Cheap In Ear Monitor Earbuds to Upgrade To - Great IEM's for $18-$50🤯
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- Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024
- In this video, we are going to go over some cheap in ear monitors earbuds upgrades. You don't have to spend $200-$500 for a good set of in ear monitors, and Amazon has some great IEM's for $18-$50. These are quite comparable to my expensive professional IEM's and are definitely worth upgrading to. I go over the CCA C12, the CCA CA4, and the DCMEKA models.
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0:00 - Intro to Cheap IEM Earbuds
1:15 - Which Earbuds?
2:32 - "Over The Ear" Loop
3:40 - Drivers Explained
6:00 - $20 Earbuds Compared
7:19 - Important Info on Low End
8:02 - $50 Earbuds
9:55 - Summary
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+ EARBUDS I MENTION IN THE VIDEO +
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The "Best" one IMO:
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◆ CCA - C12 IN EAR EARPHONES (6 drivers) ◆
My Personal Recommended IEM earbuds
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DUAL DRIVER IEM's:
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◆ CCA - CA4 DUAL DRIVER IN EAR EARPHONES (dual driver) ◆
More "clarity/separation"
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◆ DCMEKA - Dual Driver IEM Earbuds (dual driver) ◆
More Bass
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+ MY PLAYLIST FOR IEM VIDEOS +
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+ ADDITIONAL VIDEOS AND INFORMATION +
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More info on Drivers:
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This channel is so underrated. Super helpful for pro/semi-pro musicians who're totally lost in a sea of live performance tech.
Thank you :) I definitely am a gear nerd, so I’m always checking out new gear. Glad it can help some people out 🤘
@@ScottUhlMusic It was all your amazon short links that would not work. The indigo link worked. So it appears to be the amazon short links. Great page btw. I'm a gear head too.
I love this video so much. Absolutely will use this as a resource for people’s first IEM
Thanks man! And yeah, these are really great IEMs in general, but definitely for beginners too
Hey Scott, Great channel here! This type of info is hard to come by in my opinion without a lot of trial and error along with potentially wasting $$ so thank you.
Thanks Dave, glad to help!
Thanks Scott, super helpful.
We are building a IEM rig for our band and your videos have been a great source of information. Sub'd.
Awesome! Glad you’ve found the videos helpful 🤘
Thanks to your recommendation I bought the CCA units. I'm glad I bought the wireless guitar transmitters after watching one of your past videos as well. I just have to get the Fzone ampifier next. Thanks for your help Cheers!
Nice! Glad I could help!
Excellent video! Well done! Thank you!!!
Thank you 🤘
Well made and informative. Thanks
Thank you 🤘
Killer info.
I don't have a big need right now, but I'd take your professional advice, and drop $50 in a heartbeat.
Thanks Skinny! And yeah, for $50 you really can't go wrong with these. Curious to hear your thoughts on them once you get them. Thanks!
Sooo helpful! Thanks a ton!
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Thanks scott. Your videos are trully helpfull.
Thanks!
Another to-the-point no-nonsense review. I also trust people who watch Twin Peaks.
Good mix of humor and facts. Helped me make my purchases.
Will use your links if that still helps.
Thanks! For using the links and being a fellow Twin Peaks fan 🤘 The “magic word” for a giveaway I have coming up this week is a twin peaks reference actually 😁
You videos are incredible helpful! Thanks 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
Thank you!
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!! I have a pair of the DCMEKAs in the mail!
Nice! Enjoy 🤘
Thanks. That was helpful.
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Great concise presentation. Subscribed
Thanks!
Budget friendly IEMs is good to know. I prefer an overall sound not just bass unless its necessary with a particular genre. Thank you very much.
Always appreciate you Scott
I got one of this because of you
Nice! Thanks for watching and enjoy your IEM 🤘
@@ScottUhlMusic keep up the good works… I train worship teams in the Native American reservations in the state of Arizona. You’ve helped me help these churches save money on their equipments worship wise
Thanks great video
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I have the CCA($50) and they’re great. The only thing thing is they don’t have the rubber clasp to tighten up on the back of your neck. I use a twist tie as a substitute for that and it works pretty good.
KBEAR KZ06’s have 3 drivers and cost just under $30. I use these and they sound pretty damn good. Most reviews put them on par with the Shure 215s
Nice! It seems like $10 a driver for the cheap IEMs are a pretty common price point. The more expensive ones are usually $100 a driver. Pretty good deal!
Are they better than Kbear ks2? Same price...
Nice review by ya scott..my tws bender / july of 2021 , till march of 2022, got me into iems..bought the whizzer bs1 in march, now i ave 7 or 8 iems..yeah..i ave the cca/ cra/ cca knows how to tune a iem..just got the tinhifi 3 plusz...ive ventured down the rabbit hole..anyway..great review by ya.you tube community is looking out foe others..peace
Thanks! Yeah the CCA's work quite well for the price
Thanks so much for these fantastic videos! Was curious if you have any recommendations for 3 driver IEM for bass player/vocalist? Seems like tons of options under $200, but tough to know where to start . I’m typically competing with 2 guitarists to hear myself, so very excited to move to IEMs. Thank you!
These CCAs with 5/6 drivers are great cheap ones!
Brilliant
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The dcmeka's were pretty great 😮
Update: I had trouble looking for up to date reviews on the sound for the dcmecka is there any other examples of some of the under the radars to try?
Just in general---IEMs are the ONLY way to go! Regarding the video, I'm currently using the Shure SE215 (single driver), and I'm looking for an upgrade and this was very helpful! Thanks! The 215s are fine, but, I would like more separation and more bass.
Awesome, let me know what you think! I think these ones sound amazing, especially the CCA C12 🤘
I recommend tfz no. 3 for your preference and blon BL 03. Check it out.
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I use to think to that multiple driver gives good separation but it's no necessarily so. It still depends upon how good the iem was tuned.
I have a 5hybrid driver iem,kz zs10pro, it has good bass, mids, and highs, pretty clean for the price of $30. but my single, 11mm driver iem(tfz no. 3) got cleaner tuning but much rumbly bass, better separation, wider soundstage. So iem tuning is everything.
Great video though, it gives musician greqt idea to hear their instruments that will no cost them much and also protect their hearing.
Yeah a bad mix will still sound like a bad mix for sure. More drivers overall is helpful. But 3 is a good level to have. More is nice, but 3 is great
@@ScottUhlMusic yeahh 3 is perfect, better yet, 3hybrid drivers, dynamic to take care of the bass and soundstage, balance armature driver for mids and highs, and maybe peizo elctric driver for minute details.
I'm looking for 'ear buds' as I'm growing music collection and of course want to listen to them on the go. I've tried the buds but the left falls out all the time no matter what. These interests me as they hook over the ear without being bulky. Imagine sunglasses on top as well. Very informative thanks.
Yeah, these $50 ones are definitely worth it IMO. I still can’t believe how good they sound
@@ScottUhlMusic 🥰 ordered!
I've discovered your channel recently and your videos are soo helpful!
I would like to ask one thing: what are the earbuds in your custom moulds ones? I've heard that for custom moulds you choose which earbuds you want to adapt to "custom moulds" ones (like for example you first buy a good pair of earbuds, and then you make them custom moulds).
Thanks! I recently did a video on custom molds here you might find helpful: ruclips.net/video/WnT-sVYcilI/видео.html
My custom molds are an all-in-one (meaning you cannot remove the tips) and they are Westone EAS 30
@@ScottUhlMusic thanks for your reply!
Thanks Dad
“Back in MY day, we didn’t have in ear monitors or even monitors... if you wanted to hear yourself, you just had to shout louder”
Excellent content! Are there any other brands that you’d recommend?
Thanks
Thanks! For iems these are the recommendations I have for the budget friendly stuff. They work well
Great video! I'm getting ready to jump in to the IEM galaxy and get my first set. Pretty overwhelming with so many options. Do you have any recommendations below $100? I play guitar and do some singing, so I'm sure the ideal would be triple drivers. I think my ears are on the smaller size (I'm 5'6"), so fit is also a concern to me...not so much the tips but the actual unit itself. Are the CCAs still your top choice? Or others like KZ, BASN, MEE Audio or Shure 215? Your videos are fantastic!
For under $100 I like the CCA ones 👍
@@ScottUhlMusic I forgot to ask, are they bulky? My ears are on the smaller side…I know fit can be a trial and error thing, but I’ve seen some indications that the CCA and KZ brands are on the bigger side.
Dear Scott, thanks for your great channel. I am using the CCA C12, and have now switched to a Sennheiser EW IEM G3. Unfortunately there is a permanent background hiss/noise as soon as i switch on the Sennheiser receiver, even if the sender is off. This background noise is always present independent of the volume. With my Shure PSM 200 system, this noise is not present. Have you also noticed this during your tests?
I have not had that with my sennheisers. Hiss can come from many different places though
Thanks for this Scott! By any chance do you have newer buds now and can you make a 2023 review? Hehehe thankss!!
I still like these! I still use the CCA earbuds sometimes as well, and I like them. But possibly would be good to do an update for 🤘
@@ScottUhlMusic awesome, thanks man!
Hey Scott Thanks for the video info. Why do you not recommend getting the IEM with Mic model?
You aren’t supposed to, and you should control the volume on your belt pack/receiver
Honestly, I cannot remember why you are not supposed to. I know that’s what my understanding is though
How this compare to a shure SE215 for example? I am quite surprise about the price point, more taking into account that the Shure ones are single driver.
I honestly haven’t used the SE215, so I’m not sure
Hey Scott, I just got my CCA C12 today. I was not paying enough attention while ordering so i bought the mic version.... But except for the plug it should work. Or do i missed something. Now the C12 don't fit exactly in my ears and i have less bass. When i press them a little bit into the ears the sound is great but they come a little bit out of the ears and the sound gets thin. I will try some other earbud sizes.... Any other suggestions?
It should still work. You’ll know if it doesn’t 👍
I got the CCA12s and found them to be extremely bright. Maybe mine were broken.
I’ve heard a lot of people say they like them, but the one criticism I do hear is that they are a little on the bright side. Definitely depends on preference for sure. But I can hear it
Hey Scott, Got any thoughts on Ambient In ear earbuds? Anything out there that is good and affordable?
I have the custom mold Westone EAS 30s. They definitely are great but pretty pricy! I don’t know of an affordable one
@@ScottUhlMusic Thanks for your reply! Rock on!!
Hi, how would those CCA C12 work for a giging bassist? Do they have enough low end?
I’ve had many bass players say they like them, but it all depends on how picky you are on your tone
how is the isolation on the CA4s? Trying to save, especially if factoring aftermarket/extra foam tips to add
Isolation is always just determined with getting the correct size tips
@@ScottUhlMusic thanks, would you say any of the dcmeka or cca's stock tips to be a good enough material, or capable of a fit that has good onstage isolation?
right now i'm using etymotics er20 earplugs (standard/medium size), but i want to hear what front of house is hearing (attenuating volume as needed with a donner em2), while protecting my ears from a loud drummer/other guitarist's amp.
always wondered if the juice was worth the squeeze for personal monitor+iems vs earplugs, but with a bigger show coming up soon ive been binging this kind of content like crazy haha
Errrr...what do these plug into? How do you keep the cable from coming unplugged?
I would watch my video on “A Beginners Guide to In Ear Monitors” to understand how these earbuds work for musicians. You can watch that here ruclips.net/video/Kp0tQCfxzWg/видео.html
Hey, Scott. How is the bass on the 12s? I have the 10s and they're okay, however, I was expecting more from the bass. Also, do you have a link or suggestion for foam tips?
If you aren’t happy with the bass, it’s probably because you need custom molds. I think the bass sounds good on the 12s... but custom molds fitted to your ears is the best way to get a really solid bass tone IMO. But I still like the 12s
@@ScottUhlMusic - Thanks, Scott, but is there a less expensive alternative to custom molds in order bring out the bass more? Also, do you know of any brands for foam tips?
I do not know tips unfortunately. But if you can find one that has a decent fit, that’s a big part about getting a solid bass tone
@@ScottUhlMusic - No problem.
Hi Scott, why do you recommend to get them without mic?
You shouldn’t need to use the mic for in ear monitors. I believe you can though if you want, but sometimes you can get issues with them
@Scott Uhl thx Scott, I'm also wondering what the purpose for the mic would be, probably none for music performance. I guess the mic would be used for voice or conference calls on your phone or computer. I did see in the Amazon reviews of one products that someone had issues caused by the mic. Great channel, thx again!
Is it worth equiping these with custom molds?
Yeah definitely. We did that here: ruclips.net/video/WnT-sVYcilI/видео.htmlsi=bAvFLonXIAVf3wv6
Hey, any chance you have some update on the cheap IEMs? I'm curious if you have been following this market, even though you have your custom high-end professional ones.
I still recommend the CCA 12s 👍
@@ScottUhlMusic Thanks, your super extensive work is highly appreciated!
can i use these to listen to music on my android phone?
Yup! You can get the one on Amazon "with mic" if you wanted one as well. Those are meant for the phone use.
Mu biggest problem with most cheap iems is the huge nozzle (5-6mm) doesn't even come close to fitting in my tiny ear canals. I have to go with customs or westones, at 600 bucks a pop. Bummer
Even with the different tip sizes? Most come with different size tips to change to fit different ears
For the $50 CCA C12. Is the without Mic better than the with mic?
I mention that in the video. 100% get the one “without mic”
@@ScottUhlMusic Why is that? I want to use them for listening to music or on the go stuff. Does it risk distorting quality or vausing interference?
The real question is how do the $50 pair compares to the sure se 215?
I haven’t used the Shure ones… but the $50 ones still hold up today, and I still use them 👍
Wish i knew some kind of "hack to use on the cca c12's wire. They don't come with a slider thing to tighten up the fit.
Also does anyone know if the replacement wire for these are longer? The one it comes with is pretty short.
Aside from that they sound fantastic and fit comfortably in my ear
That I do not know.... I’m curious if there is a diy hack for this!
@@ScottUhlMusic Use a very small (in a multi size bag you should have some aroung two inches) nylon tie wrap, trick is getting the right amount of tension without getting it too tight. you may need a few before you "hit the spot".
Take a tie wrap and wrap it where it looks like a spring around the cord to make a slider. Dan over at GunsNGuitars shows how to do it on one of his cheap IEM vids.
Stupid Question, but I'm new to these. As a bassist do I want a more bassy earbud or less so I can hear the other instruments?
It’s always good to have a good amount of bass no matter what, but especially for a bass player 👍
@@ScottUhlMusic Awesome, Thanks!! I was afraid it would be too much bass and I couldn't hear the rest of the band....lol
What is the reason to get In Ears without a mic?
Sometimes that can cause problems with the iems working. Often it’s fine, but you don’t need them for sure
in 2023 for the best budget IEM
do you still recommend " CCA C12 " ?
Yup!
@@ScottUhlMusic thank you for your reply
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Your video is very informative and great, but to be honest sometimes the driver count does not means everything, for example KZ in ears 🤮, You can Buy the 48 driver kind (just kidding) and it would sound exactly the same as the one driver, i don't know if it's marketing or the way they tune them... IMO Just listen and if You like them that's it.
I don’t know if that’s true… I have the dual CCA and the 6 driver CCA and there is a large difference
I was wondering what you thought about the CCA C10 in-Ear Monitors compared to the CCA C12 in-Ear Monitors.
I haven’t tried the 10, but I love my 12s. Just used them for a travel gig on Thursday. They are so good!
@@ScottUhlMusic - Well, I just ordered the 10s from amazon yesterday, but if I would have seen this video first, then I probably would have paid $10 more and ordered the 12s.
The 10s I’m sure are still good though 👍
@@ScottUhlMusic - Thanks.
I used cca ca4 even i have them but the time you say they sound great, i doubt your custom made iem, because i also have hifiman re400 and they sound much better than cca despite having single driver.
Nice, I’ll have to check those out. I’m using my CCA’s for two travel dates today and tomorrow and I still love them 👍
@@ScottUhlMusic Thank you for taking it positively, there are some background sounds i hear effortlessly from hifiman as i do need to make efforts to hear them from cca despite dual drivers.
Have you done one on Amazon under $100 ?
These are all on Amazon and under $100 🤘
I'm running AS10s now. I'm wondering is the next tier, closer to $100, is much of a difference? As a bass player, a bit more bottom that the AS10s would be super!
But what about ambient sound? I need ambient sound as I play to small audinces and you guys never mention that, arrrrggghhhh
When you get a custom mold that fits your ear exactly, that’s where you can get no ambience and can feel isolated. So these usually allow a good amount of ambience in with my experience. Especially if you change the tip so that it’s a little bit smaller, that will also help. There is also always the option of only using one ear bud and leave the other one out, which I do a lot. Also… they are $20. Try them out, return them if they aren’t what you want, and if not… you have a pair of good earbuds for $20.👍
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Ahhhhh lol it’s been like 2 years since I released this video hahaha. I forgot about that!
Your links are broke to amazon. Also my opinion only. Lose the pop up videos during your descriptions of the products. Not needed at all. Btw. Good channel.
Links don't appear to be broken, which ones are not working for you?
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