KZ AS12
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At a glance
- Brand
- KZ
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- -
The KZ AS12 is a balanced armature earphone with 12 drivers per side, featuring a zinc alloy shell and a 2-pin detachable cable. It is designed for high-frequency performance and instrumental music.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The KZ AS12 is a wired in-ear monitor that packs an impressive 12 balanced armature drivers per side, housed in a sturdy zinc alloy shell. It's tuned for detailed high-frequency reproduction and instrumental music, offering a detachable 2-pin cable for easy upgrades. With a wide frequency response and low impedance, it's designed to deliver crisp, analytical sound.
What works
- Exceptional detail retrieval for the price
- 12 balanced armature drivers for layered sound
- Detachable 2-pin cable allows customization
- Lightweight zinc alloy build
- Wide frequency response for crisp highs
What doesn't
- No noise cancellation (wired only)
- May require a good source to drive well
- Not ideal for bass-heavy genres
- Fit may be tricky for smaller ears
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 12× balanced armature |
|---|---|
| Driver type | balanced-armature |
| Drivers per side | 12 |
| Frequency response | 6 Hz - 47 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
Audio
| Driver | 12× balanced armature |
|---|---|
| Driver type | balanced-armature |
| Drivers per side | 12 |
| Frequency response | 6 Hz - 47 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
Design
| Weight | 34 g |
|---|---|
| Connector | 2-pin 0.78 mm |
Calls
| Microphones | 1 |
|---|
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