Kiwi Ears Cadenza VS Moondrop Lan

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Kiwi Ears Cadenza and Moondrop Lan are in-ear monitors. Kiwi Ears Cadenza costs $35 while Moondrop Lan costs $40. Moondrop Lan is $5 more expensive. Kiwi Ears Cadenza holds a slight 0.1-point edge in reviewer scores (5.4 vs 5.3). Kiwi Ears Cadenza carries a user score of 6.2. Kiwi Ears Cadenza has better mids with a 0.6-point edge, Kiwi Ears Cadenza has significantly better treble with a 3.1-point edge, Kiwi Ears Cadenza has significantly better dynamics with a 5-point edge and Kiwi Ears Cadenza has significantly better soundstage with a 1.3-point edge.

Insights

Metric Kiwi Ears Cadenza Moondrop Lan
Bass 5.8 5.3
Mids 5.6 5
Treble 5.1 2
Details 4.3 5.3
Soundstage 5.3 4
Imaging 4.3 5.3
Dynamics 6 1
Tonality 5.5 4.8
Technicalities 4.8 3.5

Kiwi Ears Cadenza Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Audionotions Jays Audio
Z-Reviews Shuwa-T Yifang Tim Tuned
Bad Guy Good Audio Jaytiss Head-Fi.org
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.4

Mixed to Negative


Moondrop Lan Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Jays Audio
Fresh Reviews
Head-Fi.org
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.3

Mixed to Negative


Reviews Comparison

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-

Moondrop Lan reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
E+ Tech
It's a 40 dollar Chu.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Jays Audio

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

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

Moondrop Lan reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech

Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.7 * score rescaled + normalized
23 community members have rated the Kiwi Ears Cadenza at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

Moondrop Lan reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.3 * score rescaled + normalized
9 community members have rated the Moondrop LAN at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

Kiwi Ears Cadenza (more reviews)

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 Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 5.5 * score rescaled + 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 Yifang

Yifang 5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C Tech

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!

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

Moondrop Lan (more reviews)

Moondrop Lan reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

Kiwi Ears Cadenza User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

6.2

Mixed to Positive

Moondrop Lan 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+

Moondrop Lan Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

3.4

Gaming Grade

D

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.
Bass B-
Bass performance is average—present enough but rarely inspiring. It neither offends nor impresses.
Mids B-
Midrange performance is decent, offering balanced presence without major flaws. It works well for casual background listening.
Treble C+
The top end is tidy and serviceable, adding air without overdoing it. Extension is decent for casual listening.
Dynamics B
It handles shifts in volume well, keeping transients lively and controlled. Quiet-to-loud transitions feel natural.
Soundstage C+
Stage expands beyond the shoulders and finally hints at layers, though vertical cues stay muted. Depth cues begin to emerge.
Details C-
You get the outline of textures, though the finer brushstrokes remain faint. Background information is audible but soft.
Imaging C-
Separation is good enough for casual listening yet misses audiophile precision. Depth remains limited but present.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Moondrop Lan Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Tonality remains inconsistent, with uneven peaks and dips that disrupt musical flow. You'll constantly notice peaks or dips pulling focus.

Average Technical Grade

D+
  • Even moderate complexity exposes the limited resolution and narrow sense of space. Technical fans will find it lacking.
Mids C+
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble E+
Treble feels muted, reducing brilliance and sheen across tracks. Recordings lack their usual energy.
Dynamics E-
Dynamic expression is extremely poor, draining impact from every hit. Notes lack the startle or decay they need.
Soundstage C-
You get decent separation, though instruments still stand shoulder to shoulder on a shallow plane. Instrument placement is just adequate.
Gaming D
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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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