Kiwi Ears CANTA VS Moondrop Rays DSP

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Kiwi Ears CANTA and Moondrop Rays DSP are in-ear monitors. Kiwi Ears CANTA costs $89 while Moondrop Rays DSP costs $99. Moondrop Rays DSP is $10 more expensive. Kiwi Ears CANTA holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 5.8). Moondrop Rays DSP carries a user score of 5.7.

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Metric Kiwi Ears CANTA Moondrop Rays DSP
Mids 4 5.8
Treble 7 5.8
Soundstage 6 5.8
Dynamics 5 5.8
Tonality 6 6.8
Technicalities 7.3 5.8
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Kiwi Ears CANTA Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio Jaytiss
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Cautiously Favorable

Moondrop Rays DSP Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews Jays Audio
Gizaudio Axel Audio Amigo Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.8

Mixed

Reviews Comparison

Kiwi Ears CANTA reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A Tech
Bright set with lots of treble detail. Airy, splashy, and shimmery with great extension. Isn't sharp or metallic in the timbre, but not 100% "natural" either, comes down to preference. Mid-volume set, good with slower genres, not rec for high energy tracks, can get much at higher volumes. Favors female vocals, male could be a bit light and could use more power, but vocals aren't thin or shrill sounding like the Oracle MK2s. Not gonna float everyone's boat, but it's a unique listen (not the same planar tuning yay) and worth having as a collectors piece.

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Moondrop Rays DSP reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech
A more neutral version of the May with less bass and treble, very neutral sounding, inoffensive and boring, overpriced, many cheaper options with similar tuning and performance

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Kiwi Ears CANTA (more reviews)

Kiwi Ears CANTA reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.5 * score rescaled + normalized
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Kiwi Ears CANTA reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A- Tech
bright but a fun iem for treble heads

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

Moondrop Rays DSP (more reviews)

Moondrop Rays DSP reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B- Tech
Good for customizable sound (EQ) and gaming. Balanced tonality, with deep bass, forward vocals, clear treble. Overall detail.

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Moondrop Rays DSP reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 6 * score rescaled + normalized
Essentially a Moondrop May in a "Green Goblin" Purple/Green Paint Scheme that gives you access to Moondrop's online DSP tool. Really hard to justify the extra cost Vs. The May when the sound is identical.

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Moondrop Rays DSP reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
When People ask me for the best IEM for gaming, I would probably point them to these.

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Moondrop Rays DSP reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Borders B (Val) - Borders C+ (COD)

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Kiwi Ears CANTA User Review Score

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Moondrop Rays DSP User Review Score

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Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

5.7

Mixed

Kiwi Ears CANTA Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

Moondrop Rays DSP Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.1

Gaming Grade

B

Kiwi Ears CANTA Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • A competent technical showing keeps separation intact while delivering modest staging. It feels tidy even when recordings stack layers.
Mids C-
Expect adequate midrange presence with a touch of grit and unevenness. Textures smear when the mix gets busy.
Treble A-
Treble performance is excellent—airy, extended, and beautifully controlled. It reveals subtle studio ambiance.
Dynamics C+
You get reliable macrodynamics, with micro shifts that remain only adequate. A reliable performer for most tracks.
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+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

Moondrop Rays DSP Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

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5.7

A well-built gaming-focused IEM with practical DSP features but modest technical finesse

Tuning: B+ Tech: B Bass: B Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: B- Soundstage: B Details: B- Imaging: B-
Pros
Balanced and non-fatiguing sound; comfortable fit; excellent USB-C DSP cable with mic and EQ control
Cons
Weak sub-bass and limited clarity/detail; somewhat overpriced for performance

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