Why YOU Should DJ With In-Ear Monitors! | Beatsource Tech

More and more DJs are switching to in-ear monitors (IEMs) from regular headphones, and doing so has many advantages. On this episode of "Beatsource Tech," Mojaxx breaks down some reasons you might want to go down the IEM route and reviews five pairs of monitors from Shure, Mackie, and Ultimate Ears.

0:00 Intro
1:08 Reasons to use IEMs
3:22 Reasons not to use IEMs
5:12 Shure SE215 Pro review
7:55 Mackie MP-240 review
10:30 Shure SE535 Pro review
12:25 Mackie MP-460 review
15:17 Ultimate Ears UE11 Pro review
21:50 Conclusion

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[Mojaxx]

Just realised that I call the UE 11s, incorrectly, 'IE 11s' a number of times during this video. That will annoy me forever, but I'm sure you know what I mean...

[stuartpaul]

why, so you can't hear people asking for Sweat Caroline.

[DJFROSTY]

I only DJ with IEMs. They work better and for the most part, sound better than your typical over-the-ear headphones. 1 thing I know most DJs will appreciate is you can leave them in when people come to speak to you yelling and spitting in your ear, that's how you get sick... So in-ears can also help keep you healthy.

[williammeyer]

As a dj i have been using traditional headphones for a long time like the sony mdr v700, sennheiser hd 25 and the pioneer cue-1. Then I went to iem world and use a kz zsn pro and shure 215.... The difference it's extremely different the precision you get with iem is in a whole different level and you can easily mix with those without external monitor. But there's a drawback is not easy removable and the feel of crowd and room is hard to read...
So i basically use both depending on the venue and circumstances. And is easy to carry both. In the same headphone bag.
Hope you like my opinion because i been using iem for many years now

[MrRobotoDomo]

Started djing with iems because im in Japan where speakers are a big no no works out really well. Pro tip, use wireless transmitters with IEMs, enables mobility without unwiring

[AvenueCrew]

I've been thinking of getting IEMs for a while. Thanks for this Mojaxx, top quality videos as always!

[ImTotallyTechy]

Been waiting since your 2022 recap video to make the plunge into IEMs! Thanks for the vid MoJaxx

[nicospanatos]

Thanks Mojaxx, Yes I went with Vision Ears, since 2015 only custom in-ears, which are more than perfect !
I wont change that anymore, I just love the comfort and the soundquality ;)
And: You have done well again :)

[healingplaces]

Thank you, good Sir, as always a valuable contribution! Be well & take care of yourself

[rayengmusicDJ]

Nice review!! Went from cans for over 20 years to a starter set and now swear by UE11’s too. So much that I became an authorized dealer! 😅

[RobAlahn]

Another great video! I’m definitely going to move to IEMs. I grew up in the Chicago house scene and lollipops were what the legends used. But I’ve always found them difficult to use while keeping my head and neck neutrally aligned. I’m surprised that they are still in use to this day. My sets go on for hours and they just aren’t an option. Over and on the ear headphones keep my head and neck where they need to be but for long use fatigue is still an issue for me. I use Bluetooth IEMs everyday all day with my phone. And I’m on my phone all day. So switching to IEMs for deejaying is in my immediate future. And in doing so I’ll also be hearing my grandchildren’s laughter in my DISTANT future 😊

[amoresnyc]

I've been doing at least a gig a week (except for pandemic times of course) for 10 years, with IEMs, and my ears are in great shape. I love the lack of weight, my ability to move around, and how much of the mixing I can hear.

[SPINHYPE]

For the better part of a decade, I have been rocking IEM's to spin so the booth had been quiet and my hearing is as sharp as ever! Not to mention the accuracy in mixing seeing as how I still spin with vinyl/dvs. Great video!

[egress.techno]

Great Video! I was thinking about buying Inears and this helps a lot

[djarmonic]

IEM are the way to go especially if you want comfort and incognito look for photos/video

[nunocruz]

Great review as usually!! in-ear fan here!!

[attix]

The isolation you get from IEMs is on a whole other level. I even wear my Etymotic ER3XR while i'm using a grinder, cutter, chain saw and can easily listen to music with moderate volume.

[lukumipeople]

Just made the switch to using In Ear Monitors as a DJ. Started with headphones and lollipops for 24 years, and now in my 25th year I made the switch. From hearing protection to streamlining what I carry with me into a dj gig (walk in with in ear monitors and usb drives), best decision I have made yet.

[theaverageguy]

Thanks for sharing this info. I have 2 pair 1 on air and 1 over ear. I never use my Pioneer over ear anymore and stick 100% my HS25, they beat Pioneer all day and are half the veight. After this video i will try to buy a pair of in ear.

Thanks again for sharing 🙏

[mrlob]

Great food for thought! Thanks for sharing