Tigerism Sun Wukong VS EPZ 530

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Tigerism Sun Wukong and EPZ 530 use 1DD and 5BA driver setups respectively. Tigerism Sun Wukong costs $650 while EPZ 530 costs $700. EPZ 530 is $50 more expensive. EPZ 530 holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (6.9 vs 7.7). EPZ 530 has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, EPZ 530 has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge and EPZ 530 has significantly better soundstage with a 3-point edge.

Insights

Metric Tigerism Sun Wukong EPZ 530
Bass 6.5 7.7
Mids 5 6
Treble 3 6
Details 5.5 7.7
Soundstage 4 7
Imaging 5 7.7
Dynamics 6.9 7
Gaming capabilities 5.6 6.6

Tigerism Sun Wukong Aggregated Review Score

Tigerism Sun Wukong Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T
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Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6.9

Cautiously Favorable


EPZ 530 Aggregated Review Score

EPZ 530 Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio Jaytiss
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

7.7

Strongly Favorable


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Tigerism Sun Wukong 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 530 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.6

Gaming Grade

B+

Tigerism Sun Wukong 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 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.
Soundstage C-
Average soundstage - adequate width but flat presentation. Reasonable instrument separation but lacks layering and depth.
Details B-
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C+
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics A-
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Tigerism Sun Wukong Reviews

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Tigerism Sun Wukong reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 4.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C Tech
Sounds nothing like the DM despite being marketed as a bassier version. Lacks any sort treble bite, with all instruments requiring higher frequencies sounding muffled.

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

Tigerism Sun Wukong reviewed by:

2025-07-19
IEMRanking AI 7.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A- Tech

The Tigerism Sun Wukong features an all-metal build with a striking Monkey King illustration, feeling durable but somewhat chunky. Its short nozzle and weight can lead to inconsistent fit and isolation, varying significantly between users. Accessories are minimal for the price, including only a cable, two tip types, a case, and a pouch .

Sound-wise, the 14.2mm dynamic driver delivers a deep, expansive bass with controlled sub-bass focus and textured mid-bass, avoiding bleed into the mids. The midrange offers clarity, with warm lower mids and slightly forward female vocals, though male vocals exhibit a noticeable dip. Treble suffers from unevenness and reduced decay, limiting detail retrieval and contributing to an average soundstage despite good separation .

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EPZ 530 Reviews

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Price: $443

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EPZ 530 reviewed by:

Jays Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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.

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EPZ 530 reviewed by:

Jaytiss 7.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech
It does some things very well. Very good item.

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Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-

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