Fearless S8Z VS EPZ 530
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Fearless S8Z and EPZ 530 use 8BA and 5BA driver setups respectively. Fearless S8Z costs $589 while EPZ 530 costs $700. EPZ 530 is $111 more expensive. EPZ 530 holds a decisive 1.9-point edge in reviewer scores (5.8 vs 7.7). EPZ 530 has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, EPZ 530 has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge and EPZ 530 has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Fearless S8Z | EPZ 530 |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 5 | 7.7 |
| Mids | 5 | 6 |
| Treble | 4 | 6 |
| Details | 6 | 7.7 |
| Soundstage | 5.8 | 7 |
| Imaging | 5 | 7.7 |
| Dynamics | 5 | 7 |
| Tonality | 6.1 | 7.3 |
| Technicalities | 5.9 | 7 |
Fearless S8Z Aggregated Review Score
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EPZ 530 Aggregated Review Score
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Fearless S8Z Details
Driver Configuration: 8BA
Tuning Type: Warm neutral
Price (Msrp): $589
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EPZ 530 Details
Driver Configuration: 5BA
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $700
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Fearless S8Z User Review Score
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Fearless S8Z Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
5.5Gaming Grade
B-EPZ 530 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.6Gaming Grade
B+Fearless S8Z 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
B-- Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
EPZ 530 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
A-- Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Fearless S8Z Reviews
6.5
Reviewer Score
Solid all-rounder with a safe, pleasing tuning. Crin Youtube Channel
5
Reviewer Score
A more aggressive S8P with even more grit/BA artifacting in the treble. Precogvision Youtube Channel
EPZ 530 Reviews
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7.5
Reviewer Score
Great set for jazz/blues/soul/acoustic. Thick and lush. Warm but with nice treble extension. Solid tech. Vocals can be overly husky and buried in busier songs. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
7.5
Reviewer Score
It does some things very well. Very good item. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
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