Kbear KB02 VS KZ CRN

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

Kbear KB02 and KZ CRN are in-ear monitors. Kbear KB02 costs $40 while KZ CRN costs $35. Kbear KB02 is $5 more expensive. Kbear KB02 holds a decisive 2.2-point edge in reviewer scores (6 vs 3.8). Kbear KB02 carries a user score of 6. Kbear KB02 has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge, Kbear KB02 has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge and Kbear KB02 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

Insights

Jaytiss Score
Kbear KB02
6 /10
Jaytiss Score
KZ CRN
3.8 /10
Score gap: 2.2
Metric Kbear KB02 KZ CRN
Mids 5 5
Treble 4 2
Soundstage 6 5
Dynamics 6 2
Tonality 5 3.8
Technicalities 4 2
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Jaytiss Reviews Comparison

Kbear KB02 reviewed by

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
Nice little banger of a set. Bone Conductor iem.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: B Soundstage: B

KZ CRN reviewed by

Jaytiss 3.8 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
E+ Tech
Hey a KZ that I like, ohh wait.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+

Kbear KB02 Details

Driver Configuration:

Tuning Type: Warm, V-Shaped

Brand: Kbear Top Kbear IEMs

Price (Msrp): $40

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KZ CRN Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+1BA+1Mag

Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: KZ Top KZ IEMs

Price (Msrp): $35

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Kbear KB02 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Textural information blurs together, making the stage feel pinched and gray. Instrument edges blur together frequently.
Mids C+
The region sounds agreeable overall, delivering clarity without flashiness. Slight warmth keeps things easy-going.
Treble C-
Treble is adequate overall, though its texture can feel coarse. Longer sessions may expose grain.
Dynamics B
You get confident dynamics that track both macro swings and rhythmic drive. There's life in every crescendo.
Soundstage B
The presentation supplies a believable venue outline where each instrument owns its pocket of space. The stage opens up nicely for live cuts.

KZ CRN Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D+
  • Tonality remains inconsistent, with uneven peaks and dips that disrupt musical flow. You'll constantly notice peaks or dips pulling focus.

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • Hopelessly smeared and congested, it struggles with basic instrument separation and loses detail even in simple tracks. Even casual listening quickly becomes tiring.
Mids C+
The region sounds agreeable overall, delivering clarity without flashiness. Slight warmth keeps things easy-going.
Treble E+
Highs sound subdued and short on sparkle, hiding fine detail. Metallic instruments lose their bite.
Dynamics E+
It struggles to convey small volume changes, flattening energetic bursts. Micro-contrast is practically absent.
Soundstage C+
Stage expands beyond the shoulders and finally hints at layers, though vertical cues stay muted. Depth cues begin to emerge.

Kbear KB02 User Reviews

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yorxx
6

Balanced V-shaped tuning.

Tuning: C+ Tech: A+ Bass: A+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+ Details: C+ Imaging: A+
Pros
Very technical driver super economical.
Cons
Sometimes something noisy.

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