The IEM (in ear monitors) Bible thread - a guide to help every musician

[Woodinblack]

3 hours ago, SimonK said:

1) I've taken my Linsoul KZ ZS10 ear pieces back from my son (who was using them for gaming), but he's buggered up the cable - can anyone recommend a replacement (probably looking at around £20 accepting it is probably a disposable item in the long run)? There seem to be plenty of options on Amazon?

 

I got a really nice tangle free cable from aliexpress which is all braided, unhelpfully I dont' remember the name but it has been excelent, and saved a good minute at each gig!

 

[Wombat]

I have z10s and zars. The cable that came with the zars is MUCH better quality.

[dave_bass5]

57 minutes ago, Wombat said:

Ah, ok. I’ve not used other IEMs so can’t compare but I find the NUX fine for my needs. I have the whole band in them (at various levels - I don’t usually need a lot of drums as I’m mostly standing right next to them!) and not noticed quality or distortion as an issue.

Yeah, im wondering if the distortion wouldn't be noticed with a live band, especially on a smaller stage. 

[dave_bass5]

51 minutes ago, SimonK said:

Any thoughts re a replacement cable for the ear pieces?

 

(I am coming to the conclusion that there are as many opinions as there are products RE the transmitter/receiver!)

My singer has this one (if you’re talking about the KZ type), although she doesn’t use those IEM’s anymore. 
 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B07ZQCBYXS?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title