Aful Performer 5 VS EPZ P50

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Aful Performer 5 and EPZ P50 use 1DD+4BA and 1DD+2BA+2Planar driver setups respectively. Aful Performer 5 costs $220 while EPZ P50 costs $189. Aful Performer 5 is $31 more expensive. EPZ P50 holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (6.4 vs 7). EPZ P50 carries a user score of 9.5. EPZ P50 has significantly better bass with a 1.9-point edge, EPZ P50 has significantly better mids with a 1.6-point edge, EPZ P50 has significantly better treble with a 1.7-point edge, Aful Performer 5 has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and EPZ P50 has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric Aful Performer 5 EPZ P50
Bass 6.1 8
Mids 6.4 8
Treble 5.8 7.5
Details 5.8 7
Soundstage 6.5 7
Imaging 5.3 7
Dynamics 6 5
Tonality 6.4 6.8
Technicalities 6.1 7.1

Aful Performer 5 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews Nymz Precogvision
Tim Tuned Gizaudio Axel Shuwa-T Jays Audio
Jaytiss
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.4

Mixed to Positive


EPZ P50 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Gizaudio Axel
Tim Tuned Jaytiss Jays Audio
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Generally Favorable


Aful Performer 5 User Review Score

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EPZ P50 User Review Score

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Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

9.5

Exceptional

Aful Performer 5 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.2

Gaming Grade

B

EPZ P50 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

7

Gaming Grade

A-

Aful Performer 5 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B-
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage B+
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Details B-
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C+
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

EPZ P50 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Bass A+
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
Mids A+
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble A
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations.

Aful Performer 5 Reviews

Super* Review 8* * score normalized
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Jaytiss 7.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C+ Tech
Still a king.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-
Tim Tuned 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Balanced tuning with fantastic treble extension imaging could be better

Tim Tuned original ranking

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- Tim Tuned
Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+
Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech
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Gizaudio Axel original ranking

Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
- Gizaudio Axel
Shuwa-T 6.4 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B+ Tech
Comment: Neutral-warm with zero cut-backs on technical performance. Price defining.. Tonal balance, technical performance at price bracket Subbass slightly sluggish on crowded tracks, more laid back in vocal presentation. Staging is questionable.

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: B+ Mids: B Treble: B Soundstage: B Details: A- Imaging: A-
Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
Fun slight v-shape tuning with forward vocals with slight excitement in the treble. Separation takes a hit as a result, and treble is a bit uneven.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
- Jays Audio
Fresh Reviews 5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Nymz 5.2 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C Tech
Great tonal balance and resolving power at the cost of intimate stage. Missing the last touch of refinement on timbre and coherency, but a solid rec nonetheless.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

- Nymz
Bass: B Mids: B Treble: C+ Details: B- Imaging: C-
Precogvision 5.1 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Inoffensive other than being a bit too gritty and clacky in the treble.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
- Precogvision
Bass: C+ Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+
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EPZ P50 Reviews

Super* Review 8* * score normalized
Bass can be a little bit on the distracting side if you are looking for a neutral sound signature. Contrasty meta-tuning.

Super* Review original ranking

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- Super* Review
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Tim Tuned 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Beautifully done tuning all around Nitpick: Bass dynamic could be better

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
- Tim Tuned
Bass: A+ Mids: S Treble: A+
Jaytiss 7.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
For me this has some oddities. It would be higher if those weren't there.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A Tech
Clean balanced tuning done right. A better tuned MEGA5EST & MOONDROP Meteor with fuller low-end, and more treble extension, same tech, but more dynamic - also half the price. A Mega5EST with better vocals and dynamics but less smooth and airy. Low-end will be weak to some people and on certain tracks. Not the most unique sound since it's clean/neutral/balanced.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
- Jays Audio
Gizaudio Axel 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
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Gizaudio Axel original ranking

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- Gizaudio Axel

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9.5

Killabuck.

Pros
No roughness, Natural timbre, Balanced signature, good note density, Very good consistency, comfortable to use, Good cable, Technically amazing, good accessories, good tips, good transparency, good brightness, tactile bass, not much warmth, nice voices.
Cons
None.

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