7hz Sonus VS EPZ Q5

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

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7hz Sonus and EPZ Q5 are in-ear monitors. 7hz Sonus costs $60 while EPZ Q5 costs $50. 7hz Sonus is $10 more expensive. 7hz Sonus holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (6.2 vs 5.5).

Insights

Metric 7hz Sonus EPZ Q5
Mids 5 5
Treble 4 4
Soundstage 6 6
Dynamics 2 2
Tonality 4.8 5.8
Technicalities 4 5

7hz Sonus Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Fresh Reviews
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6.2

Mixed to Positive


EPZ Q5 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Jays Audio
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

5.5

Mixed


7hz Sonus User Review Score

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EPZ Q5 User Review Score

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7hz Sonus Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.2

Gaming Grade

C-

EPZ Q5 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.2

Gaming Grade

C+

7hz Sonus 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

C-
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics E+
Limited dynamic range with poor micro-detail. Subtle volume changes are lost, and transients lack proper attack.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

EPZ Q5 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+
  • 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 C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics E+
Limited dynamic range with poor micro-detail. Subtle volume changes are lost, and transients lack proper attack.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

7hz Sonus Reviews

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Fresh Reviews 5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Jaytiss 4.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
It's like a better packaged Zero.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: B

EPZ Q5 Reviews

Z-Reviews 7 * score normalized
Jays Audio 5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech
Can be a bit bright on pop/edm, but very good for jazz/blues/soul and warm instrumentals.

Jays Audio original ranking

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Jaytiss 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
Nice Bass response, great graph, overall clean set.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: B

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