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 (Green, Cadenza)

Product Information

The Cadenza comes with a 4-conductor braided copper cable featuring 3.5mm single-ended termination for most smartphones, computers and audio devices. The SG-01 Ova is part of Reecho’s Star Gate series and followed the success of the OG SG-01 which reviewed extremely well. As for the Ova, it too received nice praise from those who actually reviewed it and in my opinion is a proper side grade or a different take to the OG. I really wanted to review this set, but I simply have not had time. You can read Mahir’s review of the Ova here. I only added the Ova because I think it presents a good contrast in tuning from the Cadenza.

There is no real harshness, although recordings that are already harsh in their presentation are not tamed, showing no sign of anything being dampened in this regard. The treble is similar to my ears. I have read that some users find them slightly sibilant, but that's not the case for me, and both manage to avoid excessive brightness with a level of definition that I find appropriate for the price (and mainly because I consider these two IEMs more musical than analytical). There might be a small, but insignificant, difference at the upper end of the spectrum in my experience.

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iFi Hipdac - The mid range was more presentable and the treble got more crisp when I used Cadenza with the Hipdac, but they didn't sound more resolving. Because the mid bass had more texture, the bass was superior in terms of both quantity and overall quality. I discovered that the Cadenza sounded more expressive and slightly better when paired with the hipdac, yet personally, I prefer the V6. I love this set. Reecho added the SG-01 Ova to the market earlier in 2022 without any huge applause, as the Ova was mostly relegated to the few Reecho fanboys out there and some Facebook postings. There wasn’t any hype train either. Which is odd to me because if any set deserved at least some minimal praise, I do believe that the Ova is one of those sets. Gear used for testing includes the Shanling UA5, Earmen Angel and iBasso DX120. The Cadenza is an efficient IEM and isn’t demanding when it comes to power. So feel free to plug it straight into a smartphone or dongle DAC. Very good speed for the price, capable to reproducing the drumming of Metallica’s Lux Aeterna’s high speed drumming without sounding muddy

Overall, it achieves the Harman neutral target and has a natural timbre, though it is a bit on the warm side. This however makes the Cadenza a versatile pair of IEMs suitable for a wide genre of music. Regarding its resolution capabilities, it has decent micro-detail retrieval though it has a softer and less edgy definition. Macro dynamics have adequate firmness to render its texture.Hugely comfortable with very good bass, yet not as much sub bass as W1s by some margin, and with a narrower stage than Spiral Dots. I find Type Es provide more of a midbass emphasis which I don't always want. No Hint of Sibilance but still manages to balance out the Highs & Bass with enough sparkle to not fault it to much.

The Cadenza is not for treble-heads, but on the flip side, the treble is smooth, with minimal instances of sibilance. Coupled with the good fit, the Cadenza are a pair of IEMs that can be used for long sessions to chill to music. Comparisons I have read more than a few comments in the last week prior to writing my thoughts from unbelievers. The Kiwi Ears Cadenza is tuned to offer a balanced sound signature. The bass presents a slightly elevated behaviour without being overbearing at all. The mids sound smooth, warm, and has a decent presence. The upper frequencies are well-tuned, while a tad bright it does not sound fatiguing. The upper treble rolls off early, and while I won’t call the Cadenza a dark set, there’s not a lot of air and sparkle, so resolution and clarity are not class-leading.

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Kiwi Ears’ IEMs are principally designed for musicians and studio work, and the company aims to capture fine nuances and details in the music. Kiwi Ear’s motto is to ‘never settle for second best.’ As a testament to this, each pair of their IEMs are individually hand-made. Technical Specifications

Cadenza offers an interesting amount of subbass and bass, closely following the Harman target curve (although with a slightly increased bass), which may leave bassheads wanting more.Cadenza is a section in a movement within a concerto where the soloist performs a virtuosic display of technical capabilities and prowess on musicianship.