TRN-Medusa VS EPZ Q5 Pro V2

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TRN-Medusa and EPZ Q5 Pro V2 are in-ear monitors. TRN-Medusa costs $50 while EPZ Q5 Pro V2 costs $56. EPZ Q5 Pro V2 is $6 more expensive. EPZ Q5 Pro V2 holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (5.2 vs 5.5). EPZ Q5 Pro V2 has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge, EPZ Q5 Pro V2 has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge and TRN-Medusa has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric TRN-Medusa EPZ Q5 Pro V2
Mids 5 5
Treble 3 5
Soundstage 6 5
Dynamics 3 5
Tonality 5.1 4.5
Technicalities 4.8 5
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TRN-Medusa Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Gizaudio Axel
Kois Archive
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

5.2

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EPZ Q5 Pro V2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

5.5

Mixed

Reviews Comparison

TRN-Medusa reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
D Tech
Nice overall tonal quality, with just a dash of shout.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

EPZ Q5 Pro V2 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 5.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C+ Tech
Bright for me.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: C+

TRN-Medusa (more reviews)

TRN-Medusa reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 5.4 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A- Tech
Rating: C | Value: ⭐ | Comfort: 9 very fun single dd little shouty

Kois Archive original ranking

Kois Archive Youtube Channel

TRN-Medusa reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C Tech
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Gizaudio Axel original ranking

Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel

TRN-Medusa reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.3 * score rescaled + normalized
2 community members have rated the TRN Medusa at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

TRN-Medusa User Review Score

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TRN-Medusa Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.9

Gaming Grade

C

EPZ Q5 Pro V2 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.9

Gaming Grade

C

TRN-Medusa Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

Average Technical Grade

C
  • Resolution is limited, masking finer nuances and narrowing the soundstage. Busy mixes still overwhelm it with ease.
Mids C+
Midrange performance is decent, offering balanced presence without major flaws. It works well for casual background listening.
Treble D
Treble response is uneven, jumping between dull spots and sharp peaks. Peaks poke out unpredictably.
Dynamics D
Dynamics come across throttled, leaving energetic moments underwhelming. Energetic passages land with a thud.
Soundstage B
You can map the ensemble with confidence thanks to solid spacing and coherent depth layering. Ambient effects feel believable.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

EPZ Q5 Pro V2 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • It struggles with balance, producing a lumpy response that rarely sounds coherent. Genre hopping highlights glaring inconsistencies.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Overall technicalities are acceptable, delivering enough clarity for casual sessions. Imaging is serviceable though not immersive.
Mids C+
The mids are solid and dependable, though not especially remarkable. Vocals stay reasonably grounded in the mix.
Treble C+
Treble is decent, offering acceptable extension without harshness. It balances presence with a touch of restraint.
Dynamics C+
You get reliable macrodynamics, with micro shifts that remain only adequate. A reliable performer for most tracks.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width and a modest step forward in depth perception. There's a mild sense of width to enjoy.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

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