EPZ Q5 VS Apos x Community Rock Lobster
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
EPZ Q5 and Apos x Community Rock Lobster are in-ear monitors. EPZ Q5 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 clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (5.7 vs 6.3). Apos x Community Rock Lobster has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Apos x Community Rock Lobster has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, Apos x Community Rock Lobster has significantly better dynamics with a 5-point edge and Apos x Community Rock Lobster has slightly better soundstage with a 0.4-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | EPZ Q5 | Apos x Community Rock Lobster |
|---|---|---|
| Mids | 5 | 6 |
| Treble | 4 | 5 |
| Soundstage | 6 | 6.4 |
| Dynamics | 2 | 7 |
| Tonality | 5.8 | 6.1 |
| Technicalities | 5 | 5 |
EPZ Q5 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
5.7Mixed
Apos x Community Rock Lobster Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.3Mixed to Positive
Reviews Comparison
EPZ Q5 reviewed by Z-Reviews
7
* score rescaled + normalized
Apos x Community Rock Lobster reviewed by Z-Reviews
2025-10-13
5.5
* score rescaled + normalized
EPZ Q5 reviewed by Jaytiss
4.5
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Apos x Community Rock Lobster reviewed by Jaytiss
2025-10-11
7.1
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
EPZ Q5 (more reviews)
EPZ Q5 reviewed by Jays Audio
5
Reviewer Score
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
EPZ Q5 reviewed by Head-Fi.org
6.3
* score rescaled + normalized
EPZ Q5 Details
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Price (Msrp): $50
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Apos x Community Rock Lobster Details
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EPZ Q5 User Review Score
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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
5.2Gaming 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
5.3Gaming Grade
C+EPZ Q5 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B-- The tuning leans easygoing, yet occasional unevenness nudges it away from greatness. A bit of EQ polish can smooth things nicely.
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.
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.
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