Moondrop Chu II VS Kiwi Ears CADENZA

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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 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (5.5 vs 5.3). Kiwi Ears CADENZA carries a user score of 6.2.

Insights

Metric Moondrop Chu II Kiwi Ears CADENZA
Bass 5.5 5.8
Mids 5.5 5.6
Treble 5.5 5.1
Details 5.5 4.3
Soundstage 5.5 5.3
Imaging 5.5 4.3
Dynamics 5.5 6
Tonality 6.8 5.4
Technicalities 4.8 4.9

Moondrop Chu II Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Gizaudio Axel
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.5

Mixed


Kiwi Ears CADENZA Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Drew / Audionotions Jays Audio
Z-Reviews Shuwa-T Tim Tuned
Bad Guy Good Audio Jaytiss
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.3

Mixed to Negative


Moondrop Chu II User Review Score

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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

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

5.4

Gaming 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

5

Gaming Grade

C+

Moondrop Chu II Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • 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.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

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.
Bass B-
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids B-
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details C-
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
Imaging C-
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Kiwi Ears CADENZA Reviews

Super* Review 7* * score normalized
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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
- Bad Guy Good Audio
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: B
Jaytiss 6.6 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
Fantastic tonality, is end game for many.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: B-
Z-Reviews 5.5 * score normalized
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

- Shuwa-T
Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C Soundstage: C+ Details: B- Imaging: B-
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
- Tim Tuned
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A-
Drew / 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! Previously Owned

Drew / Audionotions original ranking

Website (Audionotions)

- Drew / Audionotions
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
- Jays Audio
Nymz 3.3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D Tech
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Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

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