KZ - Saga Balanced
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"A good robovac is a life changer. Even a $350 basic S8. It is a great place to start. ... I promise you that you will not be disappointed by a basic S8. It will change your life even if it can't fit under every piece of furniture you own. ... My two S8s just finished vacuuming our entire house in about 46 minutes. ... While my floors were being cleaned, I sat comfortably on our patio in the cool shade with a slight breeze and composed my far too long response to you while sipping a diet soda and relaxing. ... I will have to spend about four minutes maintaining my two S8s. This will be my entire contribution to my home floor cleaning effort for today. Four minutes!"
"Like 500$ these robots are currently the steal of the century ... You can get a mova p10 pro ultra (cannot remove its mops), equivalent to the l40/x40 for 500$ after a discount code"
"I got the Q5 Pro for $139. ... costs $450 less than what I paid for the S6 ... it is the best value option out there imo."
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"For gaming the Tea Pros so far are a 10/10, I play mostly Hunt: Showdown and the additional separation, staging, and tighter but punchy bass were all noticeably better for my ears."
"The best is hearing directly via TV apps such as Disney+, Netflix, Prime and Kayo. The surround, smooth deep bass and clarity with the upfiring speakers on both the bar and rear speakers is 'chef kiss'."
"I don’t listen to EDM, but I can say that Karma (Electric Fountain) from the Tekken 6 OST sounds awesome. The bass rumble feels like it’s always present in the space when the mid-bass punch hits. Meanwhile, the details in the upper-mids and treble are clear but never sounding harsh or fatiguing"
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"If you are savvy with an EQ, this provides an opportunity to get even more value for this budget priced IEM, that delivers a truly commendable result., that takes the sound from Decent to Pretty Good. ... A low Q boost in the mid, of about +1.5dB to 2dB centered about 1K, and if you want, you may add or subtract from the high frequencies with a high shelf filter. ... Just one or two bands of EQ, are needed, to deliver a more than decent result cos the fundamental sound of the SAGA Balanced is all there, just a pity that the default tuning recessed the mids. Fortunately easily improved via simple EQ. ... SAGA Balanced + Moondrop SPRING Silicon tips + One or two bands of EQ = really balanced sound, with dynamics, fun, enjoyment, really great sound. ... The EQ is simply to take an already commendable product to almost perfect, for an IEM at that price. ... At this level of performance, the SAGA, once EQ'd and with a better tip, just sounds like a variant, of some of what I hear on the T10, another perspective on pretty good. Very hard to fault the SAGA balanced, it is very very good. and EQ/tip changes make it even better."
"I think the SAGA Balanced is the best budget($30 and below) IEM, I have heard. which is significantly improved with better eartips like the Moondrop Spring, and just that bit more, with a bit of EQ. ... A phenomenal result that is far above its suggested price. A really really good IEM, made better by the suggested enhancements."
"With the right 3rd party tips, the KZ SAGA Balanced delivers a commendable result, if a bit bright, in the top end. ... The bass is really good, and for me I am sure I do not need any more bass. ... Very Very Solid bass, needing absolutely no EQ, if anything an EQ cut, but definitely not a boost., in the low end. ... For bass heads, the bass of the SAGA Balanced, with all the caveats expressed here., is more than sufficient for almost anyone."
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"technicality wise even $15 IEMs like the KZ Saga wipe the floor with it."
"I think the SAGA Balanced is the best budget($30 and below) IEM, I have heard. which is significantly improved with better eartips like the Moondrop Spring, and just that bit more, with a bit of EQ. ... A phenomenal result that is far above its suggested price. A really really good IEM, made better by the suggested enhancements."
"KZ Saga Balanced are one of the best musical IEM's with solid bass performance in the price range."
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"The tuning vent thing is a really annoying, poorly thought-out gimmick that makes the tape mod essential, so you're locked into one tuning anyway. ... But also with the stock tips, you frequently have to fiddle around to avoid channel imbalances if you don't tape mod it, because the simple act of inserting the IEM into the ear has a random chance of changing the tuning."
"Stock tips SUCK."
"Stock qkz hbb tips kinda trash like on most budget iems."
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"Both SAGA balanced pairs are no longer usable cos of imbalances between left and right in the pair ... SAGA Balanced - great balanced sound, but unfortunately the product has manufacturing flaws, which I experienced on 2 examples. I loved it so much I ordered a 2nd one, but sadly there is an issue with the product reliability, and consistency. And that includes different frequency response between left and right, on my 1st pair. ... I had one pair which had a frequency balance difference, and a volume balance, between the left and right ear pieces. I loved the product so much I ordered a 2nd set. After another few months, the 2nd set has also lost the balance between the earpieces, and in both cases, the difference is rather significant, so I must now find a use for these as decorative items !!."
"My saga bass enhanced version's right ear gets muted and muffled after about an hour of usage. ... I have to put them out and wait a minute or two, which I believe is because of metal extending and making pressure buildup. ... Update: This muffing still happens with Tangzu Sancai tips."
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"Shells are made of metal — premium quality feeling, but the heaviest of all. ... With some tip combinations might not fit properly and fall from ears due to improper fit and the sheer weight. ... Weight is the problem."
"For me, the stock tips that come with KZ/CCA IEMs do not result in a good sound or a good fit, they end up having less bass than desired due to a poor fit, and I think their stock tips have narrow bores which produce a tinny unpleasant sound. ... Finally none of them fit properly in the ear, to provide a good seal, with the stock eartips that are supplied with their IEM's. Which also has a negative impact on their sound, a bit of a tame bass in the lowest frequencies."
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"Decent bottom and top, with mids recessed. V-Shape. ... Just one or two bands of EQ, are needed, to deliver a more than decent result cos the fundamental sound of the SAGA Balanced is all there, just a pity that the default tuning recessed the mids."
Under $10 the best is the KZ EDC PRO (edx pro is another iem), use it with Kbear 08 eartips. In Aliexpress (sometimes using coins) you can get for $8-15 the ND planet, KZ Castor Pro/OG, KZ Libra Balanced/Hi res/X, KZ Saga balanced/bass, KZ ZVX pro, all of them have good reviews and comments. The Kbear 07 and 08 eartips are good for them.
r/iems • Best cheap IEMs ->I would personally pick the KZ Saga and KZ Castor pro. Also tangzu Waner, I wouldn’t bother about the others. I have reviewed the KZ Saga if you are interested in reading: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/kz-saga.27626/review/36462/ In the credit that left I would buy eartips, cases and cables
r/iems • Help me pick my next IEM(s)! ->Under 50$: Tanchjim Zero Ultima DSP, KZ Saga Under 100$: Sliivo SLA3, Letshuoer S12/Artti T10, Kiwi Ears Airoso, Under 200$: Kiwi Ears Aether It is really hard not to love these!!
r/iems • What’s an IEM you’d tell 99% of people to blind buy? ->KZ Saga Balanced are one of the best musical IEM's with solid bass performance in the price range. The BL-03 II is very similar to the BL-03, its a little crisper, and more detailed than the OG. But its OK to sacrifice some of the OG's note weight for more detail and texture. I also think the new BL-03 II is built a little better, has a nice cable, and fits better in the ear. I would suggest Spinfit Omni's or Dunu Candy tips for it though. The stock tips are...meh. Though it is a more gaming oriented IEM, the 7Hrz G1 is also very nice and V shaped in its tuning.
r/iems • Best iem for electronic music / techno under 30€? ->1. Kz saga balanced (mid bass? Hmm..) 2. Watchbox from ali
r/iems • My ONLY KZ collection (total 20)🤣🤣🤣 ->Saga is really literally worth every coin. It's musicality is truly amazing. Prx, castor pro are also one of the most competitive iem for price.
r/iems • My ONLY KZ collection (total 20)🤣🤣🤣 ->If someone prioritize musicality, i recommend saga.
r/iems • IEMs BETTER THAN KZ CASTOR PRO? ->If your budget is tight, and you only want Bass QKZ x HBB is what you need. If you want Bass and open up other genres aside from Hip Hop, KZ Saga is good at that. Saga has more bass and tonality than Castor Pro, but Castor Pro has slightly better technicals.
r/iems • HELP ME CHOOSE THE BEST BASS IEM! (KZ Castor Pro vs. QKZ x HBB vs. ???) ->I dont own any expensive iems but I really love my kz saga balanced
r/iems • What are you favourite IEMs Under $300? ->It seems the Chu 2 is a highly regarded iem here, well if you go outside your comfort zone, I mean see outside the box there are many better budget options to consider, here 7hz Salnotes Zero 2 is a slightly more bassy version of the Chu 2, a good allrounder Blon Z300 is basically a very balanced set with good sub bass and a clean unspicy treble, comes with a decent 4.4mm balanced cable QKZ xHBB is my fav budget basshead, it can produce immersive reverberating sub bass rumble with the right matching eartips (Spinfit CP100 for me), it also has good soundstage and imaging, with clean vocal and treble clarity too The KZ Saga is a rare KZ with a very well balanced neutral tuning, not lacking or boosting any part of the frequencies, with the right matching eartips it can qualify as an budget audiophile quality basshead, especially the bass version CCA Trio can be considered as a small upgrade from the Castor Bass with less overwhelming bass intensity and a more balanced set with a clean un-muddy sub bass focus Truthear Zero (blue) are mostly balanced sounding, with good imaging and soundstage, has good bass punch and texture
r/iems • You guys ruined consumer audio for me… (Recommendation for next IEM) ->My current favourite IEMs are Artti T10, Tanchjim Origin, KZ Saga Balanced, and Delci AE. Overall it seems like I may have preference for a slightly stronger bass presence, although the Origin doesn't have quite as much sub bass as the rest. I have tried the Tanchjim Zero and Ola, and I was not really a fan.
r/iems • Unpopular opinion: IEMs don't need that much bass ->Lately for me it’s been Apple Music, ibasso dc elite, and kz saga balanced. I would not really recommend that as a setup, but I don’t overthink anything with it. More music that I could possibly listen to, a top tier dac, and iems that sound good and can be replaced cheaply when I inevitably break them. I’ve auditioned a number of the multi kilobuck iems and ultimately decided I can live without.
r/headphones • I do NOT want to get sucked in this rabbit hole - feeling overwhelmed ->No one mentioning the EDC Pro or newer Saga? I have all three you have listed. Of the three, I like the Wan'er the best, but only if you cover the front vent to give it a bass boost. Stock, it's great for movies and K/J-pop. Cover the front vent, it's now good for EDM (think PulsRadio Dance's poppish EDM) The Castor Pro Bass is a bit too V shaped for me. The bass and trebles are the best of the three. And has the most technical build {2 DDs) and requires more power, so buy a good DAC with 30mW per channel. And you can EQ the mids to give you an even better sound. The Chu 2 is decent Just... decent. Nothing special. I'll get hate for it, but to me, the sound boring. So I'd rank them in this order 1 Wan'er (with front vent covered. If not covered, then go with Castor Pro Bass) 2 Castor Pro Bass (probably best of three for gaming) 3 Chu 2 ...or buy the new KZ Saga and be done with it.
r/iems • which one should I get ? ->You like bass, I assume. Plenty of options. KZ EDC Pro (warm, but well tuned), and for a slight upgrade from that, the KZ Saga (more bass, more treble, slightly less vocals). The GK Kunten (which sounds like a slur for a loose woman) is on my next-to-buy list.
r/iems • Bought the TRUTHEAR x Crinacle Zero and I’m disappointed — need advice as a complete IEM noob ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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