KZ ASX In-Ear Monitors Review
A wired IEM from KZ that the page lists with 10 balanced armature drivers, a 5-axis CNC aluminum alloy and resin shell, and a detachable silver-plated cable. The price is $99 in Black or Silver, with or without a microphone.

Our verdict
A balanced-armature IEM for someone who wants 10 listed armature drivers and a detachable silver-plated cable at $99, in Black or Silver with or without a microphone. Look elsewhere if you need a listed impedance, sensitivity or connector type, because the listing text states none of them. The main caveat is that the page's frequency-division and sound descriptions are the maker's claims.
- Best for
- Someone who wants an IEM with 10 listed balanced armature drivers and a detachable cable.
- Skip if
- You need a listed impedance or sensitivity, or a cable connector type, before buying.
KZ lists the ASX with 10 balanced armature drivers and names four armature models for different frequency ranges, in a shell made by 5-axis CNC from aluminum alloy and resin. The page describes a silver-plated 100 core cable that detaches, plus a memory PU hose ear hook and an over-ear hook. The store data counts 3 orderable options across two colors and a microphone choice, all at $99. Impedance, sensitivity and frequency response are not stated in the listing text.
Options and pricing
The store lists Black and Silver colors and With Mic or Without Mic choices, all at $99, and counts 3 orderable options for them without saying how they combine. The page describes a memory PU hose ear hook and an over-ear hook, and a silver-plated 100 core cable that detaches. It gives no microphone details beyond the With Mic and Without Mic choice.
How it compares
At $99 for every option, the ASX is priced like the EUIU UI-05, whose spec line mentions hybrid, 2DD and 3BA, while the ASX page lists 10 balanced armature drivers. The CrinEar Nightfall is $99.99 and the Dunu KIMA 2 is $101.99 with hybrid in its listing text.
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 lists 10 balanced armature drivers and names four of the armature models
- A 5-axis CNC aluminum alloy and resin shell is described
- The silver-plated cable is detachable, per the page
- Every option costs the same $99
Worth noting
- Impedance, sensitivity and frequency response are not stated anywhere in the listing text
- The page names four armature models but does not say how many of each make up the 10
- The store data counts 3 orderable options for two colors and two microphone choices, and the page does not say how they combine
- Cable length, connector type and plug size are not given in the listing text
Questions before you buy
How many drivers does the KZ ASX list?
The page lists 10 balanced armature drivers, written as 10BA, and names four armature models (30017s, 31736s, 29689s and 22955s) for different frequency ranges. It does not say how many of each are used.
Does it come with a microphone?
The store lists With Mic and Without Mic choices at the same $99. The page gives no microphone details beyond that choice.
What cable does it list?
A detachable silver-plated cable with 100 cores, per the page; the listing text states no length, connector or plug type.
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 ASX 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
- Per the page, the sound has extended highs, a clear and delicate texture, sweet mids and fast lows from a frequency division tuning; all of this is the maker's wording and was not checked here.
- The page says the effect is better with a professional front end and lossless audio source, which is the maker's claim, and it gives no impedance, sensitivity or frequency response.
- 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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