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 |
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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
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Kiwi Ears CADENZA Aggregated Review Score
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Moondrop Chu II Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: V-shape
Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs
Price (Msrp): $19
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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 Chu II User Review Score
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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
5.4Gaming 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+- 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.
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 Chu II Reviews
check links for more info:Gizaudio Axel original ranking
Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
Another harman-ish tuning. Similar to Tanchjim One but not as smooth. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Kiwi Ears CADENZA Reviews
check links for more info:Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking
Bad Guy Good Audio Youtube Channel
Fantastic tonality, is end game for many. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Comment: It was almost good. Generally good tuning with some bass exture Somewhat grainy treble which is pronounced but not well defined
Well tuned, energetic signature Slightly heady, can be fatiquing Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
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
Basically the modded Zero with slight more bass. Best note-weight out of the $20 sets. Berrylium bass baby. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
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