Headphone Zone has collaborated with KZ Audio to introduce the Headphone Zone x KZ Thunder, a co-branded hybrid in-ear monitor developed entirely from scratch rather than being adapted from an existing model. The IEM is built on a new hardware platform created specifically for this collaboration.
Headphone Zone x KZ Thunder
The Thunder incorporates a newly designed faceplate, driver configuration, crossover circuit, and PCB developed exclusively for this release. Together, these elements form a standalone hybrid architecture that marks the first time the two companies have produced a co-branded IEM without modifying a pre-existing design.
Key features
- Hybrid configuration combining a 10 mm dynamic driver for low frequencies and a balanced armature driver for high frequencies
- V-shaped tuning profile designed to emphasise bass presence and treble clarity
- Newly engineered ergonomic shell shaped around ear contours for improved seal and comfort
- Choice of 3.5 mm wired variant or USB Type-C variant with integrated DAC for direct device connection
- Inline microphone with single-button control for calls and playback management
- Detachable 0.78 mm 2-pin cable compatible with cable upgrades or Bluetooth modules
- Transparent resin shell with black faceplate showing internal components
Quick specs
- Driver configuration: Hybrid — 1 dynamic driver + 1 balanced armature
- Wired connectivity: 3.5 mm (single-ended) / USB Type-C
- Connector: 0.78 mm 2-pin
- Frequency response: 20 – 40,000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 108 ± 3 dB/mW @ 1 kHz
- Wearing style: In-ear
- Impedance: 26 Ω
Pricing and availability
The Headphone Zone x KZ Thunder is priced starting at Rs. 1,999 and is available in 3.5 mm and USB Type-C variants through official Headphone Zone sales channels in India.
Speaking on the launch, Raghav Somani, Founder and CEO of Headphone Zone, said:
I’ve been selling KZ IEMs for many years at Headphone Zone, and we’ve shipped millions across India. Until now, every collaboration was built around something that already existed. Thunder is the first time we’ve created something entirely new together. It’s the KZ IEM I’m most proud of.