EPZ Q5 VS Tripowin TC01

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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EPZ Q5 and Tripowin TC01 are in-ear monitors. EPZ Q5 costs $50 while Tripowin TC01 costs $45. EPZ Q5 is $5 more expensive. EPZ Q5 holds a decisive 2.5-point edge in reviewer scores (5.5 vs 3). EPZ Q5 has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, EPZ Q5 has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge and Tripowin TC01 has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge.

Insights

Metric EPZ Q5 Tripowin TC01
Bass 5.5 3
Mids 5 3
Treble 4 3
Details 5.5 3
Soundstage 6 3
Imaging 5.5 3
Dynamics 2 3
Tonality 5.8 3
Technicalities 5 3

EPZ Q5 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Jays Audio
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

5.5

Mixed


Tripowin TC01 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision

Average Reviewer Score:

3

Very Poor


Reviews Comparison

EPZ Q5 (more reviews)

EPZ Q5 reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7 * score normalized

EPZ Q5 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech
Can be a bit bright on pop/edm, but very good for jazz/blues/soul and warm instrumentals.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

EPZ Q5 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
Nice Bass response, great graph, overall clean set.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: B

Tripowin TC01 (more reviews)

Tripowin TC01 reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D Tech
Another V-shaped tuning with average technicalities. Not bad, not good.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: D Mids: D Treble: D Dynamics: D Details: D Imaging: D

EPZ Q5 User Review Score

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EPZ Q5 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.2

Gaming Grade

C+

Tripowin TC01 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

3

Gaming Grade

D

EPZ Q5 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.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
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.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Tripowin TC01 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

D
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass D
Bass is light and underwhelming. While some faint rumble exists, it lacks punch and authority in any meaningful way.
Mids D
Midrange is significantly uneven with coloration. Some frequencies are boosted while others are missing, creating an unnatural tone.
Treble D
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Dynamics D
Noticeably compressed dynamics. Musical expression suffers with weak transients and poor contrast between quiet and loud sections.
Details D
Modest detail presentation with significant loss of texture. Nuances are masked and complex passages become congested.
Imaging D
Modest imaging with basic left/right positioning. Lacks precision for center placement and suffers from positional blurring.
Gaming D
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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