EPZ 530 VS OpenAudio Mercury
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
EPZ 530 and OpenAudio Mercury use 5BA and 1DD+4BA driver setups respectively. EPZ 530 costs $700 while OpenAudio Mercury costs $600. EPZ 530 is $100 more expensive. EPZ 530 holds a decisive 2.2-point edge in reviewer scores (7.7 vs 5.4). EPZ 530 has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | EPZ 530 | OpenAudio Mercury |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 7.7 | 6 |
| Mids | 6 | 6 |
| Treble | 6 | 6 |
| Details | 7.7 | 5 |
| Soundstage | 7 | 5.4 |
| Imaging | 7.7 | 6 |
| Dynamics | 7 | 5 |
| Tonality | 7.3 | 6.7 |
| Technicalities | 7 | 5.2 |
EPZ 530 Aggregated Review Score
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OpenAudio Mercury Aggregated Review Score
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EPZ 530 Details
Driver Configuration: 5BA
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $700
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OpenAudio Mercury Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA
Tuning Type: Bassy V
Price (Msrp): $600
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EPZ 530 User Review Score
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OpenAudio Mercury 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
6.6Gaming Grade
B+OpenAudio Mercury Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
5.1Gaming Grade
C+EPZ 530 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.
Average Technical Grade
A-- Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
OpenAudio Mercury 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.
EPZ 530 Reviews
Reviewed by: Z-Reviews
8
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Reviewed by: Jays Audio
7.5
Reviewer Score
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Jaytiss
7.5
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
OpenAudio Mercury Reviews
Reviewed by: Bad Guy Good Audio
7.1
Reviewer Score
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Bad Guy Good Audio Youtube ChannelReviewed by: Precogvision
5.2
Reviewer Score
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Super* Review
4*
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