Moondrop Kadenz VS Hidizs MP 145

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Moondrop Kadenz and Hidizs MP 145 are in-ear monitors. Moondrop Kadenz costs $190 while Hidizs MP 145 costs $159. Moondrop Kadenz is $31 more expensive. Hidizs MP 145 holds a slight 0.1-point edge in reviewer scores (6.9 vs 7). Moondrop Kadenz has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, Moondrop Kadenz has significantly better treble with a 1.5-point edge and Hidizs MP 145 has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Moondrop Kadenz Hidizs MP 145
Bass 7 7
Mids 6.5 6
Treble 7.5 6
Soundstage 6 6
Dynamics 5 6
Tonality 6.3 6
Technicalities 6.8 6
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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


Hidizs MP 145 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Generally Favorable


Reviews Comparison

Hidizs MP 145 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Fit is a pain, and it is a bit dark, but maybe the best planar.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: B

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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.

Super* Review original ranking

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Moondrop Kadenz reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.2 * score rescaled + normalized

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

Jays Audio original ranking

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Moondrop Kadenz reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B+ Tech

Moondrop Kadenz reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A- Tech
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Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
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+

Hidizs MP 145 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6

Gaming Grade

B

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.

Hidizs MP 145 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
  • Overall technicalities are acceptable, delivering enough clarity for casual sessions. Imaging is serviceable though not immersive.
Mids B
Midrange presence is good, delivering clear vocals and solid texture. Voices come through with pleasing clarity.
Treble B
Highs sound lively and extended while remaining controlled. Detail retrieval keeps shimmer intact.
Dynamics B
Expect energetic dynamics that bring music to life without harshness. It injects enthusiasm into fast music.
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
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

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