EPZ P50 VS Kiwi Ears Quintet

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EPZ P50 and Kiwi Ears Quintet use 1DD+2BA+2Planar and 1DD+2BA+1P+1PST driver setups respectively. EPZ P50 costs $205 while Kiwi Ears Quintet costs $220. Kiwi Ears Quintet is $15 more expensive. EPZ P50 holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (7.2 vs 6.9). EPZ P50 carries a user score of 9.5. EPZ P50 has significantly better bass with a 1.4-point edge, EPZ P50 has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, EPZ P50 has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge, Kiwi Ears Quintet has better dynamics with a 0.5-point edge, EPZ P50 has significantly better soundstage with a 1.4-point edge, EPZ P50 has significantly better details with a 1.8-point edge and EPZ P50 has significantly better imaging with a 2.4-point edge.

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Metric EPZ P50 Kiwi Ears Quintet
Bass 8.1 6.8
Mids 8.2 6.2
Treble 7.7 5.7
Details 8.3 6.5
Soundstage 7.6 6.3
Imaging 8.4 6
Dynamics 6.5 7
Tonality 7.3 6.3
Technicalities 7.3 6.6

EPZ P50 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Gizaudio Axel
Tim Tuned Jaytiss Kois Archive Jays Audio Web Search
Audio Amigo Super* Review Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

7.2

Generally Favorable


Kiwi Ears Quintet Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Yifang Jaytiss Shuwa-T Tim Tuned
Jays Audio
Super* Review Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6.9

Cautiously Favorable


Reviews Comparison

EPZ P50 reviewed by Tim Tuned

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

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Bass: A+ Mids: S Treble: A+

Kiwi Ears Quintet reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A+ Tech
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Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A-

EPZ P50 reviewed by Jaytiss

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

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

Kiwi Ears Quintet reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
upper air drives me crazy.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

EPZ P50 reviewed by Jays Audio

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.

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Kiwi Ears Quintet reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Great tech and treble detail. Amazing performance to price value, but metallic timbre and peak can be an issue.

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EPZ P50 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8 * score rescaled + normalized
13 community members have rated the EPZ P50 at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Kiwi Ears Quintet reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.5 * score rescaled + normalized
22 community members have rated the Kiwi Ears Quintet at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

EPZ P50 (more reviews)

EPZ P50 reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 8 * score rescaled + normalized
Wonderful vocal forward all-rounder. Balanced, clean, detailed, sound. Has Length mode issues. So the Treble might be harsh for some. Nice accessories. Custom designed versions available.

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EPZ P50 reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Rating: A- | Value: ⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 9 warm balanced sound. great micro details a little safe and boring

Kois Archive original ranking

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EPZ P50 reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech

EPZ P50 reviewed by Web Search

2025-10-03
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Web Search 7.2 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
A- Tech

The EPZ P50 is a tribrid with a 10 mm dynamic driver, two balanced armatures, and two micro planar drivers, implemented in a semi-open back shell and a three-way crossover—an uncommon configuration at this price tier. Listings and spec sheets place impedance at 20 Ω and sensitivity around 106 dB, with interchangeable 3.5/4.4 mm plugs and 0.78 mm 2-pin connectors, positioning it as a flexible daily-carry IEM near the $200 mark.

Subjectively, multiple reviews converge on a neutral-with-bass-boost presentation: sub-bass is tight and weighty when called for, mids stay clear and slightly forward, and treble is extended with extra energy from the planar tweeters. This yields a clean center image and articulate vocals without obvious mid-bass bloom, though the upper-treble emphasis can read “sharper” on some recordings.

Technical performance is competitive for the class: reviewers note solid imaging, above-average separation, and a stage that feels wider than typical sealed IEMs—qualities plausibly aided by the semi-open design and multi-way damping. Trade-offs include reduced isolation versus closed shells and a treble tilt that may fatigue treble-sensitive listeners at high volumes, but overall resolution and micro-detail retrieval punch above its price.


Bass: A+ Mids: S- Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: A+

Kiwi Ears Quintet (more reviews)

Kiwi Ears Quintet reviewed by Yifang

Yifang 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech

Kiwi Ears Quintet reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 6.2 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
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Bass: B+ Mids: B- Treble: B Soundstage: B+ Details: B+ Imaging: B

EPZ P50 User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

9.5

Exceptional

Kiwi Ears Quintet 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

7.3

Gaming Grade

A-

Kiwi Ears Quintet Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.5

Gaming Grade

B+

EPZ P50 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • The tonal character feels settled and versatile, with just a few gentle bumps. You can listen for hours without fatigue.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • You get a controlled, composed performance, marrying decent clarity with a still-modest sense of space. A safe technical performer for the price bracket.
Bass A+
It delivers flagship-worthy bass, rich in both rumble and nuance. Reference tracks showcase its grip.
Mids A+
The midrange sounds refined and revealing, balancing clarity with emotional weight. Timbre accuracy rivals studio monitors.
Treble A
The treble is exquisitely tuned, combining crystal detail with relaxed delivery. Micro-details emerge effortlessly.
Dynamics B+
You get confident dynamics that track both macro swings and rhythmic drive. There's life in every crescendo.
Soundstage A
All dimensions bloom together, producing an expansive venue that feels carefully rendered. You can map the ensemble easily.
Details A+
The tiniest inflections pop into view as if spotlit within the mix. Low-level details feel magnified yet natural.
Imaging A+
Movement flows gracefully, tracing arcs that are rendered with surgical accuracy. Movement effects are rendered with precision.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations.

Kiwi Ears Quintet Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Bass B+
Bass foundation is good, adding satisfying punch without losing control. Pop and rock tracks feel lively.
Mids B
The mids are articulate and well-balanced, lending body to instruments. Instrument layering remains stable.
Treble B-
Highs come through with reasonable clarity while staying mostly smooth. Sibilance is mostly controlled.
Dynamics A-
Dynamic performance is excellent, combining sharp transients with strong contrast. Transients snap with authority.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth, placing instruments in clearly defined positions. Instruments sit in their own lanes.
Details B+
Recordings feel well sorted, with supporting details snapping to attention. Small articulations remain intact.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement and clear front/back localization. Positions snap into place convincingly.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

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.
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