Update:
First gig with the cosmic ears IEMs.
Went for the expensive IEMs (close to 1k with the ear mouldings) from cosmic so was expecting a lot and was not disappointed. Logically I should have realized this simple equation a long time ago:
The band I play in all use IEMs, guitarist uses a Helix system, Keys player has some stunning Korg Nautilus synths / pianos and stage sounds. We use click tracks and electric drums. Probably north of 12-15k worth of stuff was being channelled into a QSC desk and sent to my rubbish 80 quid IEMs and then I was wondering why I couldn't get a decent sound.
last night, completely different ball game. Clarity was unbelievable. I went with the 6 driver IEMs from Cosmic, mainly because the bass reference was the cleanest for my ears IMHO.
I should have done this years ago. It would have saved me money and hearing.
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