IEM for Drummers?

Hey all. So the band I work for is starting to transition to IEMs. The current band is a four piece and currently the drummer and the keyboard player are on IEMs. (The guitarist and Bass player/singer will transition to them next when the band has the extra funds.) Currently the band is in 'weekend worrier' level.

I say that all that to ask. What IEM's would you recommend that have the ability to produce the low end of a kick? As the past few gigs the drummer is having trouble hearing his own kick drum when wearing the IEMs. (Current IEMs's are Sennheiser IE 100 Pro's.) I think it was also a mix issue as after the last gig when I got home I listened to his mix and after some adjustment got something that might work better, but I feel a better pair or IEM's will help as well.

Hi Scott! I have very little experience with IEM, but I'll share a couple of ideas anyway. First, I think you may be able to make more space for the kick using a downward expander or similar on the bass and/or keys or whatever might be competing for that LF energy. There's often some nice attack sound around 3kHz. Maybe look for that. Second, I think this why a lot of people like things that vibrate. Bass players use little platforms that vibrate in conjunction with their IEM. Drummers use butt shakers or whatever they're called. You could even just put a speaker in a back-pack him to wear. Anyway, you get the idea.

Nathan went where I was going. A buttkicker (https://thebuttkicker.com/products/buttkicker-concert-haptic-transducer) installed on the drummer's throne could definitely enhance the experience.

I've got about 80% of my band on IEMs, but my drummer refuses. She has to handle the Ableton tracks and feels like she must have her ears free and I can't argue with that, but she's pretty good about not cranking her monitor through the roof. Glad you've been able to get the drummer to go that way.

As for your original question, the key to good bass response on IEMs is a good IEM, but also a good seal in the ear itself. Having ears molded specifically to the ear of the person wearing the IEMs is a great solution, but a bit expensive. I've had good success with the Spinfit W1 ear tips. They are designed to allow the tip to pivot in the ear canal to provide a tight fit. There are a ton of Spinfit models designed to fit different earbuds, so do your research. The nozzle diameter of your IEM will be key to choosing the right one.