Apple may have killed wired earbuds on mainstream phones, but the premium IEM (in-ear monitor) market is still alive and kicking. Companies like Campfire Audio deliver some professional-quality IEMs ...

Campfire Audio’s new Fathom earbuds cost an eye-watering $1,049. What’s perhaps even more surprising is that they’re wired earbuds. Well, there must be some special technology in those, right? Right.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Portland-based Campfire Audio is perhaps best known for its ...