KZ PR1 Pro Earphones (iem) | First Impressions | Unboxing | Graph Measurements VS Original PR1

[@El_Bellota]

You are criminally underrated, no other review channel I've ever seen explains and compares to such a level. Keep it up, you absolutely will go far.

[@roviccastillo9087]

This reminds of how the Zetian Wu was improved from the originals to the Heyday, glad to see that companies are associating high end/high res sound with better and smoother tuning rather than just boosting bass and calling that tuning an upgrade Nice first impressions Ian!

[@GaryMiller-br7zg]

After watching so many reviewers out there, I think I’ve come to trust your ears the most

[@castillo4141]

Very nice analysis, subscribed. Thanks for taking the time to be this thorough.

[@ianfann]

Thank you so much!

[@jj_zeroshiki]

another KZ release that includes the ZES cable, very nice (you can only get the inline mic version of that cable with certain IEMs since the standalone release has no option of including an inline microphone)

[@joeSmith-nk2br]

Really helps me get an understanding of what to expect.

[@andrewy1983]

Ali express, kz franchised store currently has $60 (AUD) discount off these. Cheap! I just brought a set.

[@ianfann]

that's great!

[@LISTEDGames]

Man I wanted a CCA PLA13 with clear shell, hey CCA if you make one, lemme exchange my current CCA PLA13. Thanks

[@jonathanhadiprasetyanto521]

Wow, the speed of your upload is always shocking.

[@ianfann]

i know right? thanks for watching!

[@fiddlix]

KZ planars are starting to get interesting.

[@ianfann]

yup looks like it.

[@maxxmenezes]

Not yet

[@thewillsfamilyaccount6486]

I thought KZ was finished! Good to see that they are not.. great video.. thank you..😊

[@ianfann]

Thanks for watching!

[@santosfernando6542]

What are you thinking? KZ has been developing and making better products, unlike other brands, which only advertise but do not make good products.

[@mjl8083]

how about measuring the PR1 Pro with silicone eartips?

[@kennethlourisombrog2149]

I'm a Metal Basshead which one is better for me?

[@kanguruster]

The cables were labelled. One side had a black band and the other side had a red band. Red is for the right channel.

[@santosfernando6542]

You can pay more attention to the product details.

[@dthliat1]

awesome brader !!!!!please use the included foam tips for comparison

[@ianfann]

Thanks!!

[@ThompsonHarris-ud7dq]

I'm more focused on the bass part, well done.

[@MarKfour2020]

No termino de quemar mis pr1 y ya salen con el pro

[@ankramuttaudio]

Nice my friend... Thank you for this.

[@ianfann]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@mokisan]

Wow! . thanks for the video ian. Only one question, how does these compare to the other expensive planar like timeless, tangzu wu zetian, s12 pro? Would be nice if you could tell the differences between the pr1 pro and them

[@ianfann]

yup i will be working on a comparision video for this

[@mehmetgurdal]

dont wonder too much dude :D Timeless is bassy neutral with shiny upper mids. s12 pro is sharper, has more treble. zetian wu is a cheaper alternative to timeless and I guess it has a very sharp treble but not terrible. kz is a mess whatever you try from them. bloated mids, sharp upper mids metallic and in case of planar models PAİNFUL treble.

[@mokisan]

@@mehmetgurdal did you try all of them or are you just basing just from seeing a graph

[@leunca]

@@mokisan It would be better to believe the words of an expert at Head-fi or a reviewer who has tried dozens or even hundreds of IEMs over the years. They know more about the pros and cons of an IEM than people who only look at the FR. 😉

[@mehmetgurdal]

@@mokisan I admit I havent tried them. but I do trust the measurements of this rig and IANN. graphs DO give consistent reliable information. and what we are seeing here is pure mediocrity. if you are interested in planar magnetic technology you can check out Kinera's Celest gumiho and an new pure planar model that they are planning to release. they are cheaper, has better accessories and sounds more natural.

[@VoxVirtus86]

Didn't you have this backwards? The red line in the graph was labeled as the new PR1 and you were talking like it was the OG, or am I missing something?

[@colddish]

Hmmm, would have thought it’ll be even airier than OG yet sounds less airy? The OG has less bass than PLA13 and this one even less? Would the bass quality be better or just, less?

[@ianfann]

Less bass = more details = less colouring

[@redevilshain]

bro, hopefully you can do some atas iem in the future. 😁

[@ianfann]

I also hope leh, you think I don’t want meh? Haha

[@muhasri1985]

Nice Review 😁👍

[@ianfann]

Thanks! 👍

[@terrano4392]

Great video😍😍😍.Just asking you Which will be better between kz as16 pro and kz pr1 pro??

[@ianfann]

This

[@aaronmathias6739]

Holy smokes! Another question that I wanted to ask. And you already did & was answered. Awesome!

[@huyhoangdang3754]

@@ianfann I cant see the answer, which one better: kz as16 pro and kz pr1 hifi ?

[@ianfann]

This one

[@santosfernando6542]

Their configuration is different, depending on what kind of sound you like to listen to, depending on the sound quality, bass or mid-treble, you can consider this product.

[@bangqemgaming6520]

on 7:49 by just seeing the cable mark, i think you put the cable on wrong side.. the left side should hook to the blue mark cable, cos the right side should use the red mark cable..

[@ianfann]

Yes I have realised that and I will update my graph database thanks

[@bangqemgaming6520]

@@ianfann thank you for this comparison review..

[@alextoccalino8785]

Should we wait for Pr1 Pro X???? 😅

[@ianfann]

up to you :)

[@droniebalkans]

so uh, I want to buy new set of items since my zsn pro x's kinda died. Please help me with this. I want to try out the kz pr1 pro but although people say it's really good and clean I feel like I would like smooth iem's more than grainy ones. I don't know if I should get the kz pr 1 pro or the kz zs10 pro x as they have some big price differences. I has the samson sr 850 semi open over ears for detail and wide sounding, I want something fun sounding for the items on the go. the pr1 pro's just look so damn sexy

[@rockscorpion]

Sound Test could also be helpful...

[@faderautomation]

Have you measured the AirPods or cable earphones of Apple, I am curious on there tuning because it sounds so good for the ears, if possible can you measure the Apple earphones

[@santosfernando6542]

If you need to use an iPhone, buy a transfer cable, which will more or less affect the sound quality experience.

[@alvincaesar-jv6tu]

How do the Moondrop Chu compare to these?

[@Pedzz]

That treble is still peaky to my liking unfortunately

[@ianfann]

you mean the presence or the brilliance?

[@xeruskun]

Peaky? What?

[@JohnSmith-qt4pv]

@@xeruskunthe peaks at ~6, 9,11khz and the mega peak at ~15khz

[@mehmetgurdal]

@@xeruskun it shouldn't be too high from the target curve. look at how it rises above the target curve like the tower of sauron. it makes the music hissy, tinny, metallic and unrealistic. take a soda can, cut its upper half and put against your phones speaker, Thats how it probably sounds like. I open an EQ app and boost the 8 and 16 khz bands by 8 db. you should feel the pain.

[@alishehroze2960]

I'm concerned about "Noise Isolation" Please do a test on music performance in noisy environment & advise, how is the performance of it's noise isolation & seal? Because I use earphone a lot during commute.

[@ianfann]

iem naturally cuts out noise because it creates a seal in your ear cannel but not 100% cut off. for this i would say it cuts off about 60% of the outside noise.

[@Jaleelk0]

I ordered the PR1 Pro. I'm hoping it's good quality 😓

[@Sasha.Sunshine]

Спасибо, теперь понятна разница

[@Allucardume]

I just bought the original 😂😭

[@mehmetgurdal]

dont feel bad :D they are as painful as the new ones :D

[@sumanchhetri1809]

This vs moondrop aria?

[@eduardocabrera6857]

Congratulations! but, in my opinion, you review isn't complete. The PR1 PRO need be compare vs P1 Balanced and not PR1 Hi-Fi because the PR1 Pro is in the line o balanced edition and not of Hi-fi version! Thanks!

[@chewkenghong]

Does these fit inside the kz az09pro Bluetooth adapter?

[@carlosab9016]

Yes

[@kyron42]

There shouldn't be any harshness in the mid range unless you're listening to harsh music. Why don't you listen to proper music.

[@rajeebdas1724]

'proper' music? Lol.. Can't take you seriously anymore

[@ANOLE_VX]

Your Left and Right cables are swapped 💀

[@florencemiller3967]

The Pro earphone is update with the memory eartips!

[@ianfann]

yup

[@TheTeamRE]

Which one would you recommend to get the og or the pro.

[@ianfann]

i would prefer the pro, it sounds more correct to my ears but the OG has a sense of a more airy treble and sounstage

[@TheTeamRE]

@@ianfann which one would you say it's a better fit for a basshead

[@ianfann]

Obviously og but it’s not up to a basshead level even

[@TheTeamRE]

@@ianfann hmm I see i prefer a neutral warm tuning I thinking about getting the hexa I know it's not really for bass heads but I been hearing great things about that one

[@ianfann]

But what you prefer, not what other prefer. End of the day you are the one using it.

[@의미없다-r9v]

No more buy same IEMs which have different name of KZ any more

[@ianfann]

thanks for watching!

[@xeruskun]

No one asked..tbh

[@의미없다-r9v]

@@ianfann Thank you for your review. I always enjoy your contents.

[@shafinzaman9955]

@@xeruskun bruh, he just shared his opinion 😐

[@의미없다-r9v]

@@xeruskun Bro, I have PR1 Hifi version now, I think KZ release Pro version to give more volume cause of their mistake in Hifi version. PR1 Hifi need max of volume in my DAC. In terms of sound quality, I guess that Hifi version may be better.

[@saputra_yudha]

KZ R&D very fast

[@ianfann]

yup i agree with you haha

[@koningklootzak7788]

It's not a good thing actually. They are acting confused.

[@samuelelandi5288]

Now we have PR2 with half the price, would anybody tell me the difference between PR1 & 2 and why they have such price gap?

[@matthewfreeman908]

Because PR2 is way worse than PR1 Pro

[@brianli286]

How do the hexas compare to these? Thanks Ian!

[@gamingvibes4u]

Wider sound stage this or zs10 Pro x?

[@Heliumbomb1945]

Ian, thanks for reviewing KZ PR1 PRO ! Between Dioko or PR1 Pro which is better sound quality?

[@idan1242]

nice video!!, but it looks like you're using a non balanced connection and cheap external c-media sound card that in itself are not professional enough to measure the balance. i might be wrong, feel free to correct me if i do✌

[@ianfann]

I’ve never claimed that my measurements were of professional level. Also, most hobbyists are also using this soundcard as it can be bundled when you buy the coupler. Nothing is right or wrong, this measurement is just a preview for you guys, nothing beats a live audition of the earphones and since most of you don’t have access to that, my videos are the closest you can get before making an informed decision before buying.

[@KopiOkaya]

@idan124 I was the one who helped Ian acquired his soundcard. FYI, this C-Media soundcard is what 90% of the IEM reviewers out there are using (including myself and Crinacle). Crin uses Apple dongle as a "soundcard" as well. Therefore, if you have an opinion on which soundcard Ian should be using, please do some research before you comment.

[@KopiOkaya]

@idan124 There is reason why Ian performs a level check before running the frequency sweep. This is to ensure there is not discrepancy in the levels and both channels are properly matched. Even when the soundcard's left and right channels are off by 5dB, that level check would have caught it in an instant.

[@hariramv7764]

@@KopiOkaya unrelated but wants to tell I changed the filter on blon bl03 with Tanchjim Tanya..oh man the driver opened up..clean tight punchy bass. the tuning and timber of that driver is amazing. I am reaching out 03 than my S12 planar now. not sure you are behind but thanks. is ther any straight upgrade to this 1 dd iem.

[@jgdeza]

Could you please explain how a balanced (i.e., not single-ended) connection relates to a balanced sound or tuning?

[@dannygonsalez27]

Hopefully you git a good copy and all drivers are really working. We all know the dq6s situation.

[@ianfann]

this is a single planar driver iem...

[@mehmetgurdal]

what we are seeing here is my friends is a new specimen from KZ when you look at to subbas you can see a relatively normal Subbas response. its good. after 200 hz this get out of the hand and we get a bloaty mess up until 1khz. it gets calmer gives us some hope that they might be onto something other than mediocrity. and we are surprised; yes they diviate from their triple horns on the upper mids and give us some calm, smooth upper mids. but only to attack us from the treble area. they hold nothing back. agony, pain, suffering rains down from the treble area as your eardrums bleed from the torture. :D they never learn. they were relatively novice back when I was interested in this hobby first. bbut as time passes by I realized that they were not novice at all. they are a master at being consistently lackluster and ignorant. don't buy.

[@adnanibnkhaldun1414]

Are you account from kz competitor? all bullshit even if you don't have the IEM. Tell me which brand are you from? LOL

[@mehmetgurdal]

@@adnanibnkhaldun1414 are you? Are you serious? :D I don't need a brand to make fun of kz :D because the existing competition will devour them up within couple of years. Here's a tip; don't be a brand fan, ESPECIALLY if that brand is not being honest with their business partners and customers.