Wired IEMs
KZ Ling Long
72Good
$16
Full review dataKZ Ling Long vs Moondrop QUARKS: 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
Moondrop QUARKS
68Good
$15
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 QUARKS
Sound7.0
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | KZ Ling Long | Moondrop QUARKS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wired IEMs | Wired IEMs |
| Price (USD) | $16 | $15 |
| HearWiki score | 72 / 100 · Good | 68 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2024 | 2021 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | XUN-6 external magnetic dynamic unit | 6mm micro dynamic driver |
| Driver size | 6 mm | 6 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-40kHz | 4Hz-43kHz |
| Impedance | 25 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW | 116 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | No | - |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | - |
| Controls | none | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 83 g | - |
| Detachable cable | 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
Moondrop QUARKS
The Moondrop QUARKS are an ultra-budget wired IEM with a tiny 6mm dynamic driver and a neutral-leaning sound signature. They offer clean mids and surprising bass punch for the price, but their technical abilities—like soundstage width and detail retrieval—are modest, and the build is basic with a fixed cable. Overall, they're a solid pick for a neutral, no-frills budget listen, though not for those seeking immersive or highly detailed sound.
- Pro:Neutral, balanced tuning with clear midrange
- Pro:Surprisingly punchy bass for a micro-driver
- Pro:Compact, comfortable shell for long wear
- Con:Limited technical performance with small soundstage
- Con:Non-removable, basic cable
- Con:Modest sub-bass extension and average detail
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