Sony IER-M7 VS SONY N3AP

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

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Sony IER-M7 and SONY N3AP are in-ear monitors. Sony IER-M7 costs $500 while SONY N3AP costs $300. Sony IER-M7 is $200 more expensive. SONY N3AP holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 7.3). Sony IER-M7 has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge and Sony IER-M7 has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Sony IER-M7 SONY N3AP
Bass 7 7
Mids 8 7
Treble 8 7
Tonality 6.5 8
Technicalities 7 5

Sony IER-M7 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Audionotions Tim Tuned
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Cautiously Favorable


SONY N3AP Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Bad Guy Good Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

7.3

Generally Favorable


Reviews Comparison

Sony IER-M7 (more reviews)

Sony IER-M7 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.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

Sony IER-M7 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

Website (Audionotions)

Sony IER-M7 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

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+

SONY N3AP (more reviews)

SONY N3AP reviewed by Bad Guy Good Audio

Bad Guy Good Audio 7.3 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Bass, relaxed treble Bass can seem too potent for some (low res)

URL to full Review

Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking

Bad Guy Good Audio Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A-

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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+

SONY N3AP Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.9

Gaming Grade

B-

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

SONY N3AP Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Refined execution with coherent frequency integration. Natural timbre reproduction and engaging presentation. Strong versatility.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
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.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

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