KZ CRN VS QKZ x HBB Khan

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KZ CRN and QKZ x HBB Khan are in-ear monitors. KZ CRN costs $35 while QKZ x HBB Khan costs $40. QKZ x HBB Khan is $5 more expensive. KZ CRN holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (3.8 vs 3.3). KZ CRN has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge and KZ CRN has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
KZ CRN
3.8 /10
Jaytiss Score
QKZ x HBB Khan
3.3 /10
Score gap: 0.5
Metric KZ CRN QKZ x HBB Khan
Mids 5 4
Treble 2 1
Soundstage 5 5
Dynamics 2 2
Tonality 3.8 3.3
Technicalities 2 1
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Jaytiss Reviews Comparison

KZ CRN reviewed by

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

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+

QKZ x HBB Khan reviewed by

Jaytiss 3.3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
E- Tech
Hard to recommend in a competitive market.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

KZ CRN Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+1BA+1Mag

Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: KZ Top KZ IEMs

Price (Msrp): $35

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QKZ x HBB Khan Details

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Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: KZ Top KZ IEMs

Price (Msrp): $40

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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.

QKZ x HBB Khan Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D
  • Expect a patchy tonal profile that makes instrumentation feel mismatched. EQ is almost mandatory to tame the response.

Average Technical Grade

E-
  • Instrument separation collapses instantly, burying nuances and leaving everything in a gray blur. Layered arrangements collapse into a messy haze.
Mids C-
It delivers a workable midrange that could benefit from smoother transitions. Timbre isn't quite convincing yet.
Treble E-
Expect severely attenuated treble that leaves textures subdued. Everything sounds veiled and muted.
Dynamics E+
Subtle shifts disappear, with transients lacking bite or urgency. Drum hits arrive without conviction.
Soundstage C+
Stage expands beyond the shoulders and finally hints at layers, though vertical cues stay muted. Depth cues begin to emerge.

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