Penon Archangel and EPZ 530 use 2DD+4BA+2BC and 5BA driver setups respectively. Penon Archangel costs $799 while EPZ 530 costs $700. Penon Archangel is $99 more expensive. Penon Archangel holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 7.7).
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Metric | Penon Archangel | EPZ 530 |
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Mids | 8.5 | 6 |
Treble | 8.5 | 6 |
Soundstage | 8.5 | 7 |
Dynamics | 8.5 | 7 |
Tonality | 8.5 | 7.3 |
Technicalities | 8.5 | 7 |
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Penon Archangel Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+4BA+2BC
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $799
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EPZ 530 Details
Driver Configuration: 5BA
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $700
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Penon Archangel Gaming Score

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8Gaming Grade
A+EPZ 530 Gaming Score

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6.6Gaming Grade
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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.
Penon Archangel Reviews
Penon Archangel reviewed by: Drew / Audionotions
Missed opportunity to name this the Fallen Angel - this is no angelic set - it's an unabashed guilty pleasure set that actually is pretty versatile. Mild V shaped IEM which many hobbyists will pass on because it's not "neutral" but hear me out - the mild V is incredibly well done and makes this set incredibly fun to listen to - so much so that neutrality will be an afterthought. Bass extends deep and hits hard - rumbles with authority. Mids are still quite nice with good emphasis on vocals. Treble is very airy and sparkly. Stage is very wide and deep with excellent layering. Tuning switches that actualy work - the first increases the bass shelf, the second bumps up the treble response. Bought on a whim, and very glad I did - because otherwise, most sets I've heard recently have been some variant of JM1. This is a reminder that following a single target response curve is not the only way to make a phenomenal IEM. Basshead approved set that would still appeal to most. Personal Unit
EPZ 530 Reviews
EPZ 530 reviewed by: Z-Reviews
EPZ 530 reviewed by: Jays Audio
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. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
EPZ 530 reviewed by: Jaytiss
It does some things very well. Very good item. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
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