EPZ 530 and I/O Volare use 5BA and 1DD+4BA+4EST driver setups respectively. EPZ 530 costs $700 while I/O Volare costs $600. EPZ 530 is $100 more expensive. EPZ 530 holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (7.7 vs 7). I/O Volare has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, I/O Volare has slightly better treble with a 0.3-point edge, EPZ 530 has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge and I/O Volare has slightly better soundstage with a 0.3-point edge.
Insights
Metric | EPZ 530 | I/O Volare |
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Bass | 7.7 | 7.5 |
Mids | 6 | 7 |
Treble | 6 | 6.3 |
Details | 7.7 | 8 |
Soundstage | 7 | 7.3 |
Imaging | 7.7 | 8 |
Dynamics | 7 | 5 |
Tonality | 7.3 | 7.2 |
Technicalities | 7 | 6.9 |
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EPZ 530 Details
Driver Configuration: 5BA
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $700
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I/O Volare Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+4EST
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: I/O Top I/O IEMs
Price (Msrp): $600
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EPZ 530 Gaming Score

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- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
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6.6Gaming Grade
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BEPZ 530 Scorings
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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.
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Average Tunign Grade
A-- Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.
Average Technical Grade
B+- Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
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