Fiio EX1 2nd gen in-ear monitor review: This second generation set makes quite a mark In-ear monitors (IEM) are the perfect travel companion. These tiny little ear-phones are meant to be nestled snugly in your ears while they transport you to a world of audio nirvana. Well, that’s the theory anyway. It’s not easy to make good IEMs. Many manufacturers end up making devices that sound too tinny, too harsh or too bass heavy. Finding that right balance of performance is hard. With the Fiio Ex1 2nd Gen, Fiio is hoping to hit the right notes. Build and design 7.5/10 When it comes to build quality, the set is rather well-built. The earpiece shells are made of metal and feel nice. The cable is also covered in some kind of stiff material that feels like plastic, but the stiffness means that it doesn’t tangle so easily. It does get tangled, but less often than, say, Apple’s EarPods. The one complaint I have is with the mic unit. While the housing itself is solid and the buttons click...