I‘ve always been a huge fan of high-quality audio headphones for gaming — there’s nothing like crisp sound and deep bass to pull you into the action. Recently, I decided to shake things up and dive into the world of IEMs for the first time. I’m excited to see how these in-ear monitors stack up for immersion and performance. Let’s check Wraith Sense IEMs.
Disclaimer: This unit was provided to me for testing purposes, though Wraith Esports and Aceagear had no sway over the contents of this review.
Specs
Price: ~30 USD
Type: Wired IEM (3.5mm)
Weight: 4g per earbud
Driver: 10mm dynamic
Mic: Inline, integrated
Cable length: 1.7m
Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz
Impedance: 32Ω
In the box
- Wraith Sense IEMs
- 3.5mm cable 1.7mm long
- ear tips
Unboxing and first impressions (paired with Wraith W75 Magnetic Keyboard)
General Impressions
🧩 What It Claims to be
The product is advertised as a “gaming IEM” — offering comfort, sound quality, and functionality during long gaming sessions. Also, a lightweight build and ergonomic design, so it seems to be aimed at gamers looking for an affordable, mobile-friendly solution.
The listing then emphasizes:
- unrivaled audio quality
- comfort thanks to weight and design
- practical 1.7m cable length for PC users
- integrated microphone for communication
🤔 But Let’s Be Real
- “Gaming-grade” marketing, but where’s the substance? No mention of soundstage width, directional accuracy, or low latency performance — all of which are crucial for serious gaming (especially competitive FPS). At best, this looks like a pair of budget IEMs with a mic added.
- Dynamic driver ≠ detail: a 10mm dynamic driver is standard in cheap earphones. It doesn’t tell us much. The lack of information on tuning (e.g. bass-heavy? flat? boosted mids?) makes us wonder if the “neutral sound” mentioned elsewhere is more wishful than factual. The 3D sounds were a bit misleading and not clear to me.
- Inline mic = not good for voice chat: inline microphones usually pick up clothing rustle and ambient noise. If you’re using this for Discord or competitive comms, don’t expect miracles. This applies here too.
- Build quality? Durability? Not bad overall. The 1.7m cable is a plus, and is it reinforced and tangle-resistant. Will the mic work after 3 months? Hard to tell but let’s hope so.
🧪 Verdict
The Wraith Sense IEM 3.5mm might be a lightweight and affordable option for casual use or backup gear — especially if you’re on a tight budget. But calling it a serious “gaming headset” seems like a stretch. It does its job on the daily use for music and productivity though and looks pretty cool. Unfortunately, the Wraith Sense IEM had no DAC on its own, so I had to plug it into my own DAC, but that didn’t help much, to my surprise. The earplugs were also uncomfortable to me, with sliding out of my ears a lot.
If I were to summarize how it sounds:
- in games, I had issues with 3D Surround, I couldn’t tell which level the enemy is at, it sounded a bit muffled making me confused
- in music: the bass and treble were pretty much flat, maybe the bass tended to be a bit over the average level. For music though, I found that to be kinda okey, knowing that I couldn’t demand too much.
🔻 Buy if:
- You want a cheap, stylish IEM for casual listening (because they look pretty cool)
- You’re using it on a laptop or phone and don’t care about mic quality (and this is how I will utilize them from now on — only casual everyday work and music, no gaming).
🚫 Avoid if:
- You’re a competitive gamer
- You need precise directional audio
- You expect durability or premium audio tuning
Get Wraith Sense IEM from AceGear.pl or Wraith
Disclaimer
this review is not a paid endorsement. I want to ensure transparency and let you know that I am not receiving any monetary or otherwise compensation for evaluating or discussing this tech product.
