Kiwi Ears CANTA and KZ ZAS are in-ear monitors. Kiwi Ears CANTA costs $89 while KZ ZAS costs $75. Kiwi Ears CANTA is $14 more expensive. Kiwi Ears CANTA holds a decisive 3.6-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 2.9). Kiwi Ears CANTA has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Kiwi Ears CANTA has significantly better treble with a 5-point edge and Kiwi Ears CANTA has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge.
Insights
Metric | Kiwi Ears CANTA | KZ ZAS |
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Bass | 6.5 | 3 |
Mids | 4 | 3 |
Treble | 7 | 2 |
Details | 6.5 | 3 |
Soundstage | 6 | 2.9 |
Imaging | 6.5 | 3 |
Dynamics | 5 | 3 |
Tonality | 6 | 2.7 |
Technicalities | 7.3 | 3 |
Kiwi Ears CANTA Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.5Cautiously Favorable
KZ ZAS Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
2.9Very Negative
Reviews Comparison
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Kiwi Ears CANTA reviewed by Jaytiss
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KZ ZAS reviewed by Precogvision
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Kiwi Ears CANTA Details
Driver Configuration: n/a
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: Kiwi Ears Top Kiwi Ears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $89
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KZ ZAS Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+7BA
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: KZ Top KZ IEMs
Price (Msrp): $75
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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
6.9Gaming Grade
B+KZ ZAS Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
2.9Gaming Grade
D-Kiwi Ears CANTA Scorings
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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.
KZ ZAS Scorings
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D-- Tonally jarring or fatiguing. Frequency clashes (e.g., piercing treble, bloated bass) make extended listening unpleasant. Poor genre adaptation.
Average Technical Grade
D- Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
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