7Hz Salnotes Zero VS KZ Saga Balanced

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7Hz Salnotes Zero and KZ Saga Balanced use 1DD and 1x Dynamic (KZ "ultra wideband") driver setups respectively. 7Hz Salnotes Zero costs $23 while KZ Saga Balanced costs $23. KZ Saga Balanced holds a decisive 1.5-point edge in reviewer scores (4.9 vs 6.4). 7Hz Salnotes Zero carries a user score of 6.3.

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Metric 7Hz Salnotes Zero KZ Saga Balanced
Bass 4.5 6.4
Mids 5.7 6.4
Treble 4.1 6.4
Details 4.3 6.4
Soundstage 5 6.4
Imaging 4.2 6.4
Dynamics 2.5 6.4
Tonality 4.7 8
Technicalities 4.3 7
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7Hz Salnotes Zero Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Nymz
Shuwa-T Precogvision Jays Audio
Tim Tuned
Z-Reviews Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

4.9

Generally Unfavorable

KZ Saga Balanced Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Kois Archive Audio Amigo

Average Reviewer Score:

6.4

Mixed to Positive

Reviews Comparison

7Hz Salnotes Zero (more reviews)

7Hz Salnotes Zero reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7 * score rescaled + normalized
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7Hz Salnotes Zero reviewed by Super* Review

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7Hz Salnotes Zero reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
Pros: Can't believe this is $20..... Cons: Details is only okay.

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Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: B
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7Hz Salnotes Zero reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 4.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C Tech
Comment: A sidegrade from Wan Er, but a more correct sounding Chu. Well tuned like the Chu, without the metallic treble B-grade bass, general technicalities

Shuwa-T original ranking

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Bass: C- Mids: B- Treble: C Soundstage: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C

7Hz Salnotes Zero reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 4.4 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C Tech
Pleasant tonal balance with some minor treble oddity.

Precogvision original ranking

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Bass: C- Mids: B Treble: C- Dynamics: C- Details: C+ Imaging: C+
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7Hz Salnotes Zero reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
A stock Chu with a little more bass, and smoother uppdermids/treble.

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7Hz Salnotes Zero reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 3.5 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
E+ Tech
Great little set. Good Color choices.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E- Soundstage: C+

7Hz Salnotes Zero reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 3.4 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
D Tech
Best 20$ IEM. Just buy it. Great tuning, average budget technicalities. Mindblowing. 2-pin sockets.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: D Mids: C- Treble: C- Details: D Imaging: D

KZ Saga Balanced (more reviews)

KZ Saga Balanced reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 6.8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A- Tech
Rating: B+ | Value: ⭐⭐⭐ | Comfort: 8 good well rounder. banger for the price filter could cause imbalance

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KZ Saga Balanced reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 6 * score rescaled + normalized
KZs more mature next gen V-shaped tuning in a great all-metal shell. Fun all-rounder type of sound. Super premium feeling shells let down by KZs typical awful stock cable and woeful acessories package. Try to get it for less than $18

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7Hz Salnotes Zero User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 2 user reviews

6.3

Mixed to Positive

KZ Saga Balanced User Review Score

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7Hz Salnotes Zero Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

4.4

Gaming Grade

C-

KZ Saga Balanced Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

7.3

Gaming Grade

A-

7Hz Salnotes Zero Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Expect a patchy tonal profile that makes instrumentation feel mismatched. EQ is almost mandatory to tame the response.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Details smear quickly, leaving the presentation cramped and low on definition. You'll notice smearing on even moderately layered songs.
Bass C
It keeps the low end tidy, though energy and weight remain limited. It favors balance over excitement.
Mids B-
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble C-
Treble performance is average, audible but short on refinement. There's acceptable presence but limited finesse.
Dynamics D-
Expect constrained dynamics that blur the edges of quieter details. It struggles to render sudden changes.
Soundstage C+
You start to perceive distinct rows of players even if the ceiling still feels low. Layering is present but still modest.
Details C-
You get the outline of textures, though the finer brushstrokes remain faint. Background information is audible but soft.
Imaging C-
You can tell where things generally sit, though exact locations feel blurred. Center vocals sit mostly where expected.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

KZ Saga Balanced Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • The tonal balance is polished and expressive, highlighting emotion without sacrificing accuracy. It keeps emotional weight without sacrificing accuracy.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • It manages detail and layering well enough, even if the stage feels only moderately sized. You get a clear sense of left and right, if not depth.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations.

7Hz Salnotes Zero User Reviews

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W wpzdm
5.5

My favourite $20 set, much more than Waner

Pros
Super clear. I don't usually like one with treble focus, this may be the only exception
Cons
Not very organic
Y yorxx
7

Neutral bright tone.

Pros
Neutral bright tone and technically amazing.
Cons
Soft bass, Something noisy, bad cable, bad tips.

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