Sony IER-M9 VS Sony IER-M7
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Sony IER-M9 and Sony IER-M7 use 5BA and 4BA driver setups respectively. Sony IER-M9 costs $1,000 while Sony IER-M7 costs $500. Sony IER-M9 is $500 more expensive. Sony IER-M9 holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (7.2 vs 6.5). Sony IER-M9 carries a user score of 7.5. Sony IER-M9 has better bass with a 0.5-point edge and Sony IER-M7 has better treble with a 0.5-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Sony IER-M9 | Sony IER-M7 |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 7.5 | 7 |
| Mids | 8 | 8 |
| Treble | 7.5 | 8 |
| Details | 8 | 6.5 |
| Imaging | 7 | 6.5 |
| Dynamics | 5 | 6.5 |
| Tonality | 7.1 | 6.5 |
| Technicalities | 7.4 | 7 |
Sony IER-M9 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7.2Generally Favorable
Sony IER-M7 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.5Cautiously Favorable
Reviews Comparison
Sony IER-M9 reviewed by Audionotions
7.5
Reviewer Score
Sony IER-M7 reviewed by Audionotions
6.5
Reviewer Score
Sony IER-M9 reviewed by Tim Tuned
7
Reviewer Score
Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Sony IER-M7 reviewed by Tim Tuned
6
Reviewer Score
Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Sony IER-M9 reviewed by Crin
7
Reviewer Score
Crin Youtube Channel
Sony IER-M7 reviewed by Crin
7
Reviewer Score
Crin Youtube Channel
Sony IER-M9 (more reviews)
Sony IER-M9 reviewed by Precogvision
7.4
Reviewer Score
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Sony IER-M9 Details
Driver Configuration: 5BA
Tuning Type: Neutral, Warm
Brand: Sony Top Sony IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,000
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Sony IER-M7 Details
Driver Configuration: 4BA
Tuning Type: Neutral, Warm
Brand: Sony Top Sony IEMs
Price (Msrp): $500
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Sony IER-M9 User Review Score
Average User Scores
Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
7.5Strongly Favorable
Sony IER-M7 User Review Score
Average User Scores
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Sony IER-M9 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.3Gaming Grade
BSony 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
6.6Gaming Grade
B+Sony IER-M9 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- Expect an inviting tonal blend that adapts well to genres while staying largely composed. It strikes a nice blend of warmth and clarity.
Average Technical Grade
A-- It manages detail and layering well enough, even if the stage feels only moderately sized. You get a clear sense of left and right, if not depth.
Sony IER-M7 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B+- Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.
Average Technical Grade
A-- You get a controlled, composed performance, marrying decent clarity with a still-modest sense of space. A safe technical performer for the price bracket.
Sony IER-M9 User Reviews
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You need to be signed in to write your own reviewWorth it at used prices for neutral warm all rounder.
Pros
Great all rounder tuning, imaging, comfort.Cons
Bit lacking in engagement, bass typical of BA drivers.Sony IER-M7 User Reviews
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