KZ Taurus VS Final Audio E500

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KZ Taurus and Final Audio E500 use 2DD and 1DD driver setups respectively. KZ Taurus costs $25 while Final Audio E500 costs $25. KZ Taurus holds a slight 0.1-point edge in reviewer scores (5.8 vs 5.7). KZ Taurus has slightly better mids with a 0.3-point edge, KZ Taurus has significantly better treble with a 1.8-point edge and Final Audio E500 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

KZ Taurus Aggregated Review Score

KZ Taurus Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

5.8

Mixed


Final Audio E500 Aggregated Review Score

Final Audio E500 Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Jaytiss
Crin
Smirk Audio
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.7

Mixed


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KZ Taurus Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.6

Gaming Grade

B+

Final Audio E500 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.8

Gaming Grade

C

KZ Taurus 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

A-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
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 B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

Final Audio E500 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.
Bass B-
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids B-
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics C-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging B-
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

KZ Taurus Reviews

KZ Taurus reviewed by:

2025-08-28
Jaytiss 5.8 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A- Tech
Sizzly!

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
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Mids: B Treble: A- Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B

Final Audio E500 Reviews

Final Audio E500 reviewed by:

Smirk Audio 6.8 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
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Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A Dynamics: B Details: B+ Imaging: A-

Final Audio E500 reviewed by:

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Final Audio E500 reviewed by:

Precogvision 4.2 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
The most well-tuned Final Audio IEM with a balanced, fairly neutral sound.

Precogvision original ranking

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Bass: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C- Details: C- Imaging: C-

Final Audio E500 reviewed by:

Jaytiss 4.3 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
D Tech
For users who like ear buds, it's a great little set.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Final Audio E500 reviewed by:

Crin 5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C Tech
Very well-balanced though plagued by the usual E-series QC problems.

Crin original ranking

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