Wired IEMs
KZ Ling Long
72Good
$16
Full review dataKZ Ling Long vs Moondrop JIU: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Moondrop JIU comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 74. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Moondrop JIU - Good overall at around $19.
Wired IEMs
Moondrop JIU
74Good
$19
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
Moondrop JIU
Sound7.5
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | KZ Ling Long | Moondrop JIU |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wired IEMs | Wired IEMs |
| Price (USD) | $16 | $19 |
| HearWiki score | 72 / 100 · Good | 74 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | XUN-6 external magnetic dynamic unit | 10mm High-performance Dynamic Driver |
| Driver size | 6 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-40kHz | 10Hz-35kHz |
| Impedance | 25 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW | 110 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| Controls | none | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 83 g | - |
| Detachable cable | Yes | No |
| USB-C | No | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 1 |
| Call noise reduction | - | DSP microphone |
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
Moondrop JIU
The Moondrop JIU is an affordable wired USB-C earphone that delivers surprisingly polished sound for its price, with a well-tuned dynamic driver and a DSP microphone for calls. It's a sensible pick for casual listeners who value simplicity, though its non-detachable cable and occasionally bright treble may deter some. Overall, it offers solid value within the still-narrow field of DSP-equipped budget IEMs.
- Pro:Excellent tuning for the price
- Pro:Good technical performance for a budget model
- Pro:USB-C connectivity with DSP mic for clear calls
- Con:Treble can be overly bright for some
- Con:Fixed cable cannot be replaced
- Con:Not an elite technical performer
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