Moondrop Kato VS Moondrop Kadenz

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Moondrop Kato and Moondrop Kadenz are in-ear monitors. Moondrop Kato costs $190 while Moondrop Kadenz costs $190. Moondrop Kadenz holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (6.1 vs 6.6). Moondrop Kadenz has significantly better bass with a 1.5-point edge, Moondrop Kadenz has significantly better treble with a 1.6-point edge, Moondrop Kadenz has better dynamics with a 0.8-point edge and Moondrop Kato has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.

Metric	Moondrop Kato	Moondrop Kadenz
Bass	5.5	7
Mids	6.4	6.5
Treble	5.9	7.5
Details	5.7	6.6
Soundstage	6.5	6
Imaging	5.7	6.6
Dynamics	4.3	5
Tonality	6.1	6.3
Technicalities	6	6.8

Moondrop Kato Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

6.1

Mixed to Positive

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Moondrop Kadenz Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

6.6

Cautiously Favorable

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Driver Configuration: 1DD

Tuning Type: Mild V

Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs

Price (Msrp): $190

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Driver Configuration:

Tuning Type: Crin

Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs

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Moondrop Kato Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

Gaming Grade

Moondrop Kadenz Gaming Score

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Gaming Score

6.6

Gaming Grade

B+

Moondrop Kato Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.

Bass B-

Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.

Mids B

Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.

Treble B-

Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.

Dynamics C-

Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.

Soundstage B+

Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.

Details B-

Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.

Imaging B-

Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.

Gaming B

Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

Moondrop Kadenz Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

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.

Moondrop Kato Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

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Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

6.5 Reviewer Score

B+ Tuning

B+ Tech

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Reviewed by: Crin

6.5 Reviewer Score

A Tuning

B+ Tech

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

6.3 Reviewer Score

C+ Tuning

C+ Tech

For $200, I'd probably recomend other iems. But it's solid.

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

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

6.2 Reviewer Score

B Tuning

B Tech

Comment: Moondrop's best "budget" single DD iem. Solid tuning, backed with surprising clarity that is a step up from the kxxs bunch Lower mids thin sounding

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Bass: B Mids: B Treble: B+ Soundstage: B Details: B+ Imaging: B

Reviewed by: Precogvision

5.8 Reviewer Score

B Tuning

C+ Tech

A slight improvement over the KXXS all-round in the technical department.

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Bass: C+ Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: C Details: B- Imaging: B

Reviewed by: Audionotions

5.5 Reviewer Score

Decent bass, decent mids, vocals presented nicely (tastefully forward), treble is non-fatiguing but a little darker but maybe a bit weird. Sounds a little blunted to my ears. Fit may be an issue for some, but tip-rolling can fix that. Build quality is excellent. The replaceable nozzles are a gimmick - they don't sound any different. Matte one is beautiful - it's a literal work of art - but be wary of the sharp edges if you have large conchas. Better than Aria, but not by much. Previously Owned

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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

5.5 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

B+ Tech

Good detail, clarity, and imaging, but can sound thin. Similar tuning as Hana, but I found Hana to have better note-weight and bass.

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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

5.5 Reviewer Score

B- Tuning

A- Tech

KXXS with better vocals and details

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Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A-

Reviewed by: Nymz

4.9 Reviewer Score

C Tuning

C+ Tech

A bit thin, pillow light bass. Treble and stage could use some more refinement. A tecnical upgrade to Aria.

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Bass: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+