EPZ - P50

Aful p5+2, myer audio ck2v, kiwi ears ke4, epz p50, ziigaat odyssey. The 200$ish range has a lot of hidden gems based on my experience, so check them out. For EDM I think you need a good textured bass, great instrument separation, and good treble extension, but that's my preference, so I can hear the details from what the producer intended.

Anyway, where did you buy this set ? Stars Pickers or Victoria Audio... Based on my testing last month, the EPZ P50 indeed balanced and all-rounder set, but when listening to pop music or anything that lively it lacks the emotion as they tend to sound boring... Compared to EPZ K9, it has same detail and balanced sound, but they more V-shaped from the EPZ P50, and of course in higher price than it.

Could try something with EST and very smooth extension if you want minimal masking like HBB Punch which is basically a KE4 with ESTs, though you're going to want to eq the bass down on punch if you want technical. Or you can try something bright like the Braindance. Also harman tuning overall like Volare/Variations would be good as they have a midbass tuck which leaves a clean impression and wider stage, or a bass-light airy harman like Studio4. Lower mids and 3k scoop can also open up the stage a lot, make everything sound very wide and enveloping and leave a very technical impression/much more layering/better perceived detail retrieval like SA6 mk2 (or ultra if you can find one) which are tuned rly similarly to Anole VX. EPZ P50 could be a good more affordable choice it's still a tribrid, with microplanars handling the treble.

I have a pair of EPZ P50, they are nice IEMs, sounding very natural and detailed. They have pleasant mids with forward vocals and clear but not piercing highs. Highly convenient fit, they are not big. Sound leakage isn't a big deal and can be heard only in absolutely quiet environment and on less-2-meter distance. Their weakest point is bass. Not because it's bad, not at all. But it's not great either. Just ok, well-rounded bass, nothing special about it. Hope that helps a bit!

Aful 5+2, Timeless 2, Tanchjim Origin, SoftEars Volume S, EPZ P50. Above 400 you have Kiwi Ears Punch as the obvious choice, as long as you like bass. But truly do not underestimate a good source, don't neglect it. Tubes are becoming more normal for portable use now so I would strongly recommend the iBasso Nunchaku and try to stretch your budget a little.

the epz p50s are the absolute best that I've heard, though they're the only > $100 I've tried so far

Ya i came to same conclusion , but EPZ P50 sounds better to me then day break ! They are similar but the P50 sounds smoother and has better detail retrieval and imaging ! The daybreaks are boring imo and nothing special , if you just want regular clear sound and normal ok tuning sound ! And just want it only cuz it says CRINEAR be my guest ! This was a blind buy cuz I wanted to see , but once you have the H60s ! There’s just nothing in the price bracket or under that’s even worth getting anymore if you like high detail and reference level . And my H30s already have the best neutral/natural sound signature iv ever heard even better then Hexa imo . But crin made it sound like he gave the daybreaks the highest quality /price ratio he could . But I didn’t hear that ! These cost me $169 plus tax . And they sound exactly like $169 sound . I guess if you like this sound signature and just want to own the crinear brand to collect it . I understand . But this was a disappointment for what I was expecting . Idk why my hopes were to high ! I mean I could give more of a burn in for another few days ! I do like the faceplate and the cable is alright , the fit is better than most, the comfortable fit reminds me of the MOONDROP Mays fit . What I can say is there really well made and feel solid ,durable !

I'm competitive cod player and I use 7hz sonus, Supermix 4, Epz p50

With discount or promotion, you can probably get the EPZ P50 for $150-ish (usually around 170) One of the cleanest, coherent and engaging sounding IEM around this price point I've heard. You can get Hexa for less budget but P50 is easily miles better in terms of performance