The IE-20 XB professional reference earphones use the same revolutionary Ultimate Ears technology trusted by top touring artists and their sound engineers—and feature enhanced bass designed for music that is normally monitored on systems with a subwoofer. The IE-20 XB benefits from a dual-speaker design with integral crossover: The dynamic low-frequency driver delivers full, punchy bass while the precision-balanced armature driver provides crystal-clear mid-range and high frequencies. This results in a high-performance reference monitor system designed for critical listening during mobile recording/production of bass-enhanced music such as dance and urban genres—not to mention transforming the way your personal music/DVD/game player sounds. Other features include 16dB of isolation, professional over-ear loops, detachable/replaceable cable and universal fit kit. Simply put, you won’t find a finer set of earphones for delivering the bass you love.
Proven Ultimate Ears Technology
M-Audio professional reference earphones incorporate acclaimed Ultimate Ears technology—the same industry standard that has revolutionized live performance monitoring. Many of today’s best-known touring artists and the sound engineers that make their concerts sound great trust Ultimate Ears for the utmost in comfort, accuracy and reliability. See who’s using Ultimate Ears technology.
Monitor Anywhere
M-Audio is synonymous with the mobile recording and production revolution. Now M-Audio IE professional reference earphones with Ultimate Ears technology give you high-definition monitoring on the go without lugging bulky, delicate headphones. They’re perfect companions for any mobile studio—like a Pro Tools M-Powered laptop with Transit or other M-Audio interface. They’re also ideal for field recording with compact units like the popular M-Audio MicroTrack 24/96. On stage, you can say goodbye to cumbersome monitors and feedback. And you can even use them to pimp your personal MP3 player for critical listening on the go.
Dual Precision-Balanced Armature Drivers with Crossover Network
The rich, full-spectrum sound of the IE-30 reference earphones owes much to the use of two separate high-definition, precision-balanced armature drivers for high/mid and bass frequencies. Armature drivers—the same technology used in premium custom earphones—delivers high efficiency, extended high frequencies and superb natural bass and are significantly smaller and more accurate than comparable dynamic drivers. The IE-30 audio crossover network routes each frequency of your music to the driver that can best reproduce it—exactly the same principle as used in the finest studio and audiophile monitor design. Patented dual-bore technology rounds out the equation by providing separate acoustic canals for each driver’s output to deliver a wider sound stage and much fuller sound.
Superior Frequency Response
Without good frequency response, you’re missing most of your music. The IE-30 delivers an amazing 20Hz-16kHz frequency response, twice that of the closest competitor—and the IE models cost several hundred pounds less.
Universal Fit Kit for Superior Isolation and Comfort
Superior sound isolation (26dB) minimizes outside sound to deliver a purer listening experience—eliminating the need for a bulky pair of noise-canceling headphones. This also helps protect your ears because you don’t have to crank up the volume to hear the detail in your music. All IE models include our universal fit kit to ensure optimal isolation and comfort for hours of high-quality listening pleasure. It includes an assortment of ear tips in different sizes and materials for a personalized fit for your ears.
Professional Ear Loops
The hanging cables in traditional designs can catch on nearby objects and cause the earpieces to loosen or pop out altogether. All IE models feature professional-style loops that hook over and behind the ear to minimize that problem. And if your 46” detachable cable ever does become damaged, simply replace it instead of your earphones.
Included Attenuator/Limiter
The IE-30 earphones include an attenuator/limiter that conditions the high sound output of in-flight movie and music channels down to a comfortable listening level. The limiting function even spares your ears during loud in-flight announcements.
Features
- Stage-proven Ultimate Ears technology
- Dual-speaker design
- Armature driver for highs/mids
- Dynamic driver for extended low-frequency reproduction
- Dual-driver crossover
- Audio wave shaping
- 16dB of isolation from outside noise
- Patented dual-bore design delivers highs and lows via separate canals for maximum sound field
- Pro-style ear loops for a secure fit
- Universal fit kit with silicone and foam tips for custom fit and maximum isolation
- Detachable/replaceable 46” cable
- Gold-plated 1/8” input connector with ¼” adapter
- Custom metal carrying case and soft travel case
- Airplane attenuator/limiter for overload protection
- cleaning tool
Specifications
- Isolation: 16dB
- Frequency response: 20Hz-16kHz
- Input sensitivity: 119dB/mW
- Input impedance: 11 Ohms (at 1kHz)
- Cable length: 46”
- Weight: 0.7 oz. w/ cable
