EPZ X Tipsy Star One VS Etymotic ER2SE

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EPZ X Tipsy Star One and Etymotic ER2SE are in-ear monitors. EPZ X Tipsy Star One costs $90 while Etymotic ER2SE costs $80. EPZ X Tipsy Star One is $10 more expensive. EPZ X Tipsy Star One holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (6 vs 5.2). Etymotic ER2SE has significantly better mids with a 1.3-point edge, Etymotic ER2SE has significantly better treble with a 1.7-point edge, EPZ X Tipsy Star One has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and EPZ X Tipsy Star One has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

Insights

Metric EPZ X Tipsy Star One Etymotic ER2SE
Bass 6 5.5
Mids 5 6.3
Treble 3 4.7
Details 6 5
Soundstage 6 5
Imaging 6 5
Dynamics 4 3
Tonality 6 5.1
Technicalities 4.8 5.1

EPZ X Tipsy Star One Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Jays Audio
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6

Mixed to Positive


Etymotic ER2SE Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Jays Audio Precogvision Tim Tuned
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.2

Mixed to Negative


EPZ X Tipsy Star One User Review Score

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Etymotic ER2SE User Review Score

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EPZ X Tipsy Star One Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.1

Gaming Grade

C+

Etymotic ER2SE Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.1

Gaming Grade

C+

EPZ X Tipsy Star One 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.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble D
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Dynamics C-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
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.

Etymotic ER2SE Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • 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.
Bass B-
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble C
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics D
Noticeably compressed dynamics. Musical expression suffers with weak transients and poor contrast between quiet and loud sections.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C+
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

EPZ X Tipsy Star One Reviews

Z-Reviews 7 * score normalized
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Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
Vocal focused set. Female vocals are sweet and clean with subtly air and sparkle. Treble and bass is decent, does the job. Harman but with a twist.

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Jaytiss 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
D Tech
I like this set a lot for the price. Good value and vocals.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Etymotic ER2SE Reviews

Super* Review 7* * score normalized
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Jays Audio 5.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech
Great detail & clarity. Fit took a long time to get used. Very clear and natural mids and treble. Lacks lower-extension, and couldn't handle bass notes on Time by Hikaru Utada (0:40+).

Jays Audio original ranking

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Precogvision 5.2 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
See ER2XR but with less sub-bass.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
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Bass: C+ Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+
Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A- Tech
Great detail Intrusive fit

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
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Bass: B Mids: A+ Treble: A-
Jaytiss 3.3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
E+ Tech
Old, Treble for days.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

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