EarAcoustics Audio STA-K VS Apos x Community Rock Lobster

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EarAcoustics Audio STA-K and Apos x Community Rock Lobster are in-ear monitors. EarAcoustics Audio STA-K costs $50 while Apos x Community Rock Lobster costs $60. Apos x Community Rock Lobster is $10 more expensive. Apos x Community Rock Lobster holds a decisive 1-point edge in reviewer scores (5.3 vs 6.3). Apos x Community Rock Lobster has significantly better mids with a 3-point edge, Apos x Community Rock Lobster has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge and Apos x Community Rock Lobster has significantly better soundstage with a 1.4-point edge.

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Metric EarAcoustics Audio STA-K Apos x Community Rock Lobster
Mids 3 6
Treble 5 5
Soundstage 5 6.4
Dynamics 5 7
Tonality 4.3 6.1
Technicalities 5 5
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EarAcoustics Audio STA-K Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

5.3

Mixed to Negative


Apos x Community Rock Lobster Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Z-Reviews
Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

6.3

Mixed to Positive


Reviews Comparison

EarAcoustics Audio STA-K reviewed by Jaytiss

2025-07-25
Jaytiss 5.3 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C+ Tech
Shouty, Muddy but competent.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Apos x Community Rock Lobster reviewed by Jaytiss

2025-10-11
Jaytiss 7.1 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C+ Tech
Has some slight colorizations, but is fun and rich.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Apos x Community Rock Lobster (more reviews)

Apos x Community Rock Lobster reviewed by Z-Reviews

2025-10-13
Z-Reviews 5.5 * score rescaled + normalized

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EarAcoustics Audio STA-K Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.8

Gaming Grade

C

Apos x Community Rock Lobster Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.3

Gaming Grade

C+

EarAcoustics Audio STA-K 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

C+
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Mids D
Tonal balance in the mids is erratic, with certain notes leaping out unnaturally. Certain notes leap out while others vanish.
Treble C+
Treble is decent, offering acceptable extension without harshness. It balances presence with a touch of restraint.
Dynamics C+
It offers fair punch and contrast, though micro-dynamics could be sharper. Impact is satisfying for day-to-day use.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width and a modest step forward in depth perception. There's a mild sense of width to enjoy.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Apos x Community Rock Lobster Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Mids B
Expect a confident midrange that keeps details audible without harshness. Acoustic arrangements sound engaging.
Treble C+
Treble is decent, offering acceptable extension without harshness. It balances presence with a touch of restraint.
Dynamics A-
The system snaps into action with precision, highlighting every swell. Recordings feel energetic and alive.
Soundstage B
The presentation supplies a believable venue outline where each instrument owns its pocket of space. The stage opens up nicely for live cuts.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

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