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 €0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (99th percentile) 99th
Cons
- Below average social proof (4th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)
- Below average mic (9th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th 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 | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Apple AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 24 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IP57 |
| 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 | 28.8 | 8.8 | 32.8 | 99 | 46.3 | 29 | 8.5 | 3.7 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 78.5 | 98.9 | 78.2 | 93.2 | 99 | 75.9 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.6 | 99.7 | 78.5 | 86.4 | 74.6 | 71.3 | 99 | 94.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 98.7 | 91.5 | 71.6 | 93.2 | 99.6 | 86.9 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.6 | 89.6 | 78.5 | 95.9 | 46.3 | 93.2 | 97.6 | 94.7 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 Compare | 96.6 | 79.3 | 98.7 | 89 | 74.6 | 93.2 | 97.6 | 99.2 |
Usage Scores
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