GS Audio ST1 VS Simgot EA500LM

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GS Audio ST1 and Simgot EA500LM use 1BA and 1DD driver setups respectively. GS Audio ST1 costs $80 while Simgot EA500LM costs $90. Simgot EA500LM is $10 more expensive. Simgot EA500LM holds a decisive 4.1-point edge in reviewer scores (2.2 vs 6.3). Simgot EA500LM has significantly better bass with a 4.5-point edge, Simgot EA500LM has significantly better mids with a 3-point edge, Simgot EA500LM has significantly better treble with a 3.7-point edge, Simgot EA500LM has significantly better details with a 4-point edge and Simgot EA500LM has significantly better imaging with a 4-point edge.

Insights

Metric GS Audio ST1 Simgot EA500LM
Bass 2 6.5
Mids 3 6
Treble 2 5.7
Details 2 6
Soundstage 2.2 6.3
Imaging 2 6
Dynamics 2.2 5
Gaming capabilities 2.1 6.1

GS Audio ST1 Aggregated Review Score

GS Audio ST1 Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz

Average Reviewer Score:

2.2

Very Negative


Simgot EA500LM Aggregated Review Score

Simgot EA500LM Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews Tim Tuned Shuwa-T
Jays Audio Jaytiss
Z-Reviews IEMRanking AI

Average Reviewer Score:

6.3

Mixed to Positive


GS Audio ST1 User Review Score

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GS Audio ST1 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

2.1

Gaming Grade

E+

Simgot EA500LM Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.1

Gaming Grade

B

GS Audio ST1 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

E+
  • Tonally jarring or fatiguing. Frequency clashes (e.g., piercing treble, bloated bass) make extended listening unpleasant. Poor genre adaptation.

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • Noticeably blurred or congested. Struggles with basic instrument separation; details are lost in simple tracks. Feels "flat" and one-dimensional.
Bass E+
Noticeably thin bass presence. Lacks body and texture, leaving low frequencies feeling hollow and underdeveloped.
Mids D
Midrange is significantly uneven with coloration. Some frequencies are boosted while others are missing, creating an unnatural tone.
Treble E+
Treble is noticeably dark and lacking extension. Cymbals lack shimmer and high-frequency details are obscured.
Details E+
Noticeably blurred and lacking definition. Background elements are smeared together and micro-details are inaudible.
Imaging E+
Poor instrument placement with unstable positioning. Instruments drift and lack fixed locations within the sound field.
Gaming E+
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

Simgot EA500LM 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.
Bass B+
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B-
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Details B
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

GS Audio ST1 Reviews

GS Audio ST1 reviewed by:

Nymz 2.2 Reviewer Score
E+ Tuning
E+ Tech
BA timbre. Easy going tuning. Not very technical but a nice way to taste BA bass etc. Better value offers out there otherwise.

Nymz original ranking

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Bass: E+ Mids: D Treble: E+ Details: E+ Imaging: E+

Simgot EA500LM Reviews

Simgot EA500LM reviewed by:

Fresh Reviews 5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
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Simgot EA500LM reviewed by:

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Simgot EA500LM reviewed by:

Jays Audio 6.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
Very resolving for its price, great value. A warmer EA1000 with a slight decrease in separation and resolution, but warmer with more bass (same bass quality). Not as sparkly and resolving as the EA1000s, treble is a little sharp/not as refined, but a better all-rounder. Has unit variance, lots of brighter units.

Jays Audio original ranking

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- Jays Audio

Simgot EA500LM reviewed by:

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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Tim Tuned original ranking

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- Tim Tuned
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: B

Simgot EA500LM reviewed by:

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
It's a good u shaped with nice bass, but be weiry of uppper mids.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

Simgot EA500LM reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 5.9 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B- Tech
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Shuwa-T original ranking

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- Shuwa-T
Bass: B Mids: B Treble: B Soundstage: B- Details: B Imaging: B

Simgot EA500LM reviewed by:

2025-08-15
IEMRanking AI 7.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech

The Simgot EA500LM offers a versatile listening experience primarily through its three interchangeable nozzles, which significantly alter the sound signature. With the gold nozzles (red ring), the tuning leans warm and smooth, reducing treble harshness, while the silver nozzles with black rings emphasize clarity and detail at the risk of sibilance in upper mids. The bass is controlled and textured, though sub-bass extension rolls off slightly, and the midrange remains clean but recessed in the U-shaped profile.

Technical performance is competitive for the price, with a wide soundstage and precise imaging, though complex tracks can challenge separation. The treble energy varies by nozzle: the black-ring silver nozzles deliver the most sparkle but may fatigue, while the gold nozzles offer greater balance. Despite the driver's quick transient response, some users note graininess in cymbals and a lack of refinement compared to hybrids like the Truthear Hexa.

Comfort and build are highlights, with an all-metal shell that fits securely despite being a fingerprint magnet. Isolation is average due to venting, making it less ideal for noisy environments. While the included cable and tips are functional, tip rolling improves fit and tonal balance. The EA500LM excels with genres benefiting from its vocal clarity and airiness, though its tuning inconsistencies and treble quirks limit universal appeal.

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