KBEAR KB16 Cepheus VS EPZ P50

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KBEAR KB16 Cepheus and EPZ P50 use 2DD+6BA and 1DD+2BA+2Planar driver setups respectively. KBEAR KB16 Cepheus costs $180 while EPZ P50 costs $189. EPZ P50 is $9 more expensive. EPZ P50 holds a slight 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (6.8 vs 7). EPZ P50 carries a user score of 9.5. EPZ P50 has significantly better mids with a 2.5-point edge, EPZ P50 has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, KBEAR KB16 Cepheus has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and EPZ P50 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

KBEAR KB16 Cepheus Aggregated Review Score

KBEAR KB16 Cepheus Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

6.8

Cautiously Favorable


EPZ P50 Aggregated Review Score

EPZ P50 Average Reviewer Scores

Gizaudio Axel
Jays Audio Tim Tuned Jaytiss
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Generally Favorable


KBEAR KB16 Cepheus User Review Score

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EPZ P50 User Review Score

EPZ P50 Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

9.5

Exceptional

KBEAR KB16 Cepheus Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

EPZ P50 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.3

Gaming Grade

A-

KBEAR KB16 Cepheus 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.
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-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

EPZ P50 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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.
Bass A+
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
Mids S-
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble A+
Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
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.

KBEAR KB16 Cepheus Reviews

KBEAR KB16 Cepheus reviewed by:

2025-09-03
Jaytiss 6.8 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
Enjoyable, but not really worth it.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: B Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-

EPZ P50 Reviews

EPZ P50 reviewed by:

Super* Review 8* * score normalized
Bass can be a little bit on the distracting side if you are looking for a neutral sound signature. Contrasty meta-tuning.

Super* Review original ranking

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EPZ P50 reviewed by:

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A Tech
Clean balanced tuning done right. A better tuned MEGA5EST & MOONDROP Meteor with fuller low-end, and more treble extension, same tech, but more dynamic - also half the price. A Mega5EST with better vocals and dynamics but less smooth and airy. Low-end will be weak to some people and on certain tracks. Not the most unique sound since it's clean/neutral/balanced.

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EPZ P50 reviewed by:

Tim Tuned 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Beautifully done tuning all around Nitpick: Bass dynamic could be better

Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: A+ Mids: S Treble: A+

EPZ P50 reviewed by:

Jaytiss 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
For me this has some oddities. It would be higher if those weren't there.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+

EPZ P50 reviewed by:

Gizaudio Axel 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
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yorxx 2025-07-11 16:52:45
9.5

Killabuck.

Pros
No roughness, Natural timbre, Balanced signature, good note density, Very good consistency, comfortable to use, Good cable, Technically amazing, good accessories, good tips, good transparency, good brightness, tactile bass, not much warmth, nice voices.
Cons
None.

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