A selection of IEMs and smartphones. . For the last 11 months I’ve been on a mission to become an audiophile. Now, I realise that sounds cringe, but it’s not about getting a badge (though that would be pretty sweet). It’s about seeking out the joy I've found in actively listening to music using beautifully designed, expertly tuned headphones and IEMs. And, it turns out, it's really easy to do. So why aren't more people becoming audiophiles? After all, everyone loves music, right?