EPZ Q5 VS KZ PR 2 x HBB

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EPZ Q5 and KZ PR 2 x HBB are in-ear monitors. EPZ Q5 costs $50 while KZ PR 2 x HBB costs $45. EPZ Q5 is $5 more expensive. EPZ Q5 holds a decisive 2.2-point edge in reviewer scores (5.5 vs 3.3). EPZ Q5 has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge, EPZ Q5 has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and EPZ Q5 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

Insights

Metric EPZ Q5 KZ PR 2 x HBB
Mids 5 5
Treble 4 1
Soundstage 6 5
Dynamics 2 1
Tonality 5.8 3.3
Technicalities 5 1

EPZ Q5 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Jays Audio
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

5.5

Mixed


KZ PR 2 x HBB Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

3.3

Very Poor


Reviews Comparison

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

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

KZ PR 2 x HBB reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 3.3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
E- Tech
Boring, but I can see how others migh tlike it.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

EPZ Q5 (more reviews)

EPZ Q5 reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7 * score normalized

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.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

EPZ Q5 User Review Score

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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+

KZ PR 2 x HBB Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

1.7

Gaming Grade

E

EPZ Q5 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 C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics E+
Limited dynamic range with poor micro-detail. Subtle volume changes are lost, and transients lack proper attack.
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.

KZ PR 2 x HBB Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

E-
  • Noticeably blurred or congested. Struggles with basic instrument separation; details are lost in simple tracks. Feels "flat" and one-dimensional.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble E-
Treble is extremely rolled off and veiled. High frequencies are barely perceptible with significant loss of detail.
Dynamics E-
Extremely poor dynamic expression. Lacks any sense of impact or volume gradation, making music feel one-dimensional.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Gaming E
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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