The TRN Kirin ranks #548 out of 1061 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: TRN
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#548 TRN Kirin: $129.80 Shenzhenaudio $129.80 eBay
Pros: A 14.5mm planar IEM with swappable tuning nozzles. Measurements show bass right on the Harman target and full sub-bass to 20 Hz (score 70 across six measurements).
Cons: Treble sits about 2.9 dB below target, a dark, relaxed balance.
Is the TRN Kirin right for you?
Buy it if
- you are sensitive to bright or sharp treble (treble sits 2.9 dB below target).
- you want sub-bass rumble that reaches down to 20 Hz.
Skip it if
- you want the best value: the higher-rated EPZ G10 costs about $106 less.
| Released | 2022 (4 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.23 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Planar Magnetic |
| Drivers | 1 x 14.5mm planar |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 70 (median of 6 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 32 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-1.2 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.45 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ Presets
Harman target
Set a preamp of -4.7 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 6 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Harman match with this EQ: 80 out of 100, up from 70.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +0.5 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -6.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 154 Hz | -3.2 dB | 0.78 |
| Peak | 2,138 Hz | -3.7 dB | 3.24 |
| Peak | 3,671 Hz | +4.8 dB | 3.65 |
| Peak | 6,734 Hz | +3.4 dB | 2.86 |
Neutral target
Set a preamp of -5.0 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 6 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Neutral match with this EQ: 82 out of 100, up from 38.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -8.0 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -6.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 154 Hz | -3.2 dB | 0.68 |
| Peak | 2,138 Hz | -3.7 dB | 3.25 |
| Peak | 3,084 Hz | +1.5 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 3,671 Hz | +4.8 dB | 3.65 |
| Peak | 6,734 Hz | +3.4 dB | 2.86 |
Studio flat target
Set a preamp of -6.0 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 6 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Studio flat match with this EQ: 78 out of 100, up from 20.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -10.6 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -1.1 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 164 Hz | -5.0 dB | 0.72 |
| Peak | 3,358 Hz | +6.0 dB | 3.61 |
Warm target
Set a preamp of -2.8 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 6 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Warm match with this EQ: 86 out of 100, up from 79.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +0.7 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -6.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 154 Hz | -3.0 dB | 0.82 |
| Peak | 2,127 Hz | -4.5 dB | 3.70 |
| Peak | 3,500 Hz | +3.4 dB | 5.00 |
| Peak | 4,892 Hz | -2.0 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 6,511 Hz | +2.0 dB | 4.08 |
Bass target
Set a preamp of -4.7 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 6 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bass match with this EQ: 83 out of 100, up from 68.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +4.3 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -6.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 160 Hz | -3.2 dB | 0.82 |
| Peak | 2,137 Hz | -3.7 dB | 3.24 |
| Peak | 3,671 Hz | +4.8 dB | 3.66 |
| Peak | 6,734 Hz | +3.4 dB | 2.86 |
Bright target
Set a preamp of -6.0 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 6 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bright match with this EQ: 76 out of 100, up from 26.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -8.1 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -3.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 154 Hz | -3.2 dB | 0.67 |
| Peak | 2,101 Hz | -4.0 dB | 3.89 |
| Peak | 3,488 Hz | +4.0 dB | 4.84 |
| Peak | 5,345 Hz | +4.7 dB | 1.06 |
V-shaped target
Set a preamp of -6.5 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 6 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted V-shaped match with this EQ: 73 out of 100, up from 62.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +4.8 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -1.7 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 25 Hz | +1.5 dB | 1.73 |
| Peak | 154 Hz | -1.9 dB | 0.93 |
| Peak | 2,094 Hz | -3.5 dB | 2.98 |
| Peak | 3,058 Hz | +1.7 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 3,492 Hz | +4.1 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 5,345 Hz | +5.0 dB | 1.01 |
| Peak | 6,738 Hz | -1.8 dB | 6.00 |
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Frequency Response
How the TRN Kirin 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 the median of 6 independent measurements, so one odd sample or rig cannot skew it, and both lines are shifted so their 500 Hz to 2 kHz average sits at 0 dB.
Measurement data: median of 6 measurements from the squig.link databases of aftersound, hbb, ianfann, musicafe, pw and timmyv. Thanks to each of them for publishing their work.