KZ Zenith VS EPZ Q5

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KZ Zenith and EPZ Q5 are in-ear monitors. KZ Zenith costs $60 while EPZ Q5 costs $50. KZ Zenith is $10 more expensive. KZ Zenith holds a decisive 1.1-point edge in reviewer scores (6.8 vs 5.7). KZ Zenith has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, KZ Zenith has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, KZ Zenith has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge and EPZ Q5 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric KZ Zenith EPZ Q5
Mids 6 5
Treble 5 4
Soundstage 5 6
Dynamics 5 2
Tonality 6.9 5.8
Technicalities 6 5
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KZ Zenith Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Kois Archive Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6.8

Cautiously Favorable

EPZ Q5 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Jays Audio
Head-Fi.org
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

5.7

Mixed

Reviews Comparison

KZ Zenith reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
It's a middie, but a good option.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

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

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Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: B
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KZ Zenith reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7 * score rescaled + normalized
5 community members have rated the KZ Zenith at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

EPZ Q5 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.3 * score rescaled + normalized
6 community members have rated the EPZ Q5 at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

KZ Zenith (more reviews)

KZ Zenith reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 7.4 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
A- Tech
Rating: A- | Value: ⭐⭐⭐ | Comfort: 9 the best from KZ driver quality not the best

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EPZ Q5 (more reviews)

EPZ Q5 reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7 * score rescaled + normalized
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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.

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KZ Zenith User Review Score

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KZ Zenith Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.3

Gaming Grade

B

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 Zenith Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Mids B
It offers engaging mid frequencies with pleasing clarity and layering. Details emerge without becoming harsh.
Treble C+
Treble is decent, offering acceptable extension without harshness. It balances presence with a touch of restraint.
Dynamics C+
Expect solid impact overall, even if finer gradations feel a touch smoothed. Micro-details could still be sharper.
Soundstage C+
You start to perceive distinct rows of players even if the ceiling still feels low. Layering is present but still modest.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

EPZ Q5 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • The tuning leans easygoing, yet occasional unevenness nudges it away from greatness. A bit of EQ polish can smooth things nicely.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Mids C+
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble C-
Expect serviceable treble that keeps detail audible without much polish. It keeps the highs audible without elegance.
Dynamics E+
Dynamic range feels limited, smearing micro-contrast and transient attack. Soft details are smoothed into the background.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth, placing instruments in clearly defined positions. Instruments sit in their own lanes.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

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