Moondrop Kadenz VS Letshuoer DX1

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Moondrop Kadenz and Letshuoer DX1 are in-ear monitors. Moondrop Kadenz costs $190 while Letshuoer DX1 costs $159. Moondrop Kadenz is $31 more expensive. Moondrop Kadenz holds a clear 0.9-point edge in reviewer scores (6.9 vs 6). Letshuoer DX1 has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, Moondrop Kadenz has significantly better treble with a 1.5-point edge and Letshuoer DX1 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Moondrop Kadenz Letshuoer DX1
Bass 7 6
Mids 6.5 7
Treble 7.5 6
Soundstage 6 7
Dynamics 5 5
Tonality 6.3 7
Technicalities 6.8 6.5

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

Letshuoer DX1 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Audio Amigo Super* Review
Gizaudio Axel
Kois Archive
Jaytiss Jays Audio Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6

Mixed

Reviews Comparison

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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Letshuoer DX1 reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 4* * score rescaled + normalized
I don't get the point of this IEM. Not offensive sounding. Sound-wise unengaging.

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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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Letshuoer DX1 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Fit is odd, but great flat iem at the cost.

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Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
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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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Letshuoer DX1 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
A- Tech
Dynamic, vibrant, and contrasty vocals with good balance and scaling. Natural, full, and immersive with scaling and not peaky.

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Moondrop Kadenz reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B+ Tech
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Letshuoer DX1 reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

2025-09-07
Gizaudio Axel 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
Good bass quality, clear vocals, solid technicalities. Unnatural tonality, nasal mids, bright treble.

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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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Letshuoer DX1 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.8 * score rescaled + normalized
23 community members have rated the LETSHUOER DX1 at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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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 Tim Tuned

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

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Letshuoer DX1 reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 6.8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A- Tech
Rating: B+ | Value: ⭐ | Comfort: 8 mids. decent vocals technicality is okay. unnaturally forward mids.

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Letshuoer DX1 reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 4 * score rescaled + normalized
A vocal forward take on a neutral tuning. Treble is toned down. Notch filter at 5 kHz helps prevent sibilance. Extremely safe tuning for treble sensitive people.

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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+

Letshuoer DX1 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+

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.

Letshuoer DX1 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • Overall technicalities are acceptable, delivering enough clarity for casual sessions. Imaging is serviceable though not immersive.
Mids A-
Midrange performance is excellent, with natural timbre and great detail. Vocals feel lifelike and full-bodied.
Treble B
Highs sound lively and extended while remaining controlled. Detail retrieval keeps shimmer intact.
Dynamics C+
Dynamics feel competent, bringing energy without the finest detail. It carries energy without sounding aggressive.
Soundstage A-
You hear both the breadth and the altitude of the mix, anchored by accurate positional cues. Immersion improves across genres.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

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