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How to Hear Yourself Better on Stage
How to Hear Yourself Better on Stage
When you can't hear yourself clearly on stage, you usually compensate by pushing harder or pulling back. A better vocal monitor mix gives your voice a clear place against the... Read more...
Custom vs. Universal In-Ear Monitors for Singers
Custom vs. Universal In-Ear Monitors for Singers
Universal and custom IEMs can both be serious working tools for singers. Here's how they compare on fit, isolation, timing, and the buying process, plus how to decide whether the... Read more...
Making the Switch: Wedges to In-Ears for Singers
Making the Switch: Wedges to In-Ears for Singers
Switching from wedges to in-ear monitors can feel strange before it feels natural. Here's what singers can expect during the first few weeks, how to fix the most common mix... Read more...
How to Build a Vocal Monitor Mix That Actually Works
How to Build a Vocal Monitor Mix That Actually Works
A great vocal monitor mix gives you more than your own voice. Here's how to build around four essential elements, fix the "my voice sounds weird" problem, use EQ instead... Read more...
Why Your In-Ear Mix Changes Between Soundcheck and Showtime
Why Your In-Ear Mix Changes Between Soundcheck and Showtime
Your in-ear mix was perfect at soundcheck. Two songs into the show, it isn't. Here's why the room, your voice, the band, your seal, and live mix decisions can change... Read more...
The Best In-Ear Monitors for Drummers: A 2026 Buyer's Guide
The Best In-Ear Monitors for Drummers: A 2026 Buyer's Guide
Drummers don't pick IEMs the way other musicians do. You need isolation, a seal that holds, and low-end weight that lets you feel the kit. Here's how four UE Pro... Read more...
How to Set Up In-Ear Monitors: What You Need to Get Started
How to Set Up In-Ear Monitors: What You Need to Get Started
In-ear monitors can look complicated from the outside. You see performers on stage with custom earpieces, wireless packs, monitor engineers, and racks of gear, and it's easy to assume IEMs... Read more...
The Drummer's Guide to Playing Longer and Hearing Better
The Drummer's Guide to Playing Longer and Hearing Better
Every gig is a small withdrawal from the long-term account that is your hearing. Here's how working drummers run loud shows without paying for it later — and the gear... Read more...
Why Drummers Can't Hear the Click Track — and How to Fix It
Why Drummers Can't Hear the Click Track — and How to Fix It
If you can't hear your click track on a loud stage, the problem usually isn't the click level — it's how much of the room your in-ears are letting through.... Read more...
Your First Real In-Ear Monitors: A Drummer's Guide to Upgrading from Generics
Your First Real In-Ear Monitors: A Drummer's Guide to Upgrading from Generics
If you're a drummer on generic earbuds and cranking the click to hear it, you've outgrown your gear. Here are the signs you've hit that moment, what to look for... Read more...
Custom vs. Universal In-Ear Monitors for Drummers: Which One Do You Actually Need?
Custom vs. Universal In-Ear Monitors for Drummers: Which One Do You Actually Need?
Custom IEMs and universal IEMs are both viable entry points into real drumming-grade monitoring. Here's how they compare on fit, isolation, cost, and stage use — and how to decide... Read more...
UE Reference Remastered Sound Signature Deep Dive
UE Reference Remastered Sound Signature Deep Dive
Get a closer look at UE Reference Remastered Plus Pro, and learn why it’s an excellent choice for critical listening in the studio or at home.  Read more...
UE Pro x Gritty in Pink Giveaway: Win UE 350 + UE MINIROLL + 1-Year Gritty Club
UE Pro x Gritty in Pink Giveaway: Win UE 350 + UE MINIROLL + 1-Year Gritty Club
UE Pro x Gritty in Pink Giveaway: Win UE 350 + UE MINIROLL + 1-Year Gritty Club UE Pro is teaming up with Gritty in Pink, a community built to... Read more...
ULTIMATE EARS 30TH ANNIVERSARY
ULTIMATE EARS 30TH ANNIVERSARY
  It’s incredible to think that what began as a simple idea on a Van Halen tour bus has revolutionized how musicians, audio engineers, and audiophiles experience sound both on... Read more...
Making the Switch: 3 Reasons to Move to In-Ear Monitors for Houses of Worship
Making the Switch: 3 Reasons to Move to In-Ear Monitors for Houses of Worship
How Clovis Hills Community Church moved their worship team to in-ear monitoring — and the practical and creative benefits they found after the switch. Read more...
How to Live Stream a Church Service with a Live Band
How to Live Stream a Church Service with a Live Band
Video gets the attention, but audio is where church live streams live or die. Cameras, mixers, software, silent stages, and the audio choices worship teams need to get right. Read more...
How to Set Up a Silent Stage in Your House of Worship
How to Set Up a Silent Stage in Your House of Worship
A practical guide for worship teams transitioning to silent stages: gear, instrument setups, IEM monitoring, and how it benefits the whole congregation. Read more...
Now Shipping: UE Universal In-Ear Monitors
Now Shipping: UE Universal In-Ear Monitors
UE Universal In-Ear Monitors are now shipping.  Explore our three sound signatures: UE 150, UE 250, and UE 350. Read more...
UE Universals Shipping Soon!
UE Universals Shipping Soon!
Ultimate Ears Professional quality, now available off the shelf. Learn about UE Universal In-Ear Monitors and how we’re redefining the universal fit. Read more...
Inside UE PREMIER: Budda Foster x Just Liv
Inside UE PREMIER: Budda Foster x Just Liv
Once two of Los Angeles’ best-kept secrets, Budda Foster & Just Liv are breaking into their own spotlights. Learn how UE PREMIER helps them deliver their best. Read more...
UE Premier Nominated for TEC Award - NAMM 24
UE Premier Nominated for TEC Award - NAMM 24
Ultimate Ears UE Premier has been announced as a finalist for the 39th Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards in the category of Outstanding Technical Achievement. Presented at... Read more...
Inside UE PREMIER: Frank Morrone
Inside UE PREMIER: Frank Morrone
Emmy Award-winning re-recording mixer Frank Morrone recently made the switch to UE PREMIER IEMs. Learn why he “can’t say enough” about our new sound signature. Read more...
Artist to Watch: MUNA
Artist to Watch: MUNA
MUNA has made waves with their buoyant, catchy pop music. At their electrifying shows, they use UE Professional IEMs to deliver unforgettable performances. Read more...
Inside UE PREMIER: Steve Maggiora
Inside UE PREMIER: Steve Maggiora
Whether he’s performing in arenas with TOTO or working in the studio with some of pop’s most beloved performers, Steve Maggiora relies on UE PREMIER IEMs. Read more...
Artist to Watch: Zae France
Artist to Watch: Zae France
Zae France’s brand of R&B has caught the attention of Ne-Yo and hundreds of thousands of fans. When he’s on stage or in the studio, he trusts UE Pro IEMs. Read more...
Artist to Watch: Thuy
Artist to Watch: Thuy
When Thuy realized the medical field wasn’t for her, she went back to her first dream—becoming a pop star. Read about her journey to 30 million streams.  Read more...
The Benefits of Extended-Range In-Ear Monitors
The Benefits of Extended-Range In-Ear Monitors
UE PREMIER reproduces frequencies from 5 Hz to 40 kHz — well beyond human hearing. Here's why extended-range in-ear monitors sound more natural and accurate. Read more...
UE PREMIER: First Impressions
UE PREMIER: First Impressions
When we launched UE PREMIER at NAMM 2023, we decided to ask real musicians about their first impressions of our flagship IEMs. The response was overwhelming.  Read more...
Introducing UE PREMIER
UE PREMIER sets a new gold standard for exceptional audio. Loaded with a groundbreaking 21 drivers, UE PREMIER are our most powerful, nuanced, and versatile in-ear monitors. Read more...
Wax Happens | Clean and Happy IEMs | Ultimate Ears Stories
Practical advice from audiologist Ann Mundell-Noel on keeping your ear canals clear and your UE Pro IEMs sounding their best across years of use. Read more...
Artists to Watch: Adrian Marcel
Artists to Watch: Adrian Marcel
Adrian Marcel never loses focus of what matters most—his music. When it’s time to perform, he uses UE Custom In-Ear Monitors to deliver an unforgettable show.      Adrian Marcel... Read more...
Artists to Watch: Spencer Sutherland
Artists to Watch: Spencer Sutherland
Spencer Sutherland, a self-taught pop and R&B artist, relies on his Ultimate Ears Custom Earphones to deliver his best possible performances for his fans. Read more...
Artists to Watch: CRSB
Artists to Watch: CRSB
From the Bay Area to Hawaii, CRSB is making waves. Learn about their lifelong bond and passion for music and catch an exclusive performance of “Stay.” Read more...
UE 7 Sound Signature Deep Dive
UE 7 Sound Signature Deep Dive
Why UE 7 Pro is built for guitarists, vocalists, singer-songwriters, and livestreamers — midrange focus, output volume, and clarity in the mix. Read more...
UE 11 Sound Signature Deep Dive
UE 11 Sound Signature Deep Dive
Why UE 11 Pro is the drummer-default custom — dual low-frequency drivers, powerful bass impact, and the option of an ambient port for stage awareness. Read more...
UE 18+ Sound Signature Deep Dive
UE 18+ Sound Signature Deep Dive
Why UE 18+ Pro is built for musical directors, audiophiles, and audio engineers — six drivers, four passive crossovers, and serious headroom. Read more...
UE LIVE Sound Signature Deep Dive
UE LIVE Sound Signature Deep Dive
Deep dive into the UE LIVE sound signature — UE Pro's premium top-tier custom IEM tuned for full, energetic sound across all use cases. Read more...
UE 6+ Sound Signature Deep Dive
UE 6+ Sound Signature Deep Dive
Why UE 6+ Pro pairs two dynamic drivers with a balanced armature — and who reaches for the hybrid architecture, from drummers to beat-makers. Read more...
UE 5 Sound Signature Deep Dive
UE 5 Sound Signature Deep Dive
Why UE 5 Pro is the natural first custom — the original UE in-ear monitor, the foundation of the category, and the step into customs from anywhere. Read more...
Artists to Watch: Samm Henshaw
Artists to Watch: Samm Henshaw
Singer-songwriter Samm Henshaw is a natural in the studio—and when he goes on stage his UE Custom In-Ear Monitors help him take his performances to the next level. Read more...
Artists to Watch: D Smoke
Artists to Watch: D Smoke
Whether he’s getting ready to spar in the ring or perform on stage, D Smoke gets in the zone and shuts out the world with Ultimate Ears. Read more...
Artists to Watch: Remi Wolf
Artists to Watch: Remi Wolf
Remi Wolf is redefining the sound of pop with custom in-ear monitors molded to her. Learn more about her rise as a pop idol and why she uses Ultimate Ears... Read more...
Introducing the 311 Collection
Introducing the 311 Collection
Announcing 311 custom faceplates for Ultimate Ear Custom Earphones! Learn more about the 311 collection and how to get your own custom faceplates.  Read more...
Odyssey In Sound
Odyssey In Sound
The space in-between dreams and waking, and the perception of space and sound. The moment when sound becomes feeling, and you find inspiration inside yourself. Shut off the outside world,... Read more...
The Making of “Odyssey In Sound”
The Making of “Odyssey In Sound”
Go behind the scenes of our new short film with Designer Ini Archibong and Artist & Director Hassan Rahim Read more...
Band Practice Tips to Improve Your Live Shows
Band Practice Tips to Improve Your Live Shows
Practical rehearsal advice for working bands — arrangement, soundcheck, gear preparation, and using rehearsal time to build a better live show. Read more...
Hearing Protection for Touring Musicians
Hearing Protection for Touring Musicians
Loud music can permanently damage your hearing. Learn how hearing loss happens, what 80 dB really means for your ears, and which protection actually works on stage. Read more...
Why Lower Stage Volumes Mean Better Shows
Why Lower Stage Volumes Mean Better Shows
Performing in an environment that’s too loud can prevent you from delivering a great show. Learn the benefits of lower stage volumes and how IEMs can help.  Read more...
UE Cares: The Roadie Clinic
UE Cares: The Roadie Clinic
Being a roadie can be a fulfilling career, but it can also be demanding and isolating. That’s why Paul and Courtney Klimson founded The Roadie Clinic. Read more...
UE Cares: Fostering a Strong Future for Music Professionals
UE Cares: Fostering a Strong Future for Music Professionals
Our mission through UE Cares is to drive change by using our resources to support key organizations in their efforts to give back to the live music community. Read more...