QKZ x HBB Khan VS Kiwi Ears Cadenza

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

QKZ x HBB Khan and Kiwi Ears Cadenza are in-ear monitors. QKZ x HBB Khan costs $40 while Kiwi Ears Cadenza costs $35. QKZ x HBB Khan 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 2-point edge, Kiwi Ears Cadenza has significantly better treble with a 4-point edge, Kiwi Ears Cadenza has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge and Kiwi Ears Cadenza has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
QKZ x HBB Khan
3.3 /10
Jaytiss Score
Kiwi Ears Cadenza
6.6 /10
Score gap: 3.3
Metric QKZ x HBB Khan Kiwi Ears Cadenza
Mids 4 6
Treble 1 5
Soundstage 5 5.5
Dynamics 2 6
Tonality 3.3 5.6
Technicalities 1 5
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Jaytiss Reviews Comparison

QKZ x HBB Khan reviewed by

Jaytiss 3.3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
E- Tech
Hard to recommend in a competitive market.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

QKZ x HBB Khan Details

Driver Configuration:

Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: KZ Top KZ 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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QKZ x HBB Khan Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D
  • Expect a patchy tonal profile that makes instrumentation feel mismatched. EQ is almost mandatory to tame the response.

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-
It delivers a workable midrange that could benefit from smoother transitions. Timbre isn't quite convincing yet.
Treble E-
Expect severely attenuated treble that leaves textures subdued. Everything sounds veiled and muted.
Dynamics E+
Subtle shifts disappear, with transients lacking bite or urgency. Drum hits arrive without conviction.
Soundstage C+
Stage expands beyond the shoulders and finally hints at layers, though vertical cues stay muted. Depth cues begin to emerge.

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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