Moondrop Kadenz VS Simgot ET142

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Moondrop Kadenz and Simgot ET142 are in-ear monitors. Moondrop Kadenz costs $190 while Simgot ET142 costs $220. Simgot ET142 is $30 more expensive. Simgot ET142 holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (6.6 vs 6.9). Simgot ET142 carries a user score of 7.3.

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Metric Moondrop Kadenz Simgot ET142
Bass 7 6.9
Mids 6.5 6.9
Treble 7.5 6.9
Soundstage 6 6.9
Dynamics 5 6.9
Tonality 6.3 7.5
Technicalities 6.8 8

Moondrop Kadenz Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Tim Tuned
Jays Audio Gizaudio Axel
Z-Reviews Jaytiss
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.6

Cautiously Favorable


Simgot ET142 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Z-Reviews Fresh Reviews
Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

6.9

Cautiously Favorable


Moondrop Kadenz User Review Score

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Simgot ET142 User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

7.3

Generally Favorable

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+

Simgot ET142 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

8.1

Gaming Grade

A+

Moondrop Kadenz 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

B+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids B+
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble A
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

Simgot ET142 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.
Gaming A+
Reliable positional tracking with good environmental awareness. Maintains clarity during busy scenes while conveying atmospheric depth. Exceptional value for gaming at this price point.

Moondrop Kadenz Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score 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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Price: $219

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Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.2 * score normalized

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

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

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: B Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

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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Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B+ Tech

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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Simgot ET142 Reviews

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Lots of variety with nozzles.Tames down 2K, keeps treble extension, basically a Timeless 2 with better fit and more detail with blue nozzle.

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Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 6.8 * score normalized

Reviewed by: Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 6.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

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Simgot ET142 User Reviews

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7.3

The Simgot ET142 delivers a smooth and natural sound signature with strong mids but lacks impact in the bass region.

Tuning: A Tech: A- Bass: B+ Mids: A Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: B+ Details: A- Imaging: A-
Pros
Clear and detailed mids with good instrument separation; solid build quality and comfortable fit.
Cons
Bass can feel a bit light for bassheads; soundstage is average and not very wide.

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