# Sony returns to the professional IEM market with the IER-M500

> Sony is officially back in the professional in-ear monitor (IEM) space. The company has announced the IER-M500, a new pair of stage-focused earphones designed for everyone from aspiring musicians to seasoned performers.

- **Source:** [Digital Trends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/sony-returns-to-the-professional-iem-market-with-the-ier-m500/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a503c03bbf56f841410b13c)
- **Published:** 2026-07-10
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #sony #headphones
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