Audio-Technica ATH-IEX1
The hybrid 9.8mm and 8.8mm dual phase drivers paired with two balanced armature super tweeters deliver a 5Hz-50kHz frequency response with minimal distortion. The pure titanium housing, forged and hand-polished, actively reduces unwanted resonance for pristine audio fidelity. These earphones are best for critical listeners who prioritize analytical, high-resolution audio detail over call quality or portability.
form factor in-ear
driver type hybrid
25 Overall Score
Price CA$1,599
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (99th percentile) 99th
Cons
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average mic (14th percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | over-ear loop |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, S, M, L |
Audio
| Driver Type | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 9.8 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Freq Min | 5 |
| Freq Max | 50000 |
| Impedance | 5 |
| Sensitivity | 102 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica ATH-IEX1 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K | Sony WF-C700N WFC700N/B | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020 | JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM | EarFun Air Pro TW230B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 15 | 6 | 12 | 9.5 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 15 | 18 | 36 | 40 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP55 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica ATH-IEX1 | 31.6 | 13.9 | 34.6 | 99.2 | 47.1 | 28.2 | 13.7 | 10.4 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 80.7 | 99 | 81.6 | 71.6 | 99.1 | 80.3 |
| Sony WF-C700N WFC700N/B Compare | 97.3 | 82.6 | 80.7 | 81.9 | 81.6 | 71.6 | 89 | 72 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020 Compare | 97.3 | 91.2 | 80.7 | 96.7 | 47.1 | 71.6 | 97.9 | 89.6 |
| JBL Live Beam JBLLIVEBEAM3SILAM Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 81.9 | 90.8 | 71.6 | 96.2 | 89.6 |
| EarFun Air Pro TW230B Compare | 90.1 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 89.3 | 87.9 | 71.6 | 93.2 | 89.6 |
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