EPZ X Tipsy Star One VS Kiwi Ears Melody

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EPZ X Tipsy Star One and Kiwi Ears Melody are in-ear monitors. EPZ X Tipsy Star One costs $90 while Kiwi Ears Melody costs $79. EPZ X Tipsy Star One is $11 more expensive. EPZ X Tipsy Star One holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (6 vs 5.3). EPZ X Tipsy Star One has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric EPZ X Tipsy Star One Kiwi Ears Melody
Mids 5 5
Treble 3 3
Soundstage 6 5
Dynamics 4 4
Tonality 6 5.9
Technicalities 4.8 5

EPZ X Tipsy Star One Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Jays Audio
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6

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Kiwi Ears Melody Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Z-Reviews
Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

5.3

Mixed to Negative


EPZ X Tipsy Star One User Review Score

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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+

Kiwi Ears Melody Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.3

Gaming Grade

C+

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.

Kiwi Ears Melody 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+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
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 C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

EPZ X Tipsy Star One Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

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

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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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

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

Kiwi Ears Melody Reviews

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
Fun signature done right. Sparkly and energetic V-SHAPE, but with punchy bass and not bloated for under $100 - how? Can get a bit sharp with certain tracks.

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
D Tech
Not a bad iem, but another planar that needs eq

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

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