# Sony is single-handedly keeping the headphone jack alive in smartphones, so a new set of premium IEMs feels very on-brand — although their ideal use case doesn’t

> Sony announces new Sony IER-M500Its most premium wired buds yetDesigned for aspiring musicians more than average listeners Sony: big name in the wireless audio space, with the WH-1000XM6 headphones getting rave reviews…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/audio/not-for-everyone-sony-announces-its-most-premium-wired-earbuds-yet-but-their-ideal-use-case-is-nothing-if-not-niche?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4f900f256b604227c7e5cb)
- **Published:** 2026-07-09
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #sony #headphones
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a4f900f256b604227c7e5cb

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