Moondrop Chu VS KZ Saga Balanced

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Moondrop Chu and KZ Saga Balanced use 1DD and 1x Dynamic (KZ "ultra wideband") driver setups respectively. Moondrop Chu costs $20 while KZ Saga Balanced costs $23. KZ Saga Balanced is $3 more expensive. KZ Saga Balanced holds a decisive 1.4-point edge in reviewer scores (5 vs 6.4).

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Metric Moondrop Chu KZ Saga Balanced
Bass 4.4 6.4
Mids 5.5 6.4
Treble 5 6.4
Details 4.2 6.4
Soundstage 5 6.4
Imaging 4.3 6.4
Dynamics 3 6.4
Tonality 5.1 8
Technicalities 4.9 7
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Moondrop Chu Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Kois Archive Precogvision
Tim Tuned Shuwa-T
Super* Review Crin Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

5

Mixed to Negative

KZ Saga Balanced Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Kois Archive Audio Amigo

Average Reviewer Score:

6.4

Mixed to Positive

Reviews Comparison

Moondrop Chu reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 4.4 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
Rating: D | Comfort: 6 intro to moondrop sound sharp timbre

Kois Archive original ranking

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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

Kois Archive original ranking

Kois Archive Youtube Channel

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Moondrop Chu (more reviews)

Moondrop Chu reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
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Moondrop Chu reviewed by Crin

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
C+ Tech
An extremely well-tuned neutral IEM with a slightly bright and metallic tilt.

Crin original ranking

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Moondrop Chu reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
Very well tuned and natural Treble uneveness

Tim Tuned original ranking

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

Moondrop Chu reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C+ Tech
Comment: Moondrop's best budget IEM. Neutral bright tuning, decent clarity at this price Technical performance in the absolute sense without price considered, gritty treble

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Moondrop Chu reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 4 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C- Tech
A bit uninspired at this point, but no less a solid listen.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Moondrop Chu reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 3.3 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
D Tech
Beaten by Salnotes Zero for my library. Good tuning, medriocre techs, but throwing punches up to 100$. Hard to fault. Cable is bad but workable.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

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

Moondrop Chu reviewed by Head-Fi.org

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

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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

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Moondrop Chu User Review Score

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Moondrop Chu Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.9

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-

Moondrop Chu Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

C
  • The tuning renders a cramped window into the music, with nuance fading fast. Expect grainy textures to creep in.
Bass C-
The bass remains polite, offering definition without much drive. Dynamics remain gentle even at higher volume.
Mids B-
It presents a stable midrange foundation suitable for everyday listening. Clarity is serviceable without standing out.
Treble C+
Treble feels agreeable overall, bringing sparkle without significant fatigue. You get a polite sense of air.
Dynamics D
Volume shifts feel constrained, so build-ups plateau before releasing. Build-ups plateau before resolving.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width and a modest step forward in depth perception. There's a mild sense of width to enjoy.
Details C-
You get the outline of textures, though the finer brushstrokes remain faint. Background information is audible but soft.
Imaging C-
Center information lands in the right area but not with laser focus. Separation is adequate for casual listening.
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.

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