Kiwi Ears CADENZA VS ARTTI R2

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Kiwi Ears CADENZA and ARTTI R2 are in-ear monitors. Kiwi Ears CADENZA costs $35 while ARTTI R2 costs $35. Kiwi Ears CADENZA holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (5.3 vs 5). Kiwi Ears CADENZA carries a user score of 6.2.

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Metric Kiwi Ears CADENZA ARTTI R2
Bass 5.8 5
Mids 5.6 5
Treble 5.1 5
Details 4.3 5
Soundstage 5.3 5
Imaging 4.3 5
Dynamics 6 5
Tonality 5.4 7
Technicalities 4.9 5.5

Kiwi Ears CADENZA Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Audionotions Jays Audio
Z-Reviews Shuwa-T Tim Tuned
Bad Guy Good Audio Jaytiss
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.3

Mixed to Negative


ARTTI R2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

5

Mixed to Negative


Reviews Comparison

ARTTI R2 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B- Tech
Clean, balanced sound for the most part, slightly warm but no bleed or bloat. Very smooth. A budget Tanchjim Origin, and better Galileo sound wise IMO (more air)

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

Kiwi Ears CADENZA (more reviews)

Kiwi Ears CADENZA reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 7* * score normalized

Kiwi Ears CADENZA reviewed by Bad Guy Good Audio

Bad Guy Good Audio 6.9 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
C+ Tech
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Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking

Bad Guy Good Audio Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: B

Kiwi Ears CADENZA reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6.6 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
Fantastic tonality, is end game for many.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Kiwi Ears CADENZA reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 5.5 * score normalized

Kiwi Ears CADENZA reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.1 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C+ Tech
Comment: It was almost good. Generally good tuning with some bass exture Somewhat grainy treble which is pronounced but not well defined

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Kiwi Ears CADENZA reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
Well tuned, energetic signature Slightly heady, can be fatiquing

Tim Tuned original ranking

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

Kiwi Ears CADENZA reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 4.5 Reviewer Score
Good tuning, great bass, excellent build quality, cheap price - what's not to love? Well - the treble is not to love. Treble sounds weird, metallic, and a bit zingy - if you like that, then this is the set for you! Previously Owned

Audionotions original ranking

Website (Audionotions)

Kiwi Ears CADENZA reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 3.3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D Tech
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Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

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

Kiwi Ears CADENZA User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

6.2

Mixed to Positive

ARTTI R2 User Review Score

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Kiwi Ears CADENZA Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5

Gaming Grade

C+

ARTTI R2 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6

Gaming Grade

B

Kiwi Ears CADENZA Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

C
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass B-
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids B-
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details C-
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
Imaging C-
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

ARTTI R2 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

Kiwi Ears CADENZA User Reviews

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Makavelian
6.2

Best I've heard under $50

Pros
Excellent tuning for the price, small shells should fit vast majority of ears well.
Cons
Touch too much eargain, can come off as shouty/honky at times, easily remedied with 10 band EQ.

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