iFi iEMatch 4.4 Balanced Sensitivity Matching Device
The iFi iEMatch 4.4 is a sensitivity matching device designed to optimize your balanced audio listening experience. It works seamlessly with all 4.4mm balanced devices, offering two gain adjustment settings: ultra (-24dB) and high (-12dB). This allows you to fine-tune the output for even the most sensitive headphones and IEMs, resulting in improved sound quality, increased dynamic range, reduced background hiss, and clearer vocals. Simply connect it between your headphones/IEMs and your audio source for an instant upgrade in playback quality. It helps regain lost audio resolution and ensures a safe, comfortable listening experience.
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
540
/ 733
#540 in Headphone Amplifiers
Sensitivity adjustment
2412
/ Ultra (-dB) and High (-dB)
Who it's for
- Eliminates Annoying Hiss
- Enhances Volume Control
- Preserves Audio Fidelity
Who should skip it
- Adds Cable Clutter
- Subtle Sound Impact
- Niche Application
Key Specs
Sensitivity adjustment
Ultra (-24dB) and High (-12dB)
Cable construction
Custom minZ™ helix design
Shielding
Intrinsic shielding against RFI and EMI
Wiring
6N Silver/Copper matrix
Shell material
FINAL6063-T5 aluminum-magnesium alloy
Circuit board
Gold-plated with audiophile components (MELF resistors)
Connectors
Gold-plated 4.4mm male/female
Input impedance
< 40 Ohms (High), < 50 Ohms (Ultra)
Features
- Optimizes balanced audio listening for improved sound quality
- Provides two sensitivity adjustment settings (-24dB and -12dB) for versatile use
- Reduces background hiss and increases dynamic range
- Enhances vocal clarity for a more immersive audio experience
- Regains up to 2 bits of audio resolution lost at normal listening levels
- Features a custom minZ™ helix cable construction for minimal capacitance and inductance
- Offers intrinsic shielding against RFI and EMI noise for a cleaner signal transfer
- Simple plug-and-play installation between headphones/IEMs and audio source
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the iFi iEMatch 4.4 for its remarkable ability to eliminate hiss and refine audio clarity when using sensitive in ear monitors. Users find it incredibly easy to integrate into their existing setups, often describing it as a simple plug and play solution that immediately enhances their listening experience. The device is frequently lauded for its robust build quality, suggesting a durable and reliable addition to any audiophile's kit. Its effectiveness in delivering a cleaner, more dynamic soundstage is a recurring highlight, making it a highly regarded accessory for improving audio quality.
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