KZ PR3 VS KZ PR1 Pro

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KZ PR3 and KZ PR1 Pro are in-ear monitors. KZ PR3 costs $49 while KZ PR1 Pro costs $80. KZ PR1 Pro is $31 more expensive. KZ PR1 Pro holds a decisive 1.4-point edge in reviewer scores (3.3 vs 4.7). KZ PR1 Pro carries a user score of 7.5. KZ PR1 Pro has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge and KZ PR1 Pro has significantly better dynamics with a 5-point edge.

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Metric KZ PR3 KZ PR1 Pro
Bass 3.3 5
Mids 5 5
Treble 1 4
Details 3.3 5
Soundstage 5 4.7
Imaging 3.3 6
Dynamics 1 6
Tonality 3.3 4.7
Technicalities 1 5.7

KZ PR3 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

3.3

Very Poor

KZ PR1 Pro Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Super* Review
Precogvision Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

4.7

Generally Unfavorable

Reviews Comparison

KZ PR3 (more reviews)

KZ PR3 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 3.3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
E- Tech
It isn't bad, just not fantastic. I enjoy the fit, might do a full review.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

KZ PR1 Pro (more reviews)

KZ PR1 Pro reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 5.1 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B- Tech
Solid choice at $50 for an exciting, high-clarity sound, but at the expense of an artifical brightness and timbre.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: B Details: C+ Imaging: B

KZ PR1 Pro reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 5 * score rescaled + normalized
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KZ PR1 Pro reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 4* * score rescaled + normalized
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KZ PR3 User Review Score

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KZ PR1 Pro User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

7.5

Strongly Favorable

KZ PR3 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

1.7

Gaming Grade

E

KZ PR1 Pro Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.4

Gaming Grade

C+

KZ PR3 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-
  • The presentation is claustrophobic and blurred, leaving simple arrangements sounding chaotic and lifeless. The presentation feels more like background noise than music.
Mids C+
Midrange performance is decent, offering balanced presence without major flaws. It works well for casual background listening.
Treble E-
Highs sound veiled and distant, draining life from the mix. Hi-hats fade before they start.
Dynamics E-
It cannot muster meaningful volume gradation, making tracks feel static. It drains life from energetic music.
Soundstage C+
The image breathes a little, spacing instruments laterally while sketching a light sense of distance. Separation improves with cleaner recordings.
Gaming E
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

KZ PR1 Pro Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Bass C+
Expect a balanced but ordinary low end that avoids both extremes. Slam remains moderate and controlled.
Mids C+
Midrange performance is decent, offering balanced presence without major flaws. It works well for casual background listening.
Treble C-
The top end sounds acceptable but lacks the smoothness of higher tiers. Air is hinted at more than delivered.
Dynamics B
Dynamic expression is good, delivering solid impact and convincing contrast. Percussion lands with convincing weight.
Details C+
Plenty of nuance surfaces, just not the last layer of shimmer. It balances clarity with an easygoing tone.
Imaging B
Layered vocals and harmonies remain distinct and easy to track. Layered vocals remain easy to track.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

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KZ PR1 Pro User Reviews

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yorxx
7.5

Balanced V-shaped tuning.

Tuning: B Tech: A+ Bass: A- Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+ Details: B Imaging: A+
Pros
Very good technically, Very good soundstage, warm, very good image.
Cons
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