The Epic Audio brand is almost unknown in the West, but it is a popular brand in Asia, where they have released a number of products which are quite appreciated.
The Epic Audio Intoxication has an impressive driver count, with 12 BA + 1 PBA + 8 EST+ 2 BCD. The shells are made of titanium, with a hammered aspect, rough and sturdy.
The sound is, at a first glance, a mild V, but upon more listening, the voices are quite forward, so a W shape would be a more appropriate description.
The sub bass is rolled off, while the mid bass is allowed to stand proud and tall, the end result being an approach that emphasises texture and articulation over low frequency rumble. In a manner similar to some Noble products, the low frequencies are very dense and pretty forward. Does it chug? Yes, it does, with a mean, thick sound that works wonderfully for downtuned distorted guitars. The passage between low and high frequencies is swift and harmonious. The upper mids remain uncoloured and smooth and the treble is nicely layered, with splashes pushed towards the back of the stage, but the rides crystalline and loud enough for this treble head. Overall, the treble is smooth and easy to listen to, with good sustain and note thickness.
The stage is large, but more importantly it is very full. Everywhere you focus your attention, there are multiple things happening at the same time. That is not to say that it is missing air, but it is noticeably going in the opposite direction than some of the popular modern IEMs (Arion, Legion, Spectrumica or even Mentor). The layering is good, logical and coherent. But the main feature remains the “wall-of-sound”.