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With the Shure SE846 Gen 2, the new generation of the successful high-end in-ear model is waiting in the wings. With a customisable sound image, finely resolved sound thanks to Balanced Armature technology and powerful passive noise cancellation, these high-priced in-ears will impress even the...

With the A12t, 64 Audio combine the terrific sound characteristics of the U12t with the perfect fit of a custom in-ear design. For the same price, this in-ear monitor meets the requirements of professional use on stage and in the studio even better than the...

The Vic Firth Bluetooth Isolation Headphones (model name "VXHP0012") are specialists: They attenuate ambient sound by a whopping 20 decibels to protect musicians – especially drummers – from their own sound. They do this extraordinarily well, and these hefty over-ears are also convincing in terms...

After Opera, NXEars' flag-ship model impressed us with precision and bombast, the upper mid-range is being put to the test with the NXEars Basso. For around 500 euros, you get an in-ear monitor aimed at bass heads that is much more than a scaled-down version...

With their top model Opera, the still fairly young manufacturer NXEars show the competition that professional in-ears for monitoring can come up with impressive technology even well below the 1,000-euro price point. Eight balanced-armature drivers per side deliver precise sound – from the lowest bass...

First-class workmanship, superb wearing comfort and excellent sound. Although you'll have to dig deep into your pocket for the 64 Audio U6t, you'll get a professional IEM headphone with an all-round genre recommendation and genuine monitoring qualities.

The new Beyerdynamic DT 700 Pro X are analytical closed headphones. Their modern over-ear design is well-made and comfortable to wear. In addition to a restrained bass range, open trebles and cool, differentiated mids characterise the sound of this model. Guitar music, in particular, benefits...

Professional in-ear headphones for use on stage have to cope with a tough daily routine. Nevertheless, comparatively delicate devices such as in-ear headphones are necessary because their discreet appearance does not distract from the performance and allows for increased freedom of movement on stage. In...

Headphones are subjected to a demanding and rigorous daily routine when used on stage. In order to do their job, they should be of a suitably robust design. The use of comparatively delicate in-ear monitors seems at first glance to be incongruous, yet they are...

The Vox VGH AC30 are headphones with an integrated guitar amplifier. Yes, there is such a thing! Just put on the headphones, plug the connecting cable directly into the guitar, and you're done! Rock out, no matter where and no matter when - what guitarist...