EPZ 530 VS Astell&Kern ZERO1
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
EPZ 530 and Astell&Kern ZERO1 use 5BA and 1DD+2BA+1Planar driver setups respectively. EPZ 530 costs $700 while Astell&Kern ZERO1 costs $700. EPZ 530 holds a decisive 2.5-point edge in reviewer scores (7.8 vs 5.3). EPZ 530 has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, EPZ 530 has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge and EPZ 530 has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | EPZ 530 | Astell&Kern ZERO1 |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 7.8 | 5 |
| Mids | 6 | 5 |
| Treble | 7 | 5 |
| Details | 7.8 | 6 |
| Soundstage | 8 | 5.3 |
| Imaging | 7.8 | 6 |
| Dynamics | 7 | 6 |
| Tonality | 7.5 | 5 |
| Technicalities | 7.5 | 6 |
EPZ 530 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7.8Strongly Favorable
Astell&Kern ZERO1 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
5.3Mixed to Negative
Reviews Comparison
EPZ 530 (more reviews)
EPZ 530 reviewed by Z-Reviews
8
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EPZ 530 reviewed by Jaytiss
8
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
EPZ 530 reviewed by Jays Audio
7.5
Reviewer Score
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Astell&Kern ZERO1 (more reviews)
Astell&Kern ZERO1 reviewed by Precogvision
5.3
Reviewer Score
Precogvision Youtube Channel
EPZ 530 Details
Driver Configuration: 5BA
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $700
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Astell&Kern ZERO1 Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA+1Planar
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $700
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EPZ 530 User Review Score
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EPZ 530 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
7Gaming Grade
A-Astell&Kern ZERO1 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
5.2Gaming Grade
C+EPZ 530 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A- Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.
Average Technical Grade
A- Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
Astell&Kern ZERO1 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
C+- 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.
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