Kbear KB02 VS KZ CRN

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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 3.4-point edge in reviewer scores (6.3 vs 2.9). Kbear KB02 carries a user score of 6. Kbear KB02 has significantly better mids with a 1.5-point edge, 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.

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Metric Kbear KB02 KZ CRN
Bass 6.3 2
Mids 5 3.5
Treble 4 2
Details 6.3 2
Soundstage 6 5
Imaging 6.3 2
Dynamics 6 2
Tonality 6.4 2.9
Technicalities 6 2
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Kbear KB02 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Kois Archive Audio Amigo Jaytiss Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6.3

Mixed to Positive

KZ CRN Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

2.9

Very Negative

Reviews Comparison

Kbear KB02 reviewed by Jaytiss

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
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KZ CRN reviewed by Jaytiss

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 (more reviews)

Kbear KB02 reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 6.8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Rating: B+ | Value: ⭐⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮 | Comfort: 9 fun bone conduction for bass mids and treble not the best

Kois Archive original ranking

Kois Archive Youtube Channel
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Kbear KB02 reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 6 * score rescaled + normalized
Bone conduction on the cheap. Buzzy, springy tonalty that makes for fun bass, but carries a little too much tonal affectation. Like a baby Kinera Plutus Beast

Audio Amigo original ranking

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Kbear KB02 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.3 * score rescaled + normalized
11 community members have rated the KBear KB02 at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

KZ CRN (more reviews)

KZ CRN reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 2 Reviewer Score
E+ Tuning
E+ Tech
Lacks technicalities - mainly regarding detail, separation and dynamics. Stage is intimate. Timbre is funky. Notes are a bit blurry. Tuning is mostly fine. Nothing new at this current market.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: E+ Mids: E+ Treble: E+ Details: E+ Imaging: E+

Kbear KB02 User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

6

Mixed to Positive

KZ CRN User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score: n/a

Based on 0 user reviews

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Kbear KB02 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.1

Gaming Grade

B

KZ CRN Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

2.3

Gaming Grade

E+

Kbear KB02 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

B
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
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.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

KZ CRN Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D-
  • Balance is severely off, producing a harsh, unpleasant listen regardless of genre. Long sessions quickly become exhausting.

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.
Bass E+
The bass register sounds hollow, with minimal texture or sustain. There's little sustain to bass guitar notes.
Mids D+
Midrange is highly uneven, veering between shouty peaks and hollow dips. Tonality swings between shouty and withdrawn.
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.
Details E+
Secondary lines struggle to stand apart because resolution can't parse their subtleties. Textures feel monotone and dull.
Imaging E+
Center focus slips in and out, eroding confidence in where sounds originate. There's no consistent center image.
Gaming E+
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

Kbear KB02 User Reviews

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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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