Kiwi Ears Cadenza II

The Kiwi Ears Cadenza II succeeds one of the most recommended budget in-ear monitors of recent years. It moves to a titanium coated dynamic driver and the second generation of Kiwi Ears' acoustic resonance tuning, aiming for reference tonality at a starter price.

Type and Technology

A single 10mm dynamic driver with a titanium coated PET diaphragm sits behind KARS 2.0, the Kiwi Acoustic Resonance System. This labyrinth of internal tubing manipulates airflow to shape an accurate 8dB sub-bass boost that cuts off cleanly at 200Hz, with a gentle lift around 300 to 400Hz for body.

Sound Character

Kiwi Ears calls the goal ultimate tonal balance: subwoofer like but tidy sub-bass, a slightly warm midrange that flatters vocals, and treble that peaks precisely at 3kHz before decaying smoothly. It is a fatigue free, full bodied tuning that stays close to neutral.

Build and Comfort

The lightweight polycarbonate shells wear a CNC machined aerospace grade aluminum faceplate with a laser engraved honeycomb pattern. A single crystal oxygen free copper cable connects over standard 0.78mm 2-pin plugs and terminates in 3.5mm. At 18 ohms and 106dB sensitivity it is trivially easy to drive.

Best For

Newcomers and value hunters who want one IEM that handles every genre gracefully. Compare it with the original Kiwi Ears Cadenza, or browse our IEM collection and the full Kiwi Ears lineup.

What's in the Box

• Kiwi Ears Cadenza II in-ear monitors
• Detachable 0.78mm 2-pin single crystal copper cable
• 6 pairs of silicone ear tips (S/M/L)
• User manual

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