EPZ P50 VS KBEAR KB16 Cepheus

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EPZ P50 and KBEAR KB16 Cepheus use 1DD+2BA+2Planar and 2DD+6BA driver setups respectively. EPZ P50 costs $189 while KBEAR KB16 Cepheus costs $180. EPZ P50 is $9 more expensive. EPZ P50 holds a slight 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (7 vs 6.8). EPZ P50 carries a user score of 9.5. EPZ P50 has significantly better mids with a 3-point edge, EPZ P50 has significantly better treble with a 1.5-point edge, KBEAR KB16 Cepheus has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and EPZ P50 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

Insights

Metric EPZ P50 KBEAR KB16 Cepheus
Bass 8 6.8
Mids 8 5
Treble 7.5 6
Soundstage 7 6
Dynamics 5 6
Tonality 6.8 5.8
Technicalities 7.1 6

EPZ P50 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Gizaudio Axel
Tim Tuned Jaytiss Jays Audio
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Generally Favorable


KBEAR KB16 Cepheus Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

6.8

Cautiously Favorable


EPZ P50 User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

9.5

Exceptional

KBEAR KB16 Cepheus User Review Score

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EPZ P50 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-

KBEAR KB16 Cepheus Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.9

Gaming Grade

B-

EPZ P50 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

A-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Bass A+
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
Mids A+
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble A
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations.

KBEAR KB16 Cepheus 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 B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
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.

EPZ P50 Reviews

Super* Review 8* * score normalized
Bass can be a little bit on the distracting side if you are looking for a neutral sound signature. Contrasty meta-tuning.

Super* Review original ranking

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Tim Tuned 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Beautifully done tuning all around Nitpick: Bass dynamic could be better

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
- Tim Tuned
Bass: A+ Mids: S Treble: A+
Jaytiss 7.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
For me this has some oddities. It would be higher if those weren't there.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A Tech
Clean balanced tuning done right. A better tuned MEGA5EST & MOONDROP Meteor with fuller low-end, and more treble extension, same tech, but more dynamic - also half the price. A Mega5EST with better vocals and dynamics but less smooth and airy. Low-end will be weak to some people and on certain tracks. Not the most unique sound since it's clean/neutral/balanced.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
- Jays Audio
Gizaudio Axel 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
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Gizaudio Axel original ranking

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- Gizaudio Axel

KBEAR KB16 Cepheus Reviews

Jaytiss

2025-09-03
Jaytiss 6.8 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B Tech
Enjoyable, but not really worth it.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

EPZ P50 User Reviews

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yorxx
9.5

Killabuck.

Pros
No roughness, Natural timbre, Balanced signature, good note density, Very good consistency, comfortable to use, Good cable, Technically amazing, good accessories, good tips, good transparency, good brightness, tactile bass, not much warmth, nice voices.
Cons
None.

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