DJs Save Your Ears!

DJs, protect your hearing. This video is both a PSA on DJ hearing protection and a real-world in-ear monitor (IEM) review for working DJs. I compare two affordable linsol options used at actual events: Kiwi Ears Cadenza ($35) and Ziigat Odyssey ($229). The Cadenza’s single 10 mm beryllium driver delivers clean mids/highs and great low-end at lower volumes, though bass thins out when pushed; the Odyssey steps up with a 10 mm topology driver plus Knowles BAs and tweeter for fuller bass, wider extension (to ~23 kHz), and rock-solid clarity at high cue levels. Both are universal-fit with multiple tips and provide strong passive isolation, letting you drop cue volume, cut room spill, and avoid the headphone habit that can lead to ringing, tinnitus, and long-term loss. If you’re a mobile or club DJ wondering if IEMs are worth it, here’s how they sound, fit, and perform in the booth—so you can save your ears and still hear every detail. Link to the Cadenza: https://www.linsoul.com/products/kiwi-ears-cadenza?_pos=1&_psq=cadenza&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Link to the Odyssey: https://www.linsoul.com/products/ziigaat-odyssey?_pos=1&_psq=odyssey&_ss=e&_v=1.0 0:00 Intro 1:13 Kiwi Ears Cadenza Review 2:52 Ziigat Odyssey Review 3:58 What is the point of IEMs 4:48 The point of the video 5:49 Outro Follow me on Instagram and Tik Tok! https://www.instagram.com/djsethv https://www.tiktok.com/@djsethv #DJ #HearingProtection #IEM #KiwiEarsCadenza #ZiigatOdyssey #MobileDJ #ClubDJ #EarSafety #DJGear #InEarMonitors What are you using—headphones or IEMs? Comment below.