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by dbancajas 1264 days ago
what is IEM?
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In-ear monitor (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In-ear_monitor), basically a fancy word for earbuds.
In ear monitor, I believe. The "headphones" that some musicians use on stage to hear themselves. I have heard that you can get them custom made to fit your own ears for a perfect fit.
In this context, I’m pretty sure it’s In-Ear-Monitors; or, the headphones that go in your ear.

I’d also disagree that there’s no difference between price/quality of monitors!

Sure, p10 and p80 is going to be huge different. As I said, above p90, it's a lot of illusion and subjective .. more like a taste there.
In-ear monitors - or - earbuds, which are generally going to be wired if using 'IEM' over 'earbuds'.
In Ear Monitors, basically a earbuds that goes inside you ear