The KZ AS10 Pro ranks #597 out of 1061 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: KZ
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#597 KZ AS10 Pro: $74.99 Amazon $74.99 eBay
Pros: An inexpensive all balanced armature IEM with five drivers per side. Measurements show bass right on the Harman target and full sub-bass to 20 Hz (score 69 across seven measurements).
Cons: Treble sits about 2.0 dB above target, so it can sound bright.
Is the KZ AS10 Pro right for you?
Buy it if
- you want sub-bass rumble that reaches down to 20 Hz.
- you are happy to use EQ: our preset lifts its Harman match by about 20 points.
Skip it if
- you are treble-sensitive (treble sits about 2.0 dB above target).
- you want the best value: the higher-rated EPZ G10 costs about $51 less.
| Released | 2024 (2 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 1.94 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Balanced Armature |
| Drivers | 5 x balanced armature |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 69 (median of 7 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 26 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 109 dB |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+2.0 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.35 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ Presets
Harman target
Set a preamp of -3.0 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 7 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Harman match with this EQ: 89 out of 100, up from 69.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -0.5 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -3.4 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 164 Hz | -1.2 dB | 1.36 |
| Peak | 353 Hz | +1.0 dB | 3.45 |
| Peak | 525 Hz | +2.9 dB | 2.04 |
| Peak | 746 Hz | +1.3 dB | 3.92 |
| Peak | 1,651 Hz | -2.5 dB | 1.52 |
| Peak | 2,931 Hz | -1.6 dB | 5.00 |
| Peak | 4,239 Hz | +2.6 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 7,656 Hz | -5.2 dB | 3.87 |
Neutral target
Set a preamp of -3.0 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 7 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Neutral match with this EQ: 91 out of 100, up from 41.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -9.0 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -3.4 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 112 Hz | -1.3 dB | 0.79 |
| Peak | 356 Hz | +1.0 dB | 3.63 |
| Peak | 525 Hz | +2.9 dB | 2.04 |
| Peak | 747 Hz | +1.3 dB | 3.94 |
| Peak | 1,651 Hz | -2.5 dB | 1.52 |
| Peak | 2,931 Hz | -1.6 dB | 5.00 |
| Peak | 4,239 Hz | +2.6 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 7,655 Hz | -5.2 dB | 3.88 |
Studio flat target
Set a preamp of -2.3 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 7 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Studio flat match with this EQ: 94 out of 100, up from 29.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -11.5 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +1.7 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 144 Hz | -3.1 dB | 1.17 |
| Peak | 563 Hz | +2.5 dB | 2.16 |
| Peak | 1,404 Hz | -2.3 dB | 3.04 |
| Peak | 2,493 Hz | +1.3 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 4,019 Hz | +2.0 dB | 5.18 |
| Peak | 7,494 Hz | -5.2 dB | 2.52 |
Warm target
Set a preamp of -3.3 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 7 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Warm match with this EQ: 92 out of 100, up from 59.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -6.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 523 Hz | +3.2 dB | 1.89 |
| Peak | 771 Hz | +1.5 dB | 3.14 |
| Peak | 1,670 Hz | -2.8 dB | 1.40 |
| Peak | 2,931 Hz | -2.2 dB | 4.50 |
| Peak | 4,355 Hz | +2.2 dB | 5.46 |
| Peak | 8,000 Hz | -6.1 dB | 1.09 |
Bass target
Set a preamp of -3.4 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 7 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bass match with this EQ: 90 out of 100, up from 62.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +3.3 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -3.4 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 164 Hz | -1.2 dB | 1.53 |
| Peak | 356 Hz | +0.9 dB | 3.71 |
| Peak | 524 Hz | +2.9 dB | 2.03 |
| Peak | 746 Hz | +1.3 dB | 3.91 |
| Peak | 1,651 Hz | -2.5 dB | 1.51 |
| Peak | 2,931 Hz | -1.6 dB | 5.00 |
| Peak | 4,239 Hz | +2.6 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 7,657 Hz | -5.2 dB | 3.86 |
Bright target
Set a preamp of -4.3 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 7 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bright match with this EQ: 78 out of 100, up from 38.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -9.0 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +0.4 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 4,575 Hz | +4.2 dB | 3.12 |
V-shaped target
Set a preamp of -4.8 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 7 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted V-shaped match with this EQ: 92 out of 100, up from 72.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +4.0 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +1.5 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 445 Hz | +3.3 dB | 1.48 |
| Peak | 1,465 Hz | -2.7 dB | 1.84 |
| Peak | 4,696 Hz | +4.7 dB | 2.43 |
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Frequency Response
How the KZ AS10 Pro measures across the audible range, against the Harman in-ear target that most listeners prefer in blind tests. Where the line sits above the target that range sounds louder (more bass, brighter treble), below it quieter. The curve is the median of 7 independent measurements, so one odd sample or rig cannot skew it, and both lines are shifted so their 500 Hz to 2 kHz average sits at 0 dB.
Measurement data: median of 7 measurements from the squig.link databases of bassyalexander, enemyspider, melatonin, musicafe, silicagel, soundcheck39 and vortexreviews. Thanks to each of them for publishing their work.