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 $1,200
Snapshot
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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-1000XM6 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Soundcore P31i | Anker Space A40 A3936 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 24 | 18 | 50 | 50 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP55 | IPX4 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | - | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica ATH-IEX1 | 31.8 | 14.2 | 35 | 99.3 | 48.7 | 29.8 | 13.4 | 9.9 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 81.4 | 99.1 | 82 | 73.8 | 99.2 | 81.4 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.4 | 99.8 | 81.4 | 89.2 | 79.2 | 73.8 | 99.2 | 81.4 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 97.4 | 91.9 | 81.4 | 97 | 48.7 | 94.7 | 98.1 | 90.3 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 90.6 | 97.5 | 91.9 | 97.4 | 94.2 | 73.8 | 87.5 | 90.3 |
| Anker Space A40 A3936 Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 81.4 | 94.9 | 94.2 | 73.8 | 97.4 | 73.1 |
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