CCA CSN VS KZ Saga Balanced

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CCA CSN and KZ Saga Balanced use 1DD+1BA and 1x Dynamic (KZ "ultra wideband") driver setups respectively. CCA CSN costs $20 while KZ Saga Balanced costs $23. KZ Saga Balanced is $3 more expensive. KZ Saga Balanced holds a decisive 1.7-point edge in reviewer scores (4.7 vs 6.4).

Insights

Metric CCA CSN KZ Saga Balanced
Bass 3 6.4
Mids 4 6.4
Treble 3 6.4
Details 3 6.4
Imaging 3 6.4
Dynamics 3 6.4
Tonality 3.3 8
Technicalities 3 7
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CCA CSN Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

4.7

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

CCA CSN (more reviews)

CCA CSN reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 3.1 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D Tech
A little sharp in the tuning, but decent overall. Respectable value for $20.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: D Mids: C- Treble: D Dynamics: D Details: D Imaging: D

CCA CSN reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.3 * score rescaled + normalized
3 community members have rated the CCA CSN at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

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

Kois Archive original ranking

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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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CCA CSN User Review Score

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CCA CSN Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

3.1

Gaming Grade

D

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-

CCA CSN Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D
  • Uneven emphasis across the spectrum keeps the presentation unsettled and awkward. Acoustic instruments lose their natural body.

Average Technical Grade

D
  • The tuning renders a cramped window into the music, with nuance fading fast. Expect grainy textures to creep in.
Bass D
Expect a restrained low end that prioritizes cleanliness over excitement. Impact comes across soft and restrained.
Mids C-
The region is listenable but lacks the finesse and clarity of better tuning. A touch of EQ can smooth things out.
Treble D
Treble response is uneven, jumping between dull spots and sharp peaks. Peaks poke out unpredictably.
Dynamics D
Dynamics come across throttled, leaving energetic moments underwhelming. Energetic passages land with a thud.
Details D
Modest detail presentation that sacrifices texture and masks subtle nuances. It conveys the basics but not the nuance.
Imaging D
Panning effects blur at the edges, making movement sound smeared. Fast panning effects smear noticeably.
Gaming D
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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.

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