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At a glance
- Brand
- Kiwi Ears
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2026
Score breakdowngreat overall
Sound7.7
Value9.2
A budget single-dynamic-driver IEM using a 10 mm titanium driver with Kiwi Acoustic Resonance System 2.0. It is intended for listeners seeking balanced, high-quality sound at an accessible price.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Kiwi Ears Cadenza II is an entry-level wired IEM built around a single 10mm dynamic driver, offering a smooth, natural tuning that pairs well with a wide range of music. It delivers clean transients, solid imaging, and a non-fatiguing sound signature, making it a safe and enjoyable pick for beginners or budget-conscious listeners. For best performance, it may benefit from a more capable source, but it remains a strong value at its price point.
What works
- Clean and well-defined audio quality
- Comfortable, non-fatiguing tuning
- Good imaging and soundstage for the price
- Attractive styling with detachable 2-pin cable
What doesn't
- Bass may feel restrained for some listeners
- Benefits from a more powerful source
- Single dynamic driver limits certain detail retrieval
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 1DD |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver configuration | 1DD |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Impedance | 18 Ω |
Audio
| Driver | 1DD |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver configuration | 1DD |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Impedance | 18 Ω |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|
Design
| Detachable cable | Yes |
|---|---|
| Connector | 2-pin 0.78 mm |
What the reviews said
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What YouTube reviewers say
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The consensus
Positiveacross 3 videosReviewers agree the Kiwi Ears Cadenza II is a well-balanced, engaging budget IEM that improves on its predecessor with tighter bass, clearer mids, and smoother treble, offering good technical performance and comfort.
Reviewers liked
- Balanced and engaging sound signature
- Excellent bass response
- Comfortable and robust build
- Natural midrange with good realism
Reviewers flagged
- Slightly more expensive than the original
- Narrow optimal volume range
- Lacks bass punch and depth on demanding tracks
- Treble resolution lacking on busy tracks
10:56Can This BEAT the Cadenza? Kiwi Ears Cadenza II Review
The reviewer finds the Kiwi Ears Cadenza II to be a well-balanced and engaging budget IEM that improves on the original Cadenza's tuning, with tighter bass, clearer mids, and smoother treble. It offers good technical performance and comfort, making it a strong recommendation at its price, though it faces stiff competition from cheaper alternatives like the Tin Hi-Fi C3 M2.
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21:47in-Ear Fetish Review \\ KiwiEars Cadenza II IEM
The reviewer praises the Kiwi Ears Cadenza II as the best $50 IEM currently available, highlighting its impressive bass response, detailed and intimate sound, and comfortable fit. They note a narrow optimal volume range and a forward vocal presentation, but overall recommend it highly for those looking to upgrade from older budget IEMs.
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7:36Kiwi Ears Cadenza II Review - Too Much?
The reviewer finds the Kiwi Ears Cadenza 2 to be a well-balanced, neutral-sounding IEM that excels in midrange naturalness and overall versatility, making it a strong all-rounder for its price. However, it lacks resolution in the bass and treble on demanding tracks, and its $50 price point faces stiffer competition than its predecessor.
PositiveWatch on YouTube
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