EPZ Q1: The First Budget IEM With a Dark Signature

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Hey everyone,

The EPZ Q1 is the first budget IEM I’ve tried with a dark signature, and the first time I’ve seen this signature in this price range. Thanks to EPZ for sending the samples, and the review is my own opinion with no influence. A single 13 mm dynamic driver with a titanium coated diaphragm, 32 ohm and 115 dB sensitivity according to the company, and a 2-pin connector. A light resin shell. It was $27 at the time of the review. My rating is based on the dark signature, so don’t compare it with other signatures.

Who is it for?

• Anyone who loves a very dark signature, or is ready to EQ it. Also for podcasts and watching YouTube.

Strengths

• The soundstage width and height are excellent.
• Detail clarity surprised me for a dark signature and a single driver.
• The bass comes in huge quantity, and it extends really well (I reached 13 Hz on AKM).
• The treble is smooth with no harshness or sibilance at all.
• Very comfortable, the cable is longer than usual (about 1.45 m), and it barely changes with the source.
• For gaming: soundstage and imaging are excellent.

Weaknesses

• Clear bass bleed, and the mid-bass is heavy and slow.
• The mids aren’t 100% natural: female vocals are thicker and a bit muffled.
• The treble has almost no air, and there are dips around 6000 and 14000 Hz.
• Clarity is acceptable with busy tracks, and separation is only very good.
• The bass covers everything during action in games.

Verdict

I only recommend it with one of two conditions: you prefer a dark signature, or you’ll EQ it (with EQ it turns into a really strong IEM). Otherwise, the EPZ G10 beats it in everything.

Note: this review is from 2023, so the price may have changed.

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