Kiwi Ears CADENZA and QKZ HBB HADES are in-ear monitors. Kiwi Ears CADENZA costs $35 while QKZ HBB HADES costs $40. QKZ HBB HADES is $5 more expensive. Kiwi Ears CADENZA holds a decisive 1.3-point edge in reviewer scores (5.3 vs 4). Kiwi Ears CADENZA carries a user score of 6.2.
Insights
Metric | Kiwi Ears CADENZA | QKZ HBB HADES |
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Bass | 5.8 | 4 |
Mids | 5.6 | 4 |
Treble | 5.1 | 4 |
Details | 4.3 | 4 |
Soundstage | 5.3 | 4 |
Imaging | 4.3 | 4 |
Dynamics | 6 | 4 |
Tonality | 5.4 | 6.5 |
Technicalities | 4.9 | 4.5 |
Kiwi Ears CADENZA Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
5.3Mixed to Negative
QKZ HBB HADES Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
4Unfavorable
Reviews Comparison
Kiwi Ears CADENZA reviewed by Jays Audio
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QKZ HBB HADES reviewed by Jays Audio
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Kiwi Ears CADENZA reviewed by Bad Guy Good Audio
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Kiwi Ears CADENZA reviewed by Shuwa-T
Kiwi Ears CADENZA reviewed by Tim Tuned
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Kiwi Ears CADENZA reviewed by Audionotions
Kiwi Ears CADENZA reviewed by Nymz
Kiwi Ears CADENZA Details
Driver Configuration:
Tuning Type: Mild V
Brand: Kiwi Ears Top Kiwi Ears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $35
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QKZ HBB HADES Details
Driver Configuration: n/a
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: KZ Top KZ IEMs
Price (Msrp): $40
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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
QKZ HBB HADES User Review Score
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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
5Gaming Grade
C+QKZ HBB HADES Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
5.1Gaming Grade
C+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.
QKZ HBB HADES Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B+- 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.
Kiwi Ears CADENZA User Reviews
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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.QKZ HBB HADES User Reviews
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