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High-end audio take note: These $35 earphones have 2 sound profiles and they're both great

For only $35 I'm willing to forgive a lot in a pair of earphones... but with the OoopusX Op.22 I don't have to.

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Budget earphones have come a long way: The Juzear Defiant shows us just how far

Exciting sound, excellent accessories, and exceptional value make this a very easy IEM to recommend.

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IEM Cologne 2026 sets CS2 viewership record with 2.2 million peak

Two fantastic matches of Counter-Strike pushed the viewership numbers to new heights.

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Spirit edge out G2 to make IEM Cologne 2026 semifinals

Spirit won the quad-overtime Mirage game to settle the series.

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BetBoom sweep FUT to secure playoffs at IEM Cologne Major 2026

BetBoom have completed the Stage 1 to Playoffs journey

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IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 3 Pick’Ems: Top picks for Diamond Coin

Will Vitality go 3-0 in Cologne?

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FlyQuest shock Liquid to reach IEM Cologne 2026 Stage 2

Another disappointing loss for Liquid sees FlyQuest through to Stage 2 at Cologne.

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Ignore the shonky marketing – this IEM's pebble-smooth sound is a win

The Aful Performer 8S offers soulful tuning, but at $389 there's fierce competition.

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IEM Cologne 2026 Major Pick’Ems: Last Minute Diamond Coin Guide

Here's your cheat sheet to get that Diamond Coin.

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The Aful Performer 8S is pebble-smooth and luxurious (just ignore the marketing)

This audiophile earphone is sleek and exciting, bassy and rich in detail.

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How to Use the CS2 Souvenir-O-Matic: Craft Your Own IEM Cologne 2026 Souvenir Skin

Here's how to turn any CS2 skin into a gold-stickered tournament Souvenir, step by step.

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IEM Cologne 2026 Major Shop: Every Sticker You Can Buy and Dynamic Pricing Explained

The IEM Cologne 2026 Major Shop is live, and here's how it works.

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IEM Beijing returns to 2026 CS2 calendar after seven year hiatus

Will Beijing deliver fireworks once more?

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Vitality make Nuke comeback to sweep FaZe out of IEM Atlanta

apEX and co. made a brilliant comeback to stay alive in Atlanta.

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Vitality stunned by BetBoom in IEM Atlanta 2026 groups

Playoffs beckon for BetBoom after the upset win.

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IEM Atlanta 2026 Viewer’s Guide: Everything you need to know

Can NAVI finally make a dent in Vitality's dominance?

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Pop the kettle on, it's time for the soothing tones of the Mangird Tea Pro

Engagingly musical and beautifully built, this is a special IEM at $359.

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Vitality clinch back-to-back Grand Slams with IEM Rio 2026 win

The organization is the first to ever win two Grand Slams in Counter-Strike.

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Out of Ziigaat's 14 earphones, Horizon is the peak

It's a fine line between energetic and piercing, but this IEM walks it expertly.

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The Juzear Harrier earphones: Can ‘safe’ ever sound sexy?

At $330, this beautifully balanced IEM is a confident all-rounder aimed at the treble-sensitive.

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A year on, do the Kiwi Ears KE4 earphones still deserve the New Meta crown?

There's still that Harman bass, but the real star of the show is the mid range.

MusicRadar

“A very capable piece of kit that will see most players a long way into their gigging career”: the t.bone IEM D2.4 review

Budget-friendly and feature-packed – perhaps more than just the perfect introduction to in-ear monitoring

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IEM Dallas 2025 CS2: Schedule, results, teams, and more

Warming up before the Major.

TechRadar

I listened to Nine Inch Nails' With Teeth on Alessandro Cortini's Campfire Audio IEMs, and now everything else is just… less than

Thought hi-res audio was all a terrible lie? Not anymore you won't – just try Campfire Audio's Clara.

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I used a 600Hz esports monitor, but it didn't make me any less terrible at Counter-Strike

The Zowie XL2586X+ is the official monitor of the IEM Katowice Counter-Strike 2 tournament - but can it make you better at shooters?

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