In-Ear Monitors vs Wedges: Which Do You Prefer?

From concerts and festivals to corporate events and theatre productions, choosing the right monitoring system can make all the difference.

IEMs offer numerous advantages, including reduced stage volume, improved clarity, greater consistency, and the ability to create personalized monitor mixes for each performer while stage wedges provide simplicity reliability, and ease of deployment.

Both have their strengths—but which works best in the real world?

“Are stage wedges becoming obsolete, or do they still have an important place in modern live events?”