Aful Performer 8 VS EPZ P50

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Aful Performer 8 and EPZ P50 use 1DD+7BA and 1DD+2BA+2Planar driver setups respectively. Aful Performer 8 costs $369 while EPZ P50 costs $205. Aful Performer 8 is $164 more expensive. Both score 7.1 from reviewers. EPZ P50 carries a user score of 9.5. EPZ P50 has significantly better bass with a 2.3-point edge, EPZ P50 has significantly better mids with a 1.2-point edge, EPZ P50 has better treble with a 0.7-point edge, EPZ P50 has significantly better dynamics with a 1.5-point edge, EPZ P50 has slightly better soundstage with a 0.4-point edge, EPZ P50 has significantly better details with a 1.6-point edge and EPZ P50 has significantly better imaging with a 2.4-point edge.

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Metric Aful Performer 8 EPZ P50
Bass 5.8 8.1
Mids 7 8.2
Treble 7 7.7
Details 6.8 8.3
Soundstage 7.3 7.6
Imaging 6 8.4
Dynamics 5 6.5
Tonality 6.6 7.1
Technicalities 7.1 7.2

Aful Performer 8 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

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

Average Reviewer Score:

7.1

Generally Favorable

EPZ P50 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Gizaudio Axel
Tim Tuned Jaytiss Jays Audio Web Search
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Generally Favorable

Reviews Comparison

Aful Performer 8 reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score normalized
Quite solid technical performance. Good imaging/separation. Good sense of positioning.

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EPZ P50 reviewed by Super* Review

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Bass can be a little bit on the distracting side if you are looking for a neutral sound signature. Contrasty meta-tuning.

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Aful Performer 8 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.8 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
One of the most technical and best air and details iem out there for the price.

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Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+

EPZ P50 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
For me this has some oddities. It would be higher if those weren't there.

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Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

Aful Performer 8 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Good neutral set. Airy and open staging but with forward vocals although lacking in extension. Great layering and details but not 3D and more flat. Vocals could also be more open, and feels "stuck".

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EPZ P50 reviewed by Jays Audio

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.

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Aful Performer 8 reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+

EPZ P50 reviewed by Tim Tuned

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

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Bass: A+ Mids: S Treble: A+

Aful Performer 8 reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
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EPZ P50 reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
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Aful Performer 8 (more reviews)

Aful Performer 8 reviewed by Z-Reviews

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Aful Performer 8 reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 7.5 Reviewer Score
Smooth and balanced with really great detail retrieval. Slightly warm which makes vocals sound rich and instruments sound full. Jack-of-all-trades. If you can swing $370 for this and aren't willing to go up to $530+ for something marginally better, then just buy this and don't look back. Previously Owned

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Aful Performer 8 reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 6.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
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Aful Performer 8 reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 6.5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B+ Tech
Comment: Slight retuning could bump this up. Technicalities are solid, better staging and imaging compared to P5 The tuning has slight honkiness in the midrange

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Bass: B- Mids: A- Treble: B Soundstage: B+ Details: A- Imaging: A-

Aful Performer 8 reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 5.9 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B- Tech
Great tonal balance with technicalities to back it up. Probably the best treble balance you find up to its price point. Mid-bass won't be for everyone.

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Bass: C+ Mids: B Treble: A- Details: B+ Imaging: C+

EPZ P50 (more reviews)

EPZ P50 reviewed by Web Search

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Web Search 7.2 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
A- Tech

The EPZ P50 is a tribrid with a 10 mm dynamic driver, two balanced armatures, and two micro planar drivers, implemented in a semi-open back shell and a three-way crossover—an uncommon configuration at this price tier. Listings and spec sheets place impedance at 20 Ω and sensitivity around 106 dB, with interchangeable 3.5/4.4 mm plugs and 0.78 mm 2-pin connectors, positioning it as a flexible daily-carry IEM near the $200 mark.

Subjectively, multiple reviews converge on a neutral-with-bass-boost presentation: sub-bass is tight and weighty when called for, mids stay clear and slightly forward, and treble is extended with extra energy from the planar tweeters. This yields a clean center image and articulate vocals without obvious mid-bass bloom, though the upper-treble emphasis can read “sharper” on some recordings.

Technical performance is competitive for the class: reviewers note solid imaging, above-average separation, and a stage that feels wider than typical sealed IEMs—qualities plausibly aided by the semi-open design and multi-way damping. Trade-offs include reduced isolation versus closed shells and a treble tilt that may fatigue treble-sensitive listeners at high volumes, but overall resolution and micro-detail retrieval punch above its price.

Bass: A+ Mids: S- Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: A+

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Aful Performer 8 User Review Score

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EPZ P50 User Review Score

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9.5

Exceptional

Aful Performer 8 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.9

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

7.1

Gaming Grade

A-

Aful Performer 8 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 B-
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
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.
Details B+
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

EPZ P50 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.

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 B+
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage A
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details A+
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging A+
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations.

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EPZ P50 User Reviews

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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.
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None.

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