Moondrop SSR VS Kiwi Ears Cadenza

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Moondrop SSR and Kiwi Ears Cadenza are in-ear monitors. Moondrop SSR costs $40 while Kiwi Ears Cadenza costs $35. Moondrop SSR is $5 more expensive. Kiwi Ears Cadenza holds a decisive 1-point edge in reviewer scores (4.5 vs 5.4). Kiwi Ears Cadenza carries a user score of 6.2. Kiwi Ears Cadenza has significantly better bass with a 1.8-point edge, Kiwi Ears Cadenza has significantly better mids with a 1.9-point edge, Kiwi Ears Cadenza has significantly better treble with a 2.1-point edge, Kiwi Ears Cadenza has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge, Kiwi Ears Cadenza has slightly better soundstage with a 0.3-point edge and Kiwi Ears Cadenza has slightly better imaging with a 0.3-point edge.

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Metric Moondrop SSR Kiwi Ears Cadenza
Bass 4 5.8
Mids 3.7 5.6
Treble 3 5.1
Details 4.2 4.3
Soundstage 5 5.3
Imaging 4 4.3
Dynamics 3 6
Tonality 3.7 5.5
Technicalities 4.3 4.8

Moondrop SSR Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Nymz
Crin Shuwa-T
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

4.5

Unfavorable

Kiwi Ears Cadenza Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Audionotions Jays Audio
Z-Reviews Shuwa-T Yifang Tim Tuned
Bad Guy Good Audio Jaytiss Head-Fi.org
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.4

Mixed to Negative

Reviews Comparison

Moondrop SSR reviewed by Super* Review

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Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Super* Review

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Moondrop SSR reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 4.1 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
C Tech
Overly spicy upper midrange and treble

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

Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.1 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C+ Tech
Comment: It was almost good. Generally good tuning with some bass exture Somewhat grainy treble which is pronounced but not well defined

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

Moondrop SSR reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 3.1 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D Tech
Shoutfest and too much energy uptop for my likes, but good bass and technicalities for the price.

Nymz original ranking

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

Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 3.3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D Tech
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Bass: C- Mids: D Treble: D Details: D Imaging: D

Moondrop SSR (more reviews)

Moondrop SSR reviewed by Crin

Crin 4.5 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
B- Tech
Probably as close as one can get to "true DF", though it's extremely shouty as a result.

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Moondrop SSR reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 3.6 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
C- Tech
Shouty thanks to 13dB of pinna compensation, but excellent note definition and imaging for the price.

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Bass: C+ Mids: D Treble: D Dynamics: D Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Kiwi Ears Cadenza (more reviews)

Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Bad Guy Good Audio

Bad Guy Good Audio 6.9 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
C+ Tech
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Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: B

Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6.6 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
Fantastic tonality, is end game for many.

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

Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 5.5 * score rescaled + normalized
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Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Yifang

Yifang 5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C Tech
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Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
Well tuned, energetic signature Slightly heady, can be fatiquing

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

Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 4.5 Reviewer Score
Good tuning, great bass, excellent build quality, cheap price - what's not to love? Well - the treble is not to love. Treble sounds weird, metallic, and a bit zingy - if you like that, then this is the set for you!

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Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Basically the modded Zero with slight more bass. Best note-weight out of the $20 sets. Berrylium bass baby.

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Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.7 * score rescaled + normalized
23 community members have rated the Kiwi Ears Cadenza at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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Moondrop SSR User Review Score

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Kiwi Ears Cadenza User Review Score

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Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

6.2

Mixed to Positive

Moondrop SSR Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.1

Gaming Grade

C-

Kiwi Ears Cadenza Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5

Gaming Grade

C+

Moondrop SSR Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D+
  • The tuning lacks refinement, jumping between dull and shouty without settling. Vocals frequently sound off-kilter.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Even moderate complexity exposes the limited resolution and narrow sense of space. Technical fans will find it lacking.
Bass C-
It keeps the low end tidy, though energy and weight remain limited. It favors balance over excitement.
Mids D+
Expect a rollercoaster midrange where coloration constantly distracts. Complex vocals turn metallic and unnatural.
Treble D
Treble response is uneven, jumping between dull spots and sharp peaks. Peaks poke out unpredictably.
Dynamics D
The presentation feels restrained, with transients arriving blunted and slow. Rhythms lack the expected drive.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width and a modest step forward in depth perception. There's a mild sense of width to enjoy.
Details C-
Average resolution that reveals the basics while missing many of the subtleties. It reveals enough to stay engaging.
Imaging C-
Separation is good enough for casual listening yet misses audiophile precision. Depth remains limited but present.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Kiwi Ears Cadenza Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

Average Technical Grade

C
  • Details smear quickly, leaving the presentation cramped and low on definition. You'll notice smearing on even moderately layered songs.
Bass B-
Bass performance is average—present enough but rarely inspiring. It neither offends nor impresses.
Mids B-
Midrange performance is decent, offering balanced presence without major flaws. It works well for casual background listening.
Treble C+
The top end is tidy and serviceable, adding air without overdoing it. Extension is decent for casual listening.
Dynamics B
It handles shifts in volume well, keeping transients lively and controlled. Quiet-to-loud transitions feel natural.
Soundstage C+
Stage expands beyond the shoulders and finally hints at layers, though vertical cues stay muted. Depth cues begin to emerge.
Details C-
You get the outline of textures, though the finer brushstrokes remain faint. Background information is audible but soft.
Imaging C-
Separation is good enough for casual listening yet misses audiophile precision. Depth remains limited but present.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

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M Makavelian
6.2

Best I've heard under $50

Pros
Excellent tuning for the price, small shells should fit vast majority of ears well.
Cons
Touch too much eargain, can come off as shouty/honky at times, easily remedied with 10 band EQ.

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