Moondrop Sparks VS Kiwi Ears CANTA

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Moondrop Sparks and Kiwi Ears CANTA are in-ear monitors. Moondrop Sparks costs $90 while Kiwi Ears CANTA costs $89. Moondrop Sparks is $1 more expensive. Kiwi Ears CANTA holds a decisive 1.2-point edge in reviewer scores (5.3 vs 6.5). Moondrop Sparks has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Kiwi Ears CANTA has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge, Kiwi Ears CANTA has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge and Kiwi Ears CANTA has significantly better soundstage with a 1.5-point edge.

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Metric Moondrop Sparks Kiwi Ears CANTA
Bass 5.8 6.5
Mids 5 4
Treble 5 7
Details 5.3 6.5
Soundstage 4.5 6
Imaging 3.8 6.5
Dynamics 3 5
Tonality 5.8 6
Technicalities 4.5 7.3
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Moondrop Sparks Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin Shuwa-T
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.3

Mixed to Negative

Kiwi Ears CANTA Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio Jaytiss
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Cautiously Favorable

Reviews Comparison

Moondrop Sparks (more reviews)

Moondrop Sparks reviewed by Super* Review

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Moondrop Sparks reviewed by Crin

Crin 5.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
C+ Tech
A tad too shouty and lacking low-level detail, but nothing too egregious as a whole.

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Moondrop Sparks reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C+ Tech
Comment: Bass and treble focused. Good tonality with moondrop house sound Bass bloom, subpar imaging and soundstage

Shuwa-T original ranking

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

Moondrop Sparks reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 4.7 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
D Tech
Solid tonal balance and great bass for a TWS.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: B Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: D Details: C- Imaging: D

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 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.

Jays Audio original ranking

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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

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C- Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

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Moondrop Sparks Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.9

Gaming Grade

C

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 Sparks Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • The tuning leans easygoing, yet occasional unevenness nudges it away from greatness. A bit of EQ polish can smooth things nicely.

Average Technical Grade

C
  • Textural information blurs together, making the stage feel pinched and gray. Instrument edges blur together frequently.
Bass B-
Low-end delivery feels competent yet unremarkable, keeping a safe profile. Low-end bloom is kept in check.
Mids C+
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble C+
The top end is tidy and serviceable, adding air without overdoing it. Extension is decent for casual listening.
Dynamics D
Expect a limited dynamic swing that keeps musical climaxes from hitting hard. Volume gradations feel artificially restrained.
Soundstage C
You get decent separation, though instruments still stand shoulder to shoulder on a shallow plane. Instrument placement is just adequate.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval that handles most textures while leaving some micro-information understated. Most textures come through cleanly.
Imaging D+
Modest imaging with basic left/right positioning that never quite nails the center image. Left/right cues exist but are rough.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

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.

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