Kiwi Ears Cadenza
10mm Beryllium Dynamic Driver IEM
- Recommended for Professionals
- Recommended for Audiophiles
ForCritical listening/Studio monitoring/Gaming
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Overview
The details behind Kiwi Ears Cadenza.
The Cadenza is a single dynamic driver IEM utilizing a large 10mm Beryllium diaphragm driver. Beryllium diaphragm drivers are still considered the pinnacle of dynamic drivers in speakers, headphones, and earphones.
Highlights
Premium 10mm Beryllium Driver for Unmatched Sound
Experience the pinnacle of dynamic audio with the Cadenza’s 10mm Beryllium diaphragm driver. It delivers fast response times, deep bass, and clear, natural mids, perfect for audiophiles seeking high-fidelity sound.
Custom 3D-Printed Housing for Superior Sound Balance
The Cadenza features a custom 3D printed resin housing that optimizes the 10mm Beryllium diaphragm driver, delivering a balanced sound signature that meets audiophile standards.
Ergonomically Designed for Comfort
The Cadenza’s ergonomic fit and skin-friendly ear plugs provide comfort for extended listening sessions, making it the perfect IEM for long hours of music production, gaming, or enjoyment.
Versatile Cable Options for Customization
With a detachable 2-pin cable design, the Cadenza offers flexibility in cable customization, ensuring a long-lasting product with easy maintenance. It comes with a 4-core braided copper cable for optimal audio performance.
Precision-Tuned Sound and Ergonomic Comfort
The Kiwi Ears Cadenza is a high-performance IEM with a 10mm Beryllium diaphragm driver and 3D-printed resin housing, delivering a balanced, natural sound with rich mids and detailed treble. The ergonomic design ensures comfort, and the detachable 4-core braided copper cable provides flexibility. Perfect for audiophiles and professionals, the Cadenza offers a premium listening experience.
Custom 3D-Printed Housing for Balanced Sound
The Cadenza features a custom 3D printed resin housing that has been meticulously designed to enhance sound balance and optimize the performance of the 10mm Beryllium diaphragm driver. This unique housing allows for precise control over the acoustics, delivering a rich, natural sound that is well-defined across the entire frequency range. The result is an immersive audio experience that brings clarity to every note, perfect for audiophiles seeking a true-to-life sound.
High-Resolution Audio with Fast Response
At the heart of the Cadenza lies a 10mm Beryllium diaphragm driver that delivers fast response times, minimal distortion, and exceptional clarity. The rigidity and lightweight nature of the Beryllium diaphragm ensure that bass notes are tight and fast, while mids remain rich and detailed. The treble is crisp and natural, with no harshness, providing an overall high-resolution sound signature that captures every nuance in your music.
A closer look at Kiwi Ears Cadenza.
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Ergonomic and Comfortable Fit for Extended Listening
Designed with comfort in mind, the Cadenza offers an ergonomic fit that ensures a secure seal and minimizes listening fatigue. The skin-friendly earplugs and thoughtfully contoured design ensure that the IEMs stay in place during long listening sessions, making them ideal for musicians, audiophiles, and gamers who need reliable comfort over extended periods.
Wide Application for Every Scenario
The Cadenza is perfect for a wide range of uses, whether you're enjoying blockbuster movies, experiencing live performances, DJing, or gaming. Its versatile sound profile ensures it delivers top-tier performance across all scenarios, making it an ideal choice for both entertainment and professional applications.
Flexible and Durable Cable for Easy Customization
The Cadenza comes with a detachable 2-pin cable system, providing users with the flexibility to swap cables and extend the life of the product. The included 4-core braided copper cable offers superior sound transmission, ensuring that the Cadenza delivers its full audio potential. Compatible with smartphones, audio devices, and professional equipment, it is perfectly suited for a wide range of applications, from entertainment to music production.
Technical details
- Driver configuration
- Single Driver
- Driver technology
- Dynamic Driver
- Included plugs
- 3.5 mm
- Fit size
- Small
- Tuning profile
- U-Shaped
- Sound color
- Balanced
- Suggested genres
- Vocal-focused music, Pop, Hip-Hop & Rap, Jazz
- DRIVERS
- 10mm Beryllium Dynamic Driver
- Sensitivity
- 110dBSPL/mW
- Frequency Range
- 20Hz-20KHz
- Impedance
- 32Ω
- Earphone Material
- Medical grade resin
- Cable Interface
- 0.78-2PIN
- Cable Plug
- 3.5mm
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Expert reviews
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the Honest AudiophileDavid Sylvia
Kiwi Ears Cadenza - In this Corner is the Budget Heavy Bass Champion - Honest Audiophile Impressions
Linsoul Audio / Audio AmigoOmar (Audio Amigo)
[Buyers Guide] I reviewed 21 Kiwi Ears IEMs. Which ones made the cut?
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Review sampleKiwiEars Cadenza review
The reviewer finds an even tonal balance and a useful range of fit options. Fine detail is limited and longer listening can feel warm.
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Headphonesty
Headphonesty — Kiwi Ears Cadenza
Praises organic timbre, comfortable fit and pleasant tonality. Finds bass definition and separation limited on complex recordings.
Customer reviews
What listeners say about sound, fit and everyday use.
Customers said this budget IEM delivers exceptional value with "amazing sound quality" and comfortable fit. The beryllium driver provides satisfying bass, clear vocals, and smooth treble without fatigue. While some noted sharp highs or fit challenges with smaller ears, most praised the natural tonality and beautiful design at an incredible price point.
The original Kiwi Ears Cadenza remains a comfortable, ergonomically small IEM that prioritizes a lush, musical U-shaped signature over raw technical prowess, making it a safe pick for long, fatigue-free listening sessions. While its beryllium driver delivers satisfying bass quantity and an organic timbre that excels with intimate female vocals, the narrow soundstage and average imaging struggle with complex tracks, occasionally leading to a muddy midrange. In the current 2026 landscape, the Cadenza serves as a nostalgic benchmark for smooth musicality, though it is ultimately eclipsed by the Cadenza II, which addresses these technical limitations with a more balanced, agile, and refined performance.
Buenas a todos, en el video de hoy os presento unos Iems, del valor de 35€, que suenan mejor de mis Airpods Pro de 200€. Se pueden encontrar en la pagina web de Linsoul:
Buenas a todos, en el video de hoy os presento unos Iems, del valor de 35€, que suenan mejor de mis Airpods Pro de 200€. Se pueden encontrar en la pagina web de Linsoul: https://www.linsoul.com/products/kiwi-ears-cadenza?sca_ref=5138062.rjzxFoPGCD
Estos auriculares me han sorprendido de verdad, son muy cómodos, tienen un sonido de muy buena calidad y tienen una curva de frecuencia muy placentera para el utente medio.
Vienen en 4 colores y 3 sets de eartips para aumentar las personalizaciones disponibles.
I am very satisfied ,ordered on 10.3.and 13.3.delivered to the Czech Republic. They met my expectations, beautifully balanced, I'm happy thanks
four stars Only because of the color i got the red one and they show it as really good red but in real life it’s just pink before buying the red ones look at my picture if you like it great if not there are 3 other colors. otherwise no complaints i love it it’s my daily driver but please fix the color difference.
Warm and smooth sound, just get a vibe and pleasant emotions when listening to them, see the review on my YouTube channel.
My first pair from Kiwi Ears and the Cadenza is simply beautiful to look at and sounds just as smooth.
No exaggerated highs,no hollow vocals and no overwhelming bass.
Just the right amount of everything.
Really good for someone wanting to get their first pair of IEMs.
Here's my first product review for Kiwi Ears, Kiwi Ears Cadenza is their first entry-level product that they offer for audio enthusiasts who are on a tight budget. It has a single DD set-up with a decent amount of inclusions.
KIWI EARS CADENZA: A Virtuoso of Naturalness
PROS:
● Lightweight resin shells.
● Natural sounding and adequate textured note weight along with smooth and pleasant tonality.
● Impressive timbre quality.
● Treble sensitives will enjoy this type of tuning
● For a single DD set, it has modest amount of air.
● Beryllium-coated driver really delivers a cohesive and purposive performance.
● Decent quality and quantity inclusions.
CONS:
▽ Average sound/speaker stage width.
▽ Detail definition is rather softer and blunted a bit.
▽ Mediocre imaging performance.
▽Might be too laidback sounding to some detail maniacs and treble heads.
LINK:
http://euphoniareviews.blogspot.com/2023/01/kiwi-ears-cadenza-virtuoso-of.html
Hello all: Thanks for reading my feedback.
And as such here is my take on the: KIWIEARS Cadenza (I Paid for my 2 sets $35 USD ea.)
Sources: E1DA SG3, Shanling UP5, Geshelli JNOG J2 with AKM4493 chip.
DAP/TRASPORT: From Lenovo Laptop with Amazon Unlimited ULTRA HD, Hiby R6 2020,Samsung S22 Ultra with DSD Files.
Amps: LoxjiP20 tube amp and Topping A90D
Tips Used for Best Result and subjective: BGVP W01 - my new favorite tip. Love these tips and again fairly cheap. $2.00
Cable Used: JIALAI J2 Silver Plated OFCC $18 USD
PRO'S:
- $35 Killer Price!
- Looks & Feels Solid
- On the smaller side so should fit almost all and with correct tips get a great seal and noise isolation.
- Decent Cable - No Immediate Need to replace.
- Bass and texture quantity and still manages fast transience response!
- No Hint of Sibilance but still manages to balance out the Highs & Bass with enough sparkle to not fault it to much.
- Vocals both Male & Female fantastic
- Can listen to endlessly with a smile.
- That Nozzle Lip keeps a Death Grip on any Tip!
- Sounds like my BELOVED IKKO Obsidian OH10 92% with less sparkle and less forward presentation .
- Can be driven off anything from phone output to high end amps.
CON'S:
- No Cable termination option.
- Red Color looks like Pink
- Tip Selection Sucks - This IEM Screams wide bore to open stage and give the Cadenza a nice stage and upper presence. ( My Rec's - AZLA Crystal, BGVP W01, Moondrop Spring Tips ) W01 was my favorite #1
- That Nozzle Lip keeps a Death Grip on any Tip!
NOTHING ELSE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT FOR $35! - No Case who cares , Tips Suck - Needed to buy a real Wide Bore Tip Anyway. Cable Upgrade helps but not needed.
EVALUATION SCORE FOR SOUND IMPRESSIONS: 1-10 ( 1 Lowest - Poor 10 Highest - Mind Blown )
OVERALL SCORE: Out of possible 130 Points : 112.3 / 130 86% Old School Grade A+
BUILD QUALITY: 10 Light & Flawless - My 2 Pairs were immaculate.
SUB - BASS Quantity: 8.5
SUB - BASS Quality: 9.0
MID - BASS Quality: 8.5
MID - HIGH Quality: 7
TREBBLE: 8.5
EXTENTION: 6
STAGE: 7.3
- WIDTH: 8
- HEIGHT: 7
- DEPTH: 7
COHERIENCY (Drivers Blend in together) : 10
MICRO DYNAMICS: 9
- (How well does the IEM convey a emotional and skillful use of change of volume in the musical piece your listening to make it interesting and bring a tear to your eye.)
MICRO DYNAMICS: 8.5
SOURCE & RECORDING PLAYBACK QUALITY MAKES A MASSIVE DIFFERECE. AND ONLY GOOD IEM'S CAN GET HIGH MARKS ON ABOVE!
MY VALUE SCORE: 20 100% I AGAIN BASE THIS ON MY PRECIEVED - PRICING / VALUE EQUASION
1-20 ( 1 Nobody Should Buy This - 10 Good Value as over-all package this IEM will appeal to some who will love It - 20 ( SOUND/WALLET/EMOTION/FIT/COMFORT )
- ( My score purely subjective to current selling price and competition at time of review)
SUMMARY FOR : Kiwi Ears Cadenza,
This next part is undoubtedly a well-deserved SHILLING!
I HAVE SPENT MANY HOURS WITH SOME MINDFULL THOUGHT ABOUT THIS QUESTION:
Not sure If I am the only one who wondered why anyone would buy a cheap IEM when we have or something closer to our TOTL collection already? - I MEAN IT'S CHEAP HOW GOOD COULD IT BE?
Makes you ponder the diminishing return scale and where the bar is now set to!
"Hard to believe how far the market has come for the Value / $ Equation" I have heard continuously by many; in all the forums it has been noted many times by many different people.
- I have a TinHiFI C3 Incoming and from I have observed with its pricier fare and very similar sound the KiwiEars it won't DE throw the King.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
I have read more than a few comments in the last week prior to writing my thoughts from unbelievers.
Really? Have you bought one? Heard One? - and gave it some love? Come on its $35 and far from perfect but damn I can now sleep better as I have answered my own question and that brings me some peace.
The KIWIEARS CADENZA , played my , Rock, Pop , EDM , House, Jazz, Vocals, Classical and Reggae with enough special sauce to make me reach for them first! Over the EJ07M, The GS12 , Canon , OH10 and Shimin Li this last few weeks. I did lots of A/B listening as I feel I have a good level of different IEM's and Driver Builds to appreciate each one In the own special way.
It would take a lot to change my mind about the Cadenza to dethrone it for me to crown it - THE DEAF MONK 2022 BEST BUY IEM AWARD!
This is a pass to me… I honestly prefer the QKZ x HBB at a lower price. C3 is better too imo. Honestly, if this set came across my desk a few weeks sooner this would have been a different story, but maybe not cause I actually prefer the QKZ x HBB… so… I dunno… it’s a meh for me, fine if that’s what you’re looking for but not for me.
I was surprised how good quality and also good sound serve this little sweety :) i recommend for every chi-fi newcomers! :)
Using them to play overwatch and they are perfect in my book
Kiwi Ears Cadenza
One of the best earbuds i have TY
Works great, amazing price. The sound is amazing
Kiwi Ears Cadenza
Definitely from another world!
Kiwi Ears Cadenza
Great value and it honestly might be the best looking IEM I've ever bought.
I picked these up on a whim, along with some other inexpensive IEM's. Being my first foray into chi-fi, I had no idea what to expect. Turns out they are now my favourite pair (followed by the Chu II, then Zero 2 and KZN Pro). I enjoy how they sound, unnecessarily paired with a purple 4.4mm cable (they need to match of course) and a portable DAC (Go Link Max) I use them when the house is too busy for my open backed HD660S2. Not the same, but darn good.
I love the kiwi ears cadenza the only problem I had is that it didn't have enough bass but it was easily fixable with a eq app I love them
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