ARTTI R1 VS Kiwi Ears CANTA

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

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ARTTI R1 and Kiwi Ears CANTA are in-ear monitors. ARTTI R1 costs $75 while Kiwi Ears CANTA costs $89. Kiwi Ears CANTA is $14 more expensive. Kiwi Ears CANTA holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (5.7 vs 6.5). ARTTI R1 has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Kiwi Ears CANTA has significantly better treble with a 5-point edge and Kiwi Ears CANTA has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge.

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Metric ARTTI R1 Kiwi Ears CANTA
Mids 5 4
Treble 2 7
Soundstage 6 6
Dynamics 4 5
Tonality 5.9 6
Technicalities 3.8 7.3
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ARTTI R1 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Jays Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

5.7

Mixed

Kiwi Ears CANTA Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio Jaytiss
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Cautiously Favorable

Reviews Comparison

ARTTI R1 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B- Tech
Bassy, warm set, good dynamics, smooth.

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Kiwi Ears CANTA reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A Tech
Bright set with lots of treble detail. Airy, splashy, and shimmery with great extension. Isn't sharp or metallic in the timbre, but not 100% "natural" either, comes down to preference. Mid-volume set, good with slower genres, not rec for high energy tracks, can get much at higher volumes. Favors female vocals, male could be a bit light and could use more power, but vocals aren't thin or shrill sounding like the Oracle MK2s. Not gonna float everyone's boat, but it's a unique listen (not the same planar tuning yay) and worth having as a collectors piece.

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ARTTI R1 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
E+ Tech
I'd just save up for the T10 pro.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B

Kiwi Ears CANTA reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A- Tech
bright but a fun iem for treble heads

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C- Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

ARTTI R1 (more reviews)

ARTTI R1 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.2 * score rescaled + normalized
2 community members have rated the ARTTI R1 at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Kiwi Ears CANTA (more reviews)

Kiwi Ears CANTA reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.5 * score rescaled + normalized
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ARTTI R1 User Review Score

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ARTTI R1 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

4.4

Gaming Grade

C-

Kiwi Ears CANTA Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

ARTTI R1 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

Average Technical Grade

D+
  • Textural information blurs together, making the stage feel pinched and gray. Instrument edges blur together frequently.
Mids C+
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble E+
Expect a dark-tilted treble that keeps excitement in check. Sibilants are dull, but so is everything else.
Dynamics C-
It maintains a steady dynamic profile that neither offends nor inspires. Swells arrive but lack drama.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth, placing instruments in clearly defined positions. Instruments sit in their own lanes.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Kiwi Ears CANTA 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

A-
  • A competent technical showing keeps separation intact while delivering modest staging. It feels tidy even when recordings stack layers.
Mids C-
Expect adequate midrange presence with a touch of grit and unevenness. Textures smear when the mix gets busy.
Treble A-
Treble performance is excellent—airy, extended, and beautifully controlled. It reveals subtle studio ambiance.
Dynamics C+
You get reliable macrodynamics, with micro shifts that remain only adequate. A reliable performer for most tracks.
Soundstage B
A satisfying balance of width and depth yields a stage that feels organized and engaging. Imaging lines up with the intended mix.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

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