KZ ZAR: hybrid in-ear monitors with 8 drivers per side for playing live
The KZ ZAR are wired hybrid in-ear monitors: each earpiece combines one dynamic driver with seven balanced armatures. They include a detachable 8-core silver-plated cable and are available in black, with or without a microphone.
They are designed for musicians who want to hear themselves clearly in rehearsal and on stage. Eight drivers per side, one dynamic and seven armatures, separate each instrument in the mix well when you play live.
They are worn with the cable over the ear so they stay put while you play, and the 2-pin cable is detachable: if it breaks, you replace the cable, not the earphones. By sealing the ear canal with the ear tips they reduce the noise of the rehearsal room, so you don't have to turn the volume up as much to hear your part. They plug into an IEM bodypack, the headphone output of the mixing desk or your phone through a 3.5 mm jack.
- 8drivers per earpiece: 1 dynamic and 7 armatures
- 16,5 Ωimpedance (±3 Ω)
- 109 dBsensitivity (±3 dB)
- 8-coredetachable silver-plated cable
Sound
Sound: 1 dynamic driver and 7 balanced armatures
Each earpiece houses an in-house dynamic driver for the bass and seven balanced armatures for the mids and treble. KZ tunes it to a U-shaped curve, with low distortion and a wide soundstage.
With an impedance of 16.5 Ω (±3) and a sensitivity of 109 dB (±3), they run straight from a phone, laptop or music player, with no amplifier needed.
Fit
Fit
They are worn with the cable routed behind the ear. Three sizes of silicone ear tips (S, M and L) are included to get the right seal for each ear.
Connection
8-core silver-plated cable and microphone version
The cable is silver-plated, with 8 cores, and measures about 120 cm.
It attaches to each earpiece with a standard 0.75 mm 2-pin connector, so it can be replaced if damaged or swapped for another cable. The same connector lets you go wireless with a KZ Bluetooth adapter that is compatible.
Wireless mode with a Bluetooth adapter is for listening to music; to monitor yourself while you play, use the cable, which has no latency.
The microphone version adds an in-line remote to play or pause, skip tracks and take calls.
KZ ZAR technical specifications
| Drivers | 1 dynamic + 7 balanced armatures per side |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 16.5 ± 3 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 109 ± 3 dB |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz – 40 kHz |
| Earphone connector | 0.75 mm 2-pin |
| Plug | 3.5 mm jack |
| Cable | 8-core silver-plated, detachable |
| Cable length | 120 cm |
| Microphone | Optional |
| Colour | Black |
What's in the box
- 1 pair of KZ ZAR earphones
- 1 detachable 8-core silver-plated cable
- 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (S, M and L)
- 1 user manual
KZ ZAR frequently asked questions
Can they be used as in-ear monitors for playing live or in the rehearsal room?
Yes. Worn with the cable over the ear and with the right ear tip size, they reduce the noise of the rehearsal room. The usual setup is to plug them into an IEM bodypack that receives a send from the mixing desk, so each musician gets their own mix; you can also plug them into the headphone output of the desk.
And for listening to music or gaming?
Yes. Although we recommend them mainly for playing, they work just as well for listening to music on your phone or computer and for gaming. Wired, there is no latency.
Do the KZ ZAR have noise cancellation?
They have no active noise cancellation. They are in-ear earphones with silicone ear tips, which passively block outside noise by sealing the ear canal.
Do they work with phones that have no headphone jack?
Yes, with a USB-C or Lightning to 3.5 mm jack adapter, or with a 0.75 mm 2-pin Bluetooth adapter.
Can the cable be replaced?
Yes. The cable is detachable and uses a standard 0.75 mm 2-pin connector.
What warranty do they come with?
3-year warranty against manufacturing defects, handled from Spain.
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