Sony MDR-EX15 VS HiFiMAN Bolt
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Sony MDR-EX15 and HiFiMAN Bolt are 1DD in-ear monitors. Sony MDR-EX15 costs $10 while HiFiMAN Bolt costs $10. Sony MDR-EX15 holds a decisive 1.3-point edge in reviewer scores (3.3 vs 2). Sony MDR-EX15 has significantly better mids with a 3-point edge, Sony MDR-EX15 has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge, Sony MDR-EX15 has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and Sony MDR-EX15 has significantly better details with a 2-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Sony MDR-EX15 | HiFiMAN Bolt |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 3 | 3 |
| Mids | 4 | 1 |
| Treble | 4 | 1 |
| Details | 4 | 2 |
| Imaging | 3 | 3 |
| Dynamics | 3 | 2 |
| Tonality | 3.7 | 1.7 |
| Technicalities | 3.3 | 2.3 |
Sony MDR-EX15 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
3.3Very Poor
HiFiMAN Bolt Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
2Very Negative
Reviews Comparison
Sony MDR-EX15 reviewed by Precogvision
3.3
Reviewer Score
Precogvision Youtube Channel
HiFiMAN Bolt reviewed by Precogvision
2
Reviewer Score
Precogvision Youtube Channel
HiFiMAN Bolt (more reviews)
HiFiMAN Bolt reviewed by Super* Review
2*
* score normalized
Sony MDR-EX15 Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: Sony Top Sony IEMs
Price (Msrp): $10
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HiFiMAN Bolt Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: V-shape
Price (Msrp): $10
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Sony MDR-EX15 User Review Score
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Sony MDR-EX15 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
3.4Gaming Grade
DHiFiMAN Bolt Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
2.1Gaming Grade
E+Sony MDR-EX15 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
D+- Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.
Average Technical Grade
D- Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
HiFiMAN Bolt Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
E- Tonally jarring or fatiguing. Frequency clashes (e.g., piercing treble, bloated bass) make extended listening unpleasant. Poor genre adaptation.
Average Technical Grade
E+- Noticeably blurred or congested. Struggles with basic instrument separation; details are lost in simple tracks. Feels "flat" and one-dimensional.
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