Hey from Dublin, thank you for posting this Brilliant video Can I ask what cable connection adaptor would I need to be able to connect these to my IPhone 15 pro max. Cheers. Niall 🎸
I took a chance and bought a pair and I'm very glad I did. I think these are very well judged sound-wise. I think this is a very good review.. So that's good.
Just want to add an update, the left earphone developed a fault after only 6 months and is now unusable. I bought it on Ali Express and the vendor there has treated me with contempt. The manufacturer claims to offer a 1 year warranty and I wrote an email to them, actually 2 emails and I have had zero response. So I will never buy their products again, they are a waste of money IMO. FWIW I had exactly the same problem with Hifiman and they fixed it immediately.
Thank you, this is the best review about these IEM's. I'm searching for a IEM that has a clear sound like the normal version KZ AS16 but with more bass. A bass like the ZS10 Pro. Could you maybe recommend me one if you know?
Watched one too many of your vids to not subscribe so you have another new subscriber. Nicely detailed reviews. I think we have similar hearing as I agree with just about everything you say about IEMs I know. Happy listening from Derbyshire's Peak District. Random recommendation - "Echo Beach" Dreadzone Remix. Boom.
What balance armature scandal? There was a scandal about two small dd drivers claimed to not be working, but they were there to cancel unwanted frequencies. The guy who started the Bru ha ha retracted his claims, but people are such negative a**holes they just won't let it go. On the other hand, qc is patchy on certain models, depending on which factory it's contracted out to. They don't make the IEMs you know. They do research and development and marketing. Just like Reebok or someone like that. Most companies are like that. They don't have production under their own hand.
The graph reminds me of ath iex1 with that big scoop at 500hz and early rise from there, it's a very expensive flagship iem but it sounds like shit to me. And this looks like a bassy version of og as16 as well which I used before. Yes it gives you all the crazy details and separation to impress you at first but the more you listen the more you feel the timber is off and soundstage is weird. Also to remind this is probably super efficient like as16 and sounds better on phone than high end music players...
I have added a 30Ω Jcally impedance adapter to my AS16 Pro's and it improves the sound through a Mojo 1. They are really good for £42 (+£6 adapter). I like it.
Im using KZ zsx hybrid driver where base is punchi not high but deep and soft, now compaire with KZ AS16 will meet the same sound signature as KZ zsx or much more batter ? please suggest me, im waiting for your response due to im thinking about KZ AS16
These are full BA Driver iems so erm the tone, timbre and technicalities are a little different from dynamic drivers so it's like trying to compare apples with oranges.
yep very late reply but yes if you select or if you dont its a modular cable so you can just buy the cable with mic later i acciderntly orderd the one without mic and just orderd a new cable for 3 uk pound cant find the key lol (american keybord problems) anyway its simple to order a new cable and since its modular you can get a bluetooth cable that puts the battery at the back of your head i got for 25 28 after tax shipping haven't arrived yet for me but in short YES MIC
I listen to mellow Yanagi Nagi songs while laying down and I'm scared, I feel the singer is on the top of me 😂 This IEM is a mental gymnastics kit for watching horror movies 🤣
@@ianfann is it worth buying than the og aria or titan s? Setting aside the differences in drivers and driver count. I have the zax for a long time and I want to buy an iem that's worth of maybe $100 more or less that is neutral-bright or bassy but balanced.
wish they had better cables and i hope the stock eartips doesnt degrade the sound, and wish they dont need the impedance adapter, packaging could've been better i also doubt your review about the technicality, since its kz from your reviews i think you need to have a higher standard for your review to be good i think you need to review things in a grand scheme of things like perspective
AS16Pro has a vent, a little hole on the shell same design on all as series. Dynamic drivers are notorious about ear pressure but ba drivers are fine. Still has a vent hole though
@@ianfann Ok, I’m going to give them another shot ( with the IFI Go Blue) and see if they stay in the collection..or get turfed . Mind you, that was one of early IEM purchases….🤷🏻♂️
Great review!!
Just buying it right now haha
Do you think it is better than ZEX PRO for live monitoring (guitar player)?!
Thank you, sir!
Yes it’s resolution and details are much clearer
Hey from Dublin, thank you for posting this Brilliant video
Can I ask what cable connection adaptor would I need to be able to connect these to my IPhone 15 pro max. Cheers. Niall 🎸
Great review, kudos. Do they come with foam ear tips. Do not like silicone.
nope they come with silicon tips
I took a chance and bought a pair and I'm very glad I did. I think these are very well judged sound-wise. I think this is a very good review.. So that's good.
Just want to add an update, the left earphone developed a fault after only 6 months and is now unusable. I bought it on Ali Express and the vendor there has treated me with contempt. The manufacturer claims to offer a 1 year warranty and I wrote an email to them, actually 2 emails and I have had zero response. So I will never buy their products again, they are a waste of money IMO. FWIW I had exactly the same problem with Hifiman and they fixed it immediately.
Thank you, this is the best review about these IEM's. I'm searching for a IEM that has a clear sound like the normal version KZ AS16 but with more bass. A bass like the ZS10 Pro. Could you maybe recommend me one if you know?
Buy thise as16 pro they have way better bass than 10 pro and way better sound
Watched one too many of your vids to not subscribe so you have another new subscriber. Nicely detailed reviews. I think we have similar hearing as I agree with just about everything you say about IEMs I know. Happy listening from Derbyshire's Peak District. Random recommendation - "Echo Beach" Dreadzone Remix. Boom.
Thank you so much 🙏
How are they when using the bluetooth adapters as09 or az20?
Ah I'd love to try these but that Balanced Armature scandal makes me afraid to buy KZ
What balance armature scandal? There was a scandal about two small dd drivers claimed to not be working, but they were there to cancel unwanted frequencies. The guy who started the Bru ha ha retracted his claims, but people are such negative a**holes they just won't let it go. On the other hand, qc is patchy on certain models, depending on which factory it's contracted out to. They don't make the IEMs you know. They do research and development and marketing. Just like Reebok or someone like that. Most companies are like that. They don't have production under their own hand.
bro, what volume are you listening to ? These are my first headphones that produce a lot of high frequencies at maximum volume. hitting on the ear
these earphones are very sensitive so specially for this one i am listening to them at about 30% volume
@@ianfann I 60-75. It seems to me that more details are heard, the only rock and metal.. so it's literally very detailed here. I listen to him at 40
I have the original AS16, how do the AS16 Pro compare to the OG KZ AS16?
Do I need a Dac to use the Kz as16 Pro? Or is just the smartphone enough?
It’s easy to drive bro no problem
The graph reminds me of ath iex1 with that big scoop at 500hz and early rise from there, it's a very expensive flagship iem but it sounds like shit to me. And this looks like a bassy version of og as16 as well which I used before. Yes it gives you all the crazy details and separation to impress you at first but the more you listen the more you feel the timber is off and soundstage is weird. Also to remind this is probably super efficient like as16 and sounds better on phone than high end music players...
As someone who is new to IEMs would you recommend this over the KZ ZS10 Pro?
Of course definitely
I have added a 30Ω Jcally impedance adapter to my AS16 Pro's and it improves the sound through a Mojo 1. They are really good for £42 (+£6 adapter). I like it.
Thanks for watching 🙏
Female vocals? Sparrrklee?? Maan I excited to receive mine due to this review..btw can this be a pause game in your opinion?
what is a pause game?
Nah, it’s not endgame
Hi Ian, how this KZ AS 16 pro compared to KZ AST? thanks
i don't know... i don't have the AST to compare
Im using KZ zsx hybrid driver where base is punchi not high but deep and soft, now compaire with KZ AS16 will meet the same sound signature as KZ zsx or much more batter ? please suggest me, im waiting for your response due to im thinking about KZ AS16
Better than ZSX, I own both
So AS16 PROS OR AS16?
How does this compare to moondrop aria or dunu titan s? Since those iem are the most sought after in below 100 usd category.
These are full BA Driver iems so erm the tone, timbre and technicalities are a little different from dynamic drivers so it's like trying to compare apples with oranges.
How does this compare to kz zas for movie watching?
Definitely better for movie watching
How is the base
is this a good upgrade on as16 the normal one?
I heard that the og as16 didn’t sound too good, I haven’t tried it before
Great review!
Thanks!
do they have a mic ive seen on a site says with a mic
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yep very late reply but yes if you select or if you dont its a modular cable so you can just buy the cable with mic later i acciderntly orderd the one without mic and just orderd a new cable for 3 uk pound cant find the key lol (american keybord problems) anyway its simple to order a new cable and since its modular you can get a bluetooth cable that puts the battery at the back of your head i got for 25 28 after tax shipping haven't arrived yet for me but in short YES MIC
Crazy man, kz start tuning their BA set. Definitely a must have if you like BA set.
thanks for watching!
Kz zas or kz as16 Pro, which is better?
definately the as16 pro
How about opening up and see if the drivers are actually connected....? 😉
Hi fri maybe will open it up but not me
I listen to mellow Yanagi Nagi songs while laying down and I'm scared, I feel the singer is on the top of me 😂 This IEM is a mental gymnastics kit for watching horror movies 🤣
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Is this betterthan kz zas ??
They look so frickin good
thanks for watching!
Nice one Ian.
Thanks!
Brand new "Audiophile" here
please help me to select my sub 80ish usd IEM
Fiio FD3 / Senn IE 100 Pro or this?
Thanks in advance!
Hmm I have not heard the first two that you mentioned so obviously I would suggest this one
I love my fiio FD3 can't go wrong.. the moondrop chu is also a good set for $20.00
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what is the difference between as16 and as16 pro? :V
Sorry I haven’t tried as16 og
Hmm are they all working drivers?
Can you compare it with zax?
Erm very different driver set up and tuning bro, not really comparable
@@ianfann is it worth buying than the og aria or titan s? Setting aside the differences in drivers and driver count. I have the zax for a long time and I want to buy an iem that's worth of maybe $100 more or less that is neutral-bright or bassy but balanced.
Hmm titan s or olina
@@ianfann thanks for that. I'll try to look for olina if available.
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I really love the design
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Es muy incomodo
Yay, first like! Thanks for another great review, looks like a good set!
Thank you!
They need 30 ohm impedance adapter to tame the too much 2khz
wish they had better cables and i hope the stock eartips doesnt degrade the sound, and wish they dont need the impedance adapter, packaging could've been better
i also doubt your review about the technicality, since its kz
from your reviews i think you need to have a higher standard for your review to be good
i think you need to review things in a grand scheme of things like perspective
ok noted! thanks for watching!
This compared to ESX.
This has a different timbre as it’s all BA, technicalities is better too
@@ianfann thanks
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Seems there's no vents in them, ear pressure all day 😂
@@sdm789 doesn't affect the hearing for the long term iirc, it's a feeling that your ear is clogged like in an airplane that wouldn't go away
I use both...Headphones for general listening then IEMs for gaming and critical listening.
AS16Pro has a vent, a little hole on the shell same design on all as series. Dynamic drivers are notorious about ear pressure but ba drivers are fine. Still has a vent hole though
Thank you
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Am planning to buy 😋😘😘💓💓👌👌👍👍thanks for the review🎧🎧🎵🎵🎸🎸🎺🎺🎷🎷👌👌👍👍😘😘
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My god all those emojis are unnecessary and stupid
Once bitten, twice shy ..I’ve still got the ZAS ..sane number of drivers and it’s a horrible mess.
ok :)
@@ianfann Ok, I’m going to give them another shot ( with the IFI Go Blue) and see if they stay in the collection..or get turfed .
Mind you, that was one of early IEM purchases….🤷🏻♂️
Ah ok, make sure it’s tuning is to your preference before you make the decision ya? Cheers!
ZAS,terrible?That set is wonderfull!!
@@hb6266 IMHO ..way way too much bass bleed.🤮
On the high side ..wonderful construction and fitting..but that bass mud and bloat killed it .
Thanks
thanks!
price??
It’s 68$ I think but if you buy now from the website there is a discount for this week.
Zas as16 pro aria titan s or olina?
Depends on your listening preferences
@@ianfann which do u like more
i just want detail separation and soundstage
As16 pro definitely for sound separation and soundstage
is this poor man tanchjim prism?
maybe? i've not tried the prism