Moondrop SSP VS Kiwi Ears Cadenza

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

Moondrop SSP and Kiwi Ears Cadenza are in-ear monitors. Moondrop SSP costs $40 while Kiwi Ears Cadenza costs $35. Moondrop SSP is $5 more expensive. Kiwi Ears Cadenza holds a decisive 3.3-point edge in reviewer scores (3.3 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 4-point edge, Kiwi Ears Cadenza has significantly better dynamics with a 5-point edge and Kiwi Ears Cadenza has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
Moondrop SSP
3.3 /10
Jaytiss Score
Kiwi Ears Cadenza
6.6 /10
Score gap: 3.3
Metric Moondrop SSP Kiwi Ears Cadenza
Mids 5 6
Treble 1 5
Soundstage 5 5.5
Dynamics 1 6
Tonality 3.3 5.6
Technicalities 1 5
Take these comparisons with a grain of salt—we don't have enough Moondrop SSP and Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviews saved yet to provide an unbiased result.

Jaytiss Reviews Comparison

Moondrop SSP reviewed by

Jaytiss 3.3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
E- Tech
Very tiny. Good for sleeping with at night, maybe not as a daily driver.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: E- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: C+

Moondrop SSP Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD

Tuning Type: V-Shaped

Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs

Price (Msrp): $40

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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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Moondrop SSP 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+
Midrange performance is decent, offering balanced presence without major flaws. It works well for casual background listening.
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 C+
You start to perceive distinct rows of players even if the ceiling still feels low. Layering is present but still modest.

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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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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