells.
  • Available in a custom mold.
Cons
  • Might have too much bass for some.
  • Large shells might cause fitment issues for those with smaller ears.

Empire Ears Best In-Ear Monitor for Drummers

Empire Ears Legend Evo IEM

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Price: $3,099.00

Drums come alive with best-in-class bass quantity and quality

Empire Ears is known for their excellent bass-centric IEMs and the Legend Evo is no exception. 

If you’re a drummer, you will love the Empire Ears Legend Evo’s powerful yet very detailed bass. Bass impacts are strong and there’s enough quantity to satisfy the most die-hard bassheads out there, but the presentation is very clean and tight. 

Kick drums, snares, toms, and cymbals sound wonderful on the Legend Evo IEM. Kick drums and beats arrive with authority and impact, with a slam you feel in your head. Snare strikes are crisp - full of body and texture, and you can hear the snare drum vibrate and rattle on drum rolls. Cymbals sound crisp and don’t sound thin at all. 

Mids and treble are clear and smooth on the Evo. The mids take a small step back in the mix but sounds true-to-life and natural. Vocals and instruments sound less forward, but there’s still very good clarity and resolution - you won’t miss out on any detail. 

The treble on the Evo IEM is crystal clear but smooth - you won’t experience any fatigue or sharpness with this IEM, allowing you to go crazy on those hi-hats and crash cymbals without worry. 

All of this is made possible by the Legend Evo’s updated driver setup, featuring a Bone Conduction driver paired with dual dynamic drivers and five Balanced Armatures. The bone conduction driver and updated W9 subwoofers provide excellent bass performance, while the custom BA drivers cover the rest of the frequencies with excellent tone and clarity. 

Overall, the Empire Ears Legend Evo is an excellent choice for drummers looking for an IEM with strong bass impact and slam and a well-balanced midrange and treble tuning. Hear drum beats like never before with the Empire Ears Legend Evo.

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Pros
  • Brain-rattling subwoofer-like bass.
  • Weapon X Bone Conduction Driver + Dual W9+ Subwoofers
  • Non-fatiguing midrange and treble tuning.
  • Wide, airy soundstage.
  • High-quality fit and finish.
  • Lightweight shells.
Cons
  • Very expensive.
  • Large shells might pose fitment issues for some.

Empire Ears Best In-Ear Monitor for Singers

Empire Ears Odin IEM

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Price: from $3,399.00

Stunning looks with exceptional bass and detail retrieval

The Empire Ears Odin is a great in-ear monitor that offers a balanced sound, wonderful vocal reproduction, and stunning looks. Singers will be proud to put on this IEM on stage or in the studio. 

The Odin represents the best Empire Ears has to offer. Featuring an 11-driver setup consisting of W9 subwoofers, Balanced Armatures for the mids, and Electrostatic Drivers for the super-high frequencies, the Odin delivers a balanced and detailed listening experience like no other. 

Bass is exceptional on the Odin IEM, thanks to those dual W9 subwoofers. The bass on the Odin is well-controlled and detailed. You’ll hear strong impacts and rumbles with very good clarity. 

The midrange is exceptional, offering good separation between instruments while maintaining good clarity and tone. The treble is well-extended but can sound a bit thin on some treble-heavy tracks. 

Vocal reproduction is where the Odin shines, delivering smooth powerful vocals with exceptional tonal accuracy. Male vocals sound weighty and full-bodied, while female vocals get very good air and breathiness to them. Vocals get the spotlight in the mix and are placed a bit forward for a more intimate sound. 

The Odin impresses with its solid build quality and aesthetics. Its beautiful Bi-Frost-inspired multi-colored faceplates are instant head-turners, and the shells are smooth and free from any burrs or sharp edges.

Fit and comfort are good on the Empire Ears Odin IEM. The shells are a bit on the larger side, but they are lightweight. Fit might be a challenge for those with smaller ears but those with medium to larger ears will find it a comfortable IEM to wear for long sessions.

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Pros
  • Top-tier resolution and clarity.
  • Impressive detail retrieval.
  • Cohesive sound signature with accurate tonality.
  • Those faceplates are a work of art.
Cons
  • Very expensive.
  • Imaging or sound placement can be somewhat vague.

Empire Ears In-Ear Monitors for Musicians

Empire Ears ESR MKII IEM

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Price: $1,099.00

Studio-reference tuning, excellent detail retrieval, and life-like tone

Musicians will find the Empire Ears ESR MKII’s studio-reference sound, comfortable fit, and robust build a great choice for monitoring work at home, in the studio, or even on-stage. 

The Empire Ears ESR MKII is Empire Ears’ most balanced-sounding in-ear monitor yet. Featuring a hybrid driver package with three Balanced Armatures and dual Electrostatic drivers, the ESR MKII delivers a true reference-grade sound that will reveal details and sounds you never thought were there. 

The bass on the ESR MKII in-ear monitor is neutral and well-balanced. There’s just enough sub-bass to produce good rumble in sub-bass heavy tracks, but bass heads will need to look at the Legend X or Legend Evo if they want brain-shattering quantities of bass. With that said, the flat bass response is great for mixing drum tracks and very good for revealing details in basslines and other low frequencies. 

On to the mids. The midrange on the Empire Ears ESR MKII is its strongest quality. Vocals and instruments are presented with a good body, accurate tone, and details. Vocals sound wonderful on the ESR MKII - male vocals get just enough oomph to sound full and meaty, while female voices sound smooth, breathy, and well-extended without sounding shrill. 

The treble on the Empire Ears ESR MKII in-ear monitor is sparkly and very detailed. High-frequency instruments like cymbals are presented with a crisp yet full-bodied sound - never sounding thin or plasticky. The treble extension here brings out details you’ve never heard before from your favorite tracks, making the ESR MKII the in-ear monitor to get for serious mixing or monitoring work. 

Build quality and comfort with the Empire Ears ESR MKII IEM is very good. You get brushed aluminum faceplates that are mated to a single acrylic shell. Build quality is top-notch - there are no unwanted burrs or sharp edges on the IEMs and the shells feel high quality in the hand. 

Fit is also great on the ESR MKII. The shells are lightweight and the semi-custom shells offer good in-ear comfort - perfect for long listening sessions at home or in the studio. 

The Empire Ears ESR MKII comes in an elegant white box with a generous selection of accessories, Final E ear tips in various sizes, Empire Ears stickers, a sturdy case, a cleaning cloth, and the new Alpha-IV cable by Effect Audio.

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Pros
  • Exceptional balance between bass, midrange, and treble frequencies.
  • Neutral bass with very good texture and detail.
  • Bone-chilling vocals and instruments presentation.
  • Smooth, fatigue-free treble.
  • Great price-to-performance.
  • Lightweight shells with beautiful aluminum faceplates.
Cons
  • Might not have enough bass for some.
  • Shells are a bit large.

Let customers speak for us

from 26 reviews
Great purchase

Everything went really smoothly and I'm enjoying the headset I purchased. It shipped quickly and arrived well packaged. I had a question about my purchase and received a quick response from the seller. I would buy from HiFiSoundGear again.

Blake Y.
VZR Audio Model One Headphone
VZR Audio Model One Headphone
Unexpected surprise!!

Unexpected as in very pleasantly surprised at the sound quality coming out of these :)

I took my Mega5-EST and hooked em up wirelessly and don't miss the wire sound AT ALL!! IMO the wireless sound was 98% of the wired sound without the PIA of the wire. Unless you have some amazing source gear, which thanks to Adam at hifisoundgear I do, you would be hard pressed to hear a massive difference. Especially with a phone as your source.

I did A/B noble Fokus Prestige vs Go pod w Mega 5 and gotta say l, there is more balanced sound with the Go pod chain then the Prestige on its own. To be fair the Mega 5 punches WAY above its price... so the 2 are a match made in heaven.

I find the connection very stable as well. I've used my iPhone AAC/SBC as well as with FiiO BT11 to get other than Apple codecs and was pleasantly surprised as well.

The ear hooks are very comfortable. Actually prefer them to the wire hanging over my ear with a tie behind my neck. For some reason that's hard to get used to and pulls as I wear loose shirts. The hooks stay in as I like to move around a bit. Also the weight is better distributed than other wireless IEMs as the components are in the hooks. The prestige, unless I have foam tips, which I'm not a fan of, will pop out of my ears when I move around. These stay stable and I do not have to re-seat the IEMs to get that great bass nearly as often with other wireless IEMs.

Battery level has been all day 10 hrs so far with intermittent breaks and still have 28% left.

The case also is deep enough to fit the Mega w hooks as it charges which is very convenient. Some IEMs may be too big but they fit with a tad bit of room to spare.

Of course having the flexibility to swap out your favorite IEMs as needed is awesome!!

5 stars for the Go pod and more importantly 5 stars to Adam and his team for such amazingly awesome customer service!! You guys ROCK!! Thanks :)

Matt
iFi Audio GO pod Wearable Bluetooth DAC/Amp
iFi Audio GO pod Wearable Bluetooth DAC/Amp
Don't believe everything you "hear"

The iFi Audio iDSD Diablo 2 is an absolute masterpiece in the world of portable amps. It delivers an audio experience that redefines what’s possible in a compact, travel-friendly device.

To all the "haters" out there who mention that the 5180mw output is an overstatement and the "balanced" is not a true balanced output... I say whatever... it drives anything I throw at it with aplomb! FostexTH900mk2, ZMF Caldera Open and Closed, ANY IEM my friends and I have tried ...too many to list. If you need more power than this portable titan.... well you may have hearing loss. And it drives all I mentioned without using "beast mode" (they refer to it as Nitro (1 of 3 settings)). If anything, it could use a lower gain option / IEM match for some sensitive IEMs.

The implementation of BT 5.4 (supports all codecs) is a welcomed addition for quality, but in general, the distance it can be from the source is very small for consistency. That is not a Diablo issue, but a BT5.4 issue IMO.

As for the sound quality...simply unparalleled. I have compared this to desktop headphone amps in the same price range and I would put it toe to toe with them. It even ran close to my buddy's Burson Soloist 3x!!! and the Diablo 2 is portable :)

I run it using A&K SP3000T and it oozes warmth and richness in the lows and highs WITHOUT covering/smoothing anything up in the mids, which is my jam.

It is on the heavier side and will still fit in a pocket... barely. built like a brick. At the limit of what I would like to carry but totally worth it! I get about 6 hours of the 8 rated battery with constant listening, no Bluetooth on, hard wired, IEMs / Caldera tested on the battery life.

In conclusion, the iFi Audio iDSD Diablo 2 is nothing short of extraordinary. It’s the ultimate portable amp for those who refuse to compromise on sound quality, power, or versatility. If you’re serious about your audio and want the best experience on the go, the Diablo 2 is the perfect choice.

Shout out to Adam, a massive THANK YOU!!! for your absolutely OVER THE TOP customer service and shopping experience :) :) Seriously, your dedication and attention to detail have been nothing short of exceptional.

M.G.
iFi Audio iDSD Diablo 2 Portable DAC/Amp
iFi Audio iDSD Diablo 2 Portable DAC/Amp
Best service

With all the online ordering over the years, HifiSoundGear provides the best service I have encountered. It was as though they were good friends. They responded so nicely to all my questions about the product and shipment. As it works out, while I liked the IEM's, I concluded they were not sufficiently different from the ones i had been using. Again, for the process of returning and getting a refund, they could not have been nicer. Buying from them was a first rate experience.

M.D.
THIEAUDIO Prestige LTD IEM
THIEAUDIO Prestige LTD IEM
Excellent Service!

Recently had a great experience with Adam and Laura. I requested a price match for the FiR KR5 and it was such a painless process. Adam and Laura’s communication is top notch! Adam even sent me a personal thank you video. In my experience, this level of service is hard to come by these days. I highly recommend going through HifiSoundgear for your audio needs….I know I will be going forward! Thanks Adam and Laura!

Ryan N.
hifisoundgear
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The quality of service, level of help provided, and overall customer satisfaction is beyond anything I have experienced. I cannot say enough good things about the people who belong to this company!

As for the U4S, these are my first foray into 64 Audio but I am SO thankful that I got to experience them! My goodness the soundstage, bass response from the m15 module, and overall quality is just great!

Please, buy from these wonderful people! And if you can swing it, get a set of U4S! You will not regret it!

Only complaint is the cable. For the price, I expected better, but it works well and is just fine.

Thank you HiFi Sound Gear! I look forward to purchasing more from you in the future!

C.
64Audio U4s IEM
64Audio U4s IEM
Incredible Product And Service

These are the closest TWS gets to pure IEM listening. You get the wide soundstage. They scale quickly. They have that satisfying bass slam often missing in TWS. The layering is just right and resolution is mesmerizing. Oh yes, you get the convenience of taking them on the go and they are truly comfortable. Noble has achieved a superior status in my eyes with the FoKus Prestige. I look forward to listening to them on my walks when I don’t have to take my DAP. Adam is one of the greats in this business. His commitment to customer service is exceptional. You aren’t a customer, but a client. He helped me after losing my first pair and just went above and beyond to ensure that I was shipped a new pair in less than two days. I am completely satisfied and impressed. You will be too. Thank you and looking forward to my future purchases from your establishment.

Thomas K.
Noble Audio FoKus Prestige
Noble Audio FoKus Prestige

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