64 Audio - A2e

I was writing a long comment but tldr:/ is get 64Audio A2e, the cheapest CIEM from 64Audio is the best thing under $1000 you can get for female vocalists specifically, it's $550 but slightly better than $900 A3T for female vocalists which would be my #2 pick, ye A3T is better overall with slightly better clarity but it won't be better for your usecase on a side note UE5 is great for electric guitars but pretty bad for female vocalists

I got the A2e. I would've got the A3t but I'm in Canada and I was worried about the tariffs but it wasn't too bad. The sound is better but it's not a huge difference. Bass response is fuller and smoother, a little bit clearer in the high end. Custom fit is a game changer though. My ears are too small for basically every universal fit IEM so they either don't seal well and fall out, or they're super uncomfortable. As you'd expect, the custom buds are easy to fit, seal perfectly, and don't fall out. Just make sure you follow the impressions guide when you get your impressions done.

I haven't used them with the band yet but I don't see why not. They aren't particularly bass heavy but you might be able to adjust the eq a bit on your ear mix. The isolation is good enough that it shouldn't be a problem.

I used these for 6 years before I got some custom molded IEM’s from 64audio. IEM’s are insane but expensive unfortunately. If someone’s on a budget the 990’s are a solid option too

Please dont buy shure iems. KZ or Moondrop for 1/2 price and x10 sound quality. Pick a comfortable priceclass from kz and moondrop and you will get your money very worth. Source: I have owned several shure iems, terrible quallity and sounds terrible. I have owned a few pairs both kz and moondrop and tested more of their models. Now owner of $2k audio64 molded inears.

That’s 64 audio’s whole thing. They built a port with filters into their iems. Essentially acts like having a molded earplug with set db filters (believe they have 12, 15, 20, and solid) that passes signal through it.