NiceHCK DB2 VS KZ Saga Balanced

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NiceHCK DB2 and KZ Saga Balanced use 1DD+1BA and 1x Dynamic (KZ "ultra wideband") driver setups respectively. NiceHCK DB2 costs $22 while KZ Saga Balanced costs $23. KZ Saga Balanced is $1 more expensive. KZ Saga Balanced holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (5.9 vs 6.4).

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Metric NiceHCK DB2 KZ Saga Balanced
Mids 4 6.4
Treble 2 6.4
Soundstage 6 6.4
Dynamics 5 6.4
Tonality 4.5 8
Technicalities 2 7
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NiceHCK DB2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

5.9

Mixed

KZ Saga Balanced Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Kois Archive Audio Amigo

Average Reviewer Score:

6.4

Mixed to Positive

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NiceHCK DB2 (more reviews)

NiceHCK DB2 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
E+ Tech
Remarkably energetic set. But upper treble is off.

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Mids: C- Treble: E+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
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NiceHCK DB2 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.2 * score rescaled + normalized
15 community members have rated the NiceHCK DB2 at an average of 3.9/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

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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

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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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NiceHCK DB2 User Review Score

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NiceHCK DB2 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

2.8

Gaming Grade

D-

KZ Saga Balanced Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

7.3

Gaming Grade

A-

NiceHCK DB2 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • The presentation is claustrophobic and blurred, leaving simple arrangements sounding chaotic and lifeless. The presentation feels more like background noise than music.
Mids C-
It delivers a workable midrange that could benefit from smoother transitions. Timbre isn't quite convincing yet.
Treble E+
Expect a dark-tilted treble that keeps excitement in check. Sibilants are dull, but so is everything else.
Dynamics C+
Dynamics feel competent, bringing energy without the finest detail. It carries energy without sounding aggressive.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth, placing instruments in clearly defined positions. Instruments sit in their own lanes.
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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