Moondrop Aria VS Kiwi Ears Cadenza
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Moondrop Aria and Kiwi Ears Cadenza are in-ear monitors. Moondrop Aria costs $80 while Kiwi Ears Cadenza costs $35. Moondrop Aria is $45 more expensive. Kiwi Ears Cadenza holds a slight 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (5.1 vs 5.3). Kiwi Ears Cadenza carries a user score of 6.2. Kiwi Ears Cadenza has better bass with a 0.8-point edge, Moondrop Aria has slightly better mids with a 0.3-point edge, Kiwi Ears Cadenza has better treble with a 0.5-point edge, Kiwi Ears Cadenza has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge, Moondrop Aria has slightly better soundstage with a 0.3-point edge and Moondrop Aria has slightly better details with a 0.3-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Moondrop Aria | Kiwi Ears Cadenza |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 5 | 5.8 |
| Mids | 5.9 | 5.6 |
| Treble | 4.6 | 5.1 |
| Details | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Soundstage | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| Imaging | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Dynamics | 5 | 6 |
| Tonality | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Technicalities | 5.3 | 4.9 |
Moondrop Aria Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
5.1Mixed to Negative
Kiwi Ears Cadenza Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
5.3Mixed to Negative
Reviews Comparison
Moondrop Aria reviewed by Super* Review
7*
* score normalized
Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Super* Review
7*
* score normalized
Moondrop Aria reviewed by Shuwa-T
5.2
Reviewer Score
Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Shuwa-T
5.1
Reviewer Score
Moondrop Aria reviewed by Tim Tuned
5
Reviewer Score
Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Tim Tuned
5
Reviewer Score
Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Moondrop Aria reviewed by Audionotions
4.5
Reviewer Score
Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Audionotions
4.5
Reviewer Score
Moondrop Aria reviewed by Nymz
3.1
Reviewer Score
Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Nymz
3.3
Reviewer Score
Moondrop Aria (more reviews)
Moondrop Aria reviewed by Crin
6
Reviewer Score
Moondrop Aria reviewed by Precogvision
5.2
Reviewer Score
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Kiwi Ears Cadenza (more reviews)
Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Bad Guy Good Audio
6.9
Reviewer Score
Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking
Bad Guy Good Audio Youtube ChannelKiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Jaytiss
6.6
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Z-Reviews
5.5
* score normalized
Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Jays Audio
4
Reviewer Score
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Moondrop Aria Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: Mild V
Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs
Price (Msrp): $80
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Kiwi Ears Cadenza Details
Driver Configuration:
Tuning Type: Mild V
Brand: Kiwi Ears Top Kiwi Ears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $35
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Moondrop Aria User Review Score
Average User Scores
Average User Score: n/a
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Kiwi Ears Cadenza User Review Score
Average User Scores
Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
6.2Mixed to Positive
Moondrop Aria Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
5.2Gaming Grade
C+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
5Gaming Grade
C+Moondrop Aria Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
C+- 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.
Kiwi Ears Cadenza Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
C+- Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.
Average Technical Grade
C- Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Moondrop Aria User Reviews
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Pros
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Cons
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