{"id":791238,"date":"2026-07-10T11:29:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T11:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/791238\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T11:29:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T11:29:11","slug":"sonys-latest-wired-earbuds-are-billed-as-the-perfect-partners-for-artists-and-performers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/791238\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony&#8217;s latest wired earbuds are billed as the perfect partners for artists and performers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"elk-2c61c412-7c40-11f1-93fe-19eef52a9394\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/us\/tag\/sony\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/us\/tag\/sony\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/us\/tag\/sony\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sony<\/a> has unveiled its latest pair of wired in-ear headphones, the IER-M500.<\/p>\n<p>Developed in collaboration with monitoring engineers, Sony bills its latest in-ear headphones as being the perfect partner for musicians and performers who require &#8220;reliable and accurate in-ear monitoring&#8221; for both performance and practice.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2c61c412-7c40-11f1-93fe-19eef52a9394-2\">The IEMs&#8217; fully sealed structure, combined with a large acoustic chamber, offers outstanding sound isolation, even in noisy live environments.<\/p>\n<p>Latest Videos From<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/media\/img\/WHF_logo.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/media\/img\/WHF_logo.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"max-h-12 w-auto\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A set of 5mm dynamic drivers are complemented by a large acoustic chamber in pursuit of &#8220;deep, controlled bass&#8221;, while the headphones&#8217; optimised internal structure has been designed to give a more refined high-frequency reproduction.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.43%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sJMfkqqBmfCQP5N2ntb9Ao.jpg\" alt=\"Sony IER-M500 wired in-ear headphones\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sJMfkqqBmfCQP5N2ntb9Ao.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sJMfkqqBmfCQP5N2ntb9Ao.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Sony)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9087662c-7c40-11f1-b4ed-d10e49b6025d\">Designed to blend comfort and stability, the IER-M500 feature what Sony calls &#8220;fitting supporters&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>            You may like<\/p>\n<p>This is a loop at the top of each earpiece which nestles under the inner ear ridge to anchor the IEMs in place. To further facilitate a better fit, four sizes of noise-isolating ear tips are included, as is a 1.6m detachable cable with a 3.5mm jack.<\/p>\n<p>While they don&#8217;t carry an official IP certification, Sony pledges that the IER-M500 are capable of handling moisture, such as splashes of water or human sweat, without too much trouble.<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest hi-fi, home cinema and tech news, reviews, buying advice and deals, direct to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p>The IER-M500 will be available from August in a choice of Clear, Black and Red &amp; Blue finishes, priced at \u00a399 \/ $120 \/ \u20ac115.<\/p>\n<p>MORE: <\/p>\n<p>Like wired headphones? 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