{"rewrite":{"id":"r_ddfaf596065d38aa93c9fbed","clusterId":"c_b79f0f4c904a6a84128c14b6","slug":"sony-launches-ier-m500-stage-monitor-earphones-for-under-20-000-yen","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Sony Launches IER-M500 Stage Monitor Earphones for Under 20,000 Yen","summary":"Sony announced the IER-M500, a closed-type wired IEM for live stage use, priced at 19,800 yen and releasing August 28. The earphones prioritize sound isolation, fit, and durability for professional musicians. A listening demo with band MIMiNARI was held. The model joins Sony's pro audio lineup alongside the MDR-MV1 and MDR-M1, but targets a different use case: on-stage monitoring.","whyItMatters":"Sony fills a gap in its professional audio lineup with a stage-specific IEM, addressing the distinct monitoring needs of live performers rather than recording or mixing.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe IER-M500 uses a completely sealed structure with no air path to the outside, combining high isolation with a large acoustic chamber. Sony previously released the open-type MDR-MV1 for spatial audio production and the MDR-M1 for recording and mixing, but the IER-M500 is built for artists to wear on stage. At a listening demo in Tokyo, the four-piece rock band MIMiNARI-who made their major debut in May-monitored their own performance through the earphones, letting attendees hear what the musicians hear. The model comes in Red \u0026amp; Blue, Black, and Clear, all with a skeleton design that reveals the interior. The housing uses red for the right earpiece and blue for the left, making left-right identification immediate.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Sony announced the IER-M500 wired IEM for stage performers, priced at 19,800 yen and out August 28. It uses a sealed structure for high isolation and a large acoustic chamber. A demo with band MIMiNARI showed its live monitoring focus.","twitterPost":"Sony announced the IER-M500 wired IEM for stage performers, priced at 19,800 yen and out August 28. It uses a sealed structure for high isolation and a large acoustic chamber. A demo with band MIMiNARI showed its live monitoring focus.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Sony is expanding its professional audio lineup with the IER-M500, a closed-type wired IEM designed specifically for live stage monitoring. Priced at 19,800 yen and releasing August 28, the earphones emphasize sound isolation, fit, and durability. A listening demo with the band MIMiNARI demonstrated the product's real-world use.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"ASCII.jp\",\"url\":\"https://ascii.jp/elem/000/004/419/4419649/?rss\",\"title\":\"Sony Launches Professional Earphones \\\"IER-M500\\\" for Under 20,000 Yen, Tested with Live Performance\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4196,"outputTokens":1578,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1784106942,"createdAt":"2026-07-15T09:05:48.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-07-15T09:07:28.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-15T09:05:48.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_b79f0f4c904a6a84128c14b6","canonicalTitle":"ソニーが実売2万円弱のプロ用イヤホン「IER-M500」を発売、プロの演奏で使ってみた","representativeArticleId":"a_1d698f8a1ce7d67dfeb1942a","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"other\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-07-15T07:00:00.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-07-15T07:00:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-15T09:07:29.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"ASCII.jp","url":"https://ascii.jp/elem/000/004/419/4419649/?rss","title":"ソニーが実売2万円弱のプロ用イヤホン「IER-M500」を発売、プロの演奏で使ってみた"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":[],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"announcement","domain":"other","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}