Simgot EA500LM VS Kbear Diamond

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Simgot EA500LM and Kbear Diamond are 1DD in-ear monitors. Simgot EA500LM costs $90 while Kbear Diamond costs $100. Kbear Diamond is $10 more expensive. Simgot EA500LM holds a decisive 1.3-point edge in reviewer scores (6.3 vs 5.1). Simgot EA500LM has significantly better bass with a 1.5-point edge, Simgot EA500LM has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Simgot EA500LM has significantly better treble with a 1.7-point edge, Simgot EA500LM has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge, Simgot EA500LM has significantly better details with a 2-point edge and Simgot EA500LM has significantly better imaging with a 2-point edge.

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Metric Simgot EA500LM Kbear Diamond
Bass 6.5 5
Mids 6 4
Treble 5.7 4
Details 6 4
Soundstage 6.3 5.1
Imaging 6 4
Dynamics 5 4
Tonality 6.1 4.3
Technicalities 6.9 4

Simgot EA500LM Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

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

Average Reviewer Score:

6.3

Mixed to Positive


Kbear Diamond Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.1

Mixed to Negative


Simgot EA500LM User Review Score

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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

Kbear Diamond Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.1

Gaming Grade

C-

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.

Kbear Diamond Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C-
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids C-
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics C-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
Details C-
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
Imaging C-
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Simgot EA500LM Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7 * score normalized
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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

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.

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

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

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

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.9 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B- Tech
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Bass: B Mids: B Treble: B Soundstage: B- Details: B Imaging: B

Reviewed by: Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

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

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Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: B

Reviewed by: IEMRanking AI

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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Kbear Diamond Reviews

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Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 4.1 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C- Tech
Pretty good bass texture if not somewhat bloated; overall solid tuning.

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Bass: C+ Mids: C- Treble: C- Dynamics: C- Details: C- Imaging: C-

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