KIWI EARS Cadenza - OMG!!! I give up!!!

[@nhatphan1087]

Holy the audio have gotten so much better since I started watching you! Thank you for creating absolutely wonderful reviews!

[@fiddlix]

This hobby is getting crazy cheap. A most excellent review and forensics.

[@PeaceHappiness-j7b]

Agreed 👍

[@nixandre8863]

Can't say the same for headphones tho :(

[@prozekutor]

It's not getting cheap. Since the whole point of this hobby is to buy new crap that pretends to be better than the previous stuff that costs double the price. Meanwhile, the bill's adding up...

[@Hijynx87]

Cheap if you can stop at one lol. But like Pringles……..

[@DamianSzajnowski]

@@prozekutor Cheaper to get your foot in the door and get addicted, anyway! So maybe it makes them more money in the end.

[@dave91863]

The kiwi ears cadenza is a WINNER

[@melnik48]

Don't give up Akros! We need you! Finally... got Audiosense AQ4 and AFUL P5. These are extremely super hybrids. Thank you. Cadenza is a great option for the price.

[@EngrRomero]

Thanks for the "La" to use wide bore tips and better cable with the Cadenza. Yes, it improves the sound. Also thanks for the recommendation for the Jcally AP90 in one of your closing comments. The AP90 sound is excellent for me.

[@rorilee9791]

I finally just gave in and ordered the Moondrop Kato. I wanted an upgrade from my T3+s. I'm so glad that things are getting less expensive, so I can try oodles of them! lol

[@akros9333]

Kato is pretty awesome

[@prithvi9727]

EXCELLENT detailed review - much appreciated 👍 The problem for me to select an IEM is that I have small ear conchas👂& small ear canals = double whammy, therefore, I find it very hard to find generic sized earbuds or IEMs that fit ergonomically & they need to be comfortable for long listening sessions as well. I heard the Cadenza has small housing with normal sized nozzles (may I know the thickness of the Cadenza nozzles in mm?). However, I see you have less thicker IEMs called the IQI 100 (hope I got the nomenclature right) that are less thicker = smaller housing than the Cadenza's. Would you recommend these over the Cadenza's considering my double problem OR do you think there are any more small-est size IEMs options at a price within the US$ 35 - 80 price range? [I have kept that☝️ margin because of my double problem of small ear conchas & canals and therefore, I lose the option to be strict with the price 😏]. If you can, let me know. Once again, I liked your comparison video.

[@leonarda8946]

Wow, what a great entry IEM, I wish this was here before I ordered the Xmas gift to the nephew. Nice as usual Akros👌

[@mohammadzein504]

Thank you Akros, for a great breakdown review👍. I have the, Reecho SG01. Would you say the Cadenza are a superior IEM overall to the SG01!?

[@namnguyentran2285]

in my opinion yes

[@raineheartily3875]

the standard SG01 or the OVA?

[@MR.ROBOTVOLTRON]

35 dollar beryllium 10mm DD. Yep. That sounds extremely interesting. I think I was sold there before I found out the tuning was also very good.

[@watermelon1221]

I bet you its just coated. True beryllium drivers are rare and expensive

[@onepalesoul]

@@watermelon1221 I've heard coated yeah. HBB said it in his vid anyways?

[@raineheartily3875]

@@watermelon1221 its stated to be coated.

[@MR.ROBOTVOLTRON]

@@watermelon1221 well yeah because it would be more expensive. Some reviewers said that sometimes the beryllium coated sets sounded better than the pure ones. It's really all down to tuning abd also quality of the manufacturing.

[@siliconsoundz]

Thanks for the comprehensive review. Very detailed.

[@JonesBrown-hy8cs]

After reading your review, I'm going straight to the order!

[@darrencotter8206]

What do the Oxygen filters do to the sound?

[@iSVX1103]

Hey, how does it compare with EW200? Either of these is going to be my first IEM. I listen to all sorts of music from devotional to rock. Additionally, I want my IEM to be neutral yet have just enough bass and a crystal clear and detailed treble. So which one of these 2 would do my ears some justice?

[@proffessasvids]

Love your vids dude! Xx

[@TheKineticworx]

glad I found your reviews, subscribed. What eartips were you using? you mentioned both narrow and wide bore.

[@conroyscott2206]

@Akros how would the JD7 compare to our old favourite…Tin T3+?

[@gabrielfpc]

How do you think it compares to the Dunu Titan S? I'm relatively new to the hobby. Own a KZ ZS10PRO and upgraded to the Dunu, which I loved. Was thinking about going for the Lesh S12 for a different tone and upgrade. Still learning about my personal taste... Great video! Thanks!

[@akros9333]

Well Cadenza is all about being fun and correct sounding Titas S is amazing but it's shows it's weakness with more uptempo music..... Cadenza has very nice tonality and timbre LetsS12 is amazing but I would consider Wuzetian from Tangzu F1 from NiceHCK and PR1 Pro from KZ Last one for the price is insanely good

[@eect13]

Same! Dunu titan s is my first IEM, looking to upgrade/try new and thinking about getting the s12pro or aful performer5 or this! Not sure which is the better buy

[@akros9333]

@@eect13 well all those are amazing. Cadenza is a.single DD monster S12PRO one of the go to planar sets Performer 5 the hybrid Go to. If you want a true upgrade over what you have ...... Perfermor 5 and S12PRO are the ones Cadenza is a side grade

[@gabrielfpc]

@@eect13 No expert, but from what I've seen I would go with Aful for sure. It's double the price tho

[@eect13]

@@gabrielfpc @Akros the cadenza is tempting because it is cheap enough and i like my dunu titan s but just want more bass punch, i dont know if i should buy the aful perf5 since the crinacle: project red maybe released soon, also the sharur IEM collab, i would like to hear your opinion thanks!

[@markjosepharcega3633]

Where can I buy those oxgen filters mate? 😊

[@Ulysses_83]

Thanks for youre work. It's funny to swim in a see of modern IEMs, feels like you can buy literally anything and be satisfied. I buy with your recommendation THHIFI Face Red and now wonder how they compared with Olina SE, specially on male vocals? I was thinking they'll be like neutral-bright but quantity of low freq is pleaseble enough for heavy bass tracks and averall it feels more on warm side then analytical. And how KIWI EARS Cadenza compared to KZ EDA? I think EDA is beatiful set for everyday using. I preferd them to Tin T3 Plus.

[@EduRB99]

Hello Akros, do you know the BGVP new foam tips with a sweat resistant filter? I'm using them and they also attenuate treble energy a little bit! Give it a try with your bright ones!

[@akros9333]

Link for them please

[@johnhayes8476]

Is cadenza good out of the box, or do you need to add the oxygen filter?

[@kontrolenthusiast1099]

Did you detect any metallic sound in the Cadenza? (one reviewer mentioned it)

[@brianli286]

Is hexa worth it if i can get the cadenza?

[@sachirasandeepadilshan8703]

Cadenza vs salnotes zero? Which is better ?

[@soznyw571]

Both are equally good, but I think Cadenza is warmer and have more low-end clarity and impact which I found to be somewhat lacking sometimes in 7Hz Zero. Zero has slightly brighter tonality to my ears.

[@sachirasandeepadilshan8703]

@@soznyw571 i have the zero i absolutely love those better than any earbud i ve owned, do u think cadenza will be better than truthear crinacle zero?

[@soznyw571]

@@sachirasandeepadilshan8703 Hmm.. I think if budget is a non-issue, you might be liking it and I recommend you to buy it. It doesn't have a drastically different tuning like QKZ x HBB, but I think it complements Zero very well. At US$35 it's just too good, really. It's definitely a warmer set than Zero, but not a basshead IEM.

[@uliseshacky662]

Oh no, it seems I bought the most expensive one when I could just buy the Cadenza for literally less than half the price and buy other iems or stuff with the 40 dls I could have saved, i'm not an expert reading graphs and comparing them to what I hear, but my ivipQ-100 also made me think I wasn't hearing what I was supposed to, it has just so much energy at one area where a lot of femenine voices and some instruments and even some masculine voices sound so loud compared to the rest of the spectrum, i have to turn down the volume after 15 mins because my head starts to hurt and that volume dicrease just make the bass and other sounds so calm that the iems become so boring. And I knew they had potential since the technical capabilities where not bad at all, it's just those peaks are too distracting that doesn't let you enjoy the overall presentation. I think I'll might end up selling them since i'm scared of breaking them triyng to apply the mod and i find it easier to just buy the cadenza AND other iems with the same money instead.

[@uliseshacky662]

Nice review btw, thanks for the advise and for trying and modding all these iems for us

[@HobbyTalk]

Mine should come eventually… stoked!

[@_-Z-]

Waiting for mine too. Seemed too good to pass up for the price based on all the positive feedback so far.

[@HobbyTalk]

@@_-Z- yeah… shipping takes so long this time of year haha it’s painful

[@sonhouse9636]

Hi and thanks for your reviews, can't wait for them. How would you compare it with EDX ultra ?

[@GS-vz3cm]

Cadenza >>>

[@livetips2491]

Do you prefer olina se or cadenza?

[@akros9333]

Well Olina is a reference on what to get if you want a high end sound at a budget Cadenza keeps up so well with Olina it's no joke and at 1/3 the price is a no brainer choice. Cadenza does not beat Olina but at the price it's a must have.

[@livetips2491]

@@akros9333thank you friend

[@Tachakorn02]

cadenza or gimlet for vocal jazz ?

[@akros9333]

They are about the same .....not enough difference either way

[@leoncryp8182]

Cadenza vs Blon bl03 Mod Bloxygen? Want upgrade from 1st IEM Wan er. prefer the Blon coz its smaller and cheaper but if Cadenza is better then I will get that instead

[@MarkFuentes-yt]

So the cadenza would be a good upgrade coming from the tangzu wanners?

[@akros9333]

Yes ....a definite Yes

[@paulosilva8200]

I prefer to place a medium density filter inside the nozzle. I find the oxigen filters under sweat they create driver flex.

[@athenovae]

Where can I get an oxygen filter? 5:23

[@tranner85]

@Akros, are you going to review the C3? I'm curious how the Cadenza compares to the C3.

[@akros9333]

Yes I am.... Tomorrow😉

[@p4k8g5i7]

How does this comnpares with fiio FD1, it also has berilium coated driver.

[@iyervenki]

Nice review You did not mention anything about the tips on the Cadenza How are the default tips ?Do you prefer some other tips for these over the defaults Thanks

[@akros9333]

I prefer using medium or large sized BGVP or KBEAR 07 tips

[@akros9333]

€ 2,64 54%OFF | KBEAR 07 Silicone Upgrade Headphone Eartips 1pair(2pcs) 5pairs(10pcs) Noise Isolating With S M M- L Size For KBEAR TRI Earphone a.aliexpress.com/_EvSETZ9

[@xxxtentacion2533]

which is better or ola versi bass sir??

[@mokisan]

Can you mention the exact cable you used in the cadenza?

[@FMI_TheMixEngineEar]

Hi, I have lots of cables and eartips spare for iem rolling/upgrade , also sourced with good balanced amp. i am currently on Dunu Titan S all day. other iem i use now including Tin T2Plus and HZ Heart Mirror ( nozzle micropore taped to slightly reduce hi mids and treble by 20% ) im a neutral&natural kinda guy with a hint or treble or low elevation is fine. nowday i wanted slightly more mid bass and lows for my R&B, Soul, Rap and EDM library Should I get this over a little pricier Tin T3plus or/ C3? i heard that with proper cable and eartips rolling this could be on par to the 3 series Tin Hifi? i just don't want to spend a little extra dollars for now or i should save a little more and get the 3 series?

[@akros9333]

The Cadenza is honestly a no brainer, it's quality is very good. C3 is in my opinion basically the same thing just a little more polished.....if that minor difference is worth the extra 15 USD?? Well only you can tell😉

[@FMI_TheMixEngineEar]

@@akros9333 Thank you my man!

[@CervezasObsonMex]

I want to upgrade from the ZS10PROX witout spending too much, what can you suggest or recommend friend... I saw this for example: polaris,(you said that is no upgrade kz zs10pro x vs polaris, but i wanted to still including it in this tiny list; trio, rhapsody ? Ziigaat Nuo, TINHIFI T2, Simgot Ew200, BLON BL03, Zero 2? Cronch? Kiwiears Cadenza? Kz AS16 Pro? HIDIZS MS1 Galaxy or any other you think is way too good and NOT expensieve, budget price, cheap.

[@ayoubm198]

truthear x crinacle zero

[@lackoflove2803]

maybe use the all stock setting to know what it really sound.

[@akros9333]

My friend that is what I did....the IVIPQ 100 and Tripowin Cencibel are not good in stock form.....but it's simply because there is not tuning of the noozle. I mentioned it in the review. I also said that the graph IVIPQ gives is not correct. What I am basically saying is that we are getting same earphones.....exact same shell.....maybe even driver..... just that one is tuned....the Cadenza and the others no!

[@eect13]

How is this compared to dunu titan s, also i was wondering if you have IEM ranking list, please compare also to kiwi ears cadenza, thanks!

[@akros9333]

Titan S is very correct sounding....vocals are amazing.....timbre and tonality very safe ......the Cadenza is all that, but it has bass, which does make it slightly less audiophile correct , but way more fun and engaging to listen.

[@erones]

What cables are you using here on the Cadenza?

[@rafidshahriarpranto588]

Is it better than salnotes zero?

[@alikeche]

where to buy the oxygen filter please? Thank for the video bro

[@marcswinnen9100]

Against the st5?

[@svmvvvvvvv]

how do u compare with Reecho OVA?

[@letuan1736]

How compare with tin t3 plus?

[@akros9333]

It's got more subbass than the T3 Plus, rest of performance is very equal with the T3 being perhaps a little warmer. The deciding factor is price.....35usd is a no brainer!!

[@akros9333]

@S͡e͡r͡o͡n͡o͡p͡h͡i͡x͡ Technicalities are about the same between all those 3.... Cadenza probably biggest soundstage......imaging same, detail retrieval same..... tonality and timbre ...T3......

[@versky7566]

help, im contemplating between this and tin t3+. which one should i get guys

[@amanieux]

vs heart mirror ?

[@의미없다-r9v]

Can you explain where can I buy Tanchjim Oxygen filter for censibel?

[@akros9333]

On AliExpress is relatively easy € 18,36 | Tanchjim Oxygen, Hana, oxygen limited Self-adhere Professional Earphone Dust Network Shell Steel Mesh Filter Screen a.aliexpress.com/_EJuY9D5

[@의미없다-r9v]

@@akros9333 Thank you.

[@blokkka9inety293]

ABd them and the QKZ HBB. i prefer the HBB, much more engaging but cadenza more balanced

[@javiertoosaucy4163]

The regular hbb or the khan ?

[@blokkka9inety293]

@@javiertoosaucy4163 regular hb

[@blokkka9inety293]

@@javiertoosaucy4163 regular

[@frankmiller8393]

Just put a Tanchjim filter on the Cadenza wow wow wow!!!

[@cravatenoire3269]

Tangzu Waner/ 7hz zero comparisons 10:30 17:26

[@cravatenoire3269]

obviously your way of reviewing an IEM with multiple popular IEMs as a refernce certainly helps. Would help better if you could do the same with Time Stamps. Either segementing by IEMs or by their characteristics Because TBH I find myself constantly quitting watching your videos while wanting to come back to them. Also at least for me, the info gets really confusing even after forcing me to watch it completely. hope it heps everyone. and offcourse ignore this if you already considered.

[@carydennis-or3pe]

I hope it won't let me down.

[@anatol1204]

They started understand that too much tremble is not a good thing

[@MR.ROBOTVOLTRON]

Heck I already bought the Mech Warrior from Tin hifi 😅. Guess I'll have two new great sets.

[@TheHulksMistress]

Hey, did you end up getting both? Which do you prefer? I just ordered a set of C2 after cancelling an order for the Cadenza but wondering if I made the right choice

[@MR.ROBOTVOLTRON]

@@TheHulksMistress you absolutely did. The C2 has a little better tuning. It's vocals a little clearer. To me the Cadenza is a little too smooth for me. Doesn't have enough treble. Mids are better on C2. Build quality is excellent on C2 because it's basically metal. You might want to get a new cable for it though. It's awesome.

[@MR.ROBOTVOLTRON]

@@TheHulksMistress trust me you made a good decision. Enjoy.

[@TheHulksMistress]

@@MR.ROBOTVOLTRON brilliant, thanks a lot. I have seen many comments now saying how the C2 are a great set for detail. But there’s sooo many great budget IEMs now that it’s hard to tell what’s what. So it’s always a relief finding someone with actual experience with the two you’re interested in lol, I definitely feel good about my choice now =) sounds like it’ll be great for the price, in fact sounds like it’s great full stop

[@fernsjuarez1129]

Cadenza vs HBB khan

[@LeBeautiful]

This or the QKZ x HBB? Of course this is better than the Zero with the bass

[@ThNamesAL]

HBB himself recommended this over his upcoming budget set that was going to be priced more than the QKZ x HBB. So safe to say this is overall a much better set than the QKZ x HBB.

[@LeBeautiful]

@S͡e͡r͡o͡n͡o͡p͡h͡i͡x͡ actually mad I didn’t get the zHBB over the Zero. I guess the Zero I can play any song towards it

[@akros9333]

For bass in quantity definitely HBB....bass quality Zero..although I personally prefer HBB

[@TheMartiansLoveKuato]

I wish I watched this before I ordered a Wan'er.

[@shafinzaman9955]

I guess my 40$ aria buy is still worth it 🙃

[@spaceriot23]

where did you buy aria for $40??

[@maddiekits]

@@spaceriot23 lightly used and open box ones come up for that price sometimes.

[@alfarizi2179]

better add 30$ and buy hexa ?

[@paulosilva8200]

Was not for me. The tone was to think to be realistic. Drums and guitars don't sound like that in reality.

[@akros9333]

Hi Paulo....yes you are correct , but I always look on the perspective of price ..fun... build quality when I am talking about more.budget earphones Yes the Cadenza is a little thick in the bass and coloured, but truth is there are way more expensive sets that are also the same and not "audiophile" correct. I think the idea of KiwiEars was to make a general fun set and not worry too much about how technically correct it is.

[@paulosilva8200]

@akros9333 I found the cadence the drums to thin tone. Not thick

[@domfrancesco]

Your mic has no bass. It’s sharp and hurts.