Audio Technica ATH-CKS5TW VS Shozy P20

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Audio Technica ATH-CKS5TW and Shozy P20 are in-ear monitors. Audio Technica ATH-CKS5TW costs $150 while Shozy P20 costs $140. Audio Technica ATH-CKS5TW is $10 more expensive. Shozy P20 holds a decisive 4.1-point edge in reviewer scores (2.5 vs 6.6).

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Metric Audio Technica ATH-CKS5TW Shozy P20
Mids 2.5 5
Treble 2.5 5
Soundstage 2.5 6
Dynamics 2.5 5
Tonality 2.5 5.9
Technicalities 2.5 5.8

Audio Technica ATH-CKS5TW Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

2.5

Very Negative


Shozy P20 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Jays Audio
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6.6

Cautiously Favorable


Reviews Comparison

Audio Technica ATH-CKS5TW (more reviews)

Audio Technica ATH-CKS5TW reviewed by Crin

Crin 2.5 Reviewer Score
D- Tuning
D- Tech
Muddy bass with virtually nonexistent treble.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

Shozy P20 (more reviews)

Shozy P20 reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 8 * score normalized

Shozy P20 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
T10 PRO better. Unique tuning with "speical sauce", warm but also sparkly in the treble without the uppermids becoming shouty (tamer uppermids). Great for kpop/jpop/pop and even hiphop and rock. Gives you that splashy ocd feeling in the treble but also still warm. Timbre is decent, not as offensive as the other planars. Vocal details/texture does take a step back as a trade off for less shout.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

Shozy P20 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 5.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C+ Tech
The most non planar planar.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

Audio Technica ATH-CKS5TW User Review Score

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Audio Technica ATH-CKS5TW Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

2.5

Gaming Grade

D-

Shozy P20 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.8

Gaming Grade

B-

Audio Technica ATH-CKS5TW Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D-
  • Tonally jarring or fatiguing. Frequency clashes (e.g., piercing treble, bloated bass) make extended listening unpleasant. Poor genre adaptation.

Average Technical Grade

D-
  • Noticeably blurred or congested. Struggles with basic instrument separation; details are lost in simple tracks. Feels "flat" and one-dimensional.
Gaming D-
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

Shozy P20 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.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

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