Kinera Celest Plutus Beast VS EPZ X Tipsy Star One

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Kinera Celest Plutus Beast and EPZ X Tipsy Star One are in-ear monitors. Kinera Celest Plutus Beast costs $89 while EPZ X Tipsy Star One costs $90. EPZ X Tipsy Star One is $1 more expensive. EPZ X Tipsy Star One holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (5.3 vs 6). EPZ X Tipsy Star One has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Kinera Celest Plutus Beast EPZ X Tipsy Star One
Mids 4 5
Treble 3 3
Soundstage 6 6
Dynamics 4 4
Tonality 4.5 6
Technicalities 4.3 4.8

Kinera Celest Plutus Beast Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Gizaudio Axel
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Average Reviewer Score:

5.3

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EPZ X Tipsy Star One Aggregated Review Score

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Jaytiss
Jays Audio
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6

Mixed to Positive


Kinera Celest Plutus Beast User Review Score

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Kinera Celest Plutus Beast Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.3

Gaming Grade

C-

EPZ X Tipsy Star One Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.1

Gaming Grade

C+

Kinera Celest Plutus Beast 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.
Mids C-
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble D
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Dynamics C-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

EPZ X Tipsy Star One 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

C
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble D
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Dynamics C-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Kinera Celest Plutus Beast Reviews

Z-Reviews 7 * score normalized
Jaytiss 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
D Tech
Fun set, non linear. The bone conductor.... is nice!

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: C- Treble: D Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B
Gizaudio Axel 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B- Tech
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EPZ X Tipsy Star One Reviews

Z-Reviews 7 * score normalized
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Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
Vocal focused set. Female vocals are sweet and clean with subtly air and sparkle. Treble and bass is decent, does the job. Harman but with a twist.

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Jaytiss 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
D Tech
I like this set a lot for the price. Good value and vocals.

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Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B

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