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KZ AZ09 Bluetooth Ear Hook Review

A pluggable Bluetooth ear hook from KZ at $25.99, which the page says is only the Bluetooth upgrade part and comes without earphones. The page gives a weight of 4.5 g, AAC coding and a dual-host design, and its spec line names C-pin and B-pin connectors.

4.0Editorial rating: 4.0 out of 5Editorial rating · research-basedUpdated November 11, 2026
$25.99Price checked November 12, 2026Pre-order only at Linsoul at our last check (November 12, 2026)
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Our verdict

A Bluetooth ear hook for someone who already owns earphones with a matching pin connector and wants to make them wireless at $25.99. Look elsewhere if you need earphones in the same package, since the page says the product is only the ear hook, or if you need a stated Bluetooth version or battery figure. The main caveat is that the spec line names C-pin and B-pin while only C-pin is orderable, so check the pin type of your earphones first.

Best for
Someone with earphones that take a C-pin connector who wants to try a Bluetooth ear hook.
Skip if
You need earphones included or a stated Bluetooth version.

KZ AZ09 is a pluggable Bluetooth ear hook, and the page says it is only the Bluetooth upgrade ear hook and comes without earphones. It lists gold-plated pins, a weight of 4.5 g, AAC transmission and a dual-host design that lets two ear hooks connect to different Bluetooth devices. The price is $25.99 for one orderable option, C-pin.

Options and pricing

The page shows one orderable option, PIN: C-pin, at $25.99. The spec line names C-pin and B-pin, but the option list offers only C-pin, so the page does not say whether a B-pin version is offered. No color or length choice is shown, and no crossed-out price appears.

How it compares

The KZ D-FI is $26 and the KZ Axas starts at $26.99, and neither has a spec line in the data we hold, so price is the only figure to put beside this page's $25.99. The 7Hz x HBB Elua is $25.49. This page covers only the Bluetooth ear hook, without earphones, so check what each sibling is before treating it as an alternative.

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 weight of 4.5 g for the ear hook
  • The page says two ear hooks can connect to different Bluetooth devices and be used individually
  • AAC transmission is named on the page
  • The price is a flat $25.99 with one orderable option

Worth noting

  • The page says it is only the ear hook and comes without earphones, so it needs a compatible set
  • The listing text gives no Bluetooth version, battery figure or range
  • The spec line names C-pin and B-pin but only C-pin is orderable

Questions before you buy

Does the KZ AZ09 include earphones?

No. The page says it is only the Bluetooth upgrade ear hook, without earphones.

Which pin type does it use?

The spec line names C-pin and B-pin, and the one orderable option is C-pin. The page does not say whether a B-pin version is offered.

What does the page say about connecting devices?

The page says any device with Bluetooth can connect, iOS or Android, and that two ear hooks can connect to different Bluetooth devices or be used individually. It gives no Bluetooth version or range.

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 AZ09 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 Bluetooth version, battery life and range are not stated in the listing text.
  • The page says AAC coding improves the listening quality and brings natural and clear sound, which is the maker's claim and was not checked here.
  • The spec line names C-pin and B-pin but the option list offers only C-pin, and the page does not say which earphones the pins fit.
  • 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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