EPZ X Tipsy Star One VS Simgot EA500

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EPZ X Tipsy Star One and Simgot EA500 are in-ear monitors. EPZ X Tipsy Star One costs $90 while Simgot EA500 costs $80. EPZ X Tipsy Star One is $10 more expensive. EPZ X Tipsy Star One holds a slight 0.4-point edge in reviewer scores (6 vs 5.6). Simgot EA500 has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Simgot EA500 has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge, EPZ X Tipsy Star One has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge and Simgot EA500 has slightly better soundstage with a 0.3-point edge.

Insights

Metric EPZ X Tipsy Star One Simgot EA500
Bass 6 6
Mids 5 6
Treble 3 5
Details 6 5.5
Soundstage 6 6.3
Imaging 6 4.8
Dynamics 4 2
Tonality 6 5.9
Technicalities 4.8 5.6

EPZ X Tipsy Star One Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Jays Audio
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6

Mixed to Positive


Simgot EA500 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Nymz
Shuwa-T Audionotions Jays Audio Tim Tuned
Super* Review
Bad Guy Good Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

5.6

Mixed


EPZ X Tipsy Star One User Review Score

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EPZ X Tipsy Star One Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.1

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-

EPZ X Tipsy Star One 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
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble D
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Dynamics C-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
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-
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics E+
Limited dynamic range with poor micro-detail. Subtle volume changes are lost, and transients lack proper attack.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Details B-
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

EPZ X Tipsy Star One Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7 * score normalized
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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
Vocal focused set. Female vocals are sweet and clean with subtly air and sparkle. Treble and bass is decent, does the job. Harman but with a twist.

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
D Tech
I like this set a lot for the price. Good value and vocals.

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

Simgot EA500 Reviews

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-

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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-

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. Previously Owned

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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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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

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-

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-

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