ooopusX Op.24 VS KZ AM16
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
ooopusX Op.24 and KZ AM16 use 2DD+4BA and 8BA (per side) driver setups respectively. ooopusX Op.24 costs $50 while KZ AM16 costs $57. KZ AM16 is $7 more expensive. KZ AM16 holds a decisive 3.2-point edge in reviewer scores (3.6 vs 6.8). KZ AM16 has better bass with a 0.9-point edge, KZ AM16 has significantly better mids with a 1.1-point edge, KZ AM16 has significantly better treble with a 1.7-point edge, KZ AM16 has significantly better dynamics with a 1.3-point edge, KZ AM16 has better soundstage with a 0.6-point edge, KZ AM16 has slightly better details with a 0.3-point edge and KZ AM16 has better imaging with a 0.7-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | ooopusX Op.24 | KZ AM16 |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 5.8 | 6.7 |
| Mids | 5.6 | 6.7 |
| Treble | 4.8 | 6.5 |
| Details | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| Soundstage | 5.8 | 6.4 |
| Imaging | 5.9 | 6.6 |
| Dynamics | 5 | 6.3 |
| Tonality | 5.2 | 6.8 |
| Technicalities | 5.3 | 6.5 |
ooopusX Op.24 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
3.6Poor
KZ AM16 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.8Cautiously Favorable
Reviews Comparison
ooopusX Op.24 reviewed by Web Search
5.2
Reviewer Score
The ooopusX Op.24 is a budget hybrid with a 2DD+4BA array and a physical two-position tuning dial that switches electrical load between roughly 15Ω and 27Ω, indicating distinct filter networks for its modes. Core specs are ambitious for $49.99 (quoted sensitivity 127 dB/Vrms, 10–40 kHz FR), and the housings remain lightweight for long sessions. Fit and ergonomics are straightforward, reportedly ~5.2 g per side, which helps stability and isolation in daily use.
Tonally, Op.24 targets a Harman-style balance with a safe mid/treble contour and modest sub-bass lift; independent reviews describe consistent but unadventurous resolution, with the dial providing small, audible shifts rather than wholesale retunes. Technical performance is competent for the class—detail retrieval and imaging are respectable, while stage size and microdynamics are average—placing it as a solid value pick rather than a segment disruptor. Overall, the package reads as a pragmatic daily driver with useful tuning flexibility rather than a specialist, aligning with assessments from multiple third-party reviewers.
KZ AM16 reviewed by Web Search
6.8
Reviewer Score
The KZ AM16 is an all-BA in-ear monitor using 8 BA drivers per side (16 total) and offered in two editions—Balanced and Bass-Enhanced. Independent listings and user reviews confirm the per-side driver count, while KZ’s product page quotes a 5–45 kHz response and a standard 0.75 mm 2-pin cable; street pricing typically sits around $57.
Sonically, multiple reviews characterize the AM16 (Balanced) as a V-shaped tuning with a clear sub-bass lift and lively upper-treble, while keeping vocals reasonably intact. This yields engaging punch and sparkle, alongside detail retrieval and imaging that are competitive for the price.
Trade-offs are typical of all-BA bass: texture and slam are clean but less visceral than dynamic-driver peers, and dynamics can feel restrained on dense tracks. Sensitivity/impedance figures (≈104 dB, 22 Ω) make it easy to drive from portable sources; listeners wanting more low-end can opt for the Bass-Enhanced edition. Given its sub-$60 price and technical poise, it’s a strong budget pick, though its score should reflect its class rather than challenge higher-tier models.
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ooopusX Op.24 (more reviews)
ooopusX Op.24 reviewed by
Fresh Reviews
5*
* The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming
Score
Youtube Video Summary
Op.24 goes in with a quirky two-tuning “turntable,” but both positions behave almost the same where it matters. A big 3–4 kHz elevation shoves door kicks, gunfire, and certain effects to the front, creating a shouty and fatiguing presentation that masks crucial cues. Imaging itself isn’t terrible—depth perception can even edge out Simgot’s EG280—but the weak points are separation and layering: simultaneous cues merge into a “mashed potato” blur, so tracking multiple targets behind cover becomes unreliable. The stock recessed 2-pin cable also disappoints, though it was tested here with a consistent aftermarket cable.
In Apex Legends, the overcooked presence region turns gunfire and abilities into a flashbang effect that drowns out slides, taps, and flanks, resulting in a C+. In Valorant, deathmatch feels okay at first thanks to decent imaging, but team scenarios expose the same weaknesses: abilities (e.g., orbs, flashes, concussives) spike uncomfortably and layering collapses when two sets of footsteps stack behind a wall—settling at a B-. With scores this middling, CS2 and CoD weren’t pursued; overall, Op.24’s switchable tuning doesn’t fix the core balance issues that hold it back for competitive gaming.
Fresh Reviews original ranking
Fresh Reviews Youtube ChannelooopusX Op.24 reviewed by Z-Reviews
2
* score rescaled + normalized
KZ AM16 (more reviews)
KZ AM16 reviewed by Paul Wasabii
6.7
* Score computed by IEMRanking.com
Youtube Video Summary
AM16 is an all-BA KZ tuned closer to a thicker, lower-centric balance than the graph suggests. While aligned with Moondrop Variations on paper, it shifts emphasis downward with relaxed treble, a thumpier mid-bass, and a generally fuller, more musical presentation.
A 5 kHz dip tames glare while a modest 7 kHz lift restores edge definition, and the top end follows a Harman-like roll-off without an air boost. That restraint, plus fast BA low end, keeps BA timbre in check and yields natural vocals around a later 3 kHz rise; however, it benefits from more volume to open up detail and scale.
Positioned at $57, it reads as a return to the KZ fun, engaging house sound rather than a technical showcase. For listeners wanting a musical all-BA KZ with decent clarity and speed, it delivers; those seeking maximum air, brightness, or big-stage resolution should look elsewhere.
Paul Wasabii Youtube Channel
ooopusX Op.24 Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+4BA
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Price (Msrp): $49.99
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KZ AM16 Details
Driver Configuration: 8BA (per side)
Tuning Type: V-Shaped
Brand: KZ Top KZ IEMs
Price (Msrp): $57
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ooopusX Op.24 User Review Score
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ooopusX Op.24 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
4.8Gaming Grade
CKZ AM16 Gaming Score
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6.6Gaming Grade
B+ooopusX Op.24 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
C+- Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.
Average Technical Grade
C+- An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
KZ AM16 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B+- It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.
Average Technical Grade
B+- It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
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