EPZ Q1 PRO VS KZ Saga Balanced

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EPZ Q1 PRO and KZ Saga Balanced use 1x Dynamic (10mm Composite) and 1x Dynamic (KZ "ultra wideband") driver setups respectively. EPZ Q1 PRO costs $30 while KZ Saga Balanced costs $23. EPZ Q1 PRO is $7 more expensive. KZ Saga Balanced holds a slight 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (6.2 vs 6.4).

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Metric EPZ Q1 PRO KZ Saga Balanced
Tonality 7.4 8
Technicalities 6 7
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EPZ Q1 PRO Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Kois Archive Head-Fi.org
Audio Amigo

Average Reviewer Score:

6.2

Mixed to Positive

KZ Saga Balanced Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Kois Archive Audio Amigo

Average Reviewer Score:

6.4

Mixed to Positive

Reviews Comparison

EPZ Q1 PRO reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 7 * score rescaled + normalized
Essentially a slightly upgraded 7Hz Zero. Slightly better driver, more comforable shells, better cable, comes with a carry pouch. Good Value

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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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EPZ Q1 PRO reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 6.4 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B Tech
Rating: B- | Value: ⭐⭐⭐ | Comfort: 9 nice bass and treble extension could be little shouty

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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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EPZ Q1 PRO (more reviews)

EPZ Q1 PRO reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech
Literally OG 7hz Zero with a better driver, better clarity and resolution. Clean balanced sound. Vocal/mid focused. Treble can get peaky at times. Overall solid value.

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EPZ Q1 PRO reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.5 * score rescaled + normalized
37 community members have rated the EPZ Q1 Pro at an average of 4.1/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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EPZ Q1 PRO User Review Score

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EPZ Q1 PRO Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.4

Gaming Grade

B

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-

EPZ Q1 PRO Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • It balances warmth and clarity well, showing only minor quirks along the way. Timbre feels believable with most instruments.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

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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