AKG N5005 VS SIMGOT EA500 LM

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

AKG N5005 and SIMGOT EA500 LM use 1DD+4BA and 1DD driver setups respectively. AKG N5005 costs $1,000 while SIMGOT EA500 LM costs $79. AKG N5005 is $921 more expensive. Both score 5.8 from reviewers.

Insights

Metric AKG N5005 SIMGOT EA500 LM
Tonality 6 4.5
Technicalities 6 6

AKG N5005 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Head-Fi.org
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

5.8

Mixed


SIMGOT EA500 LM Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Gizaudio Axel
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

5.7

Mixed


Reviews Comparison

AKG N5005 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 5.5 * score rescaled + normalized
One community member has rated the AKG N5005 at an average of 3.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Mixed to Positive.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

SIMGOT EA500 LM reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.9 * score rescaled + normalized
40 community members have rated the Simgot EA500 LM at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

AKG N5005 (more reviews)

AKG N5005 reviewed by Crin

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Amazing bass control only let down by plastic timbre.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

SIMGOT EA500 LM (more reviews)

SIMGOT EA500 LM reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B Tech

AKG N5005 User Review Score

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AKG N5005 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5

Gaming Grade

C+

SIMGOT EA500 LM Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.6

Gaming Grade

B-

AKG N5005 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

SIMGOT EA500 LM Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Tonality remains inconsistent, with uneven peaks and dips that disrupt musical flow. You'll constantly notice peaks or dips pulling focus.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • Overall technicalities are acceptable, delivering enough clarity for casual sessions. Imaging is serviceable though not immersive.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

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