IER-M500

Headphones

High Sound Quality

Person singing into a microphone wearing transparent Sony earbuds

Accurate sound. Stage-proven design.

Designed using our decades of engineering expertise, these compact in-ear headphones meet the unique demands of the stage, delivering excellent sound isolation and dependable monitoring.

Dedicated sound quality for different ears

Everyone's ears are a little bit different. Our fitting supporters and noise isolation earpiece ensure that you will enjoy a secure fit, along with enhanced noise isolation and an overall high-quality sound.

Black Sony fitting supporters (earpieces) in different sizes, arranged in two rows for left and right ears

Black foam ear tips in four different sizes

Sony earbuds in black, blue and transparent variants, displayed on a black background

Designed by engineers. Proven by performers

Designed with professional monitor engineers and honed through artist feedback. Monitor Engineer Noel Charles Edwards said, “I usually use custom-fit earbuds, but the sound quality of these in-ear monitors is pretty close for comparison. If you are in a situation where you need in-ear monitors and want a reliable pair, for a great price, these are a great option.”

Noel Charles Edwards is a Los Angeles-based monitor engineer with over 20 years of experience in live sound and music production. Specializing in stage monitoring and in-ear monitor (IEM) systems, he has supported a wide range of artists across hip hop, R＆B, rock, pop, and alternative genres. Active in the Los Angeles music community, he continues to contribute to both live events and studio recording projects.

Precision sound

The fully sealed structure, combined with a large acoustic chamber offers outstanding sound isolation, even in noisy live environments. The dynamic driver and a large acoustic chamber, produces deep, controlled bass, while the optimised internal structure refines high-frequency reproduction, to help you nail every cue and harmony.

Sony IER-M500 in-ear headphones internal cross-section, highlighting the acoustic tube design with blue lighting

Sony IER-M500 in-ear headphones internal structure diagram, showing the driver and chamber design with glowing blue effects

Sony IER-M500 in-ear headphones outline diagram, showing the full acoustic path with glowing blue lines

High resolution compatible

These in-ear headphones are fully high resolution compatible and reproduces low to high wide enough for high-resolution definition.

Protects your ears

Your ears are your instruments, and you can protect them with higher passive isolation that minimises external stage noise and lowers overall sound exposure.