The KZ Saga Balanced ranks #605 out of 1061 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: KZ
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#605 KZ Saga Balanced: $25.99 Amazon $25.99 eBay
Pros: The Balanced tuning of the very cheap KZ Saga, a single dynamic IEM in a zinc alloy shell. Measurements show treble right on the Harman target and full sub-bass to 20 Hz (score 69 across three measurements).
Cons: Bass sits about 2.8 dB above target, a bass heavy balance. The same listing sells another tuning, so check you order the Balanced version. Its score rests on three measurements.
Is the KZ Saga Balanced right for you?
Buy it if
- you want sub-bass rumble that reaches down to 20 Hz.
- you are happy to use EQ: our preset lifts its Harman match by about 22 points.
Skip it if
- you want the best value: the higher-rated TRN MT3 costs about $8 less.
| Back | Closed |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.06 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x dynamic |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 69 (median of 3 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+1.4 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.76 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ Presets
Harman target
Set a preamp of -3.1 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 3 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Harman match with this EQ: 91 out of 100, up from 69.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -2.4 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -1.8 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 187 Hz | -4.2 dB | 0.79 |
| Peak | 2,261 Hz | +0.8 dB | 1.37 |
| Peak | 5,345 Hz | +3.1 dB | 2.08 |
| Peak | 7,793 Hz | -2.6 dB | 6.00 |
Neutral target
Set a preamp of -3.2 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 3 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Neutral match with this EQ: 94 out of 100, up from 30.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -10.9 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -1.8 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 175 Hz | -4.0 dB | 0.67 |
| Peak | 2,066 Hz | +0.5 dB | 0.47 |
| Peak | 5,345 Hz | +3.1 dB | 2.07 |
| Peak | 7,791 Hz | -2.6 dB | 6.00 |
Studio flat target
Set a preamp of -3.4 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 3 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Studio flat match with this EQ: 91 out of 100, up from 11.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -12.0 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +2.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 172 Hz | -6.2 dB | 0.68 |
| Peak | 348 Hz | -0.7 dB | 3.11 |
| Peak | 2,651 Hz | +3.3 dB | 1.34 |
| Peak | 5,853 Hz | +1.3 dB | 4.90 |
| Peak | 7,823 Hz | -1.7 dB | 6.00 |
Warm target
Set a preamp of -0.9 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 3 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Warm match with this EQ: 92 out of 100, up from 78.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -2.1 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -5.4 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 183 Hz | -4.0 dB | 0.80 |
| Peak | 789 Hz | +1.0 dB | 2.78 |
| Peak | 3,169 Hz | -0.8 dB | 3.79 |
| Peak | 5,729 Hz | +1.4 dB | 5.04 |
| Peak | 7,692 Hz | -3.7 dB | 6.00 |
Bass target
Set a preamp of -3.1 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 3 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bass match with this EQ: 93 out of 100, up from 77.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +1.4 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -1.8 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 191 Hz | -4.2 dB | 0.82 |
| Peak | 2,264 Hz | +0.8 dB | 1.46 |
| Peak | 5,345 Hz | +3.1 dB | 2.09 |
| Peak | 7,794 Hz | -2.6 dB | 6.00 |
Bright target
Set a preamp of -5.8 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 3 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bright match with this EQ: 92 out of 100, up from 20.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -10.9 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +1.5 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 176 Hz | -4.1 dB | 0.64 |
| Peak | 5,071 Hz | +5.7 dB | 1.60 |
V-shaped target
Set a preamp of -6.0 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 3 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted V-shaped match with this EQ: 91 out of 100, up from 70.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +2.1 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +2.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 185 Hz | -2.8 dB | 0.82 |
| Peak | 4,897 Hz | +5.8 dB | 1.37 |
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Frequency Response
How the KZ Saga Balanced measures across the audible range, against the Harman in-ear target that most listeners prefer in blind tests. Where the line sits above the target that range sounds louder (more bass, brighter treble), below it quieter. The curve is the median of 3 independent measurements, so one odd sample or rig cannot skew it, and both lines are shifted so their 500 Hz to 2 kHz average sits at 0 dB.
Measurement data: median of 3 measurements from the squig.link databases of audioamigo, fernandagunsan and koi. Thanks to each of them for publishing their work.