KZ Taurus VS KZ Duonic

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KZ Taurus and KZ Duonic use 2DD and 10MM PU PEEK DLC driver setups respectively. KZ Taurus costs $25 while KZ Duonic costs $22. KZ Taurus is $3 more expensive. KZ Duonic holds a clear 0.9-point edge in reviewer scores (6 vs 6.9). KZ Duonic has slightly better mids with a 0.4-point edge, KZ Taurus has better treble with a 0.9-point edge, KZ Duonic has better dynamics with a 0.9-point edge and KZ Duonic has significantly better soundstage with a 1.1-point edge.

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Metric KZ Taurus KZ Duonic
Bass 6.5 6.9
Mids 5.7 6
Treble 5.9 5
Details 5.9 6.9
Soundstage 5.4 6.5
Dynamics 5.1 6
Tonality 5.7 5.9
Technicalities 6.3 5
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KZ Taurus Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Kois Archive
Paul Wasabii Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6

Mixed to Positive

KZ Duonic Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

6.9

Cautiously Favorable

Reviews Comparison

KZ Taurus reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 5.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B Tech
Sizzly!

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Mids: C+ Treble: B Dynamics: C- Soundstage: C+
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KZ Duonic reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6.9 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
This is slightly safe, but has strong bass, it's agressive and wonderful.

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Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: B+

KZ Taurus (more reviews)

KZ Taurus reviewed by Paul Wasabii

Paul Wasabii 6.5 * Score computed by IEMRanking.com
B Tuning
B Tech
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Vocal focused 2DD with boosted upper mids and lower treble. Bass shelf has good impact, but stage and upper treble air are typical for the price and it works best at lower volumes. Clear, vivid vocals and a well judged bass shelf with snappy impact for the price. Upper mids dominate at higher volumes, trimming warmth and masking upper treble air; stage is on the small side.
Youtube Video Summary

KZ Taurus is a Keep Hi-Fi exclusive 2DD with dual 8 mm drivers in a horizontal layout, tuned neutral-bright with a clear vocal-focused tilt. Upper mids and lower treble are pushed forward for vivid presence, while a long-glide bass shelf supplies body and a crisp impact; keeping volume modest preserves warmth and balance.

Compared with recent KZ tunings that sit closer to a Harman-style V, Taurus trades big-end excitement for midrange clarity, which also means a more typical stage size and less audible upper-treble air at this price. Vocal tracks benefit most; higher-energy EDM or bass-heavy material will highlight the dominant upper mids, whereas mixed content at lower volumes showcases a clean presentation and solid fundamentals for the money.

Bass: B+ Mids: B Treble: B- Dynamics: B Soundstage: B- Details: B-

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KZ Taurus reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 5.2 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A- Tech
Rating: C- | Value: ⭐ | Gaming: 🎮 | Comfort: 9 sound nice with impedance adapter spicy mid and treble. not vented?

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KZ Taurus reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.5 * score rescaled + normalized
6 community members have rated the KZ Taurus at an average of 3.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Generally Favorable.

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KZ Taurus 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 Duonic Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.3

Gaming Grade

C+

KZ Taurus Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Bass B+
Expect a solid thump that keeps the rhythm engaging yet controlled. Sub-bass presence is supportive, not overwhelming.
Mids B-
The mids are solid and dependable, though not especially remarkable. Vocals stay reasonably grounded in the mix.
Treble B-
Treble is decent, offering acceptable extension without harshness. It balances presence with a touch of restraint.
Dynamics C+
It offers fair punch and contrast, though micro-dynamics could be sharper. Impact is satisfying for day-to-day use.
Soundstage C+
The image breathes a little, spacing instruments laterally while sketching a light sense of distance. Separation improves with cleaner recordings.
Details B-
The mix feels articulate, yet the tiniest ripples don't always sparkle. Background ambience is reasonably clear.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

KZ Duonic Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Mids B
Expect a confident midrange that keeps details audible without harshness. Acoustic arrangements sound engaging.
Treble C+
Expect a polite treble presentation that balances presence with restraint. Percussion carries a pleasant sparkle.
Dynamics B
Expect energetic dynamics that bring music to life without harshness. It injects enthusiasm into fast music.
Soundstage B+
You can map the ensemble with confidence thanks to solid spacing and coherent depth layering. Ambient effects feel believable.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

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