Gear Used: Sennheiser EW 300 wireless IEM pack/Taylor 416ce acoustic guitar/Sennheiser E835 cardioid microphone (dynamic microphone)
I have here a pair of Inearz P350 with ADEL technology custom in-ear monitors in ice-blue with a clear faceplate. I purchased these monitors independently and have been using them for worshipping leading for that last three to four weeks. Overall the monitors have about 20 hours of burn-in. I am an acoustic guitar player and singer. In this review I'll hit on topics that include audiological descriptions as well as my own personal opinion as a musician. Inearz has not paid me or asked me to write a review for them. This is simply an opinion piece based on my overall experience with Inearz.
Accessories and Case:
The engraved case is an S3 case. My clinic uses S3 cases and I can certainly attest to their reinforcement. Such a great case company and Sunny at S3 is wonderful to work with. Also included is a small cleaning tool with a metal loop on one end and a small brush on the other. Again, a very simple tool, which, in my honest opinion, makes things much easier for a wearer when it comes to maintenance. In the last photo, you can see that Inearz included a sticker and a great manual on how to use, clean, and place the monitor. Very descriptive with quality language that makes it very easy to understand for the user.
Build:
The build on these monitors is second to none. The design is so clean and the shells are as clear as you could ever imagine. I cannot find any air bubbles or residue on the IEM left by the manufacturing process. The color of the monitor is an "Ice Blue,” which gives the shell a clear look with just a little of bit of color. The reason why I went with the ice blue is because I've had some issues with clear monitors turning yellow overtime due to wear and of course wax. I'm hoping that these will maintain this quality of look as long as I continue to clean the monitors appropriately.
Fit:
Out of the case, the fit was 90% accurate. I have a little hill in my left ear canal and over my 16 pairs of IEM's I have had to adjust every set but one. I also have multiple tools that help me make these adjustments on my own, without having to send them back to the manufacturer because I work at an audiological clinic. Overall, however, I was really impressed with the fit and how they were low-profile, making them not stick out of the ears as much as other monitors that I have. A smooth, quality fit is always good relating to the aesthetics of the monitor itself.
Subjective ADEL Technology Review:
Prior to this set of IEM's I had never tried the ADEL technology. Because of my background I'm not easily swayed by a monitor that has a myriad of drivers knowing full well that headroom may improve subjectively, but that frequency response does not increase objectively. I had done a lot of research on my own to understand the technology. As an audiologist I care about maintaining your hearing more than I care about sound. As an audiophile and a musician, I care about sound...so how can I combine these two worlds appropriately? I was hoping the ADEL technology could give me some answers.
Overall, I have to say that I notice a difference in the ADEL technology. I do believe, that compared to my other IEM's, in my opinion, the high frequency with the ADEL technology is enhanced compared to my other triple drive IEM's I use regularly. As a high tenor vocally, I need quality cut in the those middle to higher frequencies (I'm almost an alto with my range). I appreciated that high cut tremendously.
When it came to less auditory fatigue, a major selling point for the ADEL technology, I cannot say that I noticed a big difference compared to a normal IEM without ADEL technology. I'm a big advocate for wearing two ears at once, simply because of the medical implications. Look up the term auditory deprivation for more of explanation on this subject.
Objective ADEL Technology Review:
In our clinic, we use the Verifit by Audioscan, a Canadian company, that helps determine the fit of hearing aids appropriately. Unfortunately, due to HIPPA regulations, I cannot put a photo up of the audiogram and the sound pressure level (SPL) output that the monitor presented. I will, however, break it down to an extent. *Please note that we use a calibrated pink noise at 90dB output to test the monitors objectively in a test box*
Most IEM's that I look at when measuring the OSPL90 curve (full on gain as you would with a hearing aid, with no restrictions) have the highest peak in the middle frequencies (2000Hz-4000Hz), which is what we expect. Check out a picture of a Fletcher-Muson Curve to find out more. Total peak in those middle frequencies was around 121dBSPL, which is a great amount of gain. The low-freqecenies did not have as much SPL, which is also what we would expect to see. Now, the high-frequency responses showed to be higher than other monitors that do not have the ADEL technology. Therefore, my subjective idea was correct. Whether or not the ADEL technology affected the low frequencies, I honestly cannot tell you. Either way, for myself as a high tenor and someone who likes to have the large cut in those frequencies (whether it's a vocal note, or guitar note at the top of the fret board), I appreciated the addition of the ADEL technology.
Low Frequencies:
I felt like the lows in the monitor were lacking. Again, I don't know if that is an ADEL utterance or if that is the monitor overall. Other reviews I have read state that the lows are normally very warm, and of the ones I have read personally, none of them had the ADEL technology in them. Of course there could be another review I did not read. So I attribute this factor, in the meantime, to the ADEL technology.
Middle Frequencies:
All I can say about this portion is WOW. The middle frequency responses were incredible. Such a warm, solid cut through the sound that made my guitar and voice stream perfectly to my ears. Could not be happier with this part!
High Frequencies:
Again, another high point in these monitors. In my mix I tend to have lead guitar that is playing in the upper register of the fret board. The lead guitar cut through like I had never heard it before with such clarity and precision. Again, seeing the OSPL90 curve, there is a lot of output in the higher frequencies, hence my perception of the high frequencies as clearer compared to other IEM's I've tried.
Price:
In an ever-growing world of fancy drivers and incredible marketing, Inearz is a godsend. Maybe the ADEL addition isn't for you, but if you decided to add it, I've seen other companies charge a fortune for their IEM's and then there's an added cost for the technology, because ADEL is a third-partied company that is not run by IEM groups. Inearz keeps the cost low so that even if you decide to add the technology into the IEM, you're still coming out at a whopping $749 plus shipping. In this market, that almost seems unheard of for this type of technology upgrade!
Customer Service/Turnaround Time:
During the ordering process, I worked with Nate who is an absolute class act. Customer service is key in this field and Nate sets the standard.
When I first ordered my set I was told it would be around 4 weeks, which tends to be the standard answer (and we as customers have to be okay with that unless we want to pay an arm and a leg for expedited shipping!). I had them in just under three weeks, which, if you've order IEM's you know how long it can take to get the monitors. On one of my pairs, I waited 8 weeks for a repair...Inearz did a great job on getting these monitors to me quickly, which I'm always appreciative of! 10/10 on customer service and shipping!
Conclusion:
As an audiologist, musician, and audiophile, Inearz creates a great product that will blow you away. My patients tend to be sucked into the marketing ploys that large IEM companies perform. I'm not saying those companies monitors are bad, I'm just saying you're paying a lot more for a product that Inearz makes that is as close to perfection as you can imagine in this industry for a fraction of the cost! Do your research before buying your IEM's, but I can promise you one thing: you won't be disappointed with Inearz!
I have here a pair of Inearz P350 with ADEL technology custom in-ear monitors in ice-blue with a clear faceplate. I purchased these monitors independently and have been using them for worshipping leading for that last three to four weeks. Overall the monitors have about 20 hours of burn-in. I am an acoustic guitar player and singer. In this review I'll hit on topics that include audiological descriptions as well as my own personal opinion as a musician. Inearz has not paid me or asked me to write a review for them. This is simply an opinion piece based on my overall experience with Inearz.
Accessories and Case:
The engraved case is an S3 case. My clinic uses S3 cases and I can certainly attest to their reinforcement. Such a great case company and Sunny at S3 is wonderful to work with. Also included is a small cleaning tool with a metal loop on one end and a small brush on the other. Again, a very simple tool, which, in my honest opinion, makes things much easier for a wearer when it comes to maintenance. In the last photo, you can see that Inearz included a sticker and a great manual on how to use, clean, and place the monitor. Very descriptive with quality language that makes it very easy to understand for the user.
Build:
The build on these monitors is second to none. The design is so clean and the shells are as clear as you could ever imagine. I cannot find any air bubbles or residue on the IEM left by the manufacturing process. The color of the monitor is an "Ice Blue,” which gives the shell a clear look with just a little of bit of color. The reason why I went with the ice blue is because I've had some issues with clear monitors turning yellow overtime due to wear and of course wax. I'm hoping that these will maintain this quality of look as long as I continue to clean the monitors appropriately.
Fit:
Out of the case, the fit was 90% accurate. I have a little hill in my left ear canal and over my 16 pairs of IEM's I have had to adjust every set but one. I also have multiple tools that help me make these adjustments on my own, without having to send them back to the manufacturer because I work at an audiological clinic. Overall, however, I was really impressed with the fit and how they were low-profile, making them not stick out of the ears as much as other monitors that I have. A smooth, quality fit is always good relating to the aesthetics of the monitor itself.
Subjective ADEL Technology Review:
Prior to this set of IEM's I had never tried the ADEL technology. Because of my background I'm not easily swayed by a monitor that has a myriad of drivers knowing full well that headroom may improve subjectively, but that frequency response does not increase objectively. I had done a lot of research on my own to understand the technology. As an audiologist I care about maintaining your hearing more than I care about sound. As an audiophile and a musician, I care about sound...so how can I combine these two worlds appropriately? I was hoping the ADEL technology could give me some answers.
Overall, I have to say that I notice a difference in the ADEL technology. I do believe, that compared to my other IEM's, in my opinion, the high frequency with the ADEL technology is enhanced compared to my other triple drive IEM's I use regularly. As a high tenor vocally, I need quality cut in the those middle to higher frequencies (I'm almost an alto with my range). I appreciated that high cut tremendously.
When it came to less auditory fatigue, a major selling point for the ADEL technology, I cannot say that I noticed a big difference compared to a normal IEM without ADEL technology. I'm a big advocate for wearing two ears at once, simply because of the medical implications. Look up the term auditory deprivation for more of explanation on this subject.
Objective ADEL Technology Review:
In our clinic, we use the Verifit by Audioscan, a Canadian company, that helps determine the fit of hearing aids appropriately. Unfortunately, due to HIPPA regulations, I cannot put a photo up of the audiogram and the sound pressure level (SPL) output that the monitor presented. I will, however, break it down to an extent. *Please note that we use a calibrated pink noise at 90dB output to test the monitors objectively in a test box*
Most IEM's that I look at when measuring the OSPL90 curve (full on gain as you would with a hearing aid, with no restrictions) have the highest peak in the middle frequencies (2000Hz-4000Hz), which is what we expect. Check out a picture of a Fletcher-Muson Curve to find out more. Total peak in those middle frequencies was around 121dBSPL, which is a great amount of gain. The low-freqecenies did not have as much SPL, which is also what we would expect to see. Now, the high-frequency responses showed to be higher than other monitors that do not have the ADEL technology. Therefore, my subjective idea was correct. Whether or not the ADEL technology affected the low frequencies, I honestly cannot tell you. Either way, for myself as a high tenor and someone who likes to have the large cut in those frequencies (whether it's a vocal note, or guitar note at the top of the fret board), I appreciated the addition of the ADEL technology.
Low Frequencies:
I felt like the lows in the monitor were lacking. Again, I don't know if that is an ADEL utterance or if that is the monitor overall. Other reviews I have read state that the lows are normally very warm, and of the ones I have read personally, none of them had the ADEL technology in them. Of course there could be another review I did not read. So I attribute this factor, in the meantime, to the ADEL technology.
Middle Frequencies:
All I can say about this portion is WOW. The middle frequency responses were incredible. Such a warm, solid cut through the sound that made my guitar and voice stream perfectly to my ears. Could not be happier with this part!
High Frequencies:
Again, another high point in these monitors. In my mix I tend to have lead guitar that is playing in the upper register of the fret board. The lead guitar cut through like I had never heard it before with such clarity and precision. Again, seeing the OSPL90 curve, there is a lot of output in the higher frequencies, hence my perception of the high frequencies as clearer compared to other IEM's I've tried.
Price:
In an ever-growing world of fancy drivers and incredible marketing, Inearz is a godsend. Maybe the ADEL addition isn't for you, but if you decided to add it, I've seen other companies charge a fortune for their IEM's and then there's an added cost for the technology, because ADEL is a third-partied company that is not run by IEM groups. Inearz keeps the cost low so that even if you decide to add the technology into the IEM, you're still coming out at a whopping $749 plus shipping. In this market, that almost seems unheard of for this type of technology upgrade!
Customer Service/Turnaround Time:
During the ordering process, I worked with Nate who is an absolute class act. Customer service is key in this field and Nate sets the standard.
When I first ordered my set I was told it would be around 4 weeks, which tends to be the standard answer (and we as customers have to be okay with that unless we want to pay an arm and a leg for expedited shipping!). I had them in just under three weeks, which, if you've order IEM's you know how long it can take to get the monitors. On one of my pairs, I waited 8 weeks for a repair...Inearz did a great job on getting these monitors to me quickly, which I'm always appreciative of! 10/10 on customer service and shipping!
Conclusion:
As an audiologist, musician, and audiophile, Inearz creates a great product that will blow you away. My patients tend to be sucked into the marketing ploys that large IEM companies perform. I'm not saying those companies monitors are bad, I'm just saying you're paying a lot more for a product that Inearz makes that is as close to perfection as you can imagine in this industry for a fraction of the cost! Do your research before buying your IEM's, but I can promise you one thing: you won't be disappointed with Inearz!