Kiwi Ears CANTA VS Tangzu HBB Xuan NV

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Kiwi Ears CANTA and Tangzu HBB Xuan NV are in-ear monitors. Kiwi Ears CANTA costs $89 while Tangzu HBB Xuan NV costs $79. Kiwi Ears CANTA is $10 more expensive. Kiwi Ears CANTA holds a slight 0.4-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 6.1). Tangzu HBB Xuan NV has significantly better mids with a 1.5-point edge, Kiwi Ears CANTA has significantly better treble with a 1.8-point edge and Kiwi Ears CANTA has slightly better soundstage with a 0.3-point edge.

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Metric Kiwi Ears CANTA Tangzu HBB Xuan NV
Bass 6.5 5.5
Mids 4 5.5
Treble 7 5.3
Details 6.5 5.5
Soundstage 6 5.8
Imaging 6.5 6
Dynamics 5 5
Tonality 6 6.1
Technicalities 7.3 5.4
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Kiwi Ears CANTA Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio Jaytiss
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Cautiously Favorable

Tangzu HBB Xuan NV Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Shuwa-T Fresh Reviews
Jays Audio Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6.1

Mixed to Positive

Reviews Comparison

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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Tangzu HBB Xuan NV reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech
A smoother hexa, and mini-nova. Very clean and balanced all-rounder. Good vocal set. Harman 2019 with more mid-bass, less uppermids and sub-bass. Nothing crazy, but does every genre very well.

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Kiwi Ears CANTA reviewed by Jaytiss

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

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Mids: C- Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

Tangzu HBB Xuan NV reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 5.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
Great overall package,smooth chill tuning. Poor techs.

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

Kiwi Ears CANTA (more reviews)

Kiwi Ears CANTA reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.5 * score rescaled + normalized
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Tangzu HBB Xuan NV (more reviews)

Tangzu HBB Xuan NV reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.8 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B- Tech
Comment: Why is there hype for this?. Safe tuning, decent treble tuning for the price Mediocre techs, overly rounded bass region

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

Tangzu HBB Xuan NV reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
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Tangzu HBB Xuan NV reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.9 * score rescaled + normalized
15 community members have rated the Tangzu HBB Xuan NV at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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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+

Tangzu HBB Xuan NV Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.6

Gaming Grade

B-

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.

Tangzu HBB Xuan NV Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
Bass B-
Low-end delivery feels competent yet unremarkable, keeping a safe profile. Low-end bloom is kept in check.
Mids B-
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble C+
Highs come through with reasonable clarity while staying mostly smooth. Sibilance is mostly controlled.
Dynamics C+
You get reliable macrodynamics, with micro shifts that remain only adequate. A reliable performer for most tracks.
Soundstage B-
It pushes sound outward confidently while leaving height development as an unfinished idea. Height remains subtle but detectable.
Details B-
Decent detail retrieval that handles most textures while leaving some micro-information understated. Most textures come through cleanly.
Imaging B
Instrument boundaries feel well carved, avoiding smear or drift. Instrument outlines feel well-defined.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

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