KZ CRN VS EPZ Q1 PRO

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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KZ CRN and EPZ Q1 PRO use 1DD+1BA+1Mag and 1x Dynamic (10mm Composite) driver setups respectively. KZ CRN costs $35 while EPZ Q1 PRO costs $30. KZ CRN is $5 more expensive. EPZ Q1 PRO holds a decisive 3.3-point edge in reviewer scores (2.9 vs 6.2).

Insights

Metric KZ CRN EPZ Q1 PRO
Bass 2 6.2
Mids 3.5 6.2
Treble 2 6.2
Details 2 6.2
Soundstage 5 6.2
Imaging 2 6.2
Dynamics 2 6.2
Tonality 2.9 7.4
Technicalities 2 6
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KZ CRN Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

2.9

Very Negative

EPZ Q1 PRO Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Kois Archive Head-Fi.org
Audio Amigo

Average Reviewer Score:

6.2

Mixed to Positive

Reviews Comparison

KZ CRN (more reviews)

KZ CRN reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 3.8 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
E+ Tech
Hey a KZ that I like, ohh wait.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+

KZ CRN reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 2 Reviewer Score
E+ Tuning
E+ Tech
Lacks technicalities - mainly regarding detail, separation and dynamics. Stage is intimate. Timbre is funky. Notes are a bit blurry. Tuning is mostly fine. Nothing new at this current market.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: E+ Mids: E+ Treble: E+ Details: E+ Imaging: E+

EPZ Q1 PRO (more reviews)

EPZ Q1 PRO reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 7 * score rescaled + normalized
Essentially a slightly upgraded 7Hz Zero. Slightly better driver, more comforable shells, better cable, comes with a carry pouch. Good Value

Audio Amigo original ranking

Audio Amigo Youtube Channel
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EPZ Q1 PRO reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 6.4 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B Tech
Rating: B- | Value: ⭐⭐⭐ | Comfort: 9 nice bass and treble extension could be little shouty

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EPZ Q1 PRO reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech
Literally OG 7hz Zero with a better driver, better clarity and resolution. Clean balanced sound. Vocal/mid focused. Treble can get peaky at times. Overall solid value.

Jays Audio original ranking

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EPZ Q1 PRO reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.5 * score rescaled + normalized
37 community members have rated the EPZ Q1 Pro at an average of 4.1/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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KZ CRN User Review Score

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KZ CRN Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

2.3

Gaming Grade

E+

EPZ Q1 PRO Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.4

Gaming Grade

B

KZ CRN Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D-
  • Balance is severely off, producing a harsh, unpleasant listen regardless of genre. Long sessions quickly become exhausting.

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • Hopelessly smeared and congested, it struggles with basic instrument separation and loses detail even in simple tracks. Even casual listening quickly becomes tiring.
Bass E+
The bass register sounds hollow, with minimal texture or sustain. There's little sustain to bass guitar notes.
Mids D+
Midrange is highly uneven, veering between shouty peaks and hollow dips. Tonality swings between shouty and withdrawn.
Treble E+
Highs sound subdued and short on sparkle, hiding fine detail. Metallic instruments lose their bite.
Dynamics E+
It struggles to convey small volume changes, flattening energetic bursts. Micro-contrast is practically absent.
Soundstage C+
Stage expands beyond the shoulders and finally hints at layers, though vertical cues stay muted. Depth cues begin to emerge.
Details E+
Secondary lines struggle to stand apart because resolution can't parse their subtleties. Textures feel monotone and dull.
Imaging E+
Center focus slips in and out, eroding confidence in where sounds originate. There's no consistent center image.
Gaming E+
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

EPZ Q1 PRO Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • It balances warmth and clarity well, showing only minor quirks along the way. Timbre feels believable with most instruments.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

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