EPZ Q5 Pro V2 VS Kinera QOA Gimlet

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EPZ Q5 Pro V2 and Kinera QOA Gimlet are in-ear monitors. EPZ Q5 Pro V2 costs $56 while Kinera QOA Gimlet costs $60. Kinera QOA Gimlet is $4 more expensive. Kinera QOA Gimlet holds a slight 0.4-point edge in reviewer scores (5.5 vs 5.9). EPZ Q5 Pro V2 has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge and EPZ Q5 Pro V2 has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge.

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Metric EPZ Q5 Pro V2 Kinera QOA Gimlet
Mids 5 5
Treble 5 2
Soundstage 5 5
Dynamics 5 2
Tonality 4.5 3.8
Technicalities 5 2
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EPZ Q5 Pro V2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

5.5

Mixed

Kinera QOA Gimlet Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Z-Reviews
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

5.9

Mixed

Reviews Comparison

EPZ Q5 Pro V2 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 5.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C+ Tech
Bright for me.

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Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: C+

Kinera QOA Gimlet reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 3.8 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
E+ Tech
Bass response isn't great. Sounds sweet, like a monitor.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Kinera QOA Gimlet (more reviews)

Kinera QOA Gimlet reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 6.8 * score rescaled + normalized
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Kinera QOA Gimlet reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.2 * score rescaled + normalized
14 community members have rated the Kinera QOA Gimlet at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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EPZ Q5 Pro V2 User Review Score

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EPZ Q5 Pro V2 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.9

Gaming Grade

C

Kinera QOA Gimlet Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

2.5

Gaming Grade

D-

EPZ Q5 Pro V2 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • It struggles with balance, producing a lumpy response that rarely sounds coherent. Genre hopping highlights glaring inconsistencies.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Overall technicalities are acceptable, delivering enough clarity for casual sessions. Imaging is serviceable though not immersive.
Mids C+
The mids are solid and dependable, though not especially remarkable. Vocals stay reasonably grounded in the mix.
Treble C+
Treble is decent, offering acceptable extension without harshness. It balances presence with a touch of restraint.
Dynamics C+
You get reliable macrodynamics, with micro shifts that remain only adequate. A reliable performer for most tracks.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width and a modest step forward in depth perception. There's a mild sense of width to enjoy.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Kinera QOA Gimlet Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D+
  • The tuning lacks refinement, jumping between dull and shouty without settling. Vocals frequently sound off-kilter.

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • Everything sounds flat and suffocated, with even elementary passages losing definition and energy. Expect little in the way of micro-details.
Mids C+
Midrange performance is decent, offering balanced presence without major flaws. It works well for casual background listening.
Treble E+
Treble feels muted, reducing brilliance and sheen across tracks. Recordings lack their usual energy.
Dynamics E+
It struggles to convey small volume changes, flattening energetic bursts. Micro-contrast is practically absent.
Soundstage C+
The image breathes a little, spacing instruments laterally while sketching a light sense of distance. Separation improves with cleaner recordings.
Gaming D-
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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