Kiwi Ears CANTA VS EarAcoustic STA Pro Max

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Kiwi Ears CANTA and EarAcoustic STA Pro Max are in-ear monitors. Kiwi Ears CANTA costs $89 while EarAcoustic STA Pro Max costs $80. Kiwi Ears CANTA is $9 more expensive. EarAcoustic STA Pro Max holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 6.8).

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Metric Kiwi Ears CANTA EarAcoustic STA Pro Max
Mids 4 6.8
Treble 7 6.8
Soundstage 6 6.8
Dynamics 5 6.8
Tonality 6 7.7
Technicalities 7.3 8
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Kiwi Ears CANTA Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio Jaytiss
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Cautiously Favorable

EarAcoustic STA Pro Max Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Kois Archive

Average Reviewer Score:

6.8

Cautiously Favorable

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Kiwi Ears CANTA (more reviews)

Kiwi Ears CANTA reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.5 * score rescaled + normalized
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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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Kiwi Ears CANTA reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A- Tech
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Mids: C- Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

EarAcoustic STA Pro Max (more reviews)

EarAcoustic STA Pro Max reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 6.8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Rating: B+ | Value: ⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 9 great warm tuning oddities in the treble

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Kiwi Ears CANTA Gaming Score

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Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

EarAcoustic STA Pro Max Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

7.9

Gaming Grade

A

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.

EarAcoustic STA Pro Max Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Tuning feels well executed, keeping a natural flow across the spectrum. Switching genres feels seamless.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • Layering is confident and precise, backed by imaging that locks elements firmly in place. Micro-details peek through without sounding forced.
Gaming A
Clear spatial presentation handles directional cues effectively. Distinguishes key gameplay sounds while maintaining decent immersion.

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