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    Soundz Soundz Blade V2 IEM
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    Soundz Blade V2 IEM - blade-like sound precision. With 4 Sonion BA drivers, Flex Fit Pro ™ technology, and Blade/Ultra Mode switch, the Blade V2...

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    Soundz Soundz Dune IEM
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    Soundz Soundz Avant IEM
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    Noble Audio Noble Audio Jade IEM
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Are you a guitarist looking for the best in-ear monitor for home, studio, or onstage use? We’ll help you find the right IEM for you. 

Browse our collection of IEMs from premium audio brands 64Audio, FiR Audio, Noble Audio, THIEAUDIO, and Empire Ears, and pick the perfect in-ear monitor for your budget, sound preferences, and comfort requirements.

What are the best in-ear monitors for guitar players?

Any serious performing guitarist will want an IEM that sounds great and is durable enough to withstand the abuse of traveling and performing onstage. Guitar players want a custom in-ear monitor (CIEM) from premium audio brands like 64Audio or FiR Audio as these offer the best features like sound quality, comfort, noise isolation, and durability. 

Not ready for custom-molded options yet? No worries! Our collection of premium IEMs features some of the best universal IEMs you can buy right now. Options like the 64Audio U12t and Noble Audio Stage 3 deliver exceptional sound quality and comfort for both onstage or studio use. 

HiFiSoundGear Best IEMs for Guitarists

64Audio A3t, 64Audio A6t, and 64Audio A12t IEM

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64Audio A3t IEM

Price: $899.00

The 64Audio A3t proves you don't need 10 drivers to enjoy high-fidelity sound. The A3t's delivers powerful bass slam and impacts alongside a clear and well-extended midrange and treble to give you an enjoyable listening experience in a comfortable package.

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64Audio A6t IEM

Price: $1,299.00

The 64Audio A6t redefines your perception of next-level sound. With its incredible bass detail and balanced midrange tuning, the A6t delivers life-like vocals and instrumentals for an immersive listening experience like no other.

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64Audio A12t IEM

Price: $1,999.00

The 64Audio A12t's intricately-tuned Balanced Armature drivers plus 64Audio's patented Tia driver combine to deliver deep, rumbling bass, with eye-opening resolution and detail. The patented Apex Modules offer enhanced soundstage and comfort for uninterrupted listening sessions at home, in the studio, or onstage.

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In-Ear Monitor for Live Performances (Guitarists)

64Audio A6t IEM

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Price: $1,299.00

Hear new details from your favorite music with the 64Audio A6t IEM

CIEMS offers unbeatable sound, comfort, fit, and noise isolation, making them the obvious choice for guitarists who regularly perform onstage. For guitar players, the 64Audio A6t is an exceptional choice, delivering a glove-like fit and incredibly clear and accurate sound. 

Built using a fully computerized 3D printing technology called 3D Fit, the A6t delivers a perfect fit for worry-free onstage performances. With 64Audio’s swappable Apex Modules, you can get the sound you want with just the right amount of noise isolation.

Speaking of sound, the A6t will wow you with its powerful bass, smooth and accurate midrange, and crisp and detailed treble. Guitars sound incredibly accurate and detailed on the A6t. Each note is reproduced with a satisfying tone and weight that guitarists will appreciate. 

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Pros
  • Powerful bass impacts with great texture.
  • Clean and clear midrange with accurate tone.
  • Superb fit and comfort thanks to 3D Fit custom-molded shells.
  • Enhanced comfort with swappable Apex Modules
Cons
  • Mediocre accessories for the price point.
  • Barebones cable.

Hybrid In-Ear Monitor for Guitarists

Noble Audio Ronin IEM

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Price: $3,900.00

Studio-reference tuning with unbelievable resolution and detail retrieval

If you’re looking for the best midrange in an IEM then look no further than the Noble Audio Ronin - Noble’s most accurate-sounding studio-reference in-ear monitor. 

Powering the Ronin are four Sonion EST drivers for the high and super high, four Knowles BA for the mid-low and mid-range, and four Sonion BA drivers for the sub-bass and bass. Overall sound signature is a flat, studio-reference tuning where the bass sounds lightweight and the midrange is pushed forward and emphasized in the mix. 

The excellent midrange tuning gives vocals and instruments like guitars incredible clarity and detail. Guitar notes cut through the mix with good texture and tone. You can hear finger slides, string taps, and plucks with unbelievable realism - something guitarists will truly appreciate. 

Guitar notes and tones live mostly in the midrange frequencies and an IEM that can reproduce these frequencies with great clarity and accuracy can help make guitars sound incredible.

Whether you’re at home listening to your favorite rock band or in the studio recording guitar samples for your band’s next big hit, you can’t go wrong with the Noble Audio Ronin.

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Pros
  • Accurate, clear, and detailed sound.
  • Incredible midrange clarity and accuracy. Great vocals and instruments playback.
  • Smooth and well-built two-piece resin shells.
  • Great accessories package.
Cons
  • Shell size is a bit larger than average.
  • Treble can get a bit spicy at times.

Comfortable IEM for Guitarists

Noble Audio Stage 3 IEM

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Price: from $600.00

Enjoy crystal clear sound and wonderful comfort without breaking the bank

Noble Audio’s Stage 3 is an outstanding IEM that punches way above its weight class in terms of sound and build quality. 

Powered by a three-driver setup consisting of a 10mm dynamic driver and two Balanced Armatures, the Noble Stage 3 delivers a clean and crisp sound synonymous with Noble Audio IEMs. The bass is lean yet very punchy and detailed, while the treble is well-extended and crisp without sounding harsh. 

The midrange is where Stage 3 truly shines. The guitars sound clear and accurate with wonderful tone and timbre. Guitar notes are reproduced with satisfying accuracy and texture, allowing guitarists to hear their favorite solos, riffs, and licks with unbelievable clarity. 

Build and comfort is a high point for Stage 3 as well. The black resin shells are shiny and smooth, and the fit is snug and secure thanks to the generously sized stainless steel nozzles.

Guitarists will love Stage 3’s clear sound and great comfort - a perfect combination for performing onstage or working in the studio. 

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Pros
  • Fast, clean bass with good punch and texture.
  • Smooth and accurate midrange with great vocal and instrumental rendering.
  • Treble is well-extended yet non-fatiguing.
  • Great comfort from the relatively-small and lightweight shells.
  • Great cable with swappable terminations.
Cons
  • Treble can get a bit too energetic at times.
  • Bass might be lacking for some.

IEM for Guitarists with Small Ears

Empire Ears ESR MKII IEM

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Price: $1,099.00

Studio-accurate tuning with wonderful vocals and instruments playback

The Empire Ears ESR MKII is Empire Ears’ most accurate-sounding in-ear monitor. This reference-tuned IEM is designed to deliver the cleanest and most life-like sound possible - a must for performing guitarists looking for the best guitar sound reproduction from an IEM. 

Driving the ESR MKII’s sound are three BA drivers for the low, mid, and high, along with two Electrostatic Drivers for the high and super high frequencies. The overall tuning is neutral, where the bass sounds tight and fast and the midrange is pushed slightly forward in the mix. The treble is incredibly well-extended but never sounds harsh or sharp. 

Guitars sound incredible on the ESR MKII. The reference tuning brings out lots of texture and detail in acoustic and electric guitars, where each note is reproduced with satisfying tone and weight. 

Fit and comfort are great even if you have smaller ears. The extended nozzles of the ESR MKII help secure the IEM to your ears while the lightweight shells make it easy to wear for hours on end. 

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Pros
  • Lean yet detailed bass response.
  • Guitars sound full and detailed with great tone.
  • Sparkly treble never sounds harsh.
  • Long nozzles help with in-ear fit and comfort.
  • Great price-to-performance value.
Cons
  • Bass might be lacking for some.
  • Treble can sound slightly off in some tracks.

Best IEM Under $1000 for Guitarists

THIEAUDIO HYPE 4 IEM

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Price: $399.00

Versatile U-shaped tuning delivers powerful bass and smooth guitar tones

The THIEAUDIO Hype 4 is a new entry-level IEM from THIEAUDIO and one of the best IEMs you can get for under $1000. 

Driving the THIEAUDIO HYPE 4’s sound are two 10mm dynamic drivers in an isobaric arrangement for the bass plus four Sonion BA drivers for the midrange and treble. The overall sound signature is a warm U-shaped tuning, with emphasis on bass and treble frequencies. 

Despite the U-shaped tuning, the THIEAUDIO HYPE 4 is a great choice for guitarists looking for an entry-level IEM for home, studio, or onstage use. The Hype 4’s smooth and accurate mid-range tuning delivers wonderful guitar notes with good weight and tone - something guitarists will appreciate. 

Comfort, fit, and build are great on the Hype 4, too. You get the familiar THIEAUDIO shell shape with ergonomic ear bumps for enhanced fit plus that short but wide nozzle for a secure in-ear fit. You can opt for a blue, white, or iridescent faceplate color - all of which feature a striking marble-inspired design that will turn heads wherever you go. 

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Pros
  • Balanced yet fun U-shaped tuning.
  • Outstanding midrange clarity with good note weight.
  • Comfortable ergonomic shell design.
  • Striking faceplates aesthetics.
  • Great value.
Cons
  • Comes with a non-modular 3.5mm Single-Ended cable only.
  • Slightly larger shells might not fit those with smaller ears.

Custom In-Ear Monitor for Guitarists

64Audio A12t IEM

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Price: $1,999.00

Pick out detailed you've never heard before from your favorite tracks with the 64Audio A12t

If you’re a performing guitarist then custom in-ear monitors are the only way to go. CIEMS like the 64Audio A12t offer unbeatable comfort and fit, allowing you to perform onstage without worry. Noise isolation is also incredibly important for onstage performances, and here the A12t delivers with flying colors as well. 

Sound is where the A12t truly shines, capable of reproducing guitar notes with eye-opening clarity and detail. The A12t’s detail retrieval is so good, that you can easily hear minute details like finger sliders, taps, and plucks in your favorite guitar passages. Distorted guitars sound great with good texture and note weight, while acoustic guitars sound full and natural. 

Another great thing about the A12t is the swappable Apex Modules which allow you to tune the A12t’s sound and pressure relief to your preferences. Slot in the m15 module and enjoy a more neutral sound or opt for the m20 module and enjoy a more powerful low-end response. The choice is yours. 

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Pros
  • Best-in-class bass with good power, punch, and texture.
  • Balanced midrange tuning delivers wonderful vocals and instruments reproduction.
  • Outstanding resolution and clarity.
  • Custom-molded 3D Fit shells are very comfortable.
  • Swappable Apex Modules offer enhanced soundstage, sound, and comfort.
Cons
  • Very expensive.
  • Mediocre cable and accessories considering the high price point.

Let customers speak for us

from 37 reviews
Noble fokus Rex 5

Amazing customer service. Adam went into great detail with his experience on these IEMs. Would definitely go to him again!

Jason S.
Noble Audio FoKus Rex5
Noble Audio FoKus Rex5
Great place to fill your audio needs.

Good communication throughout the process with fast shipping.

Chet
hifisoundgear
My new favorite audio store - everything I missed in a local store

It's such a pleasure doing business with Adam and Lauren that I am honestly looking for an excuse to buy more equipment there. I don't really have a good personal audio store anywhere around; and while I am not exactly morally opposed to Amazon or whatever, it's so much nicer dealing with real people and a small business. I cannot even imagine what else I could ask for.

Scott G.
hifisoundgear
Every Step of the Way

Great work, to communicate every step along the way. Very personal touch. I will visit the office one day to personally thank them. I love the website. I love the product. I love the state where they are located. Awesome awesome awesome!

LaciMae S.M.
hifisoundgear
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
Absolutely breathtaking customer service!

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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