Letshuoer S08 VS Kiwi Ears Cadenza

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Letshuoer S08 and Kiwi Ears Cadenza are in-ear monitors. Letshuoer S08 costs $99 while Kiwi Ears Cadenza costs $35. Letshuoer S08 is $64 more expensive. Letshuoer S08 holds a decisive 1.4-point edge in reviewer scores (6.8 vs 5.4). Kiwi Ears Cadenza carries a user score of 6.2. Letshuoer S08 has better bass with a 0.8-point edge, Letshuoer S08 has slightly better mids with a 0.4-point edge, Letshuoer S08 has significantly better treble with a 1.2-point edge, Letshuoer S08 has significantly better soundstage with a 1.3-point edge, Letshuoer S08 has significantly better details with a 2.3-point edge and Letshuoer S08 has significantly better imaging with a 1.8-point edge.

Insights

Metric Letshuoer S08 Kiwi Ears Cadenza
Bass 6.5 5.8
Mids 6 5.6
Treble 6.3 5.1
Details 6.5 4.3
Soundstage 6.5 5.3
Imaging 6 4.3
Dynamics 6 6
Tonality 7 5.5
Technicalities 6.7 4.8

Letshuoer S08 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Shuwa-T Super* Review Jays Audio Head-Fi.org
Jaytiss Kois Archive Z-Reviews
Audio Amigo

Average Reviewer Score:

6.8

Cautiously Favorable


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


Reviews Comparison

Letshuoer S08 reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7 * score rescaled + normalized

Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 5.5 * score rescaled + normalized

Letshuoer S08 reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 6.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Warm tuning, really easy to listen to Treble isn't really well defined, separation between midrange and lower midrange isn't great either

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: B+ Mids: B Treble: B+ Soundstage: B Details: B+ Imaging: B

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-

Letshuoer S08 reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
A little bit thick and poofy in the bass. Aful Explorer is better option.

Super* Review original ranking

Super* Review Youtube Channel

Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 7* * score rescaled + normalized

Letshuoer S08 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
More uniquely tuned than other planars. Tamer uppermids, not as energetic, but still with great bass separation and tech. Timbre is good.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

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

Letshuoer S08 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.6 * score rescaled + normalized
28 community members have rated the Letshuoer S08 at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

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

Letshuoer S08 (more reviews)

Letshuoer S08 reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 8 * score rescaled + normalized
Best tuned planar period. Works with everything. Great for low or high volumes.

Audio Amigo original ranking

Audio Amigo Youtube Channel

Letshuoer S08 reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 7.2 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Rating: A- | Value: ⭐⭐ | Comfort: 9 insane planar bass relaxed treble

Kois Archive original ranking

Kois Archive Youtube Channel

Letshuoer S08 reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

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 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

Letshuoer S08 User Review Score

Average User Scores

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Kiwi Ears Cadenza User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

6.2

Mixed to Positive

Letshuoer S08 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.8

Gaming Grade

B+

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+

Letshuoer S08 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • The tuning leans easygoing, yet occasional unevenness nudges it away from greatness. A bit of EQ polish can smooth things nicely.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • Overall technicalities are acceptable, delivering enough clarity for casual sessions. Imaging is serviceable though not immersive.
Bass B+
Expect a solid thump that keeps the rhythm engaging yet controlled. Sub-bass presence is supportive, not overwhelming.
Mids B
The mids are articulate and well-balanced, lending body to instruments. Instrument layering remains stable.
Treble B
The top end is engaging and airy, yet never overbearing. Brass and strings feel energetic.
Dynamics B
It handles shifts in volume well, keeping transients lively and controlled. Quiet-to-loud transitions feel natural.
Soundstage B+
A satisfying balance of width and depth yields a stage that feels organized and engaging. Imaging lines up with the intended mix.
Details B+
You hear inner textures easily, even when the arrangement piles on layers. You can hear subtle studio effects.
Imaging B
Instrument boundaries feel well carved, avoiding smear or drift. Instrument outlines feel well-defined.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

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.

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M 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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