Kiwi Ears Cadenza VS CCA Phoenix
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Kiwi Ears Cadenza and CCA Phoenix are in-ear monitors. Kiwi Ears Cadenza costs $35 while CCA Phoenix costs $29. Kiwi Ears Cadenza is $6 more expensive. CCA Phoenix holds a decisive 1.2-point edge in reviewer scores (5.4 vs 6.6). Kiwi Ears Cadenza carries a user score of 6.2. Kiwi Ears Cadenza has better mids with a 0.6-point edge, CCA Phoenix has better treble with a 0.9-point edge, Kiwi Ears Cadenza has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and CCA Phoenix has significantly better soundstage with a 1.3-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Kiwi Ears Cadenza | CCA Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 5.8 | 6.6 |
| Mids | 5.6 | 5 |
| Treble | 5.1 | 6 |
| Details | 4.3 | 6.6 |
| Soundstage | 5.3 | 6.5 |
| Imaging | 4.3 | 6.6 |
| Dynamics | 6 | 5 |
| Tonality | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Technicalities | 4.8 | 6 |
Kiwi Ears Cadenza Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
5.4Mixed to Negative
CCA Phoenix Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.6Cautiously Favorable
Reviews Comparison
Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Jaytiss
6.6
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
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CCA Phoenix reviewed by Jaytiss
2025-10-11
6.6
Reviewer Score
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Kiwi Ears Cadenza (more reviews)
Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Super* Review
7*
* score rescaled + normalized
Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Bad Guy Good Audio
6.9
Reviewer Score
Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking
Bad Guy Good Audio Youtube ChannelKiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Z-Reviews
5.5
* score rescaled + normalized
Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Shuwa-T
5.1
Reviewer Score
Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Yifang
5
Reviewer Score
Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Tim Tuned
5
Reviewer Score
Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Audionotions
4.5
Reviewer Score
Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Jays Audio
4
Reviewer Score
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Nymz
3.3
Reviewer Score
Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Head-Fi.org
6.7
* score rescaled + normalized
Kiwi Ears Cadenza Details
Driver Configuration:
Tuning Type: V-Shaped
Brand: Kiwi Ears Top Kiwi Ears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $35
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CCA Phoenix Details
Driver Configuration: n/a
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: CCA Top CCA IEMs
Price (Msrp): $29
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Kiwi Ears Cadenza User Review Score
Average User Scores
Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
6.2Mixed to Positive
CCA Phoenix User Review Score
Average User Scores
Average User Score: n/a
Based on 0 user reviews
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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
5Gaming Grade
C+CCA Phoenix Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
5.9Gaming Grade
B-Kiwi Ears Cadenza 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
C- Details smear quickly, leaving the presentation cramped and low on definition. You'll notice smearing on even moderately layered songs.
CCA Phoenix 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
B- It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Kiwi Ears Cadenza User Reviews
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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.CCA Phoenix User Reviews
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