KZ - Saga Balanced
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"technicality wise even $15 IEMs like the KZ Saga wipe the floor with it."
"KZ Saga Balanced are one of the best musical IEM's with solid bass performance in the price range."
"with the right matching eartips it can qualify as an budget audiophile quality basshead, especially the bass version"
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"technicality wise even $15 IEMs like the KZ Saga wipe the floor with it."
"Saga is really literally worth every coin. ... Value for money proposition is unreal with KZ.."
"KZ Saga Balanced are one of the best musical IEM's with solid bass performance in the price range."
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"with the right matching eartips it can qualify as an budget audiophile quality basshead, especially the bass version"
"Kz saga balanced (mid bass? Hmm..)"
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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 !!."
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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."
Buck-O 1.0KZ 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.
BudgetIemMaster 1.01. Kz saga balanced (mid bass? Hmm..) 2. Watchbox from ali
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.
If someone prioritize musicality, i recommend saga.
Charming_Abies_8858 1.0I dont own any expensive iems but I really love my kz saga balanced
DreamIn240p 1.0My 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.
DTWings12 1.0Lately 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.
Genesis1A 1.0Try the KZ Saga balanced-version for 15USD retail. Same tuning philosophy as the 7Hz G1 but with a tamer upper treble and a slightly more forward upper mids.
The Zero:Red is a good-enough earphone with a generous package. Not much needs to be said. As for the KZs, I really don't know where the others are getting their sets from, since my older sets have lasted for 2+ years while my newer budget sets have no signs of failure albeit some wear and tear from constant use. If you want a technical Harman, then get the standard Castor. The KZ Saga balanced-version (15usd) is warm Harman-ish and the better 7Hz G1 (36usd). Same tuning philosophy but smoother treble and slightly more forward vocals.
Gio-89 1.0Saga balanced is like an EDC Pro 2, same tuning but new kz driver which improves technicalities, as a newer model with a new and better performing driver the improvement is expected. I believe KZ will release some budget gems this year thanks to their improvements on drivers, tunings and overall quality.
Grimz12 1.0No those look really bad. Are you open to buying from AliExpress? If so try the KZ ZVX PRO. If only amazon then KZ Saga Balanced or Moondrop Chu 2.
luffytaro069 1.0Go with kz saga balanced, you'll never regret
muza_311 1.0The Zenith is the best one by a large margin for me, the Gale would be my second choice (EDX Pro 2 has the same tuning and about 2-3dB more bass, I prefer the balance of the Gale though, both are an incredible value for the price (+/-$8-9)). I have or had at some point the Hydro, PRX, Saga (both), Castor (both), Libra (hi-res and balanced), ZVX, ZVX Pro, Vader Balanced/Trio, ZS12 Pro X, EDC Pro, D-Fi and Polaris, of this sets I like the Saga Balanced the most.
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