EPZ 530 VS iSine 20

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EPZ 530 and iSine 20 are in-ear monitors. EPZ 530 costs $700 while iSine 20 costs $600. EPZ 530 is $100 more expensive. EPZ 530 holds a decisive 1.7-point edge in reviewer scores (7.8 vs 6.1). EPZ 530 has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge and EPZ 530 has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge.

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Metric EPZ 530 iSine 20
Bass 7.8 7
Mids 6 6
Treble 7 6
Details 7.8 8
Soundstage 8 6.1
Imaging 7.8 8
Dynamics 7 6
Tonality 7.5 6.3
Technicalities 7.5 7.3

EPZ 530 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Z-Reviews Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

7.8

Strongly Favorable


iSine 20 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision

Average Reviewer Score:

6.1

Mixed to Positive


Reviews Comparison

EPZ 530 (more reviews)

EPZ 530 reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 8 * score normalized

EPZ 530 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 8 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
It does some things very well. Very good item.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: B Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A+

EPZ 530 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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 original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

iSine 20 (more reviews)

iSine 20 reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 6.1 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A- Tech
Excellent imaging and resolution, even if some tonal oddities pervade with Cipher. Just...niche.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: B Details: A+ Imaging: A+

EPZ 530 User Review Score

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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

7

Gaming Grade

A-

iSine 20 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.5

Gaming Grade

B+

EPZ 530 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.

Average Technical Grade

A
  • Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics A-
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

iSine 20 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

A-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Bass A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Details A+
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging A+
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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