Kiwi Ears CANTA VS Kotori Audio Dauntless

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Kiwi Ears CANTA and Kotori Audio Dauntless are in-ear monitors. Kiwi Ears CANTA costs $89 while Kotori Audio Dauntless costs $93. Kotori Audio Dauntless is $4 more expensive. Kiwi Ears CANTA holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 6). Kiwi Ears CANTA has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, Kiwi Ears CANTA has significantly better treble with a 2.5-point edge and Kiwi Ears CANTA has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Kiwi Ears CANTA Kotori Audio Dauntless
Bass 6.5 3.5
Mids 4 3.5
Treble 7 4.5
Details 6.5 6
Soundstage 6 5
Imaging 6.5 5.5
Dynamics 5 6
Tonality 6 3.8
Technicalities 7.3 5.5
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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


Kotori Audio Dauntless Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6

Mixed to Positive


Reviews Comparison

Kiwi Ears CANTA (more reviews)

Kiwi Ears CANTA reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.5 * score rescaled + normalized

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

Kotori Audio Dauntless (more reviews)

Kotori Audio Dauntless reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 4.7 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
B- Tech
Comment: Bright-sounding. Somewhat spherical 3-D soundstage Strange midrange, shouty female vocals

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: D+ Mids: D+ Treble: C Soundstage: C+ Details: B Imaging: B-

Kotori Audio Dauntless reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.3 * score rescaled + normalized
8 community members have rated the Kotori Audio Dauntless at an average of 3.9/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

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Kiwi Ears CANTA User Review Score

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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+

Kotori Audio Dauntless 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+

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.

Kotori Audio Dauntless Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D+
  • The tuning lacks refinement, jumping between dull and shouty without settling. Vocals frequently sound off-kilter.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Bass D+
Bass remains light-handed, hinting at rumble without delivering real weight. It keeps out of the way but never excites.
Mids D+
Mid frequencies swing wildly, colouring vocals and instruments unpredictably. Instruments trade places unpredictably.
Treble C
Expect serviceable treble that keeps detail audible without much polish. It keeps the highs audible without elegance.
Soundstage C+
You start to perceive distinct rows of players even if the ceiling still feels low. Layering is present but still modest.
Details B
Recordings feel well sorted, with supporting details snapping to attention. Small articulations remain intact.
Imaging B-
The stage feels orderly, guiding your ear across positions without confusion. Depth layering is hinted and believable.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

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