samsegarra
New Head-Fier
Dear friends,
I am in the market for a new pair of in ear monitors for live use. I am a singer with a relatively low voice who is very sensitive to bass response and extension in monitors and microphones. I get quite uncomfortable if a mic isn't flat to at least 60 hz, for example. The same with in ear monitors. I have used the Shure SE215 and SE535. I was very unhappy with both. I found they both have a very similar response, sounds rolled off around 100 hz. The 215 distorted quite easily. The 535 was a bit clearer. Ideally I would like in ears that are flat from 40 hz to around 3-4k, at least seemingly. I also want clear bass, not just a resonant sub which muddies my mix. My main priority is live use, but it would be even better if the in-ear could double as a mixing monitor, due to it being neutral in frequency response. I understand that would only really be possible in the 1000€+ range, probably.
I was intrigued by Future Sonics monitors since people lauded their bass, but those apparently have a big dip around 400-800hz, which takes them off the table. I have been intrigued by some of the offerings of InEar, for example the LivePro 4 and ProPhile 8 and the Empire Ears Phantom(though they are quite pricy). The Jerry Harvey JH3x Pro seems intriguing for the lower price(699€), but there aren't many reviews of it it seems.
I will consider all price ranges! What have your experiences been? Any people who have a similar taste?
Thanks for reading! I look forward to your opinions!
Keep on rocking in the free world,
Sam
I am in the market for a new pair of in ear monitors for live use. I am a singer with a relatively low voice who is very sensitive to bass response and extension in monitors and microphones. I get quite uncomfortable if a mic isn't flat to at least 60 hz, for example. The same with in ear monitors. I have used the Shure SE215 and SE535. I was very unhappy with both. I found they both have a very similar response, sounds rolled off around 100 hz. The 215 distorted quite easily. The 535 was a bit clearer. Ideally I would like in ears that are flat from 40 hz to around 3-4k, at least seemingly. I also want clear bass, not just a resonant sub which muddies my mix. My main priority is live use, but it would be even better if the in-ear could double as a mixing monitor, due to it being neutral in frequency response. I understand that would only really be possible in the 1000€+ range, probably.
I was intrigued by Future Sonics monitors since people lauded their bass, but those apparently have a big dip around 400-800hz, which takes them off the table. I have been intrigued by some of the offerings of InEar, for example the LivePro 4 and ProPhile 8 and the Empire Ears Phantom(though they are quite pricy). The Jerry Harvey JH3x Pro seems intriguing for the lower price(699€), but there aren't many reviews of it it seems.
I will consider all price ranges! What have your experiences been? Any people who have a similar taste?
Thanks for reading! I look forward to your opinions!
Keep on rocking in the free world,
Sam