The KZ x Crinacle CRN ranks #154 out of 749 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: KZ
Prices on this page were last checked October 12, 2026 at 4:13 PM UTC. Product prices and availability are accurate as of that date/time and are subject to change; the price and availability shown on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.
#154 KZ x Crinacle CRN Discontinued eBay
Pros: The median of 5 hobbyist measurements gives it a very good Harman preference score of 78 with a 1.70 dB spread, and its mids sit within about 1.4 dB of target, so vocals and instruments sound natural. Bass sits close to target and holds down to 20 Hz, so low end sounds full without bloat. It uses 1 x 10mm dynamic, 1 x balanced armature, 1 x 6.8mm electrostatic with an easy 25 ohm load.
Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. Presence sits about 3.1 dB low with a 4.3 dB dip near 11.5 kHz, so vocals and instruments lose some bite. A 4.9 dB peak near 7.9 kHz can make cymbals and sibilance sound sharp.
| Connection | Wired |
|---|---|
| Deviation From Target | 1.70 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Tribrid |
| Drivers | 1 x 10mm dynamic, 1 x balanced armature, 1 x 6.8mm electrostatic |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 40kHz |
| Harman Preference Score | 78 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 25 ohms |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-0.3 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.35 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -5.4 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -1.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 197 Hz | -1.7 dB | 0.87 |
| Peak | 9,726 Hz | +4.1 dB | 3.11 |
| Peak | 66 Hz | +2.0 dB | 0.96 |
| Peak | 4,790 Hz | +1.8 dB | 0.85 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +2.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 1,488 Hz | -1.7 dB | 2.31 |
| Peak | 880 Hz | +1.0 dB | 2.12 |
| Peak | 2,670 Hz | +1.2 dB | 2.46 |
| Peak | 4,004 Hz | -1.2 dB | 5.19 |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples