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xler8r t1_ixz94ww wrote
Reply to comment by 31337hacker in KZ PR1 Pro ($40 Planar IEM). Too good to be true? by GuitarHentaiMan
Dunno. It’s a tough call. At that price, I feel like saving a lil more for the S12. It’s $119 USD right now. I think Pr1 pro price will drop again.
Or maybe I’d be tempted to get the Pr1 (non-pro) for $40 on AliExpress. The non-pro model’s tuning isn’t as good as the Pro, but would still be enjoyable, cheap way to experience planar.
Pr1 vs pr1 pro https://youtu.be/APwsx2rChtY
xler8r t1_ixt8wdk wrote
Reply to Yamaha's new headphones promise ultra-clear sound (for a mind-blowing price) by hugglenugget
Feels emperor’s clothes-y to me. I’m predicting the KZ PR1 Pro and its descendants are the future.
xler8r t1_ixqx9xl wrote
Reply to comment by Sir_Grumples in First Planars 😍. Hifiman Sundara. Powered with FIIO K7 and a balanced 4.4mm cable. Do recommend your favourite tracks which would shine on open backs! by Average-Local2311
Downvote….wait, oh it’s not a snark comment. Ok, I need to grab my cans and give it a try too.
xler8r t1_ixgjdxl wrote
Fyi - The PR1PRO code no longer works on the KZ site. The AliExpress one similarly.
xler8r t1_ixbiho7 wrote
Reply to comment by r31ya in KZ PR1 Pro ($40 Planar IEM). Too good to be true? by GuitarHentaiMan
I know it’s the current “new toy”, but these early reviews all sound great, esp at $40. I can’t believe how close they are to the S12. I expected a long way to go to that level.
Btw - looks like no tax if you buy from the KZ store instead of Ali 🙃
xler8r t1_ix79a1q wrote
Reply to comment by CelltonCelsius in KZ PR1 Pro ($40 Planar IEM). Too good to be true? by GuitarHentaiMan
Indeed. I am thinking I will hold off. I want to see more reviews and learn more about whether I’d notice / be bothered by any deficiencies.
I think I’d enjoy the S12 more in the future. I want to try something new still though, so I’m thinking of ordering the Tangzu Waner. I’ve never heard planar, so it’s still an unknown. The Waner might be a better fit.
xler8r t1_ix5ngts wrote
Here’s a review of the PR1 Pro from a FB group by BL. He has some interesting notes from a side-by-side comparison of the PR1 Pro to the S12 Pro. There is mid-bass bleed and clarity loss in the PR1 Pro.
Note: This post was shared publicly, so it can be viewed if you don’t have a FB account or want to use your browser’s incognito mode.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/393894122913366/permalink/447532620882849/?mibextid=S66gvF
xler8r t1_ix51ynu wrote
Reply to comment by CelltonCelsius in KZ PR1 Pro ($40 Planar IEM). Too good to be true? by GuitarHentaiMan
It’s exciting to see a planar for $40. I was saving for the $130 S12 planar sometime in the future.
I was about to order the $8 EDCX for a fun budget treat, but then I hear how great the $18 Tangzu Waner sounds. And now I’m wondering if I should get the $40 pr1 pro to hear what planar is all about. Lot of great IEMs out right now.
xler8r t1_ixzb4mg wrote
Reply to comment by 31337hacker in KZ PR1 Pro ($40 Planar IEM). Too good to be true? by GuitarHentaiMan
That’s more what I was hoping to see them for. I’ll bet you like them. This thread has a lot of good comments about the details you can hear with the PR1. Hearing new parts of songs is my favorite part of this hobby RN. I’ve been spending my time with my AirPods Pro 2 just amazed at the way the instruments are separated around my head. I have their spatial audio off and Atmos off, so it’s not that. I’ve never heard the separate elements of songs before like this.
I don’t even like the Beatles that much, but “Here comes the sun” (remastered) came on and I couldn’t believe how I could hear all the layers of it.