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Excellence
Balanced Sound
Signature
1 Year of
Warranty
Ideal for
Audiophiles
Ideal for Casual
Music Listening
Ideal for
Commuting
Ideal for
Taking Calls
8 Balanced Armature
Drivers
Replaceable 2-Pin
Cables
Works with
Android & iOS
Tangle-Free
OFC Cables
Super Lightweight
Design
How do you pack 8 drivers per side, giving you truely mind-blowing sound? That's really a challenge. But to do it at this price point? You can be easily fooled to believe it's a joke. There could be a Zero missing in the price. But that's KZ for you.
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DESCRIPTION
BRINGING THAT AUDIOPHILE SOUND CLOSER TO YOU, AND YOUR POCKETS TOO
The KZ AS16 have a distinctive design with detachable cables offering a wired and wireless listening experience. This IEM has a total of 16 balanced armature drivers with 8 drivers in each earpiece. You have 4 drivers handling high frequencies, while the low and mid frequencies have 2 drivers each, offering better sound quality.
KZ's ADVANCED THREE CHANNEL, 16 BALANCED ARMATURE DRIVERS FOR SUPERIOR SOUND TRANSMISSION
The KZ AS16 is excellently crafted using the PCB electronic frequency division board technology resulting in a smooth and distortion-free sound output. The superior noise isolation cancels out ambient sound. The three channel transmission of sound and airflow channels integrates various frequencies and makes the sound performance more transparent and balanced.
DESIGNED FOR COMFORT, CONVENIENT AND SUPERIOR SONICS
These earphones are comfortable to wear over long musical sessions, as they offer a ear-hook design that balances the weight out across a longer usage duration. They offer a comfortable experience as the housing is placed close to the auricle which does not cause any discomfort or pain.
ZINC ALLOY FORGED SHELL WITH A PROFESSIONAL GRADE CIRCUIT DESIGN
These earphones are comfortable to wear over long musical sessions, as they offer a ear-hook design that balances the weight out across a longer usage duration. They offer a comfortable experience as the housing is placed close to the auricle which does not cause any discomfort or pain.
SPECS
| DRIVERS | Total 16 balanced armatures, 8 BA Per Side |
| DRIVER UNIT | High-frequency balanced armature *4 Mid-frequency balanced armature *2 Bass-Frequency balanced armature *2 |
| IMPEDANCE | 15惟 |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20-40000Hz |
| EARPHONE SENSITIVITY | 105dB/mW |
| WIRED CONNECTIVITY | 3.5mm Input |
| MICROPHONE | Yes |
| REMOTE | 1-Button |
| COMPATIBILITY | Universal |
| WEARING STYLE | In-Ear |
| CONNECTOR TYPE | 0.75mm 2Pin |
| CABLE LENGTH | 1.2+0.05m |
| CABLE | OFC Oxygen-free copper cable |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. KZ AS16 Earphones |
| 2. Ear Tips(S,M,L) | |
| 3. User Manual |
COMPARISONS
 KZ - AS16�� 10,999/-�� 12,999 |
 KZ - ZAS�� 7,999/- |
 KZ - ASX�� 11,499/-�� 12,999 |
 KZ - AST�� 12,999/- |
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| Driver Type | Balanced Armature Drivers | Hybrid Drivers | Balanced Armature Drivers | Balanced Armature Drivers |
| Driver Configuration | 8x Balanced Armature Drivers | 7x BA + 1x Dynamic Driver | 10x Balanced Armature Drivers | 6x Balanced Armature Drivers |
| Sensitivity | 105dB | 109dB | 106dB | 103dB |
| Impedance | 15惟 | 24惟 | 20惟 | 30惟 |
| Compatibility | Universal | Universal | Universal | Universal |
| Detachable Cable | 2-Pin | 2-Pin | 2-Pin | 2-Pin |
| Connector Type | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| In The Box | KZ AS16 Earphones Ear Tips(S,M,L) User Manual |
KZ ZAS Earphones Silver-Plated Cable 3 Pairs Of Silicone Ear Tips |
KZ ASX Earphones Silver-Plated Cable 3 Pairs Of Silicone Ear Tips |
KZ AST Earphones 3 Pairs Of Silicon Eartips |
| Experts Verdict | 'I appreciate KZ's ambition in bringing a gorgeous 8 BA earphone and trying to move their brand slightly upscale. AS16's favour, the level of detail and clarity on offer is impressive.' Head-Fi |
'The aluminum faceplates are attractive.Ear tip retention is very good.The New silver-plated copper cable is bound to make some folks happy.' HEADPHONESTY |
'In my opinion, this is by far the best earphone KZ has ever made, and if you are already a fan of the brand, then I can happily recommend you check them out.' AUDIOPHILE ON |
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Warranty & Media Reviews
1 Year Warranty
Don't sweat it, this KZ AS16 comes with a 1 year warranty from KZ that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.
Read more about KZ's warranty in India.
'The sound definition is impressive. The KZ AS16 are exactly what you expect them to be: the finest offer from KZ and a great performer sold at a very low price.'
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'I appreciate KZ's ambition in bringing a gorgeous 8 BA earphone and trying to move their brand slightly upscale. AS16's favour, the level of detail and clarity on offer is impressive.'
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'Build quality is actually good enough at this price point. Impeccable fit and finish coupled with a solid, attractive design and reasonable comfort leave me with little to critique.'
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'The AS16 have very good instrument separation: save for the most intricate situations, the AS16 are able to portray instruments as discernibly individual parts of the mix.'
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'The KZ AS16 is an earphone that boasts good clarity, instrument separation and speed. With fairly neutral core midrange with good clarity and fast transients.'
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