KZ, the brand which needs no introduction since most of our Audiophile journey began from this brand. Known for their ultra budget and mid-tier releases, KZ has been in this field for a very long time. This is the brand that never failed to improvise from their predecessors and today in our hands is the KZ TAURUS.

This unit was kindly given to me by Jane from KeepHiFi in exchange for my honest opinion. The views are based on my observations with this product and is not an influenced one.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Driver: 8mm Dual Dynamic Driver (Horizontal Alignment)
Sensitivity: 105dB/mW@1KHz
Frequency response range: 20-40000Hz
Plug type: 3.5mm
Pin type: 0.78mm 2pin
Wearing method: Around-ear
Cable: Dual Parallel Silver-Plated Cable

BUILD AND DESIGN:

Taurus has the usual transparent ABS Plastic build that feels light weight and comfortable on ears. Not the flashiest build but has a nice smooth finish to it. The face plate has a small vent to it but not sure about the actual functionality of being a semi open back though. The stock cable and the ear tips are the generic KZ one’s.

SOUND IMPRESSIONS:

Overall Signature: Neutral Bright

BASS PROFILE:

• For a neutral tuning, the Taurus exhibits a cleaner bass response with Sub bass emphasis.
• The sub bass hits when its called and does provide those subtle rumbles that lingers in the ears.
• Mid bass has thin note weight making the presentation less full but never lacks in the dynamic factor
• Taurus has a faster attack and decay leaving no room for congestion with clear distinction between sub and mid bass sections.

For: To those who likes neutral, faster and sub bass emphasized bass response and doesn’t care much about the fullness and weight in the mid bass section.

MID SECTION:

• Taurus presents a forward mid-section with natural tone and timbre.
• Mid -section appears cleaner and thanks to the low-profile mid bass.
• Lower mid-section might appear a bit thin but that doesn’t affect the male vocals where they sounded rich enough.
• Upper mid-section is noticeably elevated paving way for the female vocals to shine.
• The lighter weight made the mid-section appear less meaty and lush.

 

For: To those who likes a forward, engaging, lighter and natural midsection. Though the lush factor’s lacking, no compromise was seen in the overall dynamism.

TREBLE:

• The treble is extended well in a controlled fashion that keeps the sibilance under control.
• The lighter sound profile gave this Taurus the needed energy, brightness and air.
• The high hats and cymbal crashes feels precise with proper attack and decay.
• Percussion instruments shines with rich tone and proper placement in the presentation.

For: To those who likes a lively, energetic and open sounding treble profile.

TECHNICAL ASPECTS:

• Taurus got a massive stage width that allows the instruments to sweeps nicely from extreme left to the extreme right.
• The notes with varied weights are nicely layered out and precise placement of instruments has been observed throughout the presentation.
• Detail retrieval is above average for the price, extracting essential nuances out of the tracks.

Overall: The technical chops are above average in its segment with no major noticeable degrade.