EPZ 530 VS Campfire Holocene

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EPZ 530 and Campfire Holocene use 5BA and 3BA driver setups respectively. EPZ 530 costs $700 while Campfire Holocene costs $650. EPZ 530 is $50 more expensive. EPZ 530 holds a decisive 3.2-point edge in reviewer scores (7.8 vs 4.6). EPZ 530 has significantly better mids with a 3-point edge, EPZ 530 has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge and EPZ 530 has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge.

Insights

Metric EPZ 530 Campfire Holocene
Bass 7.8 4
Mids 6 3
Treble 7 5
Details 7.8 6
Soundstage 8 4.6
Imaging 7.8 7
Dynamics 7 5
Tonality 7.5 4
Technicalities 7.5 6

EPZ 530 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Z-Reviews Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

7.8

Strongly Favorable


Campfire Holocene Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision

Average Reviewer Score:

4.6

Generally Unfavorable


Reviews Comparison

EPZ 530 (more reviews)

EPZ 530 reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 8 * score normalized

EPZ 530 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 8 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
It does some things very well. Very good item.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: B Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A+

EPZ 530 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Great set for jazz/blues/soul/acoustic. Thick and lush. Warm but with nice treble extension. Solid tech. Vocals can be overly husky and buried in busier songs.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

Campfire Holocene (more reviews)

Campfire Holocene reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 4.6 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
B Tech
Clearly has Andromeda inspiration, but it's been taken too far.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: C- Mids: D Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: B Imaging: A-

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

7

Gaming Grade

A-

Campfire Holocene Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.9

Gaming 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.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics A-
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Campfire Holocene Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C-
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass C-
Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.
Mids D
Midrange is significantly uneven with coloration. Some frequencies are boosted while others are missing, creating an unnatural tone.
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.
Details B
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging A-
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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