The “wallhack” audio setup: why gamers are ditching headsets for IEMs

If you watch any professional esports tournament in 2026, you will notice a distinct lack of bulky “gaming headsets” on stage. Instead, the top players in Valorant and Counter-Strike are wearing In-Ear Monitors (IEMs). The industry secret is out: massive over-ear drivers often muddy the soundstage with overwhelming bass, whereas IEMs offer surgical precision. The […]

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