Linsoul Kz Ast 24 Units Balanced Armature Combination In-Ear Earphones Iem With Detachable 2pin 0.75
Linsoul KZ AST 24 Units Balanced Armature Combination in-Ear Earphones IEM with Detachable 2pin 0.75 Cable for Musicians Audiophile (with mic, Silver)
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Brand : Linsoul
Category : Electronics,Headphones, Earbuds & Accessories,Headphones & Earbuds,Earbud Headphones
Rating : 4.4
Price : US $147.99
Review Count : 101
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Linsoul KZ AST 24 Units Balanced Armature Combination in-Ear Earphones IEM with Detachable 2pin 0.75 Cable for Musicians Audiophile (with mic, Silver)
- This Amazon page was previously used to sell the KZ AS16 in ear monitors. It is now used to sell the KZ AST (AS24) in ear monitors. Please know that this review is for the KZ AST, NOT the AS16. I recently got into the hobby of budget hi-fi and really wanted to see how Knowledge Zenith\'s top-of-the-line monitors would sound, and I must say- this is incredible! The KZ AST features a total of twelve balanced armature drivers- twelve in each ear. The price of entry is steep compared to their other offerings, but I find it well worth it. The bass is fast and quite extended. Not as slamming as dynamic drivers, but that is expected from an all-balanced-armatures type of earphone. It\'s quick and does not melt into the mids, leaving so much space to hear the details. The mids are gorgeous, and the highs are also super crisp and natural. People tend to think that KZ\'s highs are tinny and metallic, but the AST does away with that stereotype and presents a beautifully balanced and natural sound. They are exceedingly easy to drive, with a low impedance and high sensitivity. With that said, I find they benefit from use with a DAC, but be sure to lower the volume and maybe even invest in an impedance plug so you don\'t blow out your eardrums. When used with my Conexant CX31993 DAC dongle, I find the soundstage drastically larger, with greater depth and imaging. I pair that with a FAAEAL 220 Ohm impedance plug so I can make sure that extra juice is still being put to use. The stock cable is perfectly adequate, and a total upgrade from the typical stiff cables that come with KZ in ears. The new stock cable is a striking silver color and hangs loosely, much more pliable and less prone to memory than the previous stock cables. With that said, I still chose to upgrade to the Tripowin C8 cable, just because I wanted something a bit thicker. The stock silicone eartips did not work well for my ears, I found that the small ones pushed too far inside my ear and the mediums kept ejecting themselves from my ear canals. You will almost certainly benefit fromupgrading to an aftermarket set of eartips. I am using the Spinfit CP100+ (size medium). The monitors themselves are very large, housing so many drivers. This means they may not be a good choice for smaller ears (such as my own), but with the right tips, they should fit your ears quite comfortably such that you can wear them for hours. One of the benefits I find with an all-armature build is that I don\'t suffer nearly as much from air pressure buildup as one would with dynamic drivers. These in ear monitors are detail monitors. If you really wanna go the extra step, you may wish to get yourself a nice case to keep em in. I used a Pelican 1010 micro series hard case and DIY custom-fit the monitors into Pelican 1012 pick-and-pluck foam. There\'s plenty of room to spare in the case for my DAC dongle, impedance plug, and cable. If you have the cash and really want to hear what KZ is capable of, I encourage you to consider the KZ AST in ear monitors. I do not regret this purchase one bit, but you will likely wish to consider some minor upgrades such as the ones I have made.
- This past Sunday was the first time using these with a full band… WOW! I am blown away!I have been playing drums for almost 20 years and have had the privilege to drum tech for some big artists. One thing has remained consistent in my playing as a professional drummer and the other professional drummers I have teched for and that is the need for high end in ear monitors!The front runner that I have constantly seen and have used myself for years has been 64 audio 8 driver iem’s which sound amazing and a close second I use as backups the Shure SE846 quad driver iem’s, Both have cost me a grand a piece so it really sucks when a pair breaks like my 64’s recently have after years of rigorous use. I still have my backup SE846 which sound fantastic and are still going strong but I wish had a bit more low end.WITH ALL THAT BEING SAID THESE KZ AST 24 DRIVER IEM’S 100% COMPETE AND SOUND JUST AS GOOD AS THE 64 AUDIO AND SOUND WAY BETTER THAN THE SHURE SE846!The highs are crystal clear, the mids do not get lost whatsoever and are very present and the LOW END IS ROBUST!I highly recommend these to any musician but drummers and bassists these are for you!!!Save yourself the money of high end $1000 plus iem’s and get these!!!I will say that I did upgrade the ear tips and cable, this is a must!All in all, the separation from 12 drivers in each ear is an amazing experience that every musician needs to try!
- My initial response was superb, my other earbuds were basically worn out. Even when they were new they never sounded this good. As a drummer I love the clarity.Full sound; drums sound like drums, guitars sound like guitars, etc.These were referred to me by a friend and fellow drummer who I have a lot respect for.
- With really good sub bass, non-fatiguing treble, and a well balanced mid. U shaped sound profile. Worth a try.
- I plan to wear these in-ear headphones for the entirety of the time I\'m at my PC. As such, it was great when I could feel how comfortable these were as soon as I put them in. I have worn them for some hours consecutively without issue.I have no training in identifying audio quality, but I can say I\'ve never heard anything better than through these headphones. I have heard the high-end and the low-end and the whole range of human vocals. They all sound absolutely amazing. I haven\'t noticed any fuzziness from the audio.I would highly recommend these headphones to anyone who can comfortably afford them.My only concern is that the four-stranded cable\'s individual strands are too thin to sustain much damage should something bad happen. For my setup in a quiet and low-risk office, I don\'t think too much will happen to it.
- They are pleasant in the midrange, soft in the lows and the highs are smooth and clean.The only con would be they’re a little uncomfortable at first when wearing for longer than an hour. Otherwise, the noise cancellation is quiet.
- i love these headphones. it\'s tough to give them a bad review. maybe i got a bad unit, but one of the earbuds fell apart after just a couple months of use. the top plate popped off very randomly once when i touched it, and the connector part came out of its seated position, and the whole earpiece ended up hanging from the tiny internal wires- breaking one of the internal solder points. The fit and feel was better than the KZ ZS10\'s - better isolation, better silicone tips, however, the earpiece would often want to rotate in my ear to a point where the earhook wire would run quite a bit against the front of my ear.i wish is was a better experience for me. i was ready to buy 10 more of them
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