Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro VS Simgot EA500

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Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro and Simgot EA500 are in-ear monitors. Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro costs $72 while Simgot EA500 costs $80. Simgot EA500 is $8 more expensive. Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 5.8). Simgot EA500 has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge and Simgot EA500 has significantly better soundstage with a 1.3-point edge.

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Metric Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro Simgot EA500
Bass 6.5 6
Mids 5 6
Treble 5 5
Details 6.5 5.5
Soundstage 5 6.3
Imaging 6.5 4.8
Dynamics 6 2
Tonality 5 5.8
Technicalities 5 5.7
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Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Head-Fi.org
Audio Amigo

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Cautiously Favorable

Simgot EA500 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Nymz
Shuwa-T Yifang Audionotions Jays Audio Tim Tuned
Super* Review Head-Fi.org
Bad Guy Good Audio Audio Amigo

Average Reviewer Score:

5.8

Mixed

Reviews Comparison

Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 7 * score rescaled + normalized
A slightly brighter Hexa, Includes Dongle DAC and hard case. Cool Looks. Slight Vocal Forwardness

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Simgot EA500 reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 7 * score rescaled + normalized
A less bassy, cleaner EW300, a calmed down EA500LM. A great middle ground between the warmer simgots and the brighter simgots. DSP Tuning is cleaner. Great technicals for a single DD

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Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Great bass, upper mids are good.

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

Simgot EA500 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
D Tech
For me it's just easier to recomend the EW200, or em6L due to this being lean in the bass.

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

Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.6 * score rescaled + normalized
21 community members have rated the Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Simgot EA500 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.9 * score rescaled + normalized
27 community members have rated the SIMGOT EA500 at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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Simgot EA500 (more reviews)

Simgot EA500 reviewed by Bad Guy Good Audio

Bad Guy Good Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A- Tech
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Bass: B Mids: A- Treble: A-

Simgot EA500 reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
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Simgot EA500 reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.7 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B- Tech
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Bass: B Mids: B Treble: C+ Soundstage: B- Details: B Imaging: B-

Simgot EA500 reviewed by Yifang

Yifang 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B+ Tech
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Simgot EA500 reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 5.5 Reviewer Score
Olina/Oxygen like tuning, which I generally like. Bass is midbass focused with sub-bass roll off. Very punchy and energetic sound with oodles of impact. Very close to the Olina with the mods applied. A better fit and possibly better build than Olina with an interchangeable nozzle makes this interesting. Unfortunately the nozzles basically don't do anything but might even be the source of some imbalance. Overall sounds a tad bit crisper and tighter than Olina, but the difference is small. Techs are also a step down from Olina. Less sub-bass than Olina, but this allows the midbass to pop more, which I like for certain tracks - nicely textured and impactful but not overpowering. Treble can be a little spicy - a bit unnatural sounding in the treble, especially for percussion but overall is very fun to listen to. Unfortunately, QC is not great - my unit had channel imbalance.

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Simgot EA500 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
Slamming bass with the variety. High quality DD with good resolution.

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Simgot EA500 reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A- Tech
Inoffensive, warm, versatile Bassier and harsher Kato. Nozzle largely useless

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Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: B

Simgot EA500 reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 4.6 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
Probably the most detailed focused set at its price range at the cost of sounding off in the upper treble region. Probably the (one of the) most value pick at its price range.

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

Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro User Review Score

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Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5

Gaming Grade

C+

Simgot EA500 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.7

Gaming Grade

B-

Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
Mids C+
It presents a stable midrange foundation suitable for everyday listening. Clarity is serviceable without standing out.
Treble C+
The top end is tidy and serviceable, adding air without overdoing it. Extension is decent for casual listening.
Dynamics B
The performance feels robust, with satisfying punch and natural transitions. Nuances are easy to follow.
Soundstage C+
Stage expands beyond the shoulders and finally hints at layers, though vertical cues stay muted. Depth cues begin to emerge.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Simgot EA500 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Bass B
The bass brings healthy impact, complementing mixes without overpowering them. It keeps up with faster passages cleanly.
Mids B
Expect a confident midrange that keeps details audible without harshness. Acoustic arrangements sound engaging.
Treble C+
Highs come through with reasonable clarity while staying mostly smooth. Sibilance is mostly controlled.
Dynamics E+
Dynamic range feels limited, smearing micro-contrast and transient attack. Soft details are smoothed into the background.
Soundstage B
The presentation supplies a believable venue outline where each instrument owns its pocket of space. The stage opens up nicely for live cuts.
Details B-
Plenty of nuance surfaces, just not the last layer of shimmer. It balances clarity with an easygoing tone.
Imaging C
Depth hints are present though they rarely extend far beyond the stage front. Movement effects are understandable.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

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