Moondrop Kadenz VS 1MORE Penta

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

Moondrop Kadenz and 1MORE Penta are in-ear monitors. Moondrop Kadenz costs $190 while 1MORE Penta costs $159. Moondrop Kadenz is $31 more expensive. Moondrop Kadenz holds a decisive 5.2-point edge in reviewer scores (7 vs 1.8). Moondrop Kadenz has significantly better mids with a 3-point edge, Moondrop Kadenz has significantly better treble with a 6-point edge, Moondrop Kadenz has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge and Moondrop Kadenz has significantly better soundstage with a 4-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
Moondrop Kadenz
7 /10
Jaytiss Score
1MORE Penta
1.8 /10
Score gap: 5.2
Metric Moondrop Kadenz 1MORE Penta
Mids 6 3
Treble 7 1
Soundstage 6 2
Dynamics 5 1
Tonality 6 1.8
Technicalities 7 1
Take these comparisons with a grain of salt—we don't have enough Moondrop Kadenz and 1MORE Penta reviews saved yet to provide an unbiased result.

Moondrop Kadenz Details

1MORE Penta Details

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Price (Msrp): $159

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Moondrop Kadenz 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

A-
  • A competent technical showing keeps separation intact while delivering modest staging. It feels tidy even when recordings stack layers.
Mids B
The mids are articulate and well-balanced, lending body to instruments. Instrument layering remains stable.
Treble A-
It provides outstanding treble finesse, balancing brightness and control gracefully. It's engaging yet remarkably controlled.
Dynamics C+
Dynamics feel competent, bringing energy without the finest detail. It carries energy without sounding aggressive.
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.

1MORE Penta Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

E
  • The tonal profile is unruly and tiring, forcing constant volume adjustments. Even spoken word sounds unnatural.

Average Technical Grade

E-
  • Hopelessly smeared and congested, it struggles with basic instrument separation and loses detail even in simple tracks. Even casual listening quickly becomes tiring.
Mids D
Mid frequencies swing wildly, colouring vocals and instruments unpredictably. Instruments trade places unpredictably.
Treble E-
Upper frequencies retreat, causing detail and brilliance to disappear. You may think your source is covered.
Dynamics E-
The set struggles to convey any punch or swell, sounding one-note. Percussion hits sound limp.
Soundstage E+
Stage size reaches slightly past the ears but still feels flattened and congested. Depth cues are almost absent.

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