EPZ X Tipsy Star One VS Tangzu HBB Xuan NV

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EPZ X Tipsy Star One and Tangzu HBB Xuan NV are in-ear monitors. EPZ X Tipsy Star One costs $90 while Tangzu HBB Xuan NV costs $79. EPZ X Tipsy Star One is $11 more expensive. EPZ X Tipsy Star One holds a slight 0.1-point edge in reviewer scores (6 vs 5.9). Tangzu HBB Xuan NV has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, Tangzu HBB Xuan NV has significantly better treble with a 2.3-point edge, Tangzu HBB Xuan NV has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and EPZ X Tipsy Star One has slightly better soundstage with a 0.3-point edge.

Insights

Metric EPZ X Tipsy Star One Tangzu HBB Xuan NV
Bass 6 5.5
Mids 5 5.5
Treble 3 5.3
Details 6 5.5
Soundstage 6 5.8
Imaging 6 6
Dynamics 4 5
Tonality 6 6.1
Technicalities 4.8 5.4

EPZ X Tipsy Star One Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

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Jays Audio
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6

Mixed to Positive


Tangzu HBB Xuan NV Aggregated Review Score

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Average Reviewer Score:

5.9

Mixed


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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+

Tangzu HBB Xuan NV Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.6

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.

Tangzu HBB Xuan NV 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.
Bass B-
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids B-
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage B-
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details B-
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
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

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Price: $71

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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

Tangzu HBB Xuan NV Reviews

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech
A smoother hexa, and mini-nova. Very clean and balanced all-rounder. Good vocal set. Harman 2019 with more mid-bass, less uppermids and sub-bass. Nothing crazy, but does every genre very well.

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 5.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
Great overall package,smooth chill tuning. Poor techs.

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

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.8 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B- Tech
Comment: Why is there hype for this?. Safe tuning, decent treble tuning for the price Mediocre techs, overly rounded bass region

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Bass: B- Mids: B Treble: B+ Soundstage: B- Details: B- Imaging: B

Reviewed by: Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

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