Kiwi Ears CADENZA VS BLON x HBB Z300

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Kiwi Ears CADENZA and BLON x HBB Z300 are in-ear monitors. Kiwi Ears CADENZA costs $35 while BLON x HBB Z300 costs $35. Kiwi Ears CADENZA holds a slight 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (5.3 vs 5.1). Kiwi Ears CADENZA carries a user score of 6.2. Kiwi Ears CADENZA has significantly better bass with a 1.8-point edge, Kiwi Ears CADENZA has significantly better mids with a 1.6-point edge, Kiwi Ears CADENZA has significantly better treble with a 2.1-point edge, Kiwi Ears CADENZA has significantly better details with a 1.3-point edge and Kiwi Ears CADENZA has significantly better imaging with a 1.3-point edge.

Insights

Metric Kiwi Ears CADENZA BLON x HBB Z300
Bass 5.8 4
Mids 5.6 4
Treble 5.1 3
Details 4.3 3
Soundstage 5.3 5.1
Imaging 4.3 3
Dynamics 6 5.1
Tonality 5.4 5.1
Technicalities 4.9 4

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


BLON x HBB Z300 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Jays Audio
Z-Reviews
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.1

Mixed to Negative


Kiwi Ears CADENZA User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

6.2

Mixed to Positive

BLON x HBB Z300 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+

BLON x HBB Z300 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-

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.

BLON x HBB Z300 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 C-
Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.
Mids C-
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble D
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Details D
Modest detail presentation with significant loss of texture. Nuances are masked and complex passages become congested.
Imaging D
Modest imaging with basic left/right positioning. Lacks precision for center placement and suffers from positional blurring.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Kiwi Ears CADENZA Reviews

Super* Review 7* * score normalized
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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
- Bad Guy Good Audio
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: B
Jaytiss 6.6 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
Fantastic tonality, is end game for many.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: B-
Z-Reviews 5.5 * score normalized
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

- Shuwa-T
Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C Soundstage: C+ Details: B- Imaging: B-
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
- Tim Tuned
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A-
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

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Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Basically the modded Zero with slight more bass. Best note-weight out of the $20 sets. Berrylium bass baby.

Jays Audio original ranking

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- Jays Audio
Nymz 3.3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D Tech
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Nymz original ranking

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- Nymz
Bass: C- Mids: D Treble: D Details: D Imaging: D
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BLON x HBB Z300 Reviews

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Z-Reviews 6 * score normalized
Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Nicely done warm tuning. Slight upgrade to QKZ HBB.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
- Jays Audio
Nymz 3.4 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
D Tech
Great bass elevation with some bleed into the midrange. Treble has some zing around the 8k and 10k area to compensate for the warmth. Solid warm pick, great cable.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

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

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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