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IEMs with 12 or more drivers are some of the best in-ear monitors your money can buy. These high-end in-ear monitors can have anywhere between 12 to a staggering 18 drivers per shell, giving manufacturers unprecedented control over each driver’s tuning, and allowing them to tune these in-ear monitors to deliver the best sound possible.

Browse our collection of IEMs with 12 or more drivers from 64Audio, Noble Audio, and THIEAUDIO, and find the best multi-driver IEM so you can experience top-tier sound in your favorite music and playlists. 

Are more drivers better for IEMs?

More drivers don’t instantly mean better sound in in-ear monitors or IEMs. You can pack as many drivers as you can in an IEM’s shells, but if you don’t tune every driver correctly, the multi-driver IEM won’t sound any better than a well-tuned single-driver unit. Tuning is what makes or breaks an IEM’s sound.

With that said, well-tuned multi-driver IEMs have the inherent advantage of having more drivers to cover specific areas of the frequency range. Manufacturers can assign these drivers to reproduce only a specific range of sounds to maximize each driver’s sound potential. This typically results in an incredibly accurate sound throughout the bass, midrange, and treble frequencies, which makes an IEM sound engaging and detailed at the same time.

HiFiSoundGear Recommended IEMs with 12 or more drivers

64Audio U18t, Noble Audio Ronin, 64Audio U12t IEM

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64Audio U18t IEM

Price: $2,999.00

The 64Audio U18t is the most driver-dense IEMs you'll find in the market. Sporting a whopping 18 Balanced Armature drivers per side, the U18t offers top-tier sound experience you won't get with any other in-ear monitor. The U18t makes full use of all 18 drivers, offering a truly incredible level of detail and resolution, and with Apex tech under the hood, you can enjoy a wide soundstage and pressure-free listening experience.

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Noble Audio Ronin IEM

Price: $3,900.00

The Ronin is Noble Audio's studio-reference IEM, tuned to deliver the most precise sound with excellent detail and clarity. Eight Balanced Armatures deliver clean bass and smooth midrange, while four Electrostatic Drivers produce well-extended treble for enhanced detail and instrument separation. The Noble Audio Ronin is the perfect companion for detailed listening sessions or professional production work at home or in the studio.

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64Audio U12t IEM

Price: $1,999.00

The 64Audio U12t is a legendary in-ear monitor, lauded for its incredibly balanced sound and 3D-like soundstage presentation. Twelve expertly-tuned drivers combine to produce a powerful and detailed bass, clean vocals and instrumentals, and a smooth and detailed treble. With Apex technology built in, you can enjoy zero in-ear pressure and listen to your favorite music or playlists in absolute comfort.

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Bass-Heavy In-Ear Monitor with 12 or more Drivers

64Audio U18s IEM

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Price: $2,999.00

Rich sound signature for a smooth and engaging listening experience

64Audio’s 18-driver IEMs consist of the original U18t and the updated U18s. Among the two, the U18s is the more “fun-sounding” IEM, offering a dark, thick, and musical sound while retaining its studio reference chops. 

The 64Audio U18s IEM sounds wonderful - it delivers a natural, dynamic, and detailed sound with good low-end warmth for a darker and thicker sound presentation. 

Despite BA drivers handling the bass frequencies, the U18s offer satisfying impact and power in kick drums and bass notes. Bass notes sound nuanced and layered, allowing you to hear more details from bassy passages. 

The midrange on the U18s sounds accurate - vocals and instruments sound correct and clear. Like the bass and midrange, the treble on the U18s is tonally balanced, offering a life-like tone without harshness. 

The soundstage is wide, deep, and tall on the U18s. You get a good sense of instrument positions on the stage, which definitely helps deliver a more immersive experience. 

Like other 64Audio universal IEMs, the U18s feature a comfortable shell shape that’s fairly lightweight. You can wear the U18s for extended periods without issues, and with Apex Venting under the hood, you can enjoy zero in-ear fatigue and enhanced sound. 

If you’re looking for a warm-sounding and comfortable IEM with 12 or more drivers, then the U18s is the one to get. 

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Pros
  • Outstanding studio-reference tuning.
  • Detailed yet smooth sound is engaging and relaxing to listen to at the same time.
  • Wide soundstage with accurate sound positioning.
  • Comfortable shell shape and weight.
  • Apex Modules offer improved comfort and sound.
Cons
  • Very expensive.
  • Lackluster accessories and cable for the price point.

Multi-driver IEM for Gaming

64Audio U12t IEM

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Price: $1,999.00

Excellent bass power and detail with a 3D-like soundstage for immersive gaming sessions

The 64Audio U12t is the Swiss army knife of the IEM world, offering a high level of resolution, detail, tuning, and comfort to make your gaming experience more immersive. 

Under the U12t’s shells are 12 Balanced Armature incredible drivers tuned to produce a warm-neutral sound - perfect for listening to music or playing games. The bass is DD-like in presentation, offering a satisfying impact and rumble. Explosions, blasts, gunfire, and other in-game sounds are reproduced with power and impact for that next-level gaming immersion. 

The soundstage and imaging on the U12t is among the best in the business, offering excellent width, height, and depth, for a complete 3D-like sound environment. Pinpoint enemy locations effortlessly and dominate the opposition with the U12t’s accurate imaging. 

Wear the U12t for hours without fatigue - the U12t’s shells are comfortable and lightweight, offering a fit that disappears in your ears. Pushing comfort even further is Apex Venting tech, which vents extra ear pressure for a fatigue-free listening experience. 

Whether you’re listening to music or playing your favorite games, the U12t’s balanced tuning, strong bass performance, and immersive soundstage will make every gaming session more enjoyable. 

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Pros
  • Natural and powerful bass response with excellent tone and detail.
  • Smooth midrange and treble tuning offers accurate vocals and instrument playback.
  • Wide soundstage with accurate positioning.
  • Apex Modules prevent ear pressure and allow for slight sound tuning.
  • Shells are relatively light and easy to wear even if you have small ears.
Cons
  • Industrial aesthetic might not be everyone's cup of tea.
  • Expensive.

In-Ear Monitor with 12 or more Drivers for Studio Mixing

Noble Audio Ronin IEM

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Price: $3,900.00

Insane detail and clarity makes the Noble Audio Ronin the IEM to get for studio mixing or audio production work

For studio mixing work, you’ll want a reference-level IEM with a flat and detailed sound. This type of IEM lets you make music that sounds good on as many systems as possible. 

The Noble Audio Ronin is one of the best IEMs for the job, offering incredible tonal accuracy and a flat, studio-reference sound for precise studio mixing work at home or in the studio. 

Under the Ronin’s gorgeous blue and black marble shells is a twelve-driver hybrid setup with eight Balanced Armatures for the bass and midrange and four Electrostatic drivers for the treble. All twelve drivers are tuned for maximum sound accuracy for effortless studio mixing work. 

The bass is lean and clean, and impactful. You won’t get bass-head amounts of low-end grunt here - there’s excellent sub-bass rumble when the track calls for it but it never bleeds into the mids. 

The midrange is where the Ronin truly shines, delivering exceptional vocal and instrument clarity with eye-opening detail and tone. Vocals are forward and life-like, with details like slides and taps easily heard from instruments like guitars and pianos. 

The treble on the Ronin is well-extended and very detailed. So detailed that the treble can sometimes sound a bit sharp in some tracks. Still, the treble presentation is wonderful and offers added air for an improved perception of instrument separation. 

The Noble Ronin IEM is large, so fit might be challenging if you have small ears. With that said, the shells are well-built and smooth to the touch, and the faceplates are stunning in person, offering a unique 3D look with its blue and black marble aesthetic. 

Overall, the Noble Audio Ronin is a fantastic studio-reference IEM that should work well for editing audio or mixing tracks at home or in the studio. Its accurate and detailed sound reveals details in music you’ve never heard before, allowing you to create nuanced tracks with ease.

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Pros
  • Flat reference tuning is excellent for studio work.
  • Excellent tonal accuracy, clarity, and detail.
  • Shells look stunning in person and are smooth to the touch.
  • Comes with a wide assortment of accessories in the package.
Cons
  • Lean bass will not satisfy bass-heads.
  • Treble can sound a bit sharp in some tracks.
  • Shells are big and heavy.

Comfortable IEM with Multi-Drivers

THIEAUDIO V16 Divinity IEM

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Price: $1,499.00

Warm, smooth sound with excellent detail for a smooth and relaxing listening experience

The THIEAUDIO V16 Divinity is well-tuned, comfortable, and offers great fit even if you have small ears. With 16 Balanced Armatures onboard, the V16 delivers deep bass, crystal clear mids, and a smooth, non-fatiguing treble - perfect for listening to many genres. 

The V16 Divinity is a very resolving in-ear monitor, allowing you to hear nuances and details in your favorite music effortlessly. Its soundstage is wide and offers really good positional accuracy, which helps enhance the overall immersive listening experience when you listen to these IEMs. 

Comfort and fit are good with the V16 Divinity. You’ll find ergonomic bumps at the back of each shell which help the V16 sit snugly in your ears. The nozzles are short and wide, so you might need to find the perfect ear tips to get the proper seal.

The THIEAUDIO V16 Divinity is an excellent in-ear monitor if you’re looking for a smooth, non-fatiguing listening experience. You get 16 drivers per side and a comfortable shell shape that you can wear for hours without fatigue. Perfect for long commutes on the train or hours of listening at home or work. 

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Pros
  • Powerful and boomy bass without bloat.
  • Smooth and natural vocal and instrument presentation.
  • Soundstage sounds fairly wide with accurate sound positioning.
  • Low sensitivity - easy to drive on just about any source.
  • Included cable comes with swappable terminations.
Cons
  • Lacks a bit of treble sparkle and excitement.
  • Bass can sound a bit loose in some tracks.

IEM with 9-12 Drivers Under $1000

THIEAUDIO Hype 10 IEM

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Price: $899.00

IMPACT2 technology delivers top-tier bass power, detail, and texture

In-ear monitors have come a long way in just a few years. These days, you can easily find great-sounding sets for less than $1000, with one of the best ones being the THIEAUDIO Hype 10 IEM.

The Hype 10 is a twelve-driver hybrid IEM with dual dynamic drivers for the bass and a staggering 10 Balanced Armatures for the midrange and treble. The bass is easily the best part about the Hype 10 IEM’s sound, offering good sub-bass extension with defined rumbles and a strong impactful punch. The clean and balanced midrange delivers clear vocals and instruments with an accurate tone. The treble is well-extended and offers good detail yet never sounds fatiguing. 

The highlight of the Hype 10 is the IMPACT2 dual 10mm dynamic drivers in an isobaric configuration. THIEAUDIO says this technology offers enhanced bass quality without sacrificing tone and texture. Tuning-wise, THIEAUDIO gave the Hype 10 a 10dB bass shelf for deep and textured rumbles but kept a more balanced tuning for the midbass to not muddy the midrange frequencies. 

As with other THIEAUDIO IEMs, the Hype 10 offers a good fit despite the large shells. If you have small ears, you might have to experiment with various ear tips to get the right seal and fit. Otherwise, fit and comfort should be pretty good thanks to the ergonomic shell shape. 

You can never go wrong with the THIEAUDIO Hype 10. At just $899, you’re getting a solid-sounding in-ear monitor with top-tier bass quality and a smooth overall sound signature that you can enjoy anywhere and anytime. 

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Pros
  • Bass rumbles and slam comes easily for the Hype 10. Bass has incredible power and impact.
  • Vocals and instruments sound accurate and life-like with natural tone and note weight.
  • Crisp treble with good detail. Non-fatiguing treble presentation.
  • Musical sound presentation offers wonderful immersion that pulls you into the music.
Cons
  • Shells are large and bulky.
  • Nozzles are short and wide, making fit a hit or miss if you have small ears.

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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.

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