Kiwi Ears Melody VS Kiwi Ears CANTA

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Kiwi Ears Melody and Kiwi Ears CANTA are in-ear monitors. Kiwi Ears Melody costs $79 while Kiwi Ears CANTA costs $89. Kiwi Ears CANTA is $10 more expensive. Kiwi Ears CANTA holds a decisive 1.2-point edge in reviewer scores (5.3 vs 6.5). Kiwi Ears Melody has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Kiwi Ears CANTA has significantly better treble with a 4-point edge, Kiwi Ears CANTA has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and Kiwi Ears CANTA has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Kiwi Ears Melody Kiwi Ears CANTA
Mids 5 4
Treble 3 7
Soundstage 5 6
Dynamics 4 5
Tonality 5.9 6
Technicalities 5 7.3

Kiwi Ears Melody Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Z-Reviews
Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

5.3

Mixed to Negative


Kiwi Ears CANTA Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio Jaytiss
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Cautiously Favorable


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Kiwi Ears Melody Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.3

Gaming Grade

C+

Kiwi Ears CANTA Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

Kiwi Ears Melody Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble D
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Dynamics C-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Kiwi Ears CANTA Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Mids C-
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

Kiwi Ears Melody Reviews

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
Fun signature done right. Sparkly and energetic V-SHAPE, but with punchy bass and not bloated for under $100 - how? Can get a bit sharp with certain tracks.

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
D Tech
Not a bad iem, but another planar that needs eq

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Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C- Soundstage: C+

Kiwi Ears CANTA Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.5 * score normalized

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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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

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

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