Kiwi Ears Cadenza 10mm Beryllium Dynamic Driver IEM 3D Printed with Detachable Interchangeable Plug 0.78 2pin 3.5mm IEM Cable for Musician Audiophile (Red)

So far I enjoyed using these IEMs! The sound quality is good, bass isn’t as loud as I would like but still enjoyable. I don't use an amp for them so you could probably get it louder using one. Quality is pretty nice, for the price point. Theres a nice selection of ear tips included in the box, my ears are on the smaller side so I used my old ones instead of any that are provided. But the selection is a nice touch! The cord seems solid, again Im using a nicer cord I bought but the quality isn’t something to complain about since it comes with the item. I would say this is a solid choice if you’re looking to try IEMs while on a budget!

These were such a pleasant surprise. I found them through a Reddit recommendation, which is always a bit of a gamble, but the internet absolutely got this one right. The sound quality is impressive for the price. Clear, balanced, and just really enjoyable to listen to. I recently dusted off my old iPod Mini and have been using these to get back into music like it’s the early 2000s again. It’s been a great way to unplug a bit and just enjoy listening without distractions. They’re comfortable, lightweight, and feel well made too. If you’re looking for affordable IEMs that punch above their weight, these are an easy recommendation.

The Kiwi Ears Cadenza is an excellent if not earth-shattering IEM. If you already own a well-reviewed IEM released in the last year at $50 or less, there is no need to pick this up. However, I would personally pick the Cadenza over the CCA CRA+ for a sub-$40 starter IEM because of how similar the Cadenza’s midrange tuning is to the Moondrop S8. SOUND: The Kiwi Ears Cadenza has a U-shaped tuning that is reminiscent of the Moondrop S8, just with more bass. The Cadenza has fair sub-bass extension, though it would benefit from increased sub-bass quantity. There is a moderate amount of impact to percussion hits. The bass is very textured and more resolving than I would expect at this price point. Bass dynamics are excellent, but bass articulation is a little sluggish. When listening to hard rock, such as the song “First Punch” by Nothing More, I found that bass guitars were more prominent in the mix than with many other IEMs. I do hear a hint of mid-bass bleed. The Cadenza has a vocal-centric midrange with a prominent pinna gain region centered at 3 kHz. Midrange instrumentation generally takes a back seat to male vocals when both are present. The main exception is percussion, which the Cadenza does an exceptional job of rendering. On the song “Unshakeable” by Celldweller, I can clearly hear the first half of a drum fill at 1:24 which is typically obscured by synthesizers. Male vocals are clear, full-bodied, and gritty. Female vocals are noticeably more prominent than male vocals and are vibrant without being sibilant. Vocal intelligibility is excellent for both. The Cadenza has terrific timbre. The Cadenza has a middle-of-the-road treble response that splits the difference between smooth and energetic. The Cadenza has moderate upper treble extension, with less sparkle or air than I would like. Detail retrieval is better than the $35 price point would suggest and is closer to what I would expect from a $50 IEM. Instrument separation is average at best, and the soundstage is on the small side. SOURCES: I have used the Kiwi Ears Cadenza with the following sources: Qudelix 5K Hidizs S9 Apple Dongle PACKAGING AND ACCESSORIES: The Kiwi Ears Cadenza comes in a small rectangular black box with a dark blue slipcover. Technical specifications for the Cadenza are provided on the side of the slipcover in English. The IEMs are held inside the box in a foam mounting sheet. The detachable cable, included eartips, and user manual are stored underneath this mounting sheet. The Cadenza includes nine pairs of eartips in three color schemes (3xS, 3xM, 3xL). The eartips are seemingly identical apart from the color. The Cadenza does not include a carry pouch or case. BUILD QUALITY AND DESIGN: The Kiwi Ears Cadenza has black resin housings. The faceplates feature a swirling pearlescent pattern underneath a lacquer topcoat. There are circular vents adjacent to the 2–pin connector and at the base of the nozzle. The nozzles have perforated metal covers and substantial lips to secure eartips. The finish at the base of both nozzles has started wearing off on my unit. The 2-pin connectors are flush with the housings. It was extremely difficult to insert the 2-pin connector on one side. There are no directional indicators on the housings. The cable is wrapped in a spiral pattern below the Y-split and uses twin double-helix patterns above it. The cable hardware is a mix of dark rubber and polished grey metal alloy. The 3.5mm jack uses an L-shaped form factor. There is substantial strain relief above the jack but none at the Y-split. There is a rubber chin adjustment choker. The cable uses pre-formed earguides. Large “L” and “R” indicators are printed on the 2-pin connector housings in white. COMFORT, FIT, AND ISOLATION: The Kiwi Ears Cadenza is intended to be worn cable-up. The earpieces have a moderate insertion depth. The Cadenza is very comfortable, but isolation and secureness of fit are fairly poor. The earpieces require frequent readjustment to maintain a good seal. There is also substantial driver flex if the IEMs are inserted too deeply. AMPLIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SOURCE PAIRING: While it is possible to power the Kiwi Ears Cadenza with the Apple dongle, I had to use a volume setting of 22/25 on Android to reach my typical listening volume with Spotify Volume Normalization set to “Normal.” I recommend using a different source without the Apple dongle’s hardware volume limitations if you regularly use an Android device. I did not notice hiss with any of my devices.

So I’m by no means an audiophile. My only basis for reference are AirPod pros and Samsung Galaxy Bud Pros, but I can say for certain that these sound better than both of them. I use Apple Music and YouTube, and the audio quality is amazing. Everything sounds clear and crisp, I can hear things that I normally never heard with either of the Bluetooth pairs, and the sound staging/Stereo sound is amazing as well. All for a cheaper price than those to (Granted Bluetooth earbuds are more for comfort than high fi audio). The design on these are my main praise. If someone didn’t know any better, they would probably think they cost hundreds of dollars! The earbud cable has a design so that the cord wraps around your ears, so you these will be pretty comfortable for prolonged use. The earbud box also comes with 3 different designs of ear tips, all with a small medium and large fit for every ear tip. I have used these for about 8 hours a day and can say that I rarely notice the cord, and the design does not strain my ears (though this can differ depending on your ear shape). Of course, all earbuds that go into your ears after prolonged use can cause some discomfort, but you can midi-gate this by finding an ear tip size that sits comfortably in your ear. So far, I have not experienced any cord issues with the earbuds, although I will say that if you use a USB C to Aux adapter like I do, you may experience sudden disconnections, but this is most likely not the fault of the earbuds themselves, rather the fault of the USB C port on your device as it can loosen over time due to charging and the adapter if you have to take it out a lot. If you would like to test this, you can find a device that has a headphone jack and see if moving around has any effect on connectivity. Overall, I am in love with these earbuds, but if you currently have a pair of AirPod Pros and aren’t really interested in higher quality audio, I would not consider these as a necessity, as the audio quality isn’t to far off. If you are looking for comfort ONLY and or a pair of earbuds for use while being active, then I would also not recommend these as the cable may be a nuisance and or you may yank the cable out of the headphone jack by accident. I would highly recommend finding a pair of Bluetooth headphones that are right for you. If you are like me and looking to get that boost in audio to enjoy your favorite songs and YouTubers, then I would highly recommend these as a budget option for hi fi audio.

Bass: As with most sets <$100, the bass is probably the focus of these. These have a relatively mild V-shape but don't go overboard. They actually have a really nice punch. These have a more subbass focused with some a hint of a midbass punch. While I prefer a stronger midbass presence, these are undoubtedly exciting to listen to. Luckily, these don’t exhibit a strong softness either. They have decent weight to notes and a nice sense of grandness to it. Texture to the bass is generally pretty decent also but nothing exceptional. Overall though, these are done quite well. Mids: The midrange is tuned well but has some tradeoffs. Tuned rather flat with a bump to vocals which is where some problems start to show. Vocals are generally positioned close, though female vocals stand out easier. Male vocals sound a little “recessed” in comparison, but generally have a nice warmth to them. I put quotations as it is just relative to female vocalists. Electric guitars have a nice edge to them without sounding overly sharp. Flute instruments sound rather pleasant as well. String instruments sound forward but not overly done. With that being said, male vocals seem to be the weak point of the mids if you are looking forward male vocals. Solid performance otherwise! Treble: This is where things get spicy. Treble extends quite nicely though starts falling off towards the last octaves. These have a strong presence that can either be your jam or be quite fatiguing. There’s a lot of energy that makes cymbals really pop out, especially in metal tracks. Similarly, violins display a grand sense of ambience/atmosphere which is quite fun. Surprisingly, there is still a slight lack of air, though I expected much worse. Because of its emphasis, these might be a dealbreaker if you want something for longer listening sessions. While not sibilant, these have a hint of harshness to it. If you like treble as much as I do and want an exciting listen, these might be worth considering. If you are treble sensitive you may want to reconsider. Soundstage/Imaging: Staging is decent and imaging is similar if a little worse. Not super wide or narrow and positional accuracy is surprisingly pretty decent even on busier tracks. Nothing too exceptional but it works. Detail/Technical Performance: Solid. Not the most resolving but definitely really good. A step below below the Aria/Titan S but provides more than enough detail. Overall Tuning: I decided to put this here as an additional comparison to similarly tuned IEMS. If you are curious as to what the Shuoer S12 sounds like, these will give you a decent idea. Both are tuned to be a V-Shape, with the S12 providing significantly more details and resolution. Bass is executed more tastefully on the Cadenza while the S12 is more fun and even more exciting to listen to. Treble is quite elevated on both but more so on the S12. Mids are the “weak point” on both. Comfort/Accessories: Superb fit. Comfort is quite excellent as well. The nozzle seems to be on the medium/average size. Nozzle length is great neither being too short nor too long. Accessories are fine. Enough eartips for most to find a good seal. Cable is great! No interchangeable connections but that’s to be expected. More than happy and looks like it can handle some light abuse. I generally don't speak about aesthetics, but I absolutely love the way these look. The colors (I chose purple as it is my favorite color) look stunning and will definitely catch the eyes of others. TLDR; A very fun set that surprised me. These have a wow factor to them that makes them quite enjoyable and worth considering. On the other hand, these can be potentially fatiguing. They have a fun energetic sound that should appeal to many. They’re definitely not perfect, and won’t be a “default recommendation” but if you’re looking to spice things up, these are a great option. Definitely one of my personal favorites under $100! Objectively I would rate these a 4/5, but these are after my treble filled heart.

I've used a LOT of lower cost headphones and ear buds, wired and bluetooh. And these do sound AMAZING for the price and size! ...for the most part. They're super clear, and the overall sound is better than some large (full size) $60 wired heaphones, And they blow similarly priced BT headphones out of the water! But the reason I'm going to have to return them, is... the sound profile. I don't know how to describe the issue, but listening to some sounds I've heard dozens of times, (320 ogg or lossless flac) And some sound ranges just kinda sound.. off? Like not distorted or unclear, just like off pitch or something... It's enough that I can't even listen to podcasts anymore because the hosts sound wrong. and some slightly deeper or higher pithces voices sound a little unnatural. (maybe 'too bright'/tinny, trebbly?) I've tested these on a few budget DAC's including the budget king (apple usb-c dongle-USA ver) (EQ on/off) My other headphones that sound better or even worse, all don't seem to have this weird effect. So I don't know if mine were defective, but needless to say they're going back..

Such a great sounding pair of headphones. This is my first pair of IEMs and after a ton of research on Reddit I landed on these for the best price to sound quality ratio. Once you get the right tip size for your ears and get a proper seal these things sound amazing. Super clean and accurate mids/highs and tight bass. Probably not the best choice if you are listening to a lot of hip hop or edm due to lack of big boomy bass, but man these things are a pleasure to listen to

I wanted a set of IEMs to use with a pair of Bluetooth hooks, and since LDAC is finnicky on them I didn't feel the need to go for top end.... but they actually sound so good that you wouldn't even know they only cost $28. It's important to note that getting the most out of these is not guaranteed and will rely on having decent pieces in the entire signal chain. This means better than MP3/streaming source file coupled with a decent DAC and cable (included seems fine) or Bluetooth using a quality codec. Here is the kicker though: I found that clarity and controlled decay only came through when using ear tips that can control the low end. Without those in place, the bass overwhelms the sound profile significantly. Look for cylinder openings that are even - these are the simplest and truly enabled the Cadenzas (Moondrop Spring, Tang Sancai Advanced) while treble boosting tips also seemed to really shine (Tang Sancai Noble). Tapering tips tend to create a cavity for increased bass response and will sound muddy (think of the amazing Spinfit W1). This is why finding more than one fitting ear tip is crucial for your portable audio journey! Also be mindful that it uses a single dynamic driver, resulting in units that are quite small. This means small or short tips can interfere with a stable, lasting fit and seal. In the end - highly recommended for new audiophiles or as a backup/spare set.

Ormai c'è veramente poco da fare. Dal punto di vista acustico, ad un prezzo estremamente concorrenziale, siamo arrivati a livelli molto alti. Persino i vari esponenti del mondo Hi-Fi ammettono la qualità estremamente elevata di tutti quei prodotti definiti Chi-Fi che ormai hanno spopolato grazie e soprattutto al loro incredibile rapporto qualità prezzo. Queste cuffiette sono il risultato di un evidente studio da parte di Kiwi Ears, che è riuscita a proporre al costo di circa 30 € un prodotto che, se non foste a conoscenza, paghereste tranquillamente 100 €. La qualità costruttiva è ottima, così come il suono. La possibilità di cambiare i gommini consente una compatibilità quasi certa con chiunque le indossi. L'unico neo che mi sento di poter fare a queste cuffie, come sempre, è la lunghezza del cavo di segnale che per mia opinione potrebbe essere un po' più generoso dei classici 80 cm.

Sound is great. Fast delivery.

Price/performance is great. This "budget" iem performs better than similarly priced earphones. Punchy sound! Very good for a daily driver. Only 4 stars cos the IEM box was not shrink wrapped but no signs that it was used before.

they are really good for something like my HD650s they sound the same really goood

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