Moondrop Aria VS Kiwi Ears CANTA

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Moondrop Aria and Kiwi Ears CANTA are in-ear monitors. Moondrop Aria costs $80 while Kiwi Ears CANTA costs $89. Kiwi Ears CANTA is $9 more expensive. Kiwi Ears CANTA holds a decisive 1.2-point edge in reviewer scores (5.3 vs 6.5). Moondrop Aria has significantly better mids with a 1.9-point edge, Kiwi Ears CANTA has significantly better treble with a 2.4-point edge and Kiwi Ears CANTA has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric Moondrop Aria Kiwi Ears CANTA
Bass 5 6.5
Mids 5.9 4
Treble 4.6 7
Details 4.5 6.5
Soundstage 5.5 6
Imaging 4.3 6.5
Dynamics 5 5
Tonality 5.4 6
Technicalities 5.1 7.3
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Moondrop Aria Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Audionotions
Yifang Precogvision Shuwa-T Tim Tuned
Crin Head-Fi.org
Super* Review

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

Reviews Comparison

Moondrop Aria (more reviews)

Moondrop Aria reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 7* * score rescaled + normalized
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Moondrop Aria reviewed by Crin

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech
A cheaper Starfield.

Crin original ranking

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Moondrop Aria reviewed by Yifang

Yifang 5.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C Tech
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Moondrop Aria reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 5.2 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
See KXXS. Just slightly less upper-midrange and more bass.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: C+ Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Moondrop Aria reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.2 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Comment: Starfield with less technical performance but better build quality. Well tuned with no jarring issues Clarity

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Moondrop Aria reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A- Tech
Pleasing neutral tuning with impressive wide stage

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: B

Moondrop Aria reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 4.5 Reviewer Score
Used to be a great intro into IEMs. Safe recc but there are betters at this price point these days

Audionotions original ranking

Website (Audionotions)

Moondrop Aria reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 3.1 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D Tech
Nothing wrong, nothing good as well. I'd rather buy other stuff around this price that perform much better, like Olina or Titan S. Over-hyped.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: D Mids: C- Treble: D Details: D Imaging: D

Moondrop Aria reviewed by Head-Fi.org

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

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Kiwi Ears CANTA (more reviews)

Kiwi Ears CANTA reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.5 * score rescaled + normalized
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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
bright but a fun iem for treble heads

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: C- Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

Moondrop Aria User Review Score

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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

5.2

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+

Moondrop Aria Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Bass C+
Expect a balanced but ordinary low end that avoids both extremes. Slam remains moderate and controlled.
Mids B-
The mids are solid and dependable, though not especially remarkable. Vocals stay reasonably grounded in the mix.
Treble C
The top end sounds acceptable but lacks the smoothness of higher tiers. Air is hinted at more than delivered.
Dynamics C+
Dynamic performance is decent, delivering respectable macro swings with limited nuance. There's a fair amount of macrodynamic swing.
Soundstage B-
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width and a modest step forward in depth perception. There's a mild sense of width to enjoy.
Details C
It conveys the core of each track yet glosses over the quieter gestures underneath. Delicate details remain a bit subdued.
Imaging C-
You can tell where things generally sit, though exact locations feel blurred. Center vocals sit mostly where expected.
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
  • 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.

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