I’m not going to pretend I know everything about IEMs. Everything here is based on what I personally know, use and my own experience. A few people have recently asked what headphones I use so I figured I’d make a post for anyone else who’s curious about IEMs or thinking about making the switch from headsets. Why did I switch? - My headset was genuinely starting to hurt my head, especially after sitting at my PC for hours - I was sick of the headset dent - It was messing with my hairline and I was starting to look like berries and cream 💀 - I was doing the whole xQc headset hair holding trick - I wanted to try something different - And honestly, I’m a hotdog and my girlfriend is a Kiwi. The fact that these are literally called KiwiEars was too perfect. We both have little things in our lives that subtly represent each other, so that was a bonus for me. What do I use? I use IEMs (in ear monitors), specifically the Linsoul KiwiEars KE4. The KE4s are a premium audiophile level IEM that I’ve found to be a great all rounder for gaming, music, movies, editing and pretty much everything else. If you’re looking for something that can replace a premium headset or you’re looking to dip your toes into the IEM world for the first time these are a great starting point. Comfort This was one of my biggest concerns when switching. I have pretty sensitive ears but I can comfortably wear these for hours without them becoming painful or uncomfortable. I also haven’t experienced any noticeable audio fatigue from the IEMs themselves. If I do get audio fatigue, it’s usually because I’ve had whatever I’m listening to turned up way too loud. (Please look after your ears) Eartips You can also use aftermarket eartips with the KE4s provided they’re compatible with the nozzle diameter. I actually bought a set of aftermarket tips myself because I wanted to see if I preferred them over the ones included with the KE4s. In the end I actually preferred the stock tips that came with them. So if you don’t like the included tips, there are plenty of aftermarket options worth trying. One thing I wish I knew before switching I have a GoXLR myself so If you’re using something like a mixer, GoXLR, or another device with a high powered headphone output, you may need an impedance adapter. This was probably the biggest thing I learned when getting into IEMs. IEMs generally have much lower impedance than traditional headphones so plugging them directly into a high output device can result in them being insanely loud with very little volume adjustment. A suitable impedance adapter can help bring that output down to a more manageable level. The one I personally have will be linked in the replies. Final thoughts These have genuinely been one of the best changes I’ve made to my PC setup. The KE4s aren’t some magical pair of IEMs that will completely transform your life but in my experience they’re an excellent all rounder if you just want something that sounds good, is comfortable and can replace a premium headset. You’re paying a premium for them but I’d say you get a premium experience in return. If you have any questions, I’ll do my best to answer them based on my own experience and what I know. I figured this might be useful for anyone who’s interested in making the switch since a few people have been asking me recently. This is also not sponsored or affiliated post, I genuinely just wanted to make this. All links to everything I use are in the replies below.