Wired IEMs
Cozoy D2
81Outstanding
$55
Full review dataCozoy D2 vs KZ AM16: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Cozoy D2 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 81. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Cozoy D2 - Outstanding overall at around $55.
Wired IEMs
KZ AM16
74Great
$59
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Cozoy D2 leads on 4 of 4 measures.
- Cozoy D2
- KZ AM16
HearWiki score
81
74
Sound
8.5
7.4
Value
9.0
8.5
Price (USD)
$55
$59
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The Cozoy D2 is 2 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price.
- D220262 yr newer
- AM162024
Specifications
D2AM16
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $55
- $59
- HearWiki score
- 81
- 74
- Released
- 2026
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 2DD
- 16× balanced armature
- Driver type
- dynamic
- balanced-armature
- Driver configuration
- 2DD
- -
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 16
- Frequency response
- -
- 5 Hz - 45 kHz
- Impedance
- 20 Ω
- 22 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 104 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- -
- No
- ANC type
- -
- none
- Transparency mode
- -
- No
- Companion app
- -
- No
- Custom EQ
- -
- No
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- none
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Foldable
- -
- No
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- No
- Connector
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- 3.5 mm
What reviewers said
Cozoy D2
The Cozoy D2 is a budget-friendly wired IEM that pairs a 6 mm beryllium driver with a 10 mm graphene-composite driver for a dual-dynamic setup. It offers a flexible connection via a 2-pin 0.78 mm cable that includes swappable 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm plugs, catering to both standard and balanced sources. With a 20-ohm impedance, it's easy to drive from most devices.
- Pro:Dual-driver hybrid design for detailed sound
- Pro:Interchangeable 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm plugs
- Pro:Low impedance (20 ohms) for easy pairing
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Wired only, limiting portability
- Con:Budget build may not suit all users
KZ AM16
The KZ AM16 is a wired in-ear monitor packing 16 balanced armature drivers per side, delivering a detailed and technically capable sound with strong bass impact for an all-BA design. It offers a comfortable, well-isolated fit and solid build quality, though its tuning is lively with emphasized upper mids and treble that may not suit treble-sensitive listeners. The package is basic, with no extra features like ANC or app support, focusing purely on wired audio performance.
- Pro:Excellent technical detail and resolution
- Pro:Surprisingly strong bass impact for balanced armature drivers
- Pro:Comfortable fit with good passive isolation
- Con:Aggressive tuning with sharp upper mids and treble
- Con:Minimal accessory package
- Con:No cable or control options included
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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