KZ Duet In-Ear Monitors Review
A semi-in-ear set from KZ that the page builds on a 10mm and an 8mm dynamic driver, with a 3.5mm jack and dual 6mm microphones. Listed from $27.99 to $28.99 across three options, and the listing text gives no impedance.

Our verdict
A semi-in-ear set for someone who wants a 3.5mm jack, two named dynamic drivers and a choice of 3.5-STD at $27.99 or 3.5-MIC at $28.99. Look elsewhere if you need listed impedance or driver sensitivity, or a clear statement of which option carries the microphones. The main caveat is that the sound and bass descriptions are the maker's own words, and the quad-core wording does not match the two drivers named.
- Best for
- Someone who wants a semi-in-ear set with a 3.5mm jack and a with-microphone or standard choice.
- Skip if
- You need listed impedance, driver sensitivity or a clear statement of which option has the microphones.
On the KZ Duet page the driver setup is a 10mm unit plus an 8mm unit, which the text words as quad-core dual dynamic driver units for a semi-in-ear design. The page also mentions a 3.5mm jack, dual 6mm microphones and two pairs of silicone eartips. Three options are priced from $27.99 to $28.99, and the listing text gives no impedance or sensitivity figure for the drivers.
Options and pricing
Three orderable options are listed across two colors and two cable choices. Black is $27.99 as 3.5-STD and $28.99 as 3.5-MIC, while White is priced at $28.99 only. The listing data shows no other choice, and the page does not say whether the 3.5-STD option has a microphone.
How it compares
Priced from $27.99, the Duet sits just above the KZ Axas and the KEFINE Loric, which both start at $26.99, and just below the CCA Phoenix from $28.90. The Duet itself tops out at $28.99. None of the three siblings shows a spec row here, so the comparison rests on names and prices, while the Duet page names a 10mm and an 8mm driver.
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 names its two drivers as a 10mm unit and an 8mm unit
- The text gives dual 6mm microphones and a microphone sensitivity of -26dB
- Two pairs of silicone eartips are mentioned
- A 3.5-STD option is listed at $27.99, with 3.5-MIC at $28.99
Worth noting
- The listing text gives no impedance or driver sensitivity figure
- The page calls it a quad-core dual dynamic driver design yet names only two drivers, 10mm and 8mm
- The page does not say whether the 3.5-STD option has a microphone, although the text describes dual microphones
- White is listed only at $28.99
Questions before you buy
What drivers does the KZ Duet list?
The page names a 10mm dynamic driver and an 8mm dynamic driver, and words the design as quad-core dual dynamic driver units. The listing text gives no impedance figure.
Which options can I choose?
Colors are Black and White, and the other choice is 3.5-STD at $27.99 or 3.5-MIC at $28.99. White is listed at $28.99 only.
Does the Duet have a microphone?
The page describes dual 6mm microphones on a 3.5mm jack, with a sensitivity of -26dB, and one option is named 3.5-MIC. The page does not say whether the 3.5-STD option has a microphone.
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 Duet 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 descriptions (deep sub-bass down to 20Hz, layered sound, bass compensation) are the maker's claims and were not checked here.
- Per the page, the drivers are worded as quad-core dual dynamic driver units yet only a 10mm unit and an 8mm unit are named, and dual microphones are described without saying which option carries them.
- Per the page, the -42dB and -26dB figures are microphone sensitivity, and the listing text gives no impedance, driver sensitivity or cable length.
- 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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