Kiwi Ears Cadenza VS Moondrop Lan

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Kiwi Ears Cadenza and Moondrop Lan are in-ear monitors. Kiwi Ears Cadenza costs $35 while Moondrop Lan costs $40. Moondrop Lan is $5 more expensive. Kiwi Ears Cadenza holds a decisive 3.6-point edge in reviewer scores (6.6 vs 3). 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 3-point edge, Kiwi Ears Cadenza has significantly better dynamics with a 5-point edge and Kiwi Ears Cadenza has significantly better soundstage with a 1.5-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
Kiwi Ears Cadenza
6.6 /10
Jaytiss Score
Moondrop Lan
3 /10
Score gap: 3.6
Metric Kiwi Ears Cadenza Moondrop Lan
Mids 6 5
Treble 5 2
Soundstage 5.5 4
Dynamics 6 1
Tonality 5.6 3
Technicalities 5 2
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Kiwi Ears Cadenza Details

Driver Configuration:

Tuning Type: V-Shaped

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Brand: Kiwi Ears Top Kiwi Ears IEMs

Price (Msrp): $35

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Moondrop Lan Details

Driver Configuration: n/a

Tuning Type: Neutral

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Price (Msrp): $40

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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.

Moondrop Lan Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D
  • Tonality remains inconsistent, with uneven peaks and dips that disrupt musical flow. You'll constantly notice peaks or dips pulling focus.

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • Instrument separation collapses instantly, burying nuances and leaving everything in a gray blur. Layered arrangements collapse into a messy haze.
Mids C+
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble E+
Treble feels muted, reducing brilliance and sheen across tracks. Recordings lack their usual energy.
Dynamics E-
Dynamic expression is extremely poor, draining impact from every hit. Notes lack the startle or decay they need.
Soundstage C-
You get decent separation, though instruments still stand shoulder to shoulder on a shallow plane. Instrument placement is just adequate.

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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