Wired IEMs
EPZ Q5 PRO
73Great
$66
Full review dataEPZ Q5 PRO vs KZ PRX: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the KZ PRX comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 80. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: KZ PRX - Great overall at around $55.
Wired IEMs
KZ PRX
80Great
$55
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
KZ PRX leads on 4 of 4 measures.
- EPZ Q5 PRO
- KZ PRX
HearWiki score
73
80
Sound
7.7
7.8
Value
7.6
8.6
Price (USD)
$66
$55
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
Both shipped in 2024. These are 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.
- Q5 PRO2024
- PRX2024
Specifications
Q5 PROPRX
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $66
- $55
- HearWiki score
- 73
- 80
- Released
- 2024
- 2024
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 1DD
- planar magnetic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- planar
- Driver configuration
- 1DD
- -
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Impedance
- 24 Ω
- 15 Ω
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- Connector
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- -
What reviewers said
EPZ Q5 PRO
The EPZ Q5 Pro is a budget-friendly single dynamic driver IEM that delivers a balanced, neutral sound signature with solid technical performance for its price. It features a comfortable, well-built shell and a detachable 2-pin cable, making it a strong value pick for listeners seeking clarity over bass emphasis. While the overall package is impressive, the stock cable and occasional treble brightness are minor drawbacks to consider.
- Pro:Balanced, easy-to-enjoy tuning
- Pro:Good technical performance for the price
- Pro:Comfortable and well-built shells
- Con:Stock cable feels thin and tangles easily
- Con:Treble can be slightly harsh at times
- Con:Not for bass-heavy listeners
KZ PRX
The KZ PRX is a budget-friendly planar magnetic IEM that offers a balanced, warm-leaning sound with strong detail retrieval and capable imaging for its price. It excels in sub-bass presence and smooth mids, though it demands proper amplification and ear tips to perform at its best. Its soundstage is decent but not exceptionally wide, and the stock cable is a noted weak point.
- Pro:Excellent value for a planar IEM
- Pro:Balanced, warm sound with good detail
- Pro:Strong imaging and separation for the price
- Con:Requires a capable source and good ear tips
- Con:Stock cable limits performance
- Con:Soundstage is only medium-sized
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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