MIDIMAN IE20XB Details
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.
Extended Bass for Dance Music
If you don’t think that you can get deep bass out of a set of earphones, you haven’t heard the IE-20 XB. Thanks to an innovative dual-speaker design—an armature driver like those used in high-end custom earphones for the highs and mids, and a dynamic driver for the lows—the IE-20 XB delivers full tonality with an added kick just where you want it. The audio crossover network routes each frequency of your music to the appropriate driver. 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.
Universal Fit Kit for Superior Isolation and Comfort
Superior sound isolation (16dB) 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.
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.
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.
Superior Frequency Response
Without good frequency response, you’re missing most of your music. The IE-20 XB delivers an amazing 20Hz-16kHz frequency response, twice that of the closest competitor—and the IE models cost several hundred dollars less.
Included Attenuator/Limiter
The IE-20 XB 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
metal carrying case protects on the go
cleaning tool
| Earphone Type |
IE-20 XB |
IE-30 |
| Application |
Monitoring bass-enhanced music |
Critical listening across full spectrum |
| Key Feature |
Best dual-driver earphone on the market for music that is normally monitored with subwoofers |
Best dual-driver earphone on the market |
| Speaker Type |
Dual driver: low-range 13.5mm diaphragm, high-range precision- balanced armature |
Dual driver: low- and high-range precision-balanced armatures |
| Noise Isolation |
16dB |
26dB |
| Freq. Response |
20Hz-16kHz |
20Hz-16kHz |
| Input Sensitivity |
119dB/mW |
119dB/mW |
| Impedance |
11 Ohms at 1kHz |
21 Ohms at 1kHz |
| Detachable Cable |
46 inches |
46 inches |
| Weight |
0.7 oz. w/ cable |
0.6 oz. w/ cable |
| Input Connector |
1/8" (3.5mm) gold plated |
1/8" (3.5mm) gold plated |
| Case |
Custom soft and metal cases |
Custom soft and metal cases |
| In-line Attenuator |
Yes |
Yes |
MAudio IE20XB Dual Driver Earphones
