Moondrop Kadenz VS Meze Alba

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

Moondrop Kadenz and Meze Alba are in-ear monitors. Moondrop Kadenz costs $190 while Meze Alba costs $160. Moondrop Kadenz is $30 more expensive. Moondrop Kadenz holds a decisive 1.5-point edge in reviewer scores (7 vs 5.5). Moondrop Kadenz has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge and Moondrop Kadenz has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
Moondrop Kadenz
7 /10
Jaytiss Score
Meze Alba
5.5 /10
Score gap: 1.5
Metric Moondrop Kadenz Meze Alba
Mids 6 5
Treble 7 4
Soundstage 6 6
Dynamics 5 5
Tonality 6 4.5
Technicalities 7 4
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Moondrop Kadenz Details

Meze Alba Details

Driver Configuration: 1x Dynamic (10.8mm)

Tuning Type: V-Shaped

Price (Msrp): $160

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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.

Meze Alba Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Uneven emphasis across the spectrum keeps the presentation unsettled and awkward. Acoustic instruments lose their natural body.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Textural information blurs together, making the stage feel pinched and gray. Instrument edges blur together frequently.
Mids C+
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble C-
Expect serviceable treble that keeps detail audible without much polish. It keeps the highs audible without elegance.
Dynamics C+
Dynamic performance is decent, delivering respectable macro swings with limited nuance. There's a fair amount of macrodynamic swing.
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.

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