KZ PRX - The One

Many thanks to KZ for sending the PRX, you can find it here:
FYI, one side does have the blue stripe, forgot to show it.

Timecodes:
00:00 Intro and Close Up
01:20 Upgrades from PR3
06:23 The One
08:44 Better than Hydro
10:28 What is the problem?
13:10 Sound
15:04 Bass
17:07 Mids
18:46 Treble
20:38 Stage

[Mixail]

I usually check out many reviews, but Paul does his so concise and comprehensively that I literally have no questions left.

[philipm.]

I really appreciate that you are one of the few reviewers that do KZ reviews. I know they have garnered a bad rep ( fair enough) but for value and fun, they are my go to choice more often than not. I don't own a planer yet, so these really intrigue me 🙂

[jeinarsantos]

Nice to see KZ Planar and Planar tech in general maturing along side our beloved DD's before the eventual rise and takeover of MEMS in the they'll still hold a very special place in our analog-loving hearts 😊

[viciousslayer]

i feel like kz planars are wonderful and an insane bang for the buck, even if youre not willing to eq or mod them. i will most definitely pick these up soon.
(i have pr3s with a touch of foam in the nozzles, and theyre my daily drivers.)
great review.

[Deletehead]

Heck yes!!! Been waiting for your take on this one. Going to pick one up and see how I like it! Another Planar for my collection hahaha. I'm interested to see how it stacks up vs the T10. I thought this was going to be a warmer planar, like KZs take on the S08 (Which I still think is fantastic), but it's kinda fulfilling to see KZ do their own take on the "Planar V-Shape" that the S12 is known for. Great video as always!

[fiddlix]

I’m sticking with my S12 Nothing by the master of the S12 driver Michael Bruce. Nothing made me skip S12 2024. Great review Paul.

[denisbasshead]

The best pr of all pr1 pr2 pr3 this is the better of all

[rockenen]

Very nice review again, Paul. I like that you not only review but also provide tricks and tips about EQ for specific sets. That's very helpful for an EQ guy like me.

[JohnClarkW]

At $55 this seems like a solid deal, if you want a nearly S12 set for about 1/3 of the price. I am a bigger fan of the S08 tuning, but I like things that are darker and warmer.

[TheRebelLion]

At least we can now see that KZ is making an effort to get their planar-magnetic tuned right.
I've always had some interest in their PR models, given that those got some good reviews, but every time they mention the "Ifs" and "Buts", I kinda felt I should hold out a bit more and wait if they will continue to make improvements. After watching your review, I think I'm gonna pull the trigger now.

[quantumcreator]

I drive the PR2 with my audeze deckard amp dac and sounds wonderful..

[roguegorilla]

I got the Campfire Audio audio Supermoon and its by far my favorite planar set. The bass and everything is literally the best I've heard. the semi custom fit probably helps alot.

[jesuscostantino]

I feel like I always learn something from your reviews, even (or especially) when I have no interest in the specific IEM you're talking about. I've got a strange affinity for the Sivga Nightingale, but it's never been about its (very unusual) tuning. I EQ the heck out of its low end. This review gave me a better sense for what it is I like so much about it, despite its super-funky stock tuning.

[dezroyr]

After the hole problem around PR2 and the mesh removal, I'm really avoiding KZ (specially after receiving my PR2 without mesh and with significant unbalanced R and L) so... My T10 is still the one to beat right now 😊

[MechFrankaTLieu]

you've convinced me, start this series with PR1 PRO, then PR2, skip PR3 and this one seems a good and actual evolutionary another step, the lack of body and warmth, can be sidelined with a warmer source or naturally full body one, some R2R source or Tube Amp sounds about right but that had to take some test to confirm though

[tocaamerillo]

I've been eyeing T10 as an upgrade from my PR3 up until now (I've read in other comments you can't make a comparison though, since you didn't have a T10), but it seems this is a candidate worth considering. My greatest worry however is that the driver mesh/tape/whatever is not shown in the marketing materials for this iem, so they can easily pull a PR2 claiming it was never even supposed to be there... I'd certainly want to wait a bit and see how it goes at least a month or two, but then I was also planning a purchase on the 11.11 sale so the T10 might be the only safe option for now.

[faisalfirdausiinn]

KZ PRX - The One
KZ PRX Pro - The One TO GET
KZ PRX Pro X - They brought the sibilant again
KZ PRX Pro 2 - Redefining S12 2024

[wahid-lgkk]

Your point number one at the start of the video is why I stuffed cotton bud material in the edges and ends of the casing, for my pr2. 245mw enough for prx? My Pr2 is so damped at this point it's not loud enough 😂

[maxl]

KZ's XZ10 BT earhooks drives my PR1 Pros very well. AZ09 Pro was not capable.

[dgjm]

Lets see hoow long they keep the black mesh XD