[guambeats]

Was thinking about getting some in-ear mixing monitors. Anyone have any suggestions or favorites?

 

[Eric_C]

Hm? What kind of mixing--studio, live band, or DJ? No budget?

 

[guambeats]

DJ. Budget....ehhhh....hah touchy subject 

, probly around $600?

 

[mbamg]

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DJ. Budget....ehhhh....hah touchy subject 

, probly around $600?

Not sure why you would want to get IEMs for mixing, but either way you shouldn't have to spend more than $300 for that sort of equipment.
 

 

[Eric_C]

^ Agreed. Always thought headphones were more practical for DJs.
 
I would imagine (having no DJ experience myself) that you'd want to avoid something bass-heavy, otherwise you'll EQ the bass too far down in the mix. Beyond that, though, I can't see how good you'd really need sound quality to be on DJ headphones/in-ears. Just get something decently accurate/neutral and isolating.

 

[guambeats]

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^ Agreed. Always thought headphones were more practical for DJs.
 
I would imagine (having no DJ experience myself) that you'd want to avoid something bass-heavy, otherwise you'll EQ the bass too far down in the mix. Beyond that, though, I can't see how good you'd really need sound quality to be on DJ headphones/in-ears. Just get something decently accurate/neutral and isolating.

Which would be....? I'm a noob to IEM's 

 

[Eric_C]

I think the Westone UM3X is pretty neutral, comfy and isolating. Never owned one, but I have tried it on occasion.
Lots of people also seem to agree that the Etymotic earphones are neutral, but I don't know which model to recommend. I tried one a long time ago and didn't like the fit--it sits really deep inside the ear.
 
Still, why IEMs? Why not headphones for DJing?

 

[guambeats]

Well I'm going to be "technically" mixing. The tracks are basically already mixed when I'm DJing. I just like the idea of isolating what I hear from the crowd. Helps me really get into the music myself.

 

[Eric_C]

Ok...well, you'll forgive me if I don't really understand what "technical" mixing is. I'm just trying to point out that:
a) Headphones can isolate just as well as in-ears (with few exceptions)
b) Headphones are cheaper
 
I really, really see no particular need for in-ears in your case.

 

[guambeats]

This could very well be true. I was just trying to get some opinions on IEM's. If everyone seems to think that isolation headphones would work better, I'm all down for that.
 
Thanks again!

 

[Eric_C]

I don't think anyone would dispute the fact that there are good IEMs, it's just that you'd pay a premium to have IEMs that can do what full-sized headphones can do...

 

[briskly]

For isolation, I would say to get a good sealed can, and stuff plugs into your ears underneath. More convenient than constantly removing an IEM to check the sound. There's also the bang for buck factor, which will be better outside the IEM world.

 

[guambeats]

Earplugs in headphones...hmmm that sounds good! Well I'll try and find a cheap pair of isolation cans. Thanks for the help!

 

[reddragon]

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I think the Westone UM3X is pretty neutral, comfy and isolating. Never owned one, but I have tried it on occasion.
Lots of people also seem to agree that the Etymotic earphones are neutral, but I don't know which model to recommend. I tried one a long time ago and didn't like the fit--it sits really deep inside the ear.
 
Still, why IEMs? Why not headphones for DJing?

i have the hf5, its pretty good...

 

[Xinn3r]

I'm surprised nobody suggested a GR07, as it is designed as a studio-monitor IEM, and it's not all talk either, it's received rave reviews from highly regarded reviewers such as Joker and ClieOS... I just got them few days ago, after some intense burning in, I can agree that it is very neutral, balanced, but doesn't lose the "fun" part of the music....