QCY T5 and Kiwi Ears CADENZA are in-ear monitors. QCY T5 costs $35 while Kiwi Ears CADENZA costs $35. Kiwi Ears CADENZA holds a decisive 2.1-point edge in reviewer scores (3.3 vs 5.3). Kiwi Ears CADENZA carries a user score of 6.2. Kiwi Ears CADENZA has significantly better bass with a 3.8-point edge, Kiwi Ears CADENZA has significantly better mids with a 3.6-point edge, Kiwi Ears CADENZA has significantly better treble with a 3.1-point edge, Kiwi Ears CADENZA has significantly better details with a 3.3-point edge and Kiwi Ears CADENZA has significantly better imaging with a 3.3-point edge.
Insights
Metric | QCY T5 | Kiwi Ears CADENZA |
---|---|---|
Bass | 2 | 5.8 |
Mids | 2 | 5.6 |
Treble | 2 | 5.1 |
Details | 1 | 4.3 |
Soundstage | 3.3 | 5.3 |
Imaging | 1 | 4.3 |
Dynamics | 3.3 | 6 |
Tonality | 4 | 5.4 |
Technicalities | 2.8 | 4.9 |
QCY T5 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
3.3Very Poor
Kiwi Ears CADENZA Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
5.3Mixed to Negative
Reviews Comparison
QCY T5 reviewed by Nymz
Kiwi Ears CADENZA reviewed by Nymz
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QCY T5 reviewed by Crin
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Kiwi Ears CADENZA reviewed by Super* Review
Kiwi Ears CADENZA reviewed by Bad Guy Good Audio
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Bad Guy Good Audio Youtube ChannelKiwi Ears CADENZA reviewed by Jaytiss
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Kiwi Ears CADENZA reviewed by Z-Reviews
Kiwi Ears CADENZA reviewed by Shuwa-T
Kiwi Ears CADENZA reviewed by Tim Tuned
Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Kiwi Ears CADENZA reviewed by Audionotions
Kiwi Ears CADENZA reviewed by Jays Audio
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
QCY T5 Details
Driver Configuration:
Tuning Type: Neutral
Price (Msrp): $35
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Kiwi Ears CADENZA Details
Driver Configuration:
Tuning Type: Mild V
Brand: Kiwi Ears Top Kiwi Ears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $35
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QCY T5 User Review Score
Average User Scores
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Kiwi Ears CADENZA User Review Score
Average User Scores
Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
6.2Mixed to Positive
QCY T5 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
3.1Gaming Grade
DKiwi 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
5Gaming Grade
C+QCY T5 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
C-- Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.
Average Technical Grade
D-- Noticeably blurred or congested. Struggles with basic instrument separation; details are lost in simple tracks. Feels "flat" and one-dimensional.
Kiwi Ears CADENZA Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
C+- Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.
Average Technical Grade
C- Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
QCY T5 User Reviews
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Pros
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