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 |
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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 |
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Sony IER-M7 Details
Driver Configuration: 4BA
Tuning Type: Warm neutral
Brand: Sony Top Sony IEMs
Price (Msrp): $500
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Softears Studio 4 Details
Driver Configuration: 4BA
Tuning Type: Neutral
Brand: Softears Top Softears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $450
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Sony IER-M7 Gaming Score

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- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
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6.6Gaming Grade
B+Softears Studio 4 Gaming Score

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7Gaming Grade
A-Sony IER-M7 Scorings
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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.
Softears Studio 4 Scorings
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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.
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