Shure - SE215 Pro

I only remember my first IEM in a traditional sense (people tend to call any in-ear an IEM nowadays, and I had a LOT of these) and it was Shure SE215. It went through a lot, and after several years I cracked one of the shells while trying to remove an aftermarket cable, so I’m no longer using it. Maybe I would’ve hated its sound today but I loved it back then, and I’m sure it still holds up comfort-wise (as I have similarly built E5c which are awesome in that regard).

Love my IEMs. I use Shure 535 and also Shure 215. Both sound great and very happy i made The change

I got some SE215s used a few years ago, they’re still going strong.

if you value ergonomics and non flashiness, it's hard to beat the Sennheisers or Shure style iems. I've tried a lot, and outside they are imho the best as they are flush with the ear. The Shure se215 are imho even better for small ears. They have a ~3mm nozzle, the transparent casing makes them non attention grabbing. The cable on them sucks though, extremely microphonic. People claim they are outdated audio quality wise though. All i can say is they EQ extremely well (measured).

Hard to go wrong with Shure SE215 as an entry-level IEM for use on stage. Shure was one of the leaders in IEM for musicians.

IEMs:- Campfire Andro 2020 > Shure se846 > Sennheiser ie800 > Dunu sa6 > Sony mdr ex800 > Sony xba N3 > final a4000 > Sennheiser ie200 > etymotic er2xr > Sennheiser ie600 > Kiwiears Cadenza > Shure se215 > blon bl03 > Moondrop Space travel Headphones:- Audeze LCD2C > AKG K701 > hd600 > hd660s > hd6xx > hd650 > Meze 109 > Koss porta pro > Grado sr225 > Grado sr80

You need In Ear Monitors or some big Vic Firth type studio headphones. Never play without hearing protection, never play with earbuds that don’t have proper hearing protection specifically for musicians. Everybody and their mother starts with the Shure se215, I’d recommend taking a look at those.

Yeah those are made for blocking big industrial machine noise so they muffle the drums way too much. Check out the se215 or something similar, they’re made specifically for musicians. If you plan on sticking with drumming for a while then look into mic’ing your kit in the future. It makes a huge difference having mics so that you can adjust your drum levels in your IEMs while jamming or practicing with other people.

I play to a click with Shure 215s and my band follows me. Forget anyone who says it can’t be done. As others have said, you’ll want to rehearse this with your band before taking the stage and you’ll need to do hi-hat chirps for any parts you aren’t playing (guitar intros, breaks, etc). You follow the click (not your bandmates), and your band needs to follow you. It takes a bit of practice to get it right, but for my band this is the only way we play. Everything you need: * https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pro-metronome-tempo-tuner/id477960671 * https://a.co/d/bTxtNF3 * https://a.co/d/iyD4kAV * https://a.co/d/gdO0Z3N * https://a.co/d/5kp4fr6 * https://a.co/d/dTvbvi8 That last link is a cable that allows you to connect the audio from your stage monitor directly into your mixer (without having to even ask the sound guy for a feed), and it splits the mono signal to left/right so you can hear your band and the click in both ears. I plug the monitor mix into channels 2/3, and the click from my phone into 4/5. Without the mixer you won’t be able to hear your phone click over the band. It amplifies the signal.

The budget IEM recommendation is usually the KZ ZS10 pros. I got a set recently on sale for $40, but they’re typically $50 on amazon. Get some better fitting tips and they’re really solid for the price. They’re 5 driver and have a ton of low end. Almost too much honestly. I haven’t gigged with them yet but compared to the ultimate ears set I usually use the UEs sound much more balanced. I think the KZs might get boomy/muddy, but we’ll see. A lot of people like and recommend them. In both cases the headphones I have are universal fit, not custom molded, so finding the right tips is very important. If you don’t have a good seal on your ear you get a ton of external noise and end up having to crank the volume on the IEM which can just cause more problems, or they’re falling out all the time and you’re losing your monitor. When I first started using IEMs we all had the shure psm systems with the SE215 headphones. They’re fine. Like you said not the most robust bass response but they worked well enough for me. That band eventually split and I got away from IEMs for a while. Got back into using them more recently with some of my other projects.

I used to have a set of the SE215 when my band was all on wireless ears. Not sure where they went, I know I sold the system but haven’t been able to find the headphones. I recently got a set of the ultimate ears universal fits. They have one, two, or three driver options in the universal fits. Took some trial and error to get the tips right and the seal how I wanted, but they sound awesome. Drummer from one of the bands I play with uses the KZs and was impressed with the quality for the price, but I haven’t tried them personally.

I would say shure se215s for IEMs. I haven't used the transmitter you mentioned, but im aware of it and have heard nothing but good things.

These are the IEMs I use: Shure SE215-CL Sound Isolating In Ear Stereo Earphones (Clear) with 3 Pairs of Triple Flange Sleeves for Better Sound Isolation https://a.co/d/gt5835h This is the most recent Xvive (I believe): Xvive U4 Wireless in-Ear Monitor System Professional IEM System Transmitter and Beltpack Receiver for Studio, Band Rehearsal,Live Performance (U4) https://a.co/d/7byUKG1

Ooooh. My first iem was a Shure 215 for drumming and then my first chi-fi was the kz Andromeda clone. I got rid of both and good riddance they suck ass. You know what doesn't suck the kz zst and the tin audio t4. Both are great

If you don’t have one you’ll need a decent digital rack console with enough inputs and xlr outputs your band will require. Decide if you want stereo or mono outputs. I would then get a split snake to fit your inputs and label it well. Try throwing everything in a rack and your set up will be sooo easy. IEM on a budget, get some se215 and some art hp1 if you’re staying wired. I’d recommend getting headphones with better bass response but the 215 do the trick for the price. There’s lots of other options but it’s worth putting some money into it and you’ll get consistent great sound in your ears.

I went to my ENT and got custom ones made. They were less than $200 and work great. The better the fit the better they filter. I wear Shure SE215's for in ears at the moment, but as soon as I can afford it I will get custom in ears made too.

I gave myself Tinnitus for about 3 years because of using regular Apple Earbuds while practicing drums. I bought some Shure SE215's and they work great. You can get them on eBay for like $60 instead of $100 at Guitar Center.

My Shure SE215's don't sound as good as my Chu 2's. My recommendation would be to buy a pair of Chu 2's first and see if they tickle your pickle before getting any other IEM's.

Guitarist here. Full wireless IEM rig for our foldback. I have a few ZS10 Pros as backups, but I vastly prefer my Truthear Hexas. I honestly think what musicians really want, almost always, is neutral balance, which KZs are not exactly famous for. Never the less... - KZs are cheap. Some musicians splash crazy cash on gear, but there are so many bits of gear you need that IEMs aren't high up the priority ladder. - Musicians have mixers. I have access to all kinds of parametric EQs and other adjustments, I can make anything decent sound good with enough effort. - ZS10 Pros are much better than the Shure SE215s, for example. We started out on those because they came with our IEM wireless gear. The 215s are a reliable work horse, but they sound terrible compared to a lot of much cheaper IEMs these days. I think a lot of guys are just running what their systems came with, and from that position KZ is very good. - Marketing just worked. I don't know if it was truly grassroots stuff or if this was an intentional marketing campaign, but a lot of musicians forums and subreddits have been talking about KZ for the last year or two. Word got out, and many jumped on the band wagon. They're wrong though. I think Hexa or other more neutral IEMs would go in a lot more musician's ears if they knew about them. 🤷‍♂️

I have the Shure 846G2. But I use the yellow foam inserts. Check those out on the 2nd picture. You can use them with Shure 425, and I believe the Shure 215 as well. The foam is a way better seal than the rubber. You compress it. Stick it in your ear then it expands out. Molds would be best but this is fantastic as well. [Shure846G2](https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SE846G2JD--shure-se846g2-sound-isolating-earphones-jade)

I swear by the shure se215's

If you haven’t tried the er2, then you might want to test run them. Sound will be good, but fit in the ears… not for everyone. The se215 are just ok. Safe bet in general, with a comfortable fit. I think better as a daily beater.

IEMs are best. The Shure se215 are the iconic mid range IEM and I love mine, but they’re a bit pricey - there are similar products for cheaper.  I’ve heard Linsoul and Truthear all mentioned on a positive light, I’ve never used them though.

I had two pairs of TMA-1s. Snapped the band on both. Switched to Shure 215’s in 2018. Upgraded to the 535’s in 2020. They’re not for everyone but they significantly made DJing better for me.

I know these are pricey. BUT if you are planning on playing drums for the rest of your life. I would invest in a pair of Ultra Phones. You can hear the kit clearly. Its like someone just turned down the volume. Plus they are super comfortable. [https://www.gk-music.com/product/ultraphones/](https://www.gk-music.com/product/ultraphones/) Also if your going to be playing for a while listening to a song to play with or record. I would put an EQ on it and cut the highs down. The high frequencies are what can do the most damage to your ears. I tried the Shure se215 but they just don't block enough sound out. Plus the rubber starts warping and starts leaking sound and you don't realize it. Even if you don't get the Ultra Phones. I would recommend over the ear ones.

I use the Shure SE215 and they work great for me. You’ll definitely want an extension cable, but I don’t think any IEMs come with a long cable

If you can spend a hundred bucks, there are several options for in-ear monitors with 30+ dB noise isolation. Sennheiser IE100 and Shure SE215 are pretty common, but there are cheaper options as well.

I've had them and they're not bad, but I was unable to find replacement foam tips which kind of sucked. The Shure SE215 are pretty equivalent, but also easy to find replacement tips.

I recommend getting a cheap Amazon one first just to try it out. If you like the concept then go for a nicer one, I use and recommend Shure SE215

I have had both of them plus my current ones of the Shure 215 SE Pro. The bose ones were definitely my favorite. They were so comfortable and the sound was amazing. My dog broke them after about two years. Now I can't find a pair that isn't crazy expensive because they are discontinued (at least can't find them in canada) The truthear ones I am not sure if I got a defective pair but the sound was really muffled regardless what I did with my sound settings. I only used them for about a week. They were alright for comfort. Then I bought the shure 215 pro and I found them really good. They were really close in sound quality to bose. They are pretty comfortable too because they are really light. I ended up buying a second pair to have as a back up. They aren't as expensive as the bose either but I think they are a really good option. I know a few pros use them but I can't remember which ones

Might just be me but I didn't have great experiences with the Westone um10's or the Shure SE 215s, both of which people liked at the time. I liked the sound but the driver fell out of the westones and I had to perform surgery on them and the 215s had weird cable issues. My cheaper chifi iems I've gotten since have held up much better

I use the KZ ZS10 Pro. They sound WAY better than my old Shure SE215 and are way more comfortable. Get some [Comply Memory Foam](https://a.co/d/cRC1KUp) tips to really up the game. They are easily the best value and you'd have to spend $3-400 to get better.

Shure 215s are awesome but I gotta say I've been using these on tour and they SMOKE JH Audio stuff at 1/10 of the price. KZ ZAR in-Ear Monitor 7BA+1DD... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTDG5BJR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I've had both, Chu 2 is better but se215 does sound more natural, I remember first Chi-FI IEM I tried from the friend Trn V30, it was all around better than se215 only upper bass sounded kinda harsh on it, on se215 it was more polished, that was one thing it was better than $30 IEM from 5 years and a half years ago, new stuff has gotten even better, I'd take GATe over it any day even if same price

Comfort and build wise, they're great. Tuning wise, they're outclassed by what you can get for $20 these days.

I was using some Shure 215s and they started cutting out so i swapped to some XVive T9s and for the money they are excellent. Easy to put in and pop out with the silicone ear pieces (come with foam too if you prefer) and have a whole bunch of sizes. I was thinking of getting a custom set made at some point but these T9s are real good and i may just roll with them.

yet my $89 SE215's have been trucking along for years and i can monitor everything i need to just fine in a variety of situations. i've got to ask, what kind of reference material were you working with? plug them straight into your phone and listen to some commercial mixes, anything with a lot of energy and density that was put out relatively recently. compare your $300 to your $50 in this way. i guarantee you both will be usable in a monitoring situation what i've found most often with those that struggle with IEMs, and monitoring in general, is that people forget that monitoring is monitoring. it's not necessarily meant to sound good, it's just meant to ensure you can get through the gig. a lot of people listen to KZ's or SE's or UE's or 64's or whatever through their IEM mixbuses and think everything sounds bad, but monitoring isn't meant to function like a commercially optimized mix. it's *okay* that the monitor mix doesn't sound like the record it's all a matter of expectations. simply, don't expect your early-tapped, poorly balanced, non-limited, user-mixed monitor mixbus to sound like the record through some SE's or KZ's. and then when you try some UE's or 64's, don't act like that early-tapped, poorly balanced, non-limited, user-mixed monitor mixbus suddenly sounds like the record; it doesn't, it's just confirmation bias because you have a 4 figure hole in your wallet that you have to justify to yourself somehow

Shure SE215 is a solid choice.

I second this. I bought the Shure 215 IEMs and they are great. I can hear better with the volume lower than with a headset and I no longer get the headset headache. I also use a separate dedicated mic to communicate

My first proper hyped up IEM was the audio sense T800, I had others before this but this was the first big step up from the SE215 which is had owned for years at the time. I got mine pretty well as they came out in 2019 I think? I only got rid of them recently because the a few drivers in each side failed which meant they were unusable.

I've used the following models with success on stage and rehearsals (I play the drums): ZVX, ZS10 Pro X, Libra, Krila, Vader. At least the first two are sensitive enough to go loud even with a wimpy amp. Like you I previously used Shure 215's (and 315's). For years. And any of the models I mentioned sounds better to my ears.

Shure 215s and grab a pack of the silicone "Christmas tree" style ear tips with different sizes. The fit in your ear is the biggest thing for comfort. Down the line get ear molds, as that's where it's really at. Also don't forget a headphone limiter, feedback/pops, etc can damage your ears with IEMs, good to have the limiter just incase.

Turn down the music and play the drums louder. That's where your "mixing" comes in. I have the 3M work tunes, but I don't use them for drums. They make the drums sound really bad and muffled. IEMs, like Shure 215s, with the correctly fitted ear pieces have a much flatter frequency reduction and the drums will sound better. Adjusting the music volume and playing volume should get you close to what you want.

> Shure SE215 Holy based

Bought a par of Shure se215 back in highschool bc i was a music student. They blew my mind. I think its just what you like and what you expect.

I've had me se215s for like a decade and still use them multiple times a week. Maybe one new cable in that time? I used to daily drive them when phones had audio jacks, I've worn the logos off.

Like the other comment said, IEMs if you want a reasonable representation of how it sounded in the recording studio. [Here's a pair that's about 100$](https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/shure-se215-pro-review), not the best sound, but still miles ahead of common ear buds with overpowering EQs to compensate for poor basic sound reproduction.

I like the Shure SE215 PRO ($99.00 on Amazon.com). With the compressible foam sleeves you can barely hear outside sounds, so you have to rely on your mixer (split cue is your friend).

Is the low cut because your headphones distort? Because that could be a huge part of the problem depending on how high you’re cutting. If you’re cutting at 40-50Hz, that’s one thing, but if you’re cutting at 100+, you’re cutting the part of the kick that’s gonna cut through the bass. As much as it sucks, we really are one of the instruments that need the multi-driver IEMs with the low bass response. IEMs on par with SE215s are decent enough for most players when starting out, but the drummer and bass player truly need robust sound right where 1-driver and cheap 2-driver IEMs fall off. When I switched from SE215s to SE535s, it made an absolute world of difference instantly. Molded is the way to go for sure, but if you can’t swing a pair of molds, try to grab some overtime shifts, save a bit, help some buddies with odd jobs to get into something like SE535s in the mean time. It’ll be good later also when you can spring for molds because you’ll have a decent quality set of spares.

I use the Shure 215s for practice and live. They're not el cheapo-est, but they're not super expensive like you can get. $100. I have some $15 ones, and they really don't sound as good.

I use Shure 215s. $100. Wiork great. Send me money.

You can't use IEMs with earplugs, so that's why we're confused here. But some IEMs isolate just as well as earplugs. Look at Etymotics, although since they stick out a bit they might be unwieldy for use under a helmet. Shure SE215, although not the best sound for the price anymore, has very good isolation and is a great small fit for under a helmet, as well as being as solid as IEMs get. Sennheiser IE200 is similar but less reliable.

If you ever decide to spend a bit more, Shure SE215's and a good DAC of some sort are game changers.

I have a set of Shure SE215. They are my daily drivers. However you need a good DAC to back them with.

It was my first iem I ever had too about 15 years ago.. there’s better options for sure now a days but I still love the se215.. for 30$ I recommend the blon 03.. great tuning for music.. a lot of people on here are going to tell you that the shure se215 are outdated and not worth it.. but as long as you like them that’s all that matters..

I use my shure 215 at home. But I'm just a bedroom dj so it's kinda my main stage :D What is the difference between records and digital media when it comes to headphones? 

Tried shure se215 but cant get used to them, so switched back to hd 25s

I am a se215 absolutist. They sound great and hold up to most other things. Though the truthear nova is probably the best iem under 2000 but it's 60 more than the se215 at retail Also on the secondhand market you can get the se215 for a song so that adds to the value. Plus parts can be had to repair them which is another huge plus for me $100 for these is overpay though there's no way around it

I would say the SE-215 are ok for the isolation and comfort, but it's kind of outdated advice - there are MUCH better options for the price/sound quality ratio. KZs are a good start, but there are more "chi-fi" brands making even better sounding stuff for not very much money: Moondrop, Truthear, Simgot, Tangzu, 7hz, Tripowin and more. Not all of them will be great for isolation, that can be improved by buying foam eartips as was mentioned in the post.

First, you need some proper ear protection- ANC headphones or earbuds like Air Pods are better than nothing but the general consensus is that they should be used with either protective earbuds or cans. Adding even the cheap little foam buds to your current setup will help protect your hearing. Steps 1 & 2- get yourself some IEMs like Shure 215s or ZS10s (or whatever you find and like) with foam tips- they will provide protection even unplugged for practicing or whatever and you can connect these to your phone to listen to tracks or a click while you're practicing or to a computer or mixing board to monitor yourself while recording. You'll likely need a headphone adapter since phones no longer have headphone jacks. Steps 3 & 4- I have a Behringer P2 which allows you to pull the XLR cable from your stage monitor and put that signal directly into your ears. It has an amplifier in it so you can adjust the volume as you need. I use this for rehearsals and gigs where our usual wireless IEM system is unavailable. There are other models that do the same thing at other price points. Beyond that you're looking at wireless IEM systems which are a way more expensive and complicated bag of worms.

nothing special! 2013 Macbook Pro i7 w SSD 16gb ram. Ableton Live Suite 11. Behringer UMC1820 usb interface, and Electrovoice ND series mics. SE215 in ears. KRK monitors when i'm mixing. i hope to upgrade to a new MBP soon and maybe a next gen interface. love ableton tho! really love abarrant shapesifter compressor plug in (cheap!) makes my mix pop!

Shure SE215 is pretty much the most popular entry-level IEM. I would highly recommend them!

Agreed. They do a pretty good job eliminating the external noise from the drums while playing however. Hard to beat for $100

Can't go wrong with a pair of Shure 215s. They block out a significant amount of external noise so you don't have to crank your volume to play along with songs. I have the Aonic4s also. It's definitely a step up in sound quality and sound scape, but also an extra $100-150. Their cables hold up for a long time as well, My first one lasted over 10 years.

Custom IEM sleeves are 100% worth it for drums. I have Sensaphonics with Shure SE215's. * $100 Ear Impressions at HearUSA * $200 Sensaphonics Sleeves for Shure IEM * $100 Shure SE215 Total Cost = $400 My sleeves also fit Shure SE535's which I bought later on.

They are still good today ig Just a lot of cheaper Chi-fi can match if not surpass it's quality. And for the same price of 100 bucks there's a lot better options. Sound wise still good, bang for buck wise not so much.

Pro and Regular are the exact same IEM the only difference are the Cable.

i can recommend the shure se215 for starters. there's also the drumeo iem that they include in some subscriptions (not sure about this). i always went with shure and upgraded later on to shure se535. they have very nice isolation but could have more bass on the lowend imo (i think thats common for iem anyway below 1000$).

I tried the er4xr and it is hurting by ear due to their deep insert. I currently have shure 215, but they feel heavy in ear and very dull sound. Going to try ie200 and see. 

I started with these. https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Aonic215Cl--shure-aonic-215-sound-isolating-earphones-clear I also have some Drumeo branded IEMs and I currently use a set of Behringer headphones via a Yamaha EAD 10 to play along and record myself.

Exactly. Low cost for entry, I still use mine probably seven or so years later. I also use them when lowing and weed eating. Are they perfect? No. Are they pretty damn good? Absolutely.

Same here, I love them. They're good for walkin' around too (ie. Non-studio use).

Shure se215 because omthe fit and isolation is fantastic. Brands like simgot, and moondrop sound way better for the price, but the shures have the best fit and isolation, and that makes a bigger difference.

Get shure se215... ironically the much cheaper kz in ears sound much better, but the shures are just so much more comfortable that they are the better choice. When you are drumming you want something that will not fall off and won't distract you.

IEMs with a least -25db ; shure SE215 are what most people start with. They are not really amazing in any way, but they are going to be just fine for practicing with music

I've used se215s for years they're amazing

Yep I was just about to suggest it. My band mates currently use this and have told me to get my hands on one when I can. Just got mine with the Shure 215 in ear monitors. Best $320 I've spent.

Most of my band members use Shure 215. I had a KZ ZS10PRO for a year and I thought it was a bit too harsh for live but sometimes the harshness is what gives you the energy for a better performance. As a singer, I can say that what I hear with the IEM affects drastically my performance. I also don't know the reason for the KZ ZS10 to still have such popularity between musicians when there are so much different choices now.

i use the shure se215 when i use iems - depends on where im at & genres i'm playing as to whether i use those, hd25, or mdr-v6. i know they're all entry level, but i'm not paying as much attention to a hifi audio aspect as i am for how to mix, & they all do they great for me (have a lot of time on them & know how little or much each of them color the music. they're also cheap & easily replaceable. they're [iems] also my favorite mixing at home at night when i'm not using monitors. if you're doing it more for pleasure over practice, i think it would be worth taking some of the other advice here, with custom in-ear moulds & better sounding models, that just ain't my use case. definitely worth trying out to see how you work with them at the very least.

I use the Shure SE215m+ with my nano 7 on my daily ride to university. The comfort, inline controls and passive noise cancelling of the 215s, paired with the nano’s light weight sure do wonders for someone always on the move like me. But when I’m at home or at school then I’ll whip out my Sennheiser IE300 and iPod touch 2 combo, for a more leisurely and critical listening experience.

If you can afford molds you gotta do it. I started with Se215s and then went to the 535s. The 535s were nice but pretty soon after I got 64 Audio A4s custom molds. There was a pretty night and day difference for me and I can’t go back. Isolation is better, the fit is perfect and there no fiddling and sonically they are just more detailed but more importantly, they are so fun to listen to. Get molds if you can. You won’t regret it.

In comparison to custom molded in ears - the outer Sounds like cymbal bleed in your ears is immense. I wouldnt use the 215 anymore. Ehrn i got my customs i was worried if the 215 causer damage to my ears😂

Proper musician IEMs will have *much* better isolation than ChiFi stuff. I have a set of Shure SE-215s, and while I don't use them on the bike, they do isolate pretty well on the train. No hate for ChiFi, I have a few that I use at home and have used on transit in the past, but they're not much different from regular earbuds when it comes to isolation. Do note, though - ["Shure earphones do not carry a NRR rating and are not meant to be used as a hearing protection device"](https://service.shure.com/s/article/isolation-of-shure-earphones-and-nrr-rating?language=en_US) > Shure earphones provide between 29 dB and 37 dB of isolation. Sound isolation is dependent on the shape of the ear canal, the sleeve used, the earphone model, and the fit. A secure acoustical seal in the ear canal is vital for the best sound isolation. As every ear canal is different, an accurate noise isolation rating can only be measured; it cannot be accurately predicted. > Measurements from past models: > E2C, E2G, E2C-N, I2C Earphones > * Yellow foam sleeves: 31dB (88% of ambient noise) * Clear sleeves: 29 dB (87% of ambient noise) > E3C, E4C, E5C, I3C, I4C, E3G, E4G Earphones > * Gray Soft Flex: 30 dB (90% of ambient noise) * Yellow foam Sleeves: 37 dB (93% of ambient noise) > All measurements taken from tests done at an independent Lab on isolation vs. noise canceling. > ... > Our newer Black foam sleeve that ships with the SE model earphones will perform as well, if not better, then the yellow foam.

Ordering some shire se215s now! I been doing air pods playing the music under headphones plugged into nothing for too long. Thanks!

For an acoustic kit the first step is isolation headphones like the Vic Firth cans or basic IEMs. I’d highly recommend Shure SE215’s for that, or KZ ZS10 Pros which run about $50 on Amazon but they’re a Chinese product so lord knows how much they’ll cost by the time you read this. I’ve used both and the Shures have better isolation, and come stock with foam tips whereas you have to buy them separately with the KZ’s. Besides that you’ll want to get a dongle to connect a phone or iPad to standard headphones. Usually $10 or so. I’d also get a headphone extension cord if using IEMs since they’re only designed to reach your pocket/belt and you probably want the device sitting next to you. The Vic Firths have a long cable. With that you should be able to play music at a safe volume and hear the kit’s noise behind the hearing protection. This is exactly how I practice most of the time. If you want to hear the kit better you’d need a small mixer and a room mic to provide what the hearing protection is eliminating. That can be done with a basic analog mixer and a dynamic mic like an SM57.

Shure SE215's which run about $100. They're basic but very reliable and relatively comfortable, very discrete, and block a lot of noise. I'd also get an adapter for your phone, likely a USB-C to minijack, and an extension cord so you can have some options of where to place the phone besides your pocket. I've also used the less expensive KZ models but the Shure's are much better made and more reliable for live use. If you're using your phone I'd put it in do not disturb mode while you play. I'd also work out with your band what you'll be doing to keep time when you're not actively playing. I'd also recommend memorizing your songs and being able to play them without hearing the rest of the band. This is insurance in case your monitor situation sucks and can help if the other instruments fight for your attention. This is exactly how Travis Barker plays with Blink, and he just tells the other guys to keep up with him. It's tricky to play when you're the only one on the click so you might need to take a different approach than you're used to.

I use the Plunge Audio Unity. KZ sound absolutely insane for the price but barely offer any isolation, even with third party tips. Shure 215 is the best for entry level and you can work your way up to the higher end ones if you like them. Noise cancelling/Bluetooth are not what you should be using for drumming.

The Shure 215’s are decently inexpensive. You can then get custom molded tips that block the most outside noise.

I have had the 215 for quite a few years now...the sound isolation is great and I still like them alot, but I reckon there are alot of newer sets that are alot cheaper and sound decent too...my suggestion would be to look at some of the chi-fi stuff

IEMs. Shure SE215s are the ones you'll want!

Unfortunately no, the ones I have were old school. Shure 215 (longest owning, more than 10yrs old) Aonic 4, still have it, I use it for bed listening, several KZ IEMs (gave to my kids) Hidiz MP145, Shanling ME600 (this is my goto for most general listening, slightly warm, good bass, good resolution, simply enjoyable listening to anything. Tangzu Xuanwu Gate, Thieauduio Monarch MK3 and the Aful Cantor that is on the way.

I'm using the Shure SE215's with the Shure Foam tips, just ordered some of Comply Professional tips to try out. I love them and get very good passive attenuation. You can always start with the foams and if you're unhappy have some sleeves made later.

I use the Shure SE215's as IEM's on my acoustic kit, I like the sound quality and feel its pretty balanced (Sadly not an audiophile so can't comment on the specifics). Plus the 37dB attenuation is superb for keeping my ears happy :)

I really like the Shure SE215's with the Comply Pro Foam Tips

In-ear monitors and play quietly, that works for drumming along to recordings. Use blasticks/multi rods for a quieter sound while maintaining a similar feel to sticks. Better yet, drum and cymbal silencers, or a drum pad kit. Then it is no problem hearing the recording at a reasonable volume in the headphones/in ear monitors. The cheapest Shure in-ears are fine. 215 is the model I think.

Just good in ear monitors to protect your hearing and listen to music, drumless tracks, or just a click to practice. We are literally just talking about earbuds especially made for music and to protect hearing. It's nice to have Bluetooth buds just to mess around, but only if you wear hearing protection over it. If you're going to get into recording, playing live, or even just get an EAD-10, you're going to want wired hearing protection, anyways. Something like this is nice, but I have knock off stuff that's also pretty good. The secret is using the right memory foam tips to get a good seal. I basically bought knockoffs of these for $25.... https://a.co/d/949LpRv

The Shure se215 doesn't have a lot of low-end, but I find that the foam tips isolate just enough that I can still hear the drums good enough for playing along to songs, but I do have to turn the volume up way further than if I was just listening to music. The best thing would be complete noise isolation and then mic'ing the drum kit, but that would require effort and money that I don't want to spend

> Shure se215s This is what I bought. Whacked the foam tips in and holy smokes what a difference compared to the AT studio headphones I was using previously.

Shure 215 are the best value on a budget. You can get a pretty decent mix if you know what you’re doing, but the bass is a little low. I’d recommend going a step up and looking for a two-driver or three-driver model. I think the 315 has two drivers, and heard good things. Personally I rock Westone UM30 which sounds amazing. Wouldn’t go beyond that.

Shure 215s. Ain’t the greatest things in the world, but most of the time boost mids and cut highs and lows, and play with a comp and they sound like if butter was music.

I had some connection issues with the left ear bud cutting out - i think over times some sweat just worked its way in there. The bud can be disassembled in the middle, pulled in half to expose the connector. Cleaned it with some rubbing alcohol and theyre still going strong. Point being, even when they start to die, you can possibly resurrect them lol

Get IEM's, they have much better sound quality than those "gaming" headsets. I would recommend Shure SE215 Pro, or if you want active noise isolation, Bose QC20. QC20 might be hard to find because it is an old IEM.

Shure SE215's Works and sounds well. You can get replacement foams, if you like foams. Or you can get a $20 set off amazon. The price tag for the Shure's is worth it imo. ($100)

Having seen my bandmates' wireless IEMs sh*t themselves on a regular basis, or else broadcast the gig to the local taxi company, I'm very much a naysayer unless you're spending big money. For what it's worth, I used a pair of Shure 215s and a wired Behringer P2 for the best part of 2 years and probably 150 gigs so far. Add to that some cheap rechargeable AAA batteries and you're flying! I don't use wireless to my amp, so I just used some cable ties to attach the XLR for the IEMs to my guitar lead. I know that wasn't the question as such, but just pointing out that wired IEMs are a whole lot more reliable and cheaper if you can make them work. 😎

I already have 5 xVive wireless IEMs. I got the ASI audio that has microphones so you can bring some of the stage sound into your Monitor mix but just for me. I like them, but the rest of the band can’t afford those. I give them the fairly low quality se215s and they complain about them.

I started with the Shure SE215 and they had very little bass. I got some Westones AM Pro 30s and wasn’t impressed by them either. I now have the KZ ZAX with an upgraded cable (Tripowin 16 core) and they make the little hairs in my ears *DANCE*. The frequency response is a little scooped, but they’re the absolute best bang for your buck imho.

I've only gotten the 800's heard that modding them makes them into a psudo 1000. never heard of the xba-z5. I'll have to look at them. Right now I'm using koss porta pro I've been having inner ear problems.i have 5 IEM's now, 2 being the 800's, a set of blessings 3 , linsoul zero:2. Used to have Shure 215 but they legit fell apart and the plastic wouldn't stay together.

This exactly. I used Shure 215s for a couple decades and the latest set of KZs I just picked up blow them out of the water for 1/5th the price.

I’ll probably get flamed for this, but it’s true: I’ve had Shure 215s for a while and they’re fine. Heard so many good things about out the KZ ZS10 Pro that I recently bought some. In MY opinion, the KZs sound like shit comparatively and aren’t nearly as comfortable.

I didn't have the same exact headphones but I used my Shure SE215 under my helmet for ages. By far the most comfortable to wear and decent sound isolation. I think it help that they are quite flush with your ear so helps with preventing wind noise from a draught under your helmet. They have a Bluetooth adapter thing that also last surprisingly long, about 6-8 hours. It's also switchable so you can always charge one on the side