Simgot EA500 VS Kiwi Ears CANTA

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Simgot EA500 and Kiwi Ears CANTA are in-ear monitors. Simgot EA500 costs $80 while Kiwi Ears CANTA costs $89. Kiwi Ears CANTA is $9 more expensive. Kiwi Ears CANTA holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (5.8 vs 6.5). Simgot EA500 has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Kiwi Ears CANTA has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge, Kiwi Ears CANTA has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge and Simgot EA500 has slightly better soundstage with a 0.3-point edge.

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Metric Simgot EA500 Kiwi Ears CANTA
Bass 6 6.5
Mids 6 4
Treble 5 7
Details 5.5 6.5
Soundstage 6.3 6
Imaging 4.8 6.5
Dynamics 2 5
Tonality 5.8 6
Technicalities 5.7 7.3
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Simgot EA500 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

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

Average Reviewer Score:

5.8

Mixed

Kiwi Ears CANTA Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio Jaytiss
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Cautiously Favorable

Reviews Comparison

Simgot EA500 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
Slamming bass with the variety. High quality DD with good resolution.

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Kiwi Ears CANTA reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A Tech
Bright set with lots of treble detail. Airy, splashy, and shimmery with great extension. Isn't sharp or metallic in the timbre, but not 100% "natural" either, comes down to preference. Mid-volume set, good with slower genres, not rec for high energy tracks, can get much at higher volumes. Favors female vocals, male could be a bit light and could use more power, but vocals aren't thin or shrill sounding like the Oracle MK2s. Not gonna float everyone's boat, but it's a unique listen (not the same planar tuning yay) and worth having as a collectors piece.

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Simgot EA500 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
D Tech
For me it's just easier to recomend the EW200, or em6L due to this being lean in the bass.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Kiwi Ears CANTA reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A- Tech
bright but a fun iem for treble heads

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C- Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

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Simgot EA500 reviewed by Bad Guy Good Audio

Bad Guy Good Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A- Tech
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Bass: B Mids: A- Treble: A-

Simgot EA500 reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 7 * score rescaled + normalized
A less bassy, cleaner EW300, a calmed down EA500LM. A great middle ground between the warmer simgots and the brighter simgots. DSP Tuning is cleaner. Great technicals for a single DD

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Simgot EA500 reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
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Simgot EA500 reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.7 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B- Tech
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Bass: B Mids: B Treble: C+ Soundstage: B- Details: B Imaging: B-

Simgot EA500 reviewed by Yifang

Yifang 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B+ Tech
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Simgot EA500 reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 5.5 Reviewer Score
Olina/Oxygen like tuning, which I generally like. Bass is midbass focused with sub-bass roll off. Very punchy and energetic sound with oodles of impact. Very close to the Olina with the mods applied. A better fit and possibly better build than Olina with an interchangeable nozzle makes this interesting. Unfortunately the nozzles basically don't do anything but might even be the source of some imbalance. Overall sounds a tad bit crisper and tighter than Olina, but the difference is small. Techs are also a step down from Olina. Less sub-bass than Olina, but this allows the midbass to pop more, which I like for certain tracks - nicely textured and impactful but not overpowering. Treble can be a little spicy - a bit unnatural sounding in the treble, especially for percussion but overall is very fun to listen to. Unfortunately, QC is not great - my unit had channel imbalance.

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Simgot EA500 reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A- Tech
Inoffensive, warm, versatile Bassier and harsher Kato. Nozzle largely useless

Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: B

Simgot EA500 reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 4.6 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
Probably the most detailed focused set at its price range at the cost of sounding off in the upper treble region. Probably the (one of the) most value pick at its price range.

Nymz original ranking

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

Simgot EA500 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.9 * score rescaled + normalized
27 community members have rated the SIMGOT EA500 at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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Kiwi Ears CANTA (more reviews)

Kiwi Ears CANTA reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.5 * score rescaled + normalized
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Simgot EA500 User Review Score

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Simgot EA500 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.7

Gaming Grade

B-

Kiwi Ears CANTA Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

Simgot EA500 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Bass B
The bass brings healthy impact, complementing mixes without overpowering them. It keeps up with faster passages cleanly.
Mids B
Expect a confident midrange that keeps details audible without harshness. Acoustic arrangements sound engaging.
Treble C+
Highs come through with reasonable clarity while staying mostly smooth. Sibilance is mostly controlled.
Dynamics E+
Dynamic range feels limited, smearing micro-contrast and transient attack. Soft details are smoothed into the background.
Soundstage B
The presentation supplies a believable venue outline where each instrument owns its pocket of space. The stage opens up nicely for live cuts.
Details B-
Plenty of nuance surfaces, just not the last layer of shimmer. It balances clarity with an easygoing tone.
Imaging C
Depth hints are present though they rarely extend far beyond the stage front. Movement effects are understandable.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

Kiwi Ears CANTA Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • A competent technical showing keeps separation intact while delivering modest staging. It feels tidy even when recordings stack layers.
Mids C-
Expect adequate midrange presence with a touch of grit and unevenness. Textures smear when the mix gets busy.
Treble A-
Treble performance is excellent—airy, extended, and beautifully controlled. It reveals subtle studio ambiance.
Dynamics C+
You get reliable macrodynamics, with micro shifts that remain only adequate. A reliable performer for most tracks.
Soundstage B
A satisfying balance of width and depth yields a stage that feels organized and engaging. Imaging lines up with the intended mix.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

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