TRN Shell VS KZ PR1 Pro

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

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TRN Shell and KZ PR1 Pro are in-ear monitors. TRN Shell costs $62 while KZ PR1 Pro costs $80. KZ PR1 Pro is $18 more expensive. TRN Shell holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (5 vs 4.7). KZ PR1 Pro carries a user score of 7.5.

Insights

Metric TRN Shell KZ PR1 Pro
Bass 5 5
Mids 5 5
Treble 5 4
Details 5 5
Imaging 5 6
Dynamics 5 6
Tonality 5 4.7
Technicalities 5.5 5.7

TRN Shell Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Gizaudio Axel

Average Reviewer Score:

5

Mixed to Negative


KZ PR1 Pro Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Super* Review
Precogvision Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

4.7

Generally Unfavorable


TRN Shell User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score: n/a

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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

TRN Shell 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 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+

TRN Shell Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

KZ PR1 Pro Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

TRN Shell Reviews

Gizaudio Axel 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B- Tech
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Gizaudio Axel original ranking

Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
- Gizaudio Axel

KZ PR1 Pro Reviews

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
- Precogvision
Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: B Details: C+ Imaging: B
Z-Reviews 5 * score normalized
Super* Review 4* * score normalized
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Super* Review original ranking

Super* Review Youtube Channel
- Super* Review

TRN Shell User Reviews

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KZ PR1 Pro User Reviews

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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
No.

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