QKZ HBB HADES VS Kiwi Ears Cadenza

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QKZ HBB HADES Aggregated Review Score

QKZ HBB HADES Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

4

Negative

Kiwi Ears Cadenza Aggregated Review Score

Kiwi Ears Cadenza Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Nymz
Jays Audio
Tim Tuned Shuwa-T Z-Reviews
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

4.7

Negative

QKZ HBB HADES 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 Reviews

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

5.1

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

4.4

Gaming Grade

C-

QKZ HBB HADES Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • Flawed execution of tonal character. Noticeable peaks/dips affect timbre and coherence. May suit specific genres but lacks refinement.

Average Technical Grade

C
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Kiwi Ears Cadenza 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

C-
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics E-
Extremely poor dynamic expression. Lacks any sense of impact or volume gradation, making music feel one-dimensional.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details C-
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
Imaging C-
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

QKZ HBB HADES Reviews

QKZ HBB HADES reviewed by:

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C Tech
Slams even harder than the Rosefinch. If you want the most bass these are it. No vocals no treble, only bass. High-volume listening recommeded.

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QKZ HBB HADES reviewed by:

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Kiwi Ears Cadenza Reviews

Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by:

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.

Jays Audio original ranking

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Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by:

Jaytiss 3.3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
E+ Tech
An example of the tuning can be good but technicals poor.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by:

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

Tim Tuned original ranking

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

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Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by:

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

Shuwa-T original ranking

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

Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by:

Nymz 3.3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D Tech
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Nymz original ranking

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

Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviewed by:

Z-Reviews 5.5 * score normalized

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Kiwi Ears Cadenza User Reviews

Makavelian 2025-06-16 06:25:49
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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