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EPZ P40 vs Ziigaat Odyssey: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the EPZ P40 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: EPZ P40 - Great overall at around $160.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

EPZ P40 leads on 4 of 4 measures.

  • EPZ P40
  • Ziigaat Odyssey
HearWiki score
82
67
Sound
8.5
7.2
Value
8.0
7.0
Price (USD)
$160
$230

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 EPZ P40 is 2 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.

  • P4020262 yr newer
  • Odyssey2024

Specifications

P40Odyssey
Type
Wired IEMs
Wired IEMs
Price (USD)
$160
$230
HearWiki score
82
67
Released
2026
2024
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
2DD + 1PL + 1PZT tribrid
1DD + 3BA hybrid
Driver type
tribrid
hybrid
Driver configuration
2DD + 1PL + 1PZT
1DD + 3BA
Driver size
-
10 mm
Drivers per side
4
4
Impedance
14 Ω
18 Ω
Active noise cancelling
No
-
Connector
2-pin 0.78 mm
-

What reviewers said

EPZ P40

The EPZ P40 is a wired tribrid IEM that delivers a clean, technically strong sound with excellent midrange presence, controlled bass, and precise imaging for its price. While it shines in resolution and transparency, its tuning can feel sharp or cold to some ears, and it falls just short of class-leading treble refinement. Overall, it's a compelling option under $200 for listeners who value clarity and detail over warmth.

  • Pro:Excellent midrange clarity and vocal presence
  • Pro:Tight, well-defined bass response
  • Pro:Strong technical performance with precise imaging
  • Con:Treble lacks some extension and refinement
  • Con:Tuning may come across as sharp or shouty
  • Con:Limited included eartips

Ziigaat Odyssey

The Ziigaat Odyssey is a wired hybrid in-ear monitor that delivers a balanced, easy-listening sound with a clean low end, smooth mids, and a subdued top end that keeps long sessions comfortable. It trades some energy and micro-detail for a forgiving presentation, though its stage feels a bit confined and its treble lacks air. A solid mid-range pick for those who prefer a relaxed, non-fatiguing tuning over outright technical prowess.

  • Pro:Smooth, fatigue-free treble
  • Pro:Clean and controlled bass
  • Pro:Natural, non-offensive midrange
  • Con:Limited treble sparkle and extension
  • Con:Average resolution for the price
  • Con:Soundstage feels narrow and intimate

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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