CCA Trio VS Kiwi Ears Cadenza

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

CCA Trio and Kiwi Ears Cadenza are in-ear monitors. CCA Trio costs $30 while Kiwi Ears Cadenza costs $35. Kiwi Ears Cadenza is $5 more expensive. Kiwi Ears Cadenza holds a decisive 1.6-point edge in reviewer scores (5 vs 6.6). Kiwi Ears Cadenza carries a user score of 6.2. Kiwi Ears Cadenza has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Kiwi Ears Cadenza has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge, Kiwi Ears Cadenza has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and CCA Trio has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
CCA Trio
5 /10
Jaytiss Score
Kiwi Ears Cadenza
6.6 /10
Score gap: 1.6
Metric CCA Trio Kiwi Ears Cadenza
Mids 5 6
Treble 3 5
Soundstage 6 5.5
Dynamics 5 6
Tonality 5 5.6
Technicalities 3 5
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Jaytiss Reviews Comparison

CCA Trio reviewed by

Jaytiss 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
D Tech
This could be higher if it weren't fatiguing.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

CCA Trio Details

Driver Configuration: 3DD

Tuning Type: V-Shaped

Brand: CCA Top CCA IEMs

Price (Msrp): $30

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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 Trio Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

D
  • Even moderate complexity exposes the limited resolution and narrow sense of space. Technical fans will find it lacking.
Mids C+
It presents a stable midrange foundation suitable for everyday listening. Clarity is serviceable without standing out.
Treble D
The upper range behaves inconsistently, blending dullness with sudden glare. You'll notice sharp spikes alongside dips.
Dynamics C+
Dynamic performance is decent, delivering respectable macro swings with limited nuance. There's a fair amount of macrodynamic swing.
Soundstage B
Lateral spread stretches comfortably while front/back cues start to feel convincing. You can trace front-to-back movement.

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.

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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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