Mk12 Turrisvs.PRX
Sound & Specs Comparison
Information
Both IEMs are widely regarded in the audiophile community. See how they differ in terms of sub-bass response, upper mids, clarity, and overall tonality. Spider charts and rating breakdowns included.
Objective Comparison
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| General Info | Mk12 Turris | PRX |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Hidizs | KZ Earphones |
| Country | – | China |
| IEM Description | The MK12 Turris brings a striking design together with a smooth and full-bodied sound. It’s an all-rounder that aims to please a broad range of musical tastes while offering style and substance in equal measure. | The KZ PRX is the brand’s first true fourth‑generation planar‑diaphragm IEM, engineered around a 14‑magnet matrix and an ultra‑thin, silver‑galvanized membrane for unparalleled high‑ and ultra‑high‑frequency extension (up to 40 kHz) with minimal distortion. Housed in a rugged alloy shell and paired with a detachable silver‑plated OFC cable and memory‑foam tips, it delivers precision tuning, a wide soundstage, and lasting comfort. Ergonomic curves and eco‑friendly packaging underscore KZ’s commitment to both craftsmanship and sustainability. |
| Price Level | 100 – 500 | < 100 |
| Housing & Driver | ||
|---|---|---|
| Driver Config | Single Dyn. Driver | Planar Magnetic |
| Driver Types | Dynamic Driver | Planar Magnetic Driver |
| Shell Material | – | – |
| Cable | – | – |
| Technical | ||
|---|---|---|
| Freq Range | 10-45kHz | – |
| Impedance (Ω) | 32 | – |
| Sensitivity (dB) | 111 | – |
| Crossover | – | – |
| Platform Info | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comments | 1 | 0 |
| Visit Count | 13 | 74 |
| External Reviews | 1 | 1 |
Meta Ratings
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Sound Characteristics
Mk12 Turris delivers a deeper and more extended sub-bass, reaching lower frequencies with greater authority than PRX (8.5 vs 6). It renders bass with a greater punch and separation, where PRX sometimes feels bloated (8 vs 6.5). It adds m more body and slam to bass hits, which makes it feel more physical than PRX (8.5 vs 6). It achieves a better warmth and coherence in the lower mids, bringing more realism to guitars and cellos (9 vs 7). Upper mids are s more resolving and expressive on It, revealing emotion and articulation better than PRX (8 vs 7.5). Instruments like violins and brass are portrayed with a more brilliance on It, while PRX sounds slightly dull (9 vs 8.5). It extends s further into the upper treble, adding air and openness that PRX lacks (9 vs 8.5). In complex arrangements, It separates layers a more distinctly, preventing overlap that PRX occasionally suffers (8.5 vs 8). It shows a better control of masking effects, maintaining clarity across frequency ranges better than PRX (8.5 vs 8). The note presentation is s fuller and more tactile on It, giving instruments a stronger physical presence than PRX (8.5 vs 6.5). It hits with a more authority during transients, creating a more explosive effect than PRX (7.5 vs 7). It handles sibilant sounds a more gently, with fewer peaks and less sharpness than PRX (9.5 vs 7.5). The tone quality of It feels a more organic and true-to-source than the slightly artificial flavor of PRX (8.5 vs 6). The overall tonality of It is n more balanced and cohesive, offering a sound signature that feels better tuned than PRX (8.5 vs 6). It portrays textures in vocals and strings with e more realism, enhancing emotional depth over PRX (8 vs 7).
| Mk12 Turris | PRX | |
|---|---|---|
| Sub Bass | 8.5 | 6.0 |
| Bass | 8.0 | 6.5 |
| Bass Feel | 8.5 | 6.0 |
| Lower Mids | 9.0 | 7.0 |
| Upper Mids | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Lower Treble | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Upper Treble | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Sound Stage Width | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Detail | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Layering | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Masking | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Note Weight | 8.5 | 6.5 |
| Slam | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| Sibilance | 9.5 | 7.5 |
| Timbre Color | 8.5 | 6.0 |
| Tonality | 8.5 | 6.0 |
| Texture | 8.0 | 7.0 |
Tonal Signature
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