Kbear KB02 VS EPZ Q5

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Kbear KB02 and EPZ Q5 are in-ear monitors. Kbear KB02 costs $40 while EPZ Q5 costs $50. EPZ Q5 is $10 more expensive. Kbear KB02 holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (6.3 vs 5.7). Kbear KB02 carries a user score of 6. Kbear KB02 has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge.

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Metric Kbear KB02 EPZ Q5
Mids 5 5
Treble 4 4
Soundstage 6 6
Dynamics 6 2
Tonality 6.4 5.8
Technicalities 6 5
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Kbear KB02 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Kois Archive Audio Amigo Jaytiss Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6.3

Mixed to Positive

EPZ Q5 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Jays Audio
Head-Fi.org
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

5.7

Mixed

Reviews Comparison

Kbear KB02 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
Nice little banger of a set. Bone Conductor iem.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: B Soundstage: B
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EPZ Q5 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
Nice Bass response, great graph, overall clean set.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: B
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Kbear KB02 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.3 * score rescaled + normalized
11 community members have rated the KBear KB02 at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

EPZ Q5 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.3 * score rescaled + normalized
6 community members have rated the EPZ Q5 at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

Kbear KB02 (more reviews)

Kbear KB02 reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 6.8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Rating: B+ | Value: ⭐⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮 | Comfort: 9 fun bone conduction for bass mids and treble not the best

Kois Archive original ranking

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Kbear KB02 reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 6 * score rescaled + normalized
Bone conduction on the cheap. Buzzy, springy tonalty that makes for fun bass, but carries a little too much tonal affectation. Like a baby Kinera Plutus Beast

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EPZ Q5 (more reviews)

EPZ Q5 reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7 * score rescaled + normalized
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EPZ Q5 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech
Can be a bit bright on pop/edm, but very good for jazz/blues/soul and warm instrumentals.

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Kbear KB02 User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

6

Mixed to Positive

EPZ Q5 User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score: n/a

Based on 0 user reviews

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Kbear KB02 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

EPZ Q5 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.2

Gaming Grade

C+

Kbear KB02 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Mids C+
The region sounds agreeable overall, delivering clarity without flashiness. Slight warmth keeps things easy-going.
Treble C-
Treble is adequate overall, though its texture can feel coarse. Longer sessions may expose grain.
Dynamics B
You get confident dynamics that track both macro swings and rhythmic drive. There's life in every crescendo.
Soundstage B
The presentation supplies a believable venue outline where each instrument owns its pocket of space. The stage opens up nicely for live cuts.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

EPZ Q5 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • The tuning leans easygoing, yet occasional unevenness nudges it away from greatness. A bit of EQ polish can smooth things nicely.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Mids C+
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble C-
Expect serviceable treble that keeps detail audible without much polish. It keeps the highs audible without elegance.
Dynamics E+
Dynamic range feels limited, smearing micro-contrast and transient attack. Soft details are smoothed into the background.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth, placing instruments in clearly defined positions. Instruments sit in their own lanes.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Kbear KB02 User Reviews

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Balanced V-shaped tuning.

Tuning: C+ Tech: A+ Bass: A+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+ Details: C+ Imaging: A+
Pros
Very technical driver super economical.
Cons
Sometimes something noisy.

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