Wired IEMs
1MORE E1001
80Great
$52
Full review data1MORE E1001 vs Kiwi Ears Cadenza: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the 1MORE E1001 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 80. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: 1MORE E1001 - Great overall at around $52.
Wired IEMs
Kiwi Ears Cadenza
75Good
$35
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
1MORE E1001 leads on 3 of 5 measures.
- 1MORE E1001
- Kiwi Ears Cadenza
HearWiki score
80
75
Sound
8.5
7.5
Calls
6.0
-
Value
8.0
8.0
Price (USD)
$52
$35
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The Kiwi Ears Cadenza is 4 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 4 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- E10012018
- Cadenza20224 yr newer
Specifications
E1001Cadenza
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $52
- $35
- HearWiki score
- 80
- 75
- Released
- 2018
- 2022
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 1DD + 2BA hybrid
- 1DD
- Driver type
- hybrid
- dynamic
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 2BA
- 1DD
- Driver size
- 16 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 3
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 99 dB/mW
- 110 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Weight
- 18 g
- -
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- -
- Connector
- -
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- Microphones
- 1
- -
What reviewers said
1MORE E1001
The 1MORE E1001 is a wired hybrid in-ear monitor that pairs a 16mm dynamic driver with two balanced armatures to deliver a rich, detailed sound signature at a budget-friendly price. Its all-metal build, comfortable fit, and generous accessory package make it a compelling pick for listeners seeking premium features without the premium cost. While its tuning is generally balanced and engaging, it does have some minor limitations in soundstage width and cable handling.
- Pro:Excellent value for a triple-driver hybrid design
- Pro:Solid all-metal construction with a premium feel
- Pro:Comfortable, secure fit for extended listening
- Con:Cable is prone to noticeable microphonics
- Con:Soundstage feels somewhat narrow and intimate
- Con:Instrument separation is only average for the price
Kiwi Ears Cadenza
The Kiwi Ears Cadenza is a budget-friendly wired IEM that delivers surprisingly mature, balanced sound for its modest price. It offers a smooth, natural tuning with controlled bass, clear mids, and non-fatiguing treble, wrapped in a comfortable shell. While it won't wow with extreme detail or technical brilliance, it's an easy recommendation for listeners seeking a relaxed, musical everyday listening experience under $50.
- Pro:Excellent value for the price
- Pro:Smooth, natural tuning with clear mids
- Pro:Comfortable fit and lightweight design
- Con:Bass lacks some tightness and punch
- Con:Imaging precision is only average
- Con:Limited micro-detail retrieval
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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