KZ PR1 Pro VS EPZ X Tipsy Star One

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KZ PR1 Pro and EPZ X Tipsy Star One are in-ear monitors. KZ PR1 Pro costs $80 while EPZ X Tipsy Star One costs $90. EPZ X Tipsy Star One is $10 more expensive. EPZ X Tipsy Star One holds a decisive 1.3-point edge in reviewer scores (4.7 vs 6). KZ PR1 Pro carries a user score of 7.5. KZ PR1 Pro has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge and KZ PR1 Pro has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge.

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Metric KZ PR1 Pro EPZ X Tipsy Star One
Bass 5 6
Mids 5 5
Treble 4 3
Details 5 6
Soundstage 4.7 6
Imaging 6 6
Dynamics 6 4
Tonality 4.7 6
Technicalities 5.7 4.8

KZ PR1 Pro Aggregated Review Score

KZ PR1 Pro Average Reviewer Scores

Super* Review
Precogvision Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

4.7

Generally Unfavorable


EPZ X Tipsy Star One Aggregated Review Score

EPZ X Tipsy Star One Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Jays Audio
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6

Mixed to Positive


KZ PR1 Pro User Review Score

KZ PR1 Pro Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

7.5

Strongly Favorable

EPZ X Tipsy Star One User Review Score

EPZ X Tipsy Star One Average User Scores

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KZ PR1 Pro Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.4

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+

KZ PR1 Pro 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

B-
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
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 B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

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.

KZ PR1 Pro Reviews

KZ PR1 Pro reviewed by:

Precogvision 5.1 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B- Tech
Solid choice at $50 for an exciting, high-clarity sound, but at the expense of an artifical brightness and timbre.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
- Precogvision
Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: B Details: C+ Imaging: B

KZ PR1 Pro reviewed by:

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EPZ X Tipsy Star One Reviews

EPZ X Tipsy Star One reviewed by:

Z-Reviews 7 * score normalized
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EPZ X Tipsy Star One reviewed by:

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.

Jays Audio original ranking

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EPZ X Tipsy Star One reviewed by:

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

Jaytiss original ranking

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

KZ PR1 Pro User Reviews

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yorxx 2025-07-14 06:50:52
7.5

Balanced V-shaped tuning.

Tuning: B Tech: A+ Bass: A- Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+ Details: B Imaging: A+
Pros
Very good technically, Very good soundstage, warm, very good image.
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