Moondrop Kadenz VS 1MORE Penta

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Moondrop Kadenz and 1MORE Penta are in-ear monitors. Moondrop Kadenz costs $190 while 1MORE Penta costs $159. Moondrop Kadenz is $31 more expensive. Moondrop Kadenz holds a decisive 5.1-point edge in reviewer scores (6.9 vs 1.8). Moondrop Kadenz has significantly better mids with a 3.5-point edge, Moondrop Kadenz has significantly better treble with a 6.5-point edge, Moondrop Kadenz has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge and Moondrop Kadenz has significantly better soundstage with a 4-point edge.

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Metric Moondrop Kadenz 1MORE Penta
Bass 7 1.8
Mids 6.5 3
Treble 7.5 1
Soundstage 6 2
Dynamics 5 1
Tonality 6.3 1.8
Technicalities 6.8 1
Take these comparisons with a grain of salt—we don't have enough 1MORE Penta reviews saved yet to provide an unbiased result.

Moondrop Kadenz Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Tim Tuned
Jays Audio Gizaudio Axel
Z-Reviews Jaytiss
Super* Review Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6.9

Cautiously Favorable

1MORE Penta Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

1.8

Abysmal

Reviews Comparison

Moondrop Kadenz reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A- Tech
Great Cohessiveness and tonality. Upper air is very nice.

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Mids: B Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
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1MORE Penta reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 1.8 Reviewer Score
E Tuning
E- Tech
lol what

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Mids: D Treble: E- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: E+

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Moondrop Kadenz reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score rescaled + normalized
Nice physicality and punch. Better bass as most basy IEMs. Okay technicalities. Image Separation is not the widest but decent.

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Moondrop Kadenz reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.2 * score rescaled + normalized
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Moondrop Kadenz reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech
Literally a more fancy Tangzu Xuan NV. Sounds basically the same but just with better packaging, cable/case, and build... but for $100 more?? Nah

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Moondrop Kadenz reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B+ Tech
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Moondrop Kadenz reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A- Tech
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Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A+

Moondrop Kadenz reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.5 * score rescaled + normalized
2 community members have rated the Moondrop Kadenz at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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Moondrop Kadenz Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.6

Gaming Grade

B+

1MORE Penta Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

1.2

Gaming Grade

E-

Moondrop Kadenz Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
Bass A-
The bass hits with conviction, offering both punch and clarity. It reaches low with confidence and control.
Mids B+
The mids are articulate and well-balanced, lending body to instruments. Instrument layering remains stable.
Treble A
It provides outstanding treble finesse, balancing brightness and control gracefully. It's engaging yet remarkably controlled.
Dynamics C+
Dynamics feel competent, bringing energy without the finest detail. It carries energy without sounding aggressive.
Soundstage B
The presentation supplies a believable venue outline where each instrument owns its pocket of space. The stage opens up nicely for live cuts.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

1MORE Penta Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

E
  • The tonal profile is unruly and tiring, forcing constant volume adjustments. Even spoken word sounds unnatural.

Average Technical Grade

E-
  • Hopelessly smeared and congested, it struggles with basic instrument separation and loses detail even in simple tracks. Even casual listening quickly becomes tiring.
Mids D
Mid frequencies swing wildly, colouring vocals and instruments unpredictably. Instruments trade places unpredictably.
Treble E-
Upper frequencies retreat, causing detail and brilliance to disappear. You may think your source is covered.
Dynamics E-
The set struggles to convey any punch or swell, sounding one-note. Percussion hits sound limp.
Soundstage E+
Stage size reaches slightly past the ears but still feels flattened and congested. Depth cues are almost absent.
Gaming E-
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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