KZ

PR3

KZ PR3

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Sentiment score57% positive
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Last updated: Sep 8, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit Icongore_anarchy_death
11 months ago

No, that's the real price. But soundwise, not recommended really. Go for PR3 or PRX if you can. I got PR3's and I love them. They have a nice soundstage and are good both for music and gaming.

Reddit IconiTALKtoMYmyself
9 months ago

KZ PR3 or PRX off aliexpress, price probably wont match 30 dollars perfectly but with a good EQ and power source. cant go wrong with planars

8 months ago

they really are an awesome set, if you want to EQ them, its practically the opposite of the stock graphs and i could send my parametric preset if you want however i must warn you that both sets of KZ planars that i have used eventually had connection issues on the left side from the solder joints on the internal connector

Reddit IconJulianCrisp
11 months ago

I have the PR3s and absolutely love them. They sound kinda flat compared to some of the other stuff I have but I think that's why I like about them. I can listen to them for a long time and forget I have them in. Would recommend.

Reddit IconNinjaSiren
10 months ago

KZ planars was a roller coaster terms of release the PR1 and PR1 Pro was definitely well received, though its sound signature is more leaning towards brighter sound signature. They we're well received because finally "budget" planar IEMs. PR2 x HBB was slightly better, but maybe because of its bass tuning some don't like it. (especially some has a vendetta against HBB), it was definitely warmer. PR3 was a disaster, trebles were piercing hard, went back to bright sounds. PRX fixed all of these issues, and it sounded warmer than previous KZ Planars while still retaining the technicalities of the older KZ's planar sets. It was like good > better(ish), depends > bad > better(ish)

Reddit IconOnly_Chemistara
10 months ago

Careful, you unfortunately need a TON of power to even get PR2 to an audible level, PR3 less so, but still some substantial power, I recommend getting PRX instead because its not as hard to drive as those two

Reddit Iconhellotanjent
5 months ago

I love them. Got one of the previous KZ planars (PR2 or PR3? I don't remember) and the sibilance and harshness was unbearable. PRX in comparison is smoooooooth. They feel a tiny big big and heavy in my ears compared to my usual tiny-plastic-shell IEMs so they're not my daily driver, but they are my regular "actually listen to the music" set.

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