Wired IEMs
KZ Ling Long
72Good
$16
Full review dataKZ Ling Long vs KZ ZVX: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the KZ Ling Long comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 72. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: KZ Ling Long - Good overall at around $16.
Wired IEMs
KZ ZVX
72Good
$20
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
KZ Ling Long
Sound7.0
Value8.0
KZ ZVX
Sound7.0
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | KZ Ling Long | KZ ZVX |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wired IEMs | Wired IEMs |
| Price (USD) | $16 | $20 |
| HearWiki score | 72 / 100 · Good | 72 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | XUN-6 external magnetic dynamic unit | 10mm dual-cavity dynamic driver |
| Driver size | 6 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-40kHz | 20Hz-40kHz |
| Impedance | 25 Ω | 25 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW | 109 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | No | - |
| Battery | ||
| Wireless charging | - | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | - |
| Companion app | - | No |
| Custom EQ | - | No |
| Wear detection | - | No |
| Controls | none | buttons |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 83 g | - |
| Detachable cable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | No | No |
What reviewers said
KZ Ling Long
The KZ Ling Long is a budget-friendly wired IEM with a compact bullet-style shell and a warm, engaging sound signature. It offers solid build quality and good value, though its technical abilities are modest and it can get congested on complex tracks. Its open-back-inspired design gives a notably spacious soundstage for the price, but clarity and refinement are not its strengths.
- Pro:Very good build quality for the price
- Pro:Warm, enjoyable tuning with solid bass
- Pro:Spacious soundstage for an inexpensive IEM
- Con:Average technical performance and detail retrieval
- Con:Can sound congested on busy, dense music
- Con:No inline controls or microphone
KZ ZVX
The KZ ZVX is a budget-friendly wired IEM that punches well above its price class, offering a detailed and clean sound signature from its single 10mm dual-cavity dynamic driver. It's easy to drive with any source, making it a strong value pick for beginners, though its timbre can sound slightly unnatural and note decay is a bit quick. Build quality is solid for the price, and the detachable cable adds practical flexibility.
- Pro:Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Pro:Detailed and clean sound for the price
- Pro:Easy to drive with low impedance and high sensitivity
- Con:Timbre can sound slightly off
- Con:Note decay is faster than natural
- Con:No app support or EQ options
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