EPZ Q1 PRO VS Final Audio E500

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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EPZ Q1 PRO and Final Audio E500 are in-ear monitors. EPZ Q1 PRO costs $30 while Final Audio E500 costs $25. EPZ Q1 PRO is $5 more expensive. Final Audio E500 holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (5 vs 5.7).

Insights

Metric EPZ Q1 PRO Final Audio E500
Bass 5.5 5.5
Mids 5.7 5.7
Treble 5.2 5.2
Details 5.3 5.3
Soundstage 7 7
Imaging 5.5 5.5
Dynamics 4 4
Gaming capabilities 6.3 4.8

EPZ Q1 PRO Aggregated Review Score

EPZ Q1 PRO Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

5

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Final Audio E500 Aggregated Review Score

Final Audio E500 Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Jaytiss
Crin
Smirk Audio
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.7

Mixed


EPZ Q1 PRO User Review Score

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Final Audio E500 User Review Score

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EPZ Q1 PRO Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.3

Gaming Grade

B

Final Audio E500 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

EPZ Q1 PRO Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

Final Audio E500 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

C
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass B-
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids B-
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-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging B-
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

EPZ Q1 PRO Reviews

EPZ Q1 PRO reviewed by:

Jays Audio 5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech
Literally OG 7hz Zero with a better driver, better clarity and resolution. Clean balanced sound. Vocal/mid focused. Treble can get peaky at times. Overall solid value.

Jays Audio original ranking

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- Jays Audio

Final Audio E500 Reviews

Final Audio E500 reviewed by:

Smirk Audio 6.8 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
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Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

- Smirk Audio
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A Dynamics: B Details: B+ Imaging: A-

Final Audio E500 reviewed by:

Super* Review 8* * score normalized
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Super* Review original ranking

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Final Audio E500 reviewed by:

Precogvision 4.2 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
The most well-tuned Final Audio IEM with a balanced, fairly neutral sound.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Final Audio E500 reviewed by:

Jaytiss 4.3 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
D Tech
For users who like ear buds, it's a great little set.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Final Audio E500 reviewed by:

Crin 5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C Tech
Very well-balanced though plagued by the usual E-series QC problems.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel
- Crin

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