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Sensaphonics custom in-ear monitors

Sensaphonics is the audiologist-founded specialist in soft-silicone custom in-ear monitors, built for musicians who need accurate sound, a comfortable all-night seal, and real hearing protection. We take impressions and fit Sensaphonics in Midtown Manhattan and Garden City.

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3MAXTriple-driver IEM
Soft siliconeFull, lasting seal
3DActive ambient
Sensaphonics 3MAX custom in-ear monitor
01 / Brand Overview

Sensaphonics at a glance

Monitoring you can trust, at levels you can keep.

Every Sensaphonics monitor is built from 100% medical-grade soft silicone, so the shell seals deeper and stays comfortable far longer than hard acrylic. That full, consistent seal lets you mix at lower, safer levels and still hear every detail, set after set.

// Audiologist-founded

Hearing-first design

Sensaphonics was founded by an audiologist and built around protecting musicians’ hearing, not just pushing volume on stage.

// The material

100% soft silicone

Every custom monitor is full medical-grade soft silicone, which seals deeper and stays comfortable far longer than a hard acrylic shell.

// Fit in-house

Molded to your ear

We take impressions in our Midtown Manhattan and Garden City offices, then verify the finished fit and sound.

02 / Flagship

The 3MAX

Sensaphonics’ triple-driver, soft-silicone custom in-ear monitor.

Flagship IEMSensaphonics 3MAX triple-driver custom in-ear monitor
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Sensaphonics 3MAX

Triple-driver, soft-silicone custom IEM
Flagship

Gigging and touring musicians who want full-range, detailed monitoring with a comfortable, isolating seal that lasts all night.

Type
Custom in-ear monitor
Drivers
Three balanced-armature
Shell
100% soft silicone
Use
Stage / studio monitoring

Best for

  • Accurate, full-range monitor sound
  • Excellent isolation and long-set comfort
  • Soft silicone seals better than hard acrylic

Good to know

  • Requires ear impressions
  • Premium custom product
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03 / Most popular

Most-requested Sensaphonics models

Beyond the 3MAX, these are the Sensaphonics monitors and earplugs we fit most. Each lists the fit, who it suits, key specs, and where it shines.

Most popular on tourSensaphonics 2MAX dual-driver custom in-ear monitor
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Sensaphonics 2MAX

Dual-driver custom IEM
Top seller

Touring and studio musicians who want clear, accurate, reference-quality monitoring with a comfortable all-night seal.

Type
Custom in-ear monitor
Drivers
Two balanced-armature
Shell
100% soft silicone
Cable
Field-replaceable
Use
Stage / studio monitoring
Fit
Custom from impressions

Main strengths

  • Studio-reference, accurate sound
  • Industry standard for wireless IEM rigs
  • Deep, comfortable soft-silicone seal
  • Strong isolation lets you monitor at lower levels

Things to know

  • Two drivers, less low-end slam than the 3MAX
  • Custom build needs impressions and lead time
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Dynamic driversSensaphonics D2 dynamic-driver custom in-ear monitor
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Sensaphonics D2

Custom dynamic-driver IEM
Dynamic

Players who want big, natural low-end and headroom from dynamic drivers in a custom soft-silicone fit.

Type
Custom in-ear monitor
Drivers
Twin full-range dynamic
Chamber
Dynamic Resonance Chamber
Shell
100% soft silicone
Recognition
2019 TEC Award nominee
Use
Stage / studio

Main strengths

  • Twin dynamic drivers for maximum headroom
  • No crossover distortion or phase smearing
  • Only custom dynamic IEM with a soft-silicone fit
  • Natural, powerful low-frequency response

Things to know

  • Dynamic voicing differs from balanced-armature models
  • Custom build needs impressions and lead time
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Active AmbientSensaphonics 3DME Custom Tour Gen2 active ambient monitoring system
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3DME Custom Tour Gen2

Active Ambient IEM system
Ambient

Performers who want isolation plus natural stage awareness, hear the room and the crowd without pulling an earpiece.

Type
Active Ambient IEM system
Drivers
Dual standard, quad optional
Mics
Binaural MEMS to 135 dB
Bodypack
USB-rechargeable, 8 hr
App
7-band EQ + limiter
Shell
100% soft silicone

Main strengths

  • Built-in mics add controlled 3D stage ambience
  • App-driven EQ and limiter for safe levels
  • Keeps both earpieces in for full protection
  • Dual or quad driver options

Things to know

  • Includes a bodypack to wear and charge
  • More setup than a passive IEM
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Extra safetySensaphonics 2X-S custom in-ear monitors
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Sensaphonics 2X-S

Dual-driver custom IEM
Safer output

Musicians who love the 2MAX sound but want extra built-in headroom against high stage levels.

Type
Custom in-ear monitor
Drivers
Two balanced-armature
Sensitivity
Slightly lower than 2MAX
Shell
100% soft silicone
Use
Stage / studio
Fit
Custom from impressions

Main strengths

  • Same sound signature as the 2MAX
  • Lower sensitivity adds a safety margin
  • Comfortable soft-silicone seal
  • Strong isolation

Things to know

  • Lower sensitivity may need a touch more output
  • Custom build needs impressions and lead time
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Hearing protectionSensaphonics ER musician earplugs
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ER Musician Earplugs

Custom musician earplugs
Protection

Performers, crew, and anyone around loud music who needs even, natural attenuation, not muffled sound.

Type
Custom earplugs
Filters
Interchangeable flat-attenuation
Material
Soft silicone
Use
Live music / venues
Fit
Custom from impressions
Reusable
Yes, durable

Main strengths

  • Flat, even attenuation keeps music natural
  • Interchangeable filters for different levels
  • Custom soft-silicone fit seals comfortably
  • Reusable and long-lasting

Things to know

  • Protection only, not a monitor
  • Filters chosen by attenuation level
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MotorsportSensaphonics e-Racer motorsport custom in-ear monitors
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e-Racer Motorsport

Custom motorsport earphones
Comms

Drivers and crew who need clear scanner and radio audio sealed against engine and track noise.

Type
Custom earphones
Fit
Custom from impressions
Isolation
High
Use
Motorsport comms
Material
Soft silicone
Build
Helmet-friendly

Main strengths

  • Clear radio and scanner audio at speed
  • High isolation against engine and track noise
  • Secure custom fit under a helmet
  • Built for motorsport environments

Things to know

  • Purpose-built for comms, not music monitoring
  • Custom build needs impressions and lead time
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04 / Custom Fit

How a custom fit works

Custom monitors start with your ears, not a size chart.

  1. 1

    Ear check & impressions

    We look in the ear, clear wax if needed, and take precise silicone impressions of each ear canal.

  2. 2

    Choose your model & options

    We help you pick the right Sensaphonics monitor or earplug, driver count, ambient option, and finish for how you perform.

  3. 3

    Sensaphonics hand-builds

    Your impressions go to Sensaphonics, where each soft-silicone monitor is built by hand to your exact anatomy.

  4. 4

    Fit check & verification

    You come back to confirm comfort, seal, and sound, and we adjust until it is right.

05 / Care

Keep them gig-ready

Wipe after use

Clean the monitors with a dry or lightly damp cloth after each show, and clear the sound bores gently with the tool provided.

Store dry

Keep them in their case, away from heat and direct sun, which can affect the silicone and cables over time.

Mind the cables

Coil cables loosely and check connectors. Replaceable cables are easy to swap if one wears out.

Refit as needed

Ears change over the years. If the seal loosens, we can re-impression and remake for a perfect fit.

06 / FAQ

Sensaphonics questions

Why soft silicone instead of hard acrylic?

Soft silicone seals deeper in the canal for better isolation and bass, and it stays comfortable through long sets. It is the core of what Sensaphonics does.

Do I need ear impressions?

Yes. Custom monitors are built from impressions of your ears, which we take in office in a few minutes.

Can in-ear monitors protect my hearing?

Yes. A good custom seal lets you monitor at lower levels, and the 3D Active Ambient system and gMAX earplugs add protection while you hear the room naturally.

How long do they take to make?

Impressions are done in office. The finished monitors come back from Sensaphonics, usually within a couple of weeks, and we do a short fit check when they arrive.

Do you fit Sensaphonics at both offices?

Yes. We take impressions and fit Sensaphonics in both Midtown Manhattan and Garden City, Long Island.

Product photos courtesy of sensaphonics.com

Hear yourself, and protect your ears

Book a fitting in Midtown Manhattan or Garden City and we’ll match the right Sensaphonics monitors to your stage, studio, and hearing.

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