EPZ 530 VS Noble Van Gogh

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EPZ 530 and Noble Van Gogh use 5BA and 1DD+1BA+2EST driver setups respectively. EPZ 530 costs $700 while Noble Van Gogh costs $700. EPZ 530 holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (7.8 vs 7). EPZ 530 has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, EPZ 530 has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge and Noble Van Gogh has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge.

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Metric EPZ 530 Noble Van Gogh
Mids 6 4
Treble 7 5
Soundstage 8 8
Dynamics 7 8
Tonality 7.5 6
Technicalities 7.5 5

EPZ 530 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Z-Reviews Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

7.8

Strongly Favorable


Noble Van Gogh Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Generally Favorable


Reviews Comparison

Noble Van Gogh reviewed by Jaytiss

2025-09-24
Jaytiss 7 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C+ Tech
Specialist.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

EPZ 530 (more reviews)

EPZ 530 reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 8 * score normalized

EPZ 530 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Great set for jazz/blues/soul/acoustic. Thick and lush. Warm but with nice treble extension. Solid tech. Vocals can be overly husky and buried in busier songs.

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EPZ 530 User Review Score

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EPZ 530 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7

Gaming Grade

A-

Noble Van Gogh 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

EPZ 530 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.

Average Technical Grade

A
  • Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
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 A-
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Noble Van Gogh 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-
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics A+
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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