7Hz Salnotes Zero VS KZ Taurus

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7Hz Salnotes Zero and KZ Taurus use 1DD and 2DD driver setups respectively. 7Hz Salnotes Zero costs $23 while KZ Taurus costs $25. KZ Taurus is $2 more expensive. KZ Taurus holds a clear 0.9-point edge in reviewer scores (4.9 vs 5.8). 7Hz Salnotes Zero carries a user score of 6.3. 7Hz Salnotes Zero has better mids with a 0.7-point edge, KZ Taurus has significantly better treble with a 1.9-point edge and KZ Taurus has significantly better dynamics with a 1.5-point edge.

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Metric 7Hz Salnotes Zero KZ Taurus
Bass 4.5 5.8
Mids 5.7 5
Treble 4.1 6
Details 4.3 5.8
Soundstage 5 5
Imaging 4.2 5.8
Dynamics 2.5 4
Tonality 4.7 5.4
Technicalities 4.3 6.5
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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 Taurus Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Kois Archive
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

5.8

Mixed

Reviews Comparison

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+

KZ Taurus reviewed by Jaytiss

2025-08-28
Jaytiss 5.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B Tech
Sizzly!

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Super* Review 7* * score rescaled + normalized
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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.

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
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

Shuwa-T Website

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 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 Taurus (more reviews)

KZ Taurus reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 5.2 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A- Tech
Rating: C- | Value: ⭐ | Gaming: 🎮 | Comfort: 9 sound nice with impedance adapter spicy mid and treble. not vented?

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KZ Taurus reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.5 * score rescaled + normalized
6 community members have rated the KZ Taurus at an average of 3.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Generally Favorable.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

7Hz Salnotes Zero User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 2 user reviews

6.3

Mixed to Positive

KZ Taurus 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 Taurus Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.2

Gaming Grade

B

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 Taurus Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Mids C+
The mids are solid and dependable, though not especially remarkable. Vocals stay reasonably grounded in the mix.
Treble B
Highs sound lively and extended while remaining controlled. Detail retrieval keeps shimmer intact.
Dynamics C-
Dynamics are average—competent yet lacking real excitement. It keeps music listenable but uninspiring.
Soundstage C+
The image breathes a little, spacing instruments laterally while sketching a light sense of distance. Separation improves with cleaner recordings.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

7Hz Salnotes Zero User Reviews

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yorxx
7

Neutral bright tone.

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

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