Kiwi Ears Cadenza VS CCA Phoenix

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

Kiwi Ears Cadenza and CCA Phoenix are in-ear monitors. Kiwi Ears Cadenza costs $35 while CCA Phoenix costs $29. Kiwi Ears Cadenza is $6 more expensive. Both score 6.6 from reviewers. Kiwi Ears Cadenza carries a user score of 6.2. Kiwi Ears Cadenza has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, CCA Phoenix has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, Kiwi Ears Cadenza has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and CCA Phoenix has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
Kiwi Ears Cadenza
6.6 /10
Jaytiss Score
CCA Phoenix
6.6 /10
Score gap: 0.0
Metric Kiwi Ears Cadenza CCA Phoenix
Mids 6 5
Treble 5 6
Soundstage 5.5 6.5
Dynamics 6 5
Tonality 5.6 5.6
Technicalities 5 6
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Jaytiss Reviews Comparison

CCA Phoenix reviewed by

2025-10-11
Jaytiss 6.6 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B Tech
It's a nice easy set, fun and enjoyable.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Kiwi Ears Cadenza Details

Driver Configuration:

Tuning Type: V-Shaped

Brand: Kiwi Ears Top Kiwi Ears IEMs

Price (Msrp): $35

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CCA Phoenix Details

Driver Configuration: n/a

Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: CCA Top CCA IEMs

Price (Msrp): $29

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Kiwi Ears Cadenza Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Mids B
It offers engaging mid frequencies with pleasing clarity and layering. Details emerge without becoming harsh.
Treble C+
The top end is tidy and serviceable, adding air without overdoing it. Extension is decent for casual listening.
Dynamics B
It handles shifts in volume well, keeping transients lively and controlled. Quiet-to-loud transitions feel natural.
Soundstage B-
Stage expands beyond the shoulders and finally hints at layers, though vertical cues stay muted. Depth cues begin to emerge.

CCA Phoenix 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

B
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Mids C+
It presents a stable midrange foundation suitable for everyday listening. Clarity is serviceable without standing out.
Treble B
Highs sound lively and extended while remaining controlled. Detail retrieval keeps shimmer intact.
Dynamics C+
You get reliable macrodynamics, with micro shifts that remain only adequate. A reliable performer for most tracks.
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.

Kiwi Ears Cadenza User Reviews

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Makavelian
6.2

Best I've heard under $50

Pros
Excellent tuning for the price, small shells should fit vast majority of ears well.
Cons
Touch too much eargain, can come off as shouty/honky at times, easily remedied with 10 band EQ.

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