Kiwi Ears CANTA VS Moondrop Aria Snow

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Kiwi Ears CANTA and Moondrop Aria Snow are in-ear monitors. Kiwi Ears CANTA costs $89 while Moondrop Aria Snow costs $80. Kiwi Ears CANTA is $9 more expensive. Kiwi Ears CANTA holds a decisive 1.7-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 4.8). Moondrop Aria Snow has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Kiwi Ears CANTA has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge and Kiwi Ears CANTA has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Kiwi Ears CANTA Moondrop Aria Snow
Bass 6.5 5
Mids 4 6
Treble 7 5
Details 6.5 5
Soundstage 6 4.8
Imaging 6.5 5
Dynamics 5 4
Tonality 6 5.3
Technicalities 7.3 4.7
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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

Moondrop Aria Snow Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision

Average Reviewer Score:

4.8

Generally Unfavorable

Reviews Comparison

Kiwi Ears CANTA (more reviews)

Kiwi Ears CANTA reviewed by Z-Reviews

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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

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

Moondrop Aria Snow (more reviews)

Moondrop Aria Snow reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 4.8 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C Tech
Sounds like a thinner Moondrop Aria and not really for the better.

Precogvision original ranking

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

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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+

Moondrop Aria Snow Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.9

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.

Moondrop Aria Snow Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.

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 C+
The bass offers steady support without stepping into the spotlight. There's just enough punch for everyday playlists.
Mids B
It offers engaging mid frequencies with pleasing clarity and layering. Details emerge without becoming harsh.
Treble C+
Treble feels agreeable overall, bringing sparkle without significant fatigue. You get a polite sense of air.
Dynamics C-
It maintains a steady dynamic profile that neither offends nor inspires. Swells arrive but lack drama.
Details C+
It rides the line between musicality and analysis, occasionally letting micro-detail slip by. Complex mixes stay organized for the most part.
Imaging C+
Complex mixes stay organized thanks to the improved spatial discipline. Complex passages stay intelligible.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

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