KZ AS16 Pro: an all-balanced-armature IEM with 16 BA drivers, eight per side and no dynamic driver, tuned for HiFi bass monitoring with passive isolation from a sealed fit. This no-mic version suits listeners who run their IEMs from a DAP or desktop amp, and it works for stage or commute use.
Who the KZ AS16 Pro is for
DAP and desktop amp users: There is no cable-mounted mic, which would only be dead weight on a set that lives on a DAP or desktop amp.
Speed and separation fans: All-BA designs behave differently from single-dynamic IEMs, with a presentation that tends toward speed and separation.
Bass from armatures: The 16-driver count is KZ's way of getting bass out of armatures rather than a moving diaphragm, tuned here for HiFi bass monitoring.
Stage and commute: Passive isolation from the sealed fit makes them a reasonable stage or commute option.
Skip it if: you want to take calls through them on a phone; this version has no microphone.
KZ AS16 Pro key specs
Drivers: 16 balanced armatures (eight per side)
Dynamic driver: None
Tuning: HiFi bass monitoring
Isolation: Passive, from a sealed fit
Microphone: None
Colors: Green, Black
KZ AS16 Pro vs similar options
vs KZ AS16 Pro: The same 16-BA AS16 Pro with an inline microphone; choose it if the set will run from a phone and take calls, and keep this no-mic version for a DAP or desktop amp.
vs KZ ZAR: A hybrid pairing seven balanced armatures with one dynamic driver per side for strong bass-forward tuning; choose the AS16 Pro if you want an all-armature design with no dynamic driver.
vs EPZ Q5 Pro: Takes the single-driver route with one ceramic carbon nano dynamic driver on a detachable 2-pin cable with 3.5mm plug; choose the AS16 Pro for a 16-armature array.
Yes. Every unit we sell is genuine and brand-new, shipped in its original packaging, and backed by our 1-year TonePier warranty and 45-day returns.
Where does my order ship from, and how long does it take?
Every order ships from our warehouse in China, with full tracking, and most orders ship within 3 business days. Shipping is free on every order; most US orders arrive within 7–15 business days and most orders to other countries within 7–20 business days — see our shipping policy for details.
What if it isn't for me?
You get 45 days to decide. Keep the packaging, keep it in like-new condition, and send it back for a refund. Ear tips unsealed for hygiene reasons are fine — we expect you to actually listen.
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