Shop

Deals
Deal checker
Black Friday
Buying guides
Brands
Stores

Travel

Flight deals
Hotel deals

Company

Research
Press
deal.ai apps

Black Friday 2026

Walmart
Best Buy
Target
TVs
Laptops
Headphones
Apple
Gaming
Vacuums
Kitchen
Toys
Smartwatches
Tablets
Furniture
Mattresses

© Deal.ai Inc.

Deal.ai › Sony › Headphones

Sony

Sony IER-M500 Wired In-Ear Monitor Earphones

Sony IER-M500 Wired In-Ear Monitor Earphones

Best price now

$119.99at Musician's FriendChecked Nov 8

Compared across 3 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when. Store links may earn us a commission. Price via Klarna.

Visit Musician's Friend

Ask our agent about this product

It checks today's price at every store, compares the alternatives and answers in about a minute.

Ask our agent about this product

Enter to send, Shift+Enter for a new line

Price facts

Last seen at $119.99 at Musician's Friend on Nov 8.
Checked at 3 stores.

Our take on the Sony IER-M500 Wired In-Ear Monitor Earphones

The Sony IER-M500 is a wired in-ear monitor from Sony's pro-oriented IER-M series, built for stage and studio use. It uses a balanced-armature driver in a magnesium housing and ships with a range of silicone and foam tips for a secure, isolating fit. It is aimed at musicians, engineers and listeners who want a neutral, detailed sound and a cable that can be swapped or replaced. Against consumer earphones it trades wireless convenience and bass boost for isolation, durability and a more accurate tuning.

Best forMusicians and stage performersStudio and mixing workListeners who prefer wired, neutral soundBuyers who want replaceable cables and a secure fit

Pros

Balanced-armature driver gives detailed, neutral sound
Magnesium housing is light and sturdy
Passive isolation is strong with the right tips
Detachable cable can be replaced if it wears out
Wide tip selection helps dial in fit and seal

Cons

No Bluetooth or wireless option
No active noise cancelling
Neutral tuning can feel bass-light to casual listeners
Wired only, so it needs a source with a headphone jack or adapter
Fit and seal depend heavily on tip choice

Sony IER-M500 Wired In-Ear Monitor Earphones prices at every store

SONYNew
In stock
$119.99Free shippingChecked Nov 8
Visit SONY
Guitar CenterNew
In stock
$119.99Free shippingChecked Nov 8
Visit Guitar Center
Musician's FriendNew
In stock
$119.99Checked Nov 8
Visit Musician's Friend

Store links may earn us a commission. Some prices via Klarna.

Sony IER-M500 Wired In-Ear Monitor Earphones price history

Lowest price we've seen: $119.99 on Nov 9 at SONY. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers treat the IER-M500 as a serious wired monitor: they praise its detail, build and isolation, and note that it is not tuned for casual, bass-heavy listening.

What people mention

SoundPraisedReviewers describe a neutral, detailed sound with strong midrange clarity.
BassMixedSome owners find the low end restrained compared with bass-forward consumer models.
BuildPraisedThe magnesium housings are described as light but tough.
IsolationPraisedA good tip seal blocks a lot of outside noise without electronics.
FitMixedComfort and seal vary by ear, so tip selection matters a lot.
CablePraisedThe detachable cable is seen as a practical durability advantage.

Specifications

Wireless: NoSource
Bluetooth: NoSource
Noise Cancelling: Passive Noise CancellingSource
Color: Red, MulticolorSource

Questions and answers

Is the Sony IER-M500 wireless?: No. It is a wired in-ear monitor with no Bluetooth or battery. It plugs into a headphone jack or a suitable adapter.
Does it have noise cancelling?: It has passive isolation only. A good tip seal blocks outside noise, but there is no active noise cancelling circuitry.
What is in the box?: The earphones come with a detachable cable and a set of silicone and foam tips in several sizes, plus a carry case.
Who is it for?: It suits musicians, engineers and listeners who want a neutral, detailed wired monitor. Casual listeners who want heavy bass or wireless freedom should look elsewhere.
Can the cable be replaced?: Yes. The cable is detachable, so it can be swapped or replaced if it wears out.
How does it compare with consumer Sony earphones?: It is tuned flatter and built for stage and studio use, with stronger isolation and a replaceable cable, but it lacks wireless and active noise cancelling.
Where is the Sony IER-M500 Wired In-Ear Monitor Earphones cheapest?: At Musician's Friend, for $119.99, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Sony IER-M500 Wired In-Ear Monitor Earphones?: 3 stores we checked sell it, including SONY, Guitar Center, Musician's Friend.

Stores we've priced the Sony IER-M500 Wired In-Ear Monitor Earphones at

Guitar Center deals and prices
Sony deals and prices

More from Sony

Sony IER-M500 Professional In-Ear Monitor Headphones
Sony UBP-X800M2 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player
Sony UBP-X700U 4K Ultra HD DVD Blu-Ray Player
Sony X700 2K/4K UHD 2D/3D Wi-Fi SA-CD Multi System Region Free Blu-ray Disc DVD Player
Sony BRAVIA 8 XR80M2 55" QD-OLED 4K HDR Google TV with AudioQuest Cinnamon 48 HDMI Cable
Sony Alpha 7 IV
Sony A7 IV + FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony FX30

All Sony deals and products →

More wired earphones

boAt Bassheads 100 Wired Earphones
realme Buds Classic Wired Earphones
Mi Earphones Basic with Mic
JBL C50HI Wired In-Ear Headphones
JVC Wired Gumy Plus In Ear Headphones
Sony MDR-ZX110AP
Sony MDR-E9LP Wired Earbuds
Sony INZONE E9 Wired In-Ear Monitor

Type of Headphone

In-EarSource