Moondrop Chu II VS Kiwi Ears Cadenza
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Moondrop Chu II and Kiwi Ears Cadenza are in-ear monitors. Moondrop Chu II costs $19 while Kiwi Ears Cadenza costs $35. Kiwi Ears Cadenza is $16 more expensive. Moondrop Chu II holds a slight 0.4-point edge in reviewer scores (5.8 vs 5.4). Kiwi Ears Cadenza carries a user score of 6.2.
Insights
| Metric | Moondrop Chu II | Kiwi Ears Cadenza |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Mids | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Treble | 5.8 | 5.1 |
| Details | 5.8 | 4.3 |
| Soundstage | 5.8 | 5.3 |
| Imaging | 5.8 | 4.3 |
| Dynamics | 5.8 | 6 |
| Tonality | 6.7 | 5.5 |
| Technicalities | 4.7 | 4.8 |
Moondrop Chu II Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
5.8Mixed
Kiwi Ears Cadenza Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
5.4Mixed to Negative
Reviews Comparison
Moondrop Chu II reviewed by Super* Review
7*
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Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Super* Review
7*
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Moondrop Chu II reviewed by Yifang
5
Reviewer Score
Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Yifang
5
Reviewer Score
Moondrop Chu II reviewed by Jays Audio
4
Reviewer Score
Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Jays Audio
4
Reviewer Score
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Moondrop Chu II reviewed by Head-Fi.org
6.3
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Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Head-Fi.org
6.7
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Moondrop Chu II (more reviews)
Moondrop Chu II reviewed by Audio Amigo
7
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Audio Amigo Youtube Channel
Moondrop Chu II reviewed by Gizaudio Axel
5.5
Reviewer Score
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 rescaled + normalized
Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Shuwa-T
5.1
Reviewer Score
Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Tim Tuned
5
Reviewer Score
Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Audionotions
4.5
Reviewer Score
Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Nymz
3.3
Reviewer Score
Moondrop Chu II Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: V-Shaped
Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs
Price (Msrp): $19
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Kiwi Ears Cadenza Details
Driver Configuration:
Tuning Type: V-Shaped
Brand: Kiwi Ears Top Kiwi Ears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $35
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Moondrop Chu II 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
6.2Mixed to Positive
Moondrop Chu II Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
5.3Gaming 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 Chu II 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- Even moderate complexity exposes the limited resolution and narrow sense of space. Technical fans will find it lacking.
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.
Moondrop Chu II User Reviews
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Kiwi Ears Cadenza User Reviews
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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.Find your next IEM:
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