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66/ 100
Good
HearWiki score
Priced about right
$150
typical price, USD
Discontinued
At a glance
- Brand
- Sound Rhyme
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2023
Score breakdowngood overall
Sound7.6
Value6.7
A wired five-driver hybrid IEM combining one dynamic driver with four balanced-armature drivers. It is intended for hi-fi listeners seeking a multi-driver audiophile monitor.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Sound Rhyme SR5 is a well-balanced hybrid in-ear monitor that pairs a dynamic driver with four balanced armatures for a clean, transparent sound. It stands out for its open, natural midrange, making it a strong choice for listeners who prioritize realistic vocals and acoustic instruments at this price point.
What works
- Clean and transparent overall presentation
- Open and natural midrange for vocals and instruments
- Well-balanced tuning across the frequency range
- Strong value for a hybrid IEM around $150
What doesn't
- Lacks active noise cancellation
- Wired connection only, no wireless option
- May require a decent source to drive optimally
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 1DD + 4BA hybrid |
|---|---|
| Driver type | hybrid |
| Driver configuration | 1DD + 4BA |
| Drivers per side | 5 |
| Impedance | 26 Ω |
Audio
| Driver | 1DD + 4BA hybrid |
|---|---|
| Driver type | hybrid |
| Driver configuration | 1DD + 4BA |
| Drivers per side | 5 |
| Impedance | 26 Ω |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|
Design
| Connector | 2-pin 0.78 mm |
|---|
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10:08These earphones ROCK! | Sound Rhyme SR5 Review
The reviewer bought the Sound Rhyme SR5 in-ear monitors for monitoring audio during shoots, editing, and gaming. They find them a good middle ground between bass-heavy headphones and overly flat ones, praising their sound quality, comfort, and portability, though they dislike the stock cable color and the included tips.
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