Electronics
Best In-ear Headphones 2026
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Ranked by aggregated score from RTINGS, Wirecutter, Tom's Guide and T3. Wired IEMs and audiophile earphones — from budget singles to quad-driver reference monitors.
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#1
91 / 100
Sennheiser IE 600
wired IEMThe reference audiophile IEM
5 sources
7mm XWB transducer — Sennheiser's most detailed driver
#2
88 / 100
Shure SE846 Gen 2
wired IEMQuad-driver IEM used on stage worldwide
4 sources
4 balanced armature drivers per ear
#3
85 / 100
Etymotic EVO
wired IEMHearing-science accuracy in a portable IEM
5 sources
Dual-driver hybrid (1 dynamic + 1 BA) per ear
#4
82 / 100
Shure SE215
wired IEMProfessional sound isolation for stage and studio
4 sources
Single dynamic driver — warm, detailed sound
#5
73 / 100
1MORE Triple Driver
Budget PickThree drivers, audiophile sound, budget price
5 sources
2 balanced armature + 1 dynamic driver for €60