Sony IER-M7 VS Softears Studio 4

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Sony IER-M7 and Softears Studio 4 are 4BA in-ear monitors. Sony IER-M7 costs $500 while Softears Studio 4 costs $450. Sony IER-M7 is $50 more expensive. Softears Studio 4 holds a clear 0.9-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 7.4). Sony IER-M7 has better bass with a 0.5-point edge, Sony IER-M7 has better mids with a 0.7-point edge and Sony IER-M7 has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Sony IER-M7 Softears Studio 4
Bass 7 6.5
Mids 8 7.3
Treble 8 7
Details 6.5 5
Soundstage 6.5 8
Imaging 6.5 5
Dynamics 6.5 5
Tonality 6.5 7.5
Technicalities 7 7.1

Sony IER-M7 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Audionotions Tim Tuned
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Cautiously Favorable


Softears Studio 4 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Jays Audio
Super* Review Tim Tuned Jaytiss Gizaudio Axel

Average Reviewer Score:

7.4

Generally Favorable


Sony IER-M7 User Review Score

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Sony IER-M7 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.6

Gaming Grade

B+

Softears Studio 4 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

7

Gaming Grade

A-

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.
Bass A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids A+
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble A+
Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Softears Studio 4 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

A-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Bass B+
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C+
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

Sony IER-M7 Reviews

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
Balanced across the board, though doesn't seem to excel in any particular area.

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Reviewed by: Audionotions

Audionotions 6.5 Reviewer Score
Warm but not muddy. More dynamic than M9 but a slight step down in resolution and imaging. More fun to listen to than M9. Great build, great kit. Love it. Previously Owned

Audionotions original ranking

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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A- Tech
Very neutral tuning, great for audio work Can be very boring

Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Softears Studio 4 Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score normalized
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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Just great all around, balance with amazingly clean midrange

Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: A+ Mids: S Treble: S

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 8 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
Something magical about this set, but it's not the Bass.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: A+ Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+

Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 8 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
A Tech
A benchmark for tonality and timbre. Neutral, accurate sound with great bass, tonal accuracy, forward vocals, and natural timbre. Excellent isolation. Unvented design and BA bass may not suit everyone.

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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
A+ Tech
Best all rounder under $500. "Correct" and neutral tuning. Perfect vocals, not as forward like RSV but zero faults. Slight Improvement over RSV in-terms of seapration and stage size/treble is same/not as warm.

Jays Audio original ranking

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Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Sounds plasticky and smoothed; inoffensive to the point of being offensive.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

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