Truthear Hola VS KZ Saga Balanced

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Truthear Hola and KZ Saga Balanced use 1DD and 1x Dynamic (KZ "ultra wideband") driver setups respectively. Truthear Hola costs $19 while KZ Saga Balanced costs $23. KZ Saga Balanced is $4 more expensive. KZ Saga Balanced holds a decisive 1.5-point edge in reviewer scores (4.9 vs 6.4).

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Metric Truthear Hola KZ Saga Balanced
Bass 5.7 6.4
Mids 5.3 6.4
Treble 4 6.4
Details 3.5 6.4
Soundstage 3 6.4
Imaging 3.5 6.4
Dynamics 2.5 6.4
Tonality 5.1 8
Technicalities 4 7
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Truthear Hola Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Nymz Audionotions
Precogvision Jays Audio
Tim Tuned
Super* Review Crin
Z-Reviews Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

4.9

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

Truthear Hola (more reviews)

Truthear Hola reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.5 * score rescaled + normalized
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Truthear Hola reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
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Truthear Hola reviewed by Crin

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
C+ Tech
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Truthear Hola reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
Satisfying bass, inoffensive tonality vocal feels cramped

Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: B

Truthear Hola reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 4.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
Pleasant tonality but somewhat slow, blunted sounding with not much else going for it.

Precogvision original ranking

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Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C- Details: C- Imaging: C-

Truthear Hola reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Basically the modded Zero with slight more bass, airy and least shouty $20 sets.

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Truthear Hola reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 3.6 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
D Tech
Probably the best thing you can buy under $20. Or maybe even $50.

Nymz original ranking

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

Truthear Hola reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 3 Reviewer Score
Tonality is pleasant, but it's mushy sounding and low res. Gets a very strong recommendation from me because of the cable. The cable would be a good value even at a higher pricepoint than the IEM.

Audionotions original ranking

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Truthear Hola reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 2.3 Reviewer Score
E+ Tuning
E- Tech
Buy for the cable.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C- Treble: E- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: D

Truthear Hola reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.3 * score rescaled + normalized
13 community members have rated the TRUTHEAR Hola 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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Truthear Hola User Review Score

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Truthear Hola Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.3

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-

Truthear Hola Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Resolution is limited, masking finer nuances and narrowing the soundstage. Busy mixes still overwhelm it with ease.
Bass B-
Low-end delivery feels competent yet unremarkable, keeping a safe profile. Low-end bloom is kept in check.
Mids C+
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble C-
The top end sounds acceptable but lacks the smoothness of higher tiers. Air is hinted at more than delivered.
Dynamics D-
Dynamic range feels limited, smearing micro-contrast and transient attack. Soft details are smoothed into the background.
Soundstage D
Depth collapses quickly, so even with stereo cues the scene feels cramped and two-tiered. It feels constrained even with live tracks.
Details D+
Modest detail presentation that sacrifices texture and masks subtle nuances. It conveys the basics but not the nuance.
Imaging D+
Modest imaging with basic left/right positioning that never quite nails the center image. Left/right cues exist but are rough.
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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