Sony has unveiled its latest pair of wired in-ear headphones, the IER-M500.
Developed in collaboration with monitoring engineers, Sony bills its latest in-ear headphones as being the perfect partner for musicians and performers who require "reliable and accurate in-ear monitoring" for both performance and practice.
The IEMs' fully sealed structure, combined with a large acoustic chamber, offers outstanding sound isolation, even in noisy live environments.
A set of 5mm dynamic drivers are complemented by a large acoustic chamber in pursuit of "deep, controlled bass", while the headphones' optimised internal structure has been designed to give a more refined high-frequency reproduction.
Designed to blend comfort and stability, the IER-M500 feature what Sony calls "fitting supporters".
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.
While they don'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.
The IER-M500 will be available from August in a choice of Clear, Black and Red & Blue finishes, priced at £99 / $120 / €115.
MORE:
Like wired headphones? Read our recent Grado SR325 Classic review
Now Playing: supercharge your summer listening with the 7 best tracks we’ve been using to test hi-fi
Best wired headphones: from outstanding in-ears to five-star over-ears
