KZ Zenith VS EPZ Q5

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KZ Zenith and EPZ Q5 are in-ear monitors. KZ Zenith costs $60 while EPZ Q5 costs $50. KZ Zenith is $10 more expensive. KZ Zenith holds a decisive 1.5-point edge in reviewer scores (6 vs 4.5). KZ Zenith has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, KZ Zenith has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, KZ Zenith has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge and EPZ Q5 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
KZ Zenith
6 /10
Jaytiss Score
EPZ Q5
4.5 /10
Score gap: 1.5
Metric KZ Zenith EPZ Q5
Mids 6 5
Treble 5 4
Soundstage 5 6
Dynamics 5 2
Tonality 5 4.5
Technicalities 5 4
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Jaytiss Reviews Comparison

KZ Zenith reviewed by

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
It's a middie, but a good option.

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

EPZ Q5 reviewed by

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

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Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: B
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KZ Zenith Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD

Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: KZ Top KZ IEMs

Price (Msrp): $60

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EPZ Q5 Details

Driver Configuration: n/a

Tuning Type: n/a

Price (Msrp): $50

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KZ Zenith 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+
  • Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Mids B
It offers engaging mid frequencies with pleasing clarity and layering. Details emerge without becoming harsh.
Treble C+
Treble is decent, offering acceptable extension without harshness. It balances presence with a touch of restraint.
Dynamics C+
Expect solid impact overall, even if finer gradations feel a touch smoothed. Micro-details could still be sharper.
Soundstage C+
You start to perceive distinct rows of players even if the ceiling still feels low. Layering is present but still modest.

EPZ Q5 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-
  • Details smear quickly, leaving the presentation cramped and low on definition. You'll notice smearing on even moderately layered songs.
Mids C+
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble C-
Expect serviceable treble that keeps detail audible without much polish. It keeps the highs audible without elegance.
Dynamics E+
Dynamic range feels limited, smearing micro-contrast and transient attack. Soft details are smoothed into the background.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth, placing instruments in clearly defined positions. Instruments sit in their own lanes.

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