Best IEMS for Bass

Below, a selection of industry professionals share why their chosen Cosmic Ears In-Ear Monitors are best for Bass players.

Nick Blacka (Double Bass, GoGo Penguin)

“With my Cosmic Ears I can hear every sonic detail on my instrument perfectly, which enables me to focus purely on delivering the best performance I can. Moving to Cosmic Ears was a game changer for me and I use them for both live shows and in the recording studio. They are an absolutely essential part of my touring kit.”
(Nick uses our discontinued C6B model, but we would recommend the C8A as an alternative)

Max Goff (Bass with Tom Odell)

"I use the Cosmic Ears C6A for a perfectly balanced mix. They’re best for me as a bass player, providing the detail I need to hear every part of the band as well as great clarity for vocal harmonies. The low end is full and rich on these and really compliments what I get from the amp behind me on stage."

FAQ

How do custom in-ears compare to universal fit models for low end response?

Cosmic Ears custom fit IEMs provide better seal and isolation versus a generic fitting IEM, which significantly improves bass response compared to universal models.

I've had custom IEMs for 5 years, but I seem to have lost some of the bass since I got them. Why could that be?

It is the seal through the ear canal section that will allow you to get the best possible bass response. Over time, our ears change size and shape (it happens to everyone), so the fit and seal of custom IEMs may be compromised, which can affect the sound. For artists, touring musicians, and industry professionals who constantly require the best isolation and tightest fitting IEMs, we usually see customers return to us for new IEMs anywhere between 4-8 years.

Can Cosmic Ears custom IEMs help me hear the bass more clearly in a full band mix?

Yes. Since low-end frequencies can sometimes get lost in a mix, Cosmic Ears custom IEMs allow you to isolate and emphasise the frequencies most relevant to you. With the right tuning, custom IEMs can help you hear your bass more clearly, even in a noisy or crowded mix. Where you have a very busy mix and multitude of instruments, we recommend our C6A, C6R, or C8A models.