Moondrop Jiu VS KZ Saga Balanced

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Moondrop Jiu and KZ Saga Balanced are in-ear monitors. Moondrop Jiu costs $25 while KZ Saga Balanced costs $23. Moondrop Jiu is $2 more expensive. KZ Saga Balanced holds a slight 0.4-point edge in reviewer scores (5.6 vs 6).

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Metric Moondrop Jiu KZ Saga Balanced
Bass 6 6
Mids 8 6
Treble 8 6
Tonality 6 6
Technicalities 6 6
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Moondrop Jiu Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Tim Tuned
Super* Review
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

5.6

Mixed


KZ Saga Balanced Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Audio Amigo

Average Reviewer Score:

6

Mixed to Positive


Reviews Comparison

Moondrop Jiu (more reviews)

Moondrop Jiu reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized

Moondrop Jiu reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A- Tech
Expansive stage + Great tuning overall Can use more transient incisiveness, USB-C

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: B Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Moondrop Jiu reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech

Moondrop Jiu reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7 * score rescaled + normalized
4 community members have rated the Moondrop JIU at an average of 3.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

KZ Saga Balanced (more reviews)

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

Audio Amigo original ranking

Audio Amigo Youtube Channel

Moondrop Jiu User Review Score

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Moondrop Jiu Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6

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

6

Gaming Grade

B

Moondrop Jiu Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Bass B
Bass foundation is good, adding satisfying punch without losing control. Pop and rock tracks feel lively.
Mids A+
The midrange sounds refined and revealing, balancing clarity with emotional weight. Timbre accuracy rivals studio monitors.
Treble A+
The treble performance feels luxurious, marrying air, control, and excitement. You can place every high-frequency element.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

KZ Saga Balanced Scorings

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