QKZ x HBB Khan VS Kiwi Ears CADENZA

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QKZ x HBB Khan and Kiwi Ears CADENZA are in-ear monitors. QKZ x HBB Khan costs $40 while Kiwi Ears CADENZA costs $35. QKZ x HBB Khan is $5 more expensive. Kiwi Ears CADENZA holds a decisive 2.3-point edge in reviewer scores (3 vs 5.3). Kiwi Ears CADENZA carries a user score of 6.2. Kiwi Ears CADENZA has better bass with a 0.8-point edge, Kiwi Ears CADENZA has better mids with a 0.9-point edge, Kiwi Ears CADENZA has significantly better treble with a 2.1-point edge, Kiwi Ears CADENZA has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge, Kiwi Ears CADENZA has slightly better soundstage with a 0.3-point edge, Kiwi Ears CADENZA has significantly better details with a 2.3-point edge and Kiwi Ears CADENZA has significantly better imaging with a 2.3-point edge.

Metric	QKZ x HBB Khan	Kiwi Ears CADENZA
Bass	5	5.8
Mids	4.7	5.6
Treble	3	5.1
Details	2	4.3
Soundstage	5	5.3
Imaging	2	4.3
Dynamics	2	6
Tonality	4.3	5.4
Technicalities	3.8	4.9

QKZ x HBB Khan Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

Very Poor

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Kiwi Ears CADENZA Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

5.3

Mixed to Negative

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Driver Configuration:

Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: KZ Top KZ IEMs

Price (Msrp): $40

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Driver Configuration:

Tuning Type: Mild V

Brand: Kiwi Ears Top Kiwi Ears IEMs

Price (Msrp): $35

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QKZ x HBB Khan User Review Score

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Kiwi Ears CADENZA User Review Score

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

6.2

Mixed to Positive

QKZ x HBB Khan Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

3.9

Gaming Grade

D+

Kiwi Ears CADENZA Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

Gaming Grade

C+

QKZ x HBB Khan Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

C-

Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

D+

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

Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.

Treble D

Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.

Dynamics E+

Limited dynamic range with poor micro-detail. Subtle volume changes are lost, and transients lack proper attack.

Soundstage C+

Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.

Details E+

Noticeably blurred and lacking definition. Background elements are smeared together and micro-details are inaudible.

Imaging E+

Poor instrument placement with unstable positioning. Instruments drift and lack fixed locations within the sound field.

Gaming D+

Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

Kiwi Ears CADENZA Scorings

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

Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.

Bass B-

Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.

Mids B-

Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.

Treble C+

Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.

Dynamics B

Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.

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+

Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

QKZ x HBB Khan Reviews

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

5.5 Reviewer Score

B- Tuning

A- Tech

Very well tuned, strong clean bass treble can use more eveness

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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: B

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

4 Reviewer Score

B+ Tuning

C+ Tech

Same as the Crin Zero but with slightl more bass and less faitguing, although at the cost of more recessed vocals/mids. Mid-bass tuck affects libraries.

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

3.3 Reviewer Score

D Tuning

E- Tech

Hard to recommend in a competitive market.

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

Reviewed by: Nymz

2 Reviewer Score

E+ Tuning

E+ Tech

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Bass: E+ Mids: E+ Treble: E+ Details: E+ Imaging: E+

Reviewed by: Audionotions

0.2 Reviewer Score

Low res. Too dark. Timbre is way off. Reminds me of an AM radio. Doesn't do much right if at all. An attempt was made and can't say much more than that. Previously Owned

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Kiwi Ears CADENZA Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

7* * score normalized

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Reviewed by: Bad Guy Good Audio

6.9 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

C+ Tech

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Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: B

Reviewed by: 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-

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

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Reviewed by: 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-