NiceHCK DB2 VS KZ Taurus

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

NiceHCK DB2 and KZ Taurus use 1DD+1BA and 2DD driver setups respectively. NiceHCK DB2 costs $22 while KZ Taurus costs $25. KZ Taurus is $3 more expensive. KZ Taurus holds a decisive 1.3-point edge in reviewer scores (4.5 vs 5.8). KZ Taurus has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, KZ Taurus has significantly better treble with a 4-point edge, NiceHCK DB2 has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and NiceHCK DB2 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
NiceHCK DB2
4.5 /10
Jaytiss Score
KZ Taurus
5.8 /10
Score gap: 1.3
Metric NiceHCK DB2 KZ Taurus
Mids 4 5
Treble 2 6
Soundstage 6 5
Dynamics 5 4
Tonality 4.5 4.8
Technicalities 2 6
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Jaytiss Reviews Comparison

NiceHCK DB2 reviewed by

Jaytiss 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
E+ Tech
Remarkably energetic set. But upper treble is off.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

KZ Taurus reviewed by

2025-08-28
Jaytiss 5.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B Tech
Sizzly!

Jaytiss original ranking

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

NiceHCK DB2 Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+1BA

Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: NiceHCK Top NiceHCK IEMs

Price (Msrp): $22

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KZ Taurus Details

Driver Configuration: 2DD

Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: KZ Top KZ IEMs

Price (Msrp): $25

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NiceHCK DB2 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Uneven emphasis across the spectrum keeps the presentation unsettled and awkward. Acoustic instruments lose their natural body.

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • The presentation is claustrophobic and blurred, leaving simple arrangements sounding chaotic and lifeless. The presentation feels more like background noise than music.
Mids C-
It delivers a workable midrange that could benefit from smoother transitions. Timbre isn't quite convincing yet.
Treble E+
Expect a dark-tilted treble that keeps excitement in check. Sibilants are dull, but so is everything else.
Dynamics C+
Dynamics feel competent, bringing energy without the finest detail. It carries energy without sounding aggressive.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth, placing instruments in clearly defined positions. Instruments sit in their own lanes.

KZ Taurus Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • The tuning lacks refinement, jumping between dull and shouty without settling. Vocals frequently sound off-kilter.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Mids C+
The mids are solid and dependable, though not especially remarkable. Vocals stay reasonably grounded in the mix.
Treble B
Highs sound lively and extended while remaining controlled. Detail retrieval keeps shimmer intact.
Dynamics C-
Dynamics are average—competent yet lacking real excitement. It keeps music listenable but uninspiring.
Soundstage C+
The image breathes a little, spacing instruments laterally while sketching a light sense of distance. Separation improves with cleaner recordings.

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