Sony IER-M7 and InEar Prophile-8 use 4BA and 8BA driver setups respectively. Sony IER-M7 costs $500 while InEar Prophile-8 costs $1,600. InEar Prophile-8 is $1,100 more expensive. Both score 6.5 from reviewers.
Insights
Metric | Sony IER-M7 | InEar Prophile-8 |
---|---|---|
Bass | 7 | 6.5 |
Mids | 8 | 6.5 |
Treble | 8 | 6.5 |
Tonality | 6.5 | 7.5 |
Technicalities | 7 | 6 |
Sony IER-M7 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.5Cautiously Favorable
InEar Prophile-8 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.5Cautiously Favorable
Reviews Comparison
Sony IER-M7 reviewed by Crin
Crin Youtube Channel
InEar Prophile-8 reviewed by Crin
Crin Youtube Channel
Sony IER-M7 (more reviews)
Sony IER-M7 reviewed by Audionotions
Sony IER-M7 reviewed by Tim Tuned
Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Sony IER-M7 Details
Driver Configuration: 4BA
Tuning Type: Neutral, Warm
Brand: Sony Top Sony IEMs
Price (Msrp): $500
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InEar Prophile-8 Details
Driver Configuration: 8BA
Tuning Type: Neutral
Brand: Aroma Audio Top Aroma Audio IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,600
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Sony IER-M7 Gaming Score

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Gaming Score
6.6Gaming Grade
B+InEar Prophile-8 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
5Gaming Grade
C+Sony IER-M7 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B+- Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.
Average Technical Grade
A-- Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
InEar Prophile-8 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A- Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.
Average Technical Grade
B- Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
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