Wired IEMs
EPZ 530
73Good
$390
Full review dataEPZ 530 vs SIMGOT SUPERMIX 5: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the SIMGOT SUPERMIX 5 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: SIMGOT SUPERMIX 5 - Great overall at around $220.
Wired IEMs
SIMGOT SUPERMIX 5
82Great
$220
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
SIMGOT SUPERMIX 5 leads on 3 of 4 measures.
- EPZ 530
- SIMGOT SUPERMIX 5
HearWiki score
73
82
Sound
8.0
8.5
Value
8.0
7.5
Price (USD)
$390
$220
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The SIMGOT SUPERMIX 5 is 5 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 5 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- 5302021
- SUPERMIX 520265 yr newer
Specifications
530SUPERMIX 5
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $390
- $220
- HearWiki score
- 73
- 82
- Released
- 2021
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 5BA
- 1DD + 2BA hybrid
- Driver type
- balanced-armature
- hybrid
- Driver configuration
- 5BA
- 1DD + 2BA
- Drivers per side
- 5
- 3
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 19 Ω
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
What reviewers said
EPZ 530
The EPZ 530 is a five-balanced-armature wired IEM that delivers a clean, detailed and balanced sound signature, with notable vocal presence and extended highs. Its technical performance and comfortable fit make it a strong value in the mid-priced segment, appealing to listeners who prioritize clarity and refinement over a heavily colored tuning.
- Pro:Excellent detail retrieval and micro-dynamics
- Pro:Clear, forward mids with strong vocal articulation
- Pro:Comfortable and lightweight shell for long sessions
- Con:No noise cancellation, so isolation depends on fit
- Con:Treble can be intense for sensitive ears
- Con:Requires a decent source to shine fully
SIMGOT SUPERMIX 5
The SIMGOT SUPERMIX 5 is a wired hybrid IEM that pairs a dynamic driver with dual balanced armatures to deliver a tactile, mildly warm sound. It offers well-controlled physical bass, clear vocals, and smooth, non-fatiguing treble, making it a polished and engaging listen. While its technical performance is strong for the price, the midrange could use a bit more richness, and the bone-conduction driver can occasionally be distracting during movement.
- Pro:Physical, well-controlled bass
- Pro:Smooth, non-fatiguing treble
- Pro:Clear vocal reproduction
- Con:Midrange lacks some depth
- Con:Bone-conduction driver can be distracting
- Con:Not ideally suited for active use
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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