KZ AS24 Balanced Armature IEMs Review
A balanced armature in-ear monitor from KZ that the page lists with 12 BA drivers per side and dual tuners, priced from $112 to $124 across four options. The listing text gives no impedance, sensitivity or connector details.

Our verdict
A balanced armature IEM for someone who wants a listed count of 12 drivers per side, adjustable tuners and a choice of version and microphone, at $112 to $124. Look elsewhere if you need impedance, sensitivity or a plug type, since the listing text gives none. The main caveat is that the page's tuning and sound descriptions are the maker's claims and were not checked here.
- Best for
- Someone who wants a balanced armature IEM with a listed driver count and a microphone option.
- Skip if
- You need impedance, sensitivity or a plug type from the listing before you buy.
Twelve balanced armature (BA) drivers per side are what the page lists for the KZ AS24, together with dual tuners that carry 8 switches in total. The housing is described as lightweight resin made with DLP 3D printing. The four orderable options pair a Standard Version or a Tunable Version with or without a microphone, and the price runs from $112 to $124.
Options and pricing
The four options combine Standard Version or Tunable Version with With Mic or Without Mic. The page gives the price by version as $112-$114 for Standard and $122-$124 for Tunable, and by microphone as $114-$124 with and $112-$122 without. The listing text does not say how the two versions differ in build, and it shows no crossed-out price.
How it compares
The TRN Whale Shark is $110.99 and its entry mentions 3DD and Planar, while the AS24 page lists 12 balanced armature drivers per side from $112. The Moondrop Starfield 2 is $110.49 with no spec line, and the HIDIZS MP143 Salt is $109.65 with a planar driver mentioned. The AS24 spans $112 to $124 across its four options.
Shipping
- Methods and costs. The store's shipping page offers Standard Shipping (4PX, Yanwen or Yun Express), free for most countries, and Express Shipping (DHL Express, FedEx or SF Express) at 15-50 USD depending on the country, free for orders over 270 USD in most countries (checked 2026-11-11).
- Delivery times. It says an in-stock order ships within 3 working days, Standard takes about 2 weeks after shipping out (up to 1-3 months for some countries, and the store makes no refund for that transit time) and Express takes about 3-7 days. Festive seasons and other circumstances can change the timing.
- Taxes and fees. The buyer pays any customs, import or processing fees. The page says Standard via YunExpress is tax-inclusive for some countries, that remote areas can carry extra Express charges, and that a parcel refused or left uncollected over taxes is deducted two-way freight and may be destroyed with no refund.
- Where it ships. The page says the store can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to confirm Standard with the team for your country. It cannot ship to PO boxes or APO/FPO addresses and can only use Express to Hawaii. It does not name the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, so confirm before you pay.
- Lost parcels. If a parcel has been in transit for at least 3 months, the page offers a one-time reshipment or a full refund for orders under $50 and a 50% refund for orders above $50.
Returns and warranty
- Returns. The return page allows returning any non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying the shipping. Email [email protected] within that period; the store asks for the return to be shipped within 5 working days of the RMA instructions and in most cases processes a refund within 5 business days of inspecting it (checked 2026-11-11).
- Opened items. A product opened within the first 7 days after delivery can be returned for the price minus a restocking fee of 35% of its retail value, including when it still works properly.
- Refund or credit. The buyer can choose a refund to the original payment method (PayPal or card) or store credit; with no answer within 48 hours of confirmation the default is store credit, which can also be prioritized during promotions, final-sale events and for items 40% or more off retail.
- Not returnable. Customized products, including faceplate designs, are non-refundable, and the page says the same applies to carry cases, cables, ear tips and other accessories, "due to hygiene purposes". If one item in a package is defective, incorrect or missing, the refund or replacement covers only that item.
- Warranty. The page gives a 1-year warranty on products, excluding carry cases, ear tips and other accessories, and 3 months on cables and adapters, from the date of purchase. It covers factory defects that affect proper function, not damage from human error, negligence, accidents, dismantling, water, abuse or modification (checked 2026-11-11).
- Not covered or limited. It does not apply to items bought elsewhere (AliExpress, Amazon, local dealers and the like), prize or giveaway items, normal wear or colour change, commercial use, or items that were stolen or went missing. Coverage is limited for products 40% or more off retail, for review units and for items repaired or modified by anyone Linsoul has not authorized.
- Claims. Email [email protected] with the order number, the issue and photos and videos of the fault. The store may ask for the unit back for a replacement. It covers shipping for some defects reported within 7 days of delivery if the fault can be shown on video or photo; after 7 days the buyer ships it back. For wrong or missing items an unboxing video of the whole sealed parcel is required.
Before you buy
Linsoul says it was founded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team to bring Chinese HiFi makers closer to listeners worldwide, and that it now sells other makers' products alongside four brands of its own, THIEAUDIO, Kiwi Ears, ZiiGaat and Tripowin (checked 2026-11-11).
We have not read any independent review of this product or of the store. Ratings and owner reviews shown on the store's own pages are the store's and were not verified.
What we liked
- The page gives a clear driver count: 12 balanced armature drivers per side
- Dual tuners with four level switches each are described
- A microphone option is offered, with a price range listed for each choice
- Price ranges are given for each version and each microphone choice
Worth noting
- The listing text gives no impedance, sensitivity or frequency response
- The listing text gives no connector, plug or cable details
- The price depends on both the version and the microphone choice, and only ranges are given, not a price per combination
- The listing text does not say how the Standard and Tunable versions differ
Questions before you buy
How many drivers does the KZ AS24 list?
The page lists 12 balanced armature drivers per side and names four models: 31736 array-design BA, 29689 BA, 30019 BA and 22955 BA.
What options does the KZ AS24 come in?
Four: Standard Version or Tunable Version, each with or without a microphone. The page gives the Standard Version at $112-$114 and the Tunable Version at $122-$124.
What tuners does it have?
The page says the AS24 has dual tuners and 8 switches: one tuner on the top and one on the outside of the chamber, each with four level switches.
Can I return it if I change my mind?
The return page allows returning a non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying shipping. An opened product returned within 7 days carries a 35% restocking fee. Refunds go to the original payment method or to store credit, which is the default if you do not choose.
How long does shipping take?
The shipping page says in-stock orders ship within 3 working days. Standard Shipping takes about 2 weeks after shipping out, up to 1-3 months for some countries, and Express takes about 3-7 days. Standard is free for most countries; Express costs 15-50 USD and is free over 270 USD (over $499.99 for large items such as headphones and desktop DAC/AMPs).
Does Linsoul ship to the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand?
The page says Linsoul can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to ask the team about Standard for your country. It names no restriction for the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, but it does not list them either, and it can only use Express to Hawaii.
What warranty does it have?
The page gives a 1-year warranty on products from the purchase date for factory defects, not for human error, accidents or modification. Coverage is limited for items 40% or more off retail and for review units, and it does not apply to items bought from other sellers.
Sources & verification
What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.
From the store
- KZ AS24 product page: specs, options and price (the buy buttons go there)Specs, options and the listed priceRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul shipping pageStandard and Express shipping, costs and times, import taxes, lost parcels, couriers, trackingRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul return policy and warranty page30-day returns of sealed items, 35% restocking fee on opened ones, 1-year and 3-month warranties, exclusions, how to claimRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul support FAQThe same shipping, return and warranty rules in question form, plus order changes and cancellationsRead November 11, 2026
- About LinsoulFounded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team; names its own brands; the awards listed there are the store's own accountRead November 11, 2026
What we couldn’t verify
- The page's sound and tuning descriptions (rich sound details, clean vocal, powerful bass, adjustable low, middle and high frequencies) are the maker's claims and were not checked here.
- Per the page, the listing text gives no impedance, sensitivity, frequency response, connector or cable length, and it does not say how the two versions differ.
- We have not read an independent review of this product or the store, and the store's own ratings were not verified. We read the store's catalog description only: a specification table or image shown just on the live page was not read.
- The shipping page names no US, Canada, UK, Australia or New Zealand times or fees: its figures are general and we could not confirm them for these countries.
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