Linsoul Kiwi Ears Cadenza 10mm Beryllium Dynamic Driver IEM 3D Printed with Detachable Interchangeable Plug 0.78 2pin 3.5mm IEM Cable for Musician Audiophile (Red)

These were such a pleasant surprise. I found them through a Reddit recommendation, which is always a bit of a gamble, but the internet absolutely got this one right. The sound quality is impressive for the price. Clear, balanced, and just really enjoyable to listen to. I recently dusted off my old iPod Mini and have been using these to get back into music like it’s the early 2000s again. It’s been a great way to unplug a bit and just enjoy listening without distractions. They’re comfortable, lightweight, and feel well made too. If you’re looking for affordable IEMs that punch above their weight, these are an easy recommendation.

So I’m by no means an audiophile. My only basis for reference are AirPod pros and Samsung Galaxy Bud Pros, but I can say for certain that these sound better than both of them. I use Apple Music and YouTube, and the audio quality is amazing. Everything sounds clear and crisp, I can hear things that I normally never heard with either of the Bluetooth pairs, and the sound staging/Stereo sound is amazing as well. All for a cheaper price than those to (Granted Bluetooth earbuds are more for comfort than high fi audio). The design on these are my main praise. If someone didn’t know any better, they would probably think they cost hundreds of dollars! The earbud cable has a design so that the cord wraps around your ears, so you these will be pretty comfortable for prolonged use. The earbud box also comes with 3 different designs of ear tips, all with a small medium and large fit for every ear tip. I have used these for about 8 hours a day and can say that I rarely notice the cord, and the design does not strain my ears (though this can differ depending on your ear shape). Of course, all earbuds that go into your ears after prolonged use can cause some discomfort, but you can midi-gate this by finding an ear tip size that sits comfortably in your ear. So far, I have not experienced any cord issues with the earbuds, although I will say that if you use a USB C to Aux adapter like I do, you may experience sudden disconnections, but this is most likely not the fault of the earbuds themselves, rather the fault of the USB C port on your device as it can loosen over time due to charging and the adapter if you have to take it out a lot. If you would like to test this, you can find a device that has a headphone jack and see if moving around has any effect on connectivity. Overall, I am in love with these earbuds, but if you currently have a pair of AirPod Pros and aren’t really interested in higher quality audio, I would not consider these as a necessity, as the audio quality isn’t to far off. If you are looking for comfort ONLY and or a pair of earbuds for use while being active, then I would also not recommend these as the cable may be a nuisance and or you may yank the cable out of the headphone jack by accident. I would highly recommend finding a pair of Bluetooth headphones that are right for you. If you are like me and looking to get that boost in audio to enjoy your favorite songs and YouTubers, then I would highly recommend these as a budget option for hi fi audio.

The Kiwi Ears Cadenza is an excellent if not earth-shattering IEM. If you already own a well-reviewed IEM released in the last year at $50 or less, there is no need to pick this up. However, I would personally pick the Cadenza over the CCA CRA+ for a sub-$40 starter IEM because of how similar the Cadenza’s midrange tuning is to the Moondrop S8. SOUND: The Kiwi Ears Cadenza has a U-shaped tuning that is reminiscent of the Moondrop S8, just with more bass. The Cadenza has fair sub-bass extension, though it would benefit from increased sub-bass quantity. There is a moderate amount of impact to percussion hits. The bass is very textured and more resolving than I would expect at this price point. Bass dynamics are excellent, but bass articulation is a little sluggish. When listening to hard rock, such as the song “First Punch” by Nothing More, I found that bass guitars were more prominent in the mix than with many other IEMs. I do hear a hint of mid-bass bleed. The Cadenza has a vocal-centric midrange with a prominent pinna gain region centered at 3 kHz. Midrange instrumentation generally takes a back seat to male vocals when both are present. The main exception is percussion, which the Cadenza does an exceptional job of rendering. On the song “Unshakeable” by Celldweller, I can clearly hear the first half of a drum fill at 1:24 which is typically obscured by synthesizers. Male vocals are clear, full-bodied, and gritty. Female vocals are noticeably more prominent than male vocals and are vibrant without being sibilant. Vocal intelligibility is excellent for both. The Cadenza has terrific timbre. The Cadenza has a middle-of-the-road treble response that splits the difference between smooth and energetic. The Cadenza has moderate upper treble extension, with less sparkle or air than I would like. Detail retrieval is better than the $35 price point would suggest and is closer to what I would expect from a $50 IEM. Instrument separation is average at best, and the soundstage is on the small side. SOURCES: I have used the Kiwi Ears Cadenza with the following sources: Qudelix 5K Hidizs S9 Apple Dongle PACKAGING AND ACCESSORIES: The Kiwi Ears Cadenza comes in a small rectangular black box with a dark blue slipcover. Technical specifications for the Cadenza are provided on the side of the slipcover in English. The IEMs are held inside the box in a foam mounting sheet. The detachable cable, included eartips, and user manual are stored underneath this mounting sheet. The Cadenza includes nine pairs of eartips in three color schemes (3xS, 3xM, 3xL). The eartips are seemingly identical apart from the color. The Cadenza does not include a carry pouch or case. BUILD QUALITY AND DESIGN: The Kiwi Ears Cadenza has black resin housings. The faceplates feature a swirling pearlescent pattern underneath a lacquer topcoat. There are circular vents adjacent to the 2–pin connector and at the base of the nozzle. The nozzles have perforated metal covers and substantial lips to secure eartips. The finish at the base of both nozzles has started wearing off on my unit. The 2-pin connectors are flush with the housings. It was extremely difficult to insert the 2-pin connector on one side. There are no directional indicators on the housings. The cable is wrapped in a spiral pattern below the Y-split and uses twin double-helix patterns above it. The cable hardware is a mix of dark rubber and polished grey metal alloy. The 3.5mm jack uses an L-shaped form factor. There is substantial strain relief above the jack but none at the Y-split. There is a rubber chin adjustment choker. The cable uses pre-formed earguides. Large “L” and “R” indicators are printed on the 2-pin connector housings in white. COMFORT, FIT, AND ISOLATION: The Kiwi Ears Cadenza is intended to be worn cable-up. The earpieces have a moderate insertion depth. The Cadenza is very comfortable, but isolation and secureness of fit are fairly poor. The earpieces require frequent readjustment to maintain a good seal. There is also substantial driver flex if the IEMs are inserted too deeply. AMPLIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SOURCE PAIRING: While it is possible to power the Kiwi Ears Cadenza with the Apple dongle, I had to use a volume setting of 22/25 on Android to reach my typical listening volume with Spotify Volume Normalization set to “Normal.” I recommend using a different source without the Apple dongle’s hardware volume limitations if you regularly use an Android device. I did not notice hiss with any of my devices.

Ormai c'è veramente poco da fare. Dal punto di vista acustico, ad un prezzo estremamente concorrenziale, siamo arrivati a livelli molto alti. Persino i vari esponenti del mondo Hi-Fi ammettono la qualità estremamente elevata di tutti quei prodotti definiti Chi-Fi che ormai hanno spopolato grazie e soprattutto al loro incredibile rapporto qualità prezzo. Queste cuffiette sono il risultato di un evidente studio da parte di Kiwi Ears, che è riuscita a proporre al costo di circa 30 € un prodotto che, se non foste a conoscenza, paghereste tranquillamente 100 €. La qualità costruttiva è ottima, così come il suono. La possibilità di cambiare i gommini consente una compatibilità quasi certa con chiunque le indossi. L'unico neo che mi sento di poter fare a queste cuffie, come sempre, è la lunghezza del cavo di segnale che per mia opinione potrebbe essere un po' più generoso dei classici 80 cm.

Sound is great. Fast delivery.

Price/performance is great. This "budget" iem performs better than similarly priced earphones. Punchy sound! Very good for a daily driver. Only 4 stars cos the IEM box was not shrink wrapped but no signs that it was used before.

they are really good for something like my HD650s they sound the same really goood

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