The KZ Pisces ranks #543 out of 1476 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: KZ
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#543 KZ Pisces: $22.99 Amazon $22.99 eBay
Pros: A dual dynamic IEM at about $23 with a preference score of 73. The midrange stays within about 1 dB of target and bass is close to neutral, and a mic version is available.
Cons: Treble is uneven: a 5.7 dB dip near 6.1 kHz followed by peaks of 8.0 dB near 9.2 kHz and 6.7 dB near 11.5 kHz, so it can sound bright and sibilant. Sub bass is 3.4 dB light, and the score rests on a single measurement.
Is the KZ Pisces right for you?
Buy it if
- you are happy to use EQ: our preset lifts its Harman match by about 13 points.
Skip it if
- you want the best value: the higher-rated TRN MT3 costs about $5 less.
| Released | 2025 (1 year ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Built-in Microphone | Optional (with mic version) |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.30 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 2 x dynamic |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 73 (1 squig.link measurement, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 18 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB/mW at 1 kHz |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-2.5 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.26 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ Presets
Harman target
Set a preamp of -5.8 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from a single measurement from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Harman match with this EQ: 86 out of 100, up from 73.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +2.4 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -3.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 23 Hz | +1.9 dB | 1.89 |
| Peak | 91 Hz | -2.2 dB | 1.54 |
| Peak | 389 Hz | +1.2 dB | 1.22 |
| Peak | 1,433 Hz | -1.1 dB | 3.09 |
| Peak | 2,345 Hz | -1.7 dB | 2.33 |
| Peak | 3,777 Hz | +1.5 dB | 4.84 |
| Peak | 5,345 Hz | +5.9 dB | 2.10 |
Neutral target
Set a preamp of -5.8 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from a single measurement from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Neutral match with this EQ: 87 out of 100, up from 50.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -6.1 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -3.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 23 Hz | +1.4 dB | 2.44 |
| Peak | 86 Hz | -2.5 dB | 1.30 |
| Peak | 389 Hz | +1.2 dB | 1.18 |
| Peak | 1,432 Hz | -1.1 dB | 3.06 |
| Peak | 2,345 Hz | -1.7 dB | 2.34 |
| Peak | 3,777 Hz | +1.5 dB | 4.85 |
| Peak | 5,345 Hz | +5.9 dB | 2.10 |
Studio flat target
Set a preamp of -3.6 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from a single measurement from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Studio flat match with this EQ: 90 out of 100, up from 37.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -8.7 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +1.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 23 Hz | +1.1 dB | 3.08 |
| Peak | 119 Hz | -3.3 dB | 0.90 |
| Peak | 626 Hz | +0.9 dB | 2.01 |
| Peak | 1,463 Hz | -1.2 dB | 3.35 |
| Peak | 3,299 Hz | +1.4 dB | 5.37 |
| Peak | 5,345 Hz | +3.6 dB | 1.01 |
| Peak | 8,000 Hz | -1.3 dB | 2.79 |
Warm target
Set a preamp of -3.7 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from a single measurement from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Warm match with this EQ: 79 out of 100, up from 68.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +2.6 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -6.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 2,345 Hz | -2.5 dB | 2.06 |
| Peak | 5,632 Hz | +4.1 dB | 2.89 |
Bass target
Set a preamp of -6.2 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from a single measurement from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bass match with this EQ: 84 out of 100, up from 60.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +5.4 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -3.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 38 Hz | +0.9 dB | 1.81 |
| Peak | 103 Hz | -1.6 dB | 2.00 |
| Peak | 389 Hz | +1.1 dB | 1.18 |
| Peak | 1,430 Hz | -1.1 dB | 3.08 |
| Peak | 2,345 Hz | -1.7 dB | 2.30 |
| Peak | 3,777 Hz | +1.5 dB | 4.82 |
| Peak | 5,345 Hz | +5.9 dB | 2.10 |
Bright target
Set a preamp of -6.1 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from a single measurement from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bright match with this EQ: 82 out of 100, up from 40.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -6.2 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +0.4 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 87 Hz | -2.5 dB | 1.31 |
| Peak | 4,905 Hz | +6.0 dB | 1.65 |
V-shaped target
Set a preamp of -6.1 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from a single measurement from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted V-shaped match with this EQ: 79 out of 100, up from 60.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +5.7 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +1.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 4,797 Hz | +6.0 dB | 1.52 |
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Frequency Response
How the KZ Pisces measures across the audible range, against the Harman in-ear target that most listeners prefer in blind tests. Where the line sits above the target that range sounds louder (more bass, brighter treble), below it quieter. The curve is a single measurement, and both lines are shifted so their 500 Hz to 2 kHz average sits at 0 dB.
Measurement data: a single measurement from the squig.link database of theaudiostore. Thanks to them for publishing their work.