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EPZ X TIPSY STAR ONE 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.

Score 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 X TIPSY STAR ONE
  • KZ PRX
HearWiki score
67
80
Sound
7.2
7.8
Value
6.9
8.6
Price (USD)
$70
$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.

  • X TIPSY STAR ONE2024
  • PRX2024

Specifications

X TIPSY STAR ONEPRX
Type
Wired IEMs
Wired IEMs
Price (USD)
$70
$55
HearWiki score
67
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
64 Ω
15 Ω
Detachable cable
Yes
-
Connector
2-pin 0.78 mm
-

What reviewers said

EPZ X TIPSY STAR ONE

This wired collaboration between EPZ and Tipsy pairs a custom 10 mm dual-cavity dynamic driver with a blend of LCP and PU materials, aiming for clear and energetic sound. It's built for live streaming, stage monitoring, and attentive music listening, with a detachable 2-pin cable for easy swapping. The single-driver design keeps things simple, while the 64-ohm impedance suggests it pairs well with dedicated sources.

  • Pro:Detailed and engaging sound from a custom dual-cavity dynamic driver
  • Pro:Detachable 0.78 mm 2-pin cable allows for easy upgrades or replacements
  • Pro:Suitable for monitoring and critical listening due to its tuned response
  • Con:No active noise cancellation, so isolation relies solely on ear tips
  • Con:Higher impedance (64 ohms) may require a more powerful source for optimal volume
  • Con:Single dynamic driver can't match multi-driver setups in terms of raw detail and separation

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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