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 (Red)

I'm not an audiophile but only because I'm too poor to support that hobby fully throated. That means most sets of monitors I have sold for well under $200, and same can be said for the amplifiers I use to drive them. Some day maybe I'll grow up and get a little riskier with my money. Caveats aside, this set is absurdly impressive for the price point. Seriously! Why aren't you buying them now? Not that my most expensive set is THAT impressive with my caveat, but these somehow manage to compete with them. To be clear, they lose, but by shockingly little.I've only had them for 6 months, wearing them HARD like I do all my audio equipment, and I expect it will be unlikely that they make it much beyond another 6 months of use based upon the general feel of the build quality. The cost cuts had to come from somewhere. The fact that they've made it 6 months with me as the primary user is still an endorsement! They clearly made cost cuts in smart places.All around impressed. 5 stars earned and then some.

So I’m by no means an audiophile. My only basis for reference are AirPod pros and Samsung Galaxy Bud Pros, but I can say for certain that these sound better than both of them. I use Apple Music and YouTube, and the audio quality is amazing. Everything sounds clear and crisp, I can hear things that I normally never heard with either of the Bluetooth pairs, and the sound staging/Stereo sound is amazing as well. All for a cheaper price than those to (Granted Bluetooth earbuds are more for comfort than high fi audio). The design on these are my main praise. If someone didn’t know any better, they would probably think they cost hundreds of dollars! The earbud cable has a design so that the cord wraps around your ears, so you these will be pretty comfortable for prolonged use. The earbud box also comes with 3 different designs of ear tips, all with a small medium and large fit for every ear tip. I have used these for about 8 hours a day and can say that I rarely notice the cord, and the design does not strain my ears (though this can differ depending on your ear shape). Of course, all earbuds that go into your ears after prolonged use can cause some discomfort, but you can midi-gate this by finding an ear tip size that sits comfortably in your ear. So far, I have not experienced any cord issues with the earbuds, although I will say that if you use a USB C to Aux adapter like I do, you may experience sudden disconnections, but this is most likely not the fault of the earbuds themselves, rather the fault of the USB C port on your device as it can loosen over time due to charging and the adapter if you have to take it out a lot. If you would like to test this, you can find a device that has a headphone jack and see if moving around has any effect on connectivity.Overall, I am in love with these earbuds, but if you currently have a pair of AirPod Pros and aren’t really interested in higher quality audio, I would not consider these as a necessity, as the audio quality isn’t to far off. If you are looking for comfort ONLY and or a pair of earbuds for use while being active, then I would also not recommend these as the cable may be a nuisance and or you may yank the cable out of the headphone jack by accident. I would highly recommend finding a pair of Bluetooth headphones that are right for you. If you are like me and looking to get that boost in audio to enjoy your favorite songs and YouTubers, then I would highly recommend these as a budget option for hi fi audio.

(Important information will be highlighted through ALL CAPS)The Kiwi Ears Cadenzas are a WONDERFUL FIRST IEM, with a COMFORTABLE, ADJUSTABLE FIT, and FAIR SOUND for the price.Sound quality:We will start from the bottom and move up. The SUB-BASS is POWERFUL and PUNCHY (the sound doesn't bleed into the next notes or echo), and extends nearly as low as 10hz. The BASS LACKS SOME PUNCH, but if you like SMOOTH BASS, this is great for you (electronic music, orchestral, classical etc.). The MIDS are CLEAR, but slightly MUSHY ON THE LOWER SIDE (sound loses some clarity and mixes into the bass). The TREBLE is SLIGHTLY SPARKLY, and VERY CLEAR, with EXCELLENT SEPERATION from the mids due to a slight trough in the low treble, followed by a sizable bump in the high treble. The AIR is ETHEREAL, as it NATURALLY FALLS into silence with high frequencies. You may notice there isn't much to say about the frequency response, this is because they sound INCREDIBLY NATURAL.As expected with all IEMs, they have a SLIGHTLY NARROW SOUNDSTAGE (soundstage refers to how "wide" the sound is; does it sound like the band is recording in a closet or a stadium), but the IMAGING IS SOLID. (imaging refers to the directionality of the sound. With good imaging and a good recording, you should be able to close your eyes and point to each instrument)Hardware Quality:The MONITORS (a monitor is any piece of equipment meant to replicate sound, in this case, the IEMs themselves) are SOLID, LIGHT, and SLIGHTLY PLASTICY. They have a smooth, glassy finish, which makes them FINGERPRINT MAGNETS. The 2 pin ports for the cable are level, not inset, meaning they MAY BEND AND EVEN SHEAR CABLE PINS if used recklessly (take care of your cables kids). There are NO SHARP SEAMS left from the molding process.The included CABLE feels SLIGHTLY MORE PREMIUM THAN YOU'D EXPECT. The ANGLED PLUG is wonderful, REDUCING THE CHANCE OF DAMAGE through normal use. The cable is NOT NOISY AT ALL (a "noisy" cable is a cable that provides a lot of audio feedback when physically manipulated, such as rubbing against your jacket), and provides a CLEAR ENOUGH SOUND for the price.The included EAR TIPS feel CHEAP and THIN, they are COMFORTABLE ON SKIN, but definitely LACK DURABILITY, and are prone to get damaged if not stored safely. I would recommend replacing them.Comfort:The MONITORS themselves are VERY COMFORTABLE. They sit comfortable in your outer ear, and can also be slid in for a better seal without sacrificing the comfort. The LOW WEIGHT makes them EXCELLENT FOR LONG PERIODS OF USE. I sleep with in ears (big nono, I know), and these are some of my most comfortable for that purpose. The PLASTIC (resin?) is so SMOOTH, you may even forget you're wearing them.The CABLE is SLIGHTLY ANNOYING. The BOTTOM HALF of the cable is HEAVY, but the split TOP HALF is LIGHT. This causes the BOTTOM TO SAG, putting SLIGHT DOWNWARD PRESSURE on the TOP OF YOUR EARS. It does, however, have a very SMOOTH WEAVE, making it PLEASANT TO HANDLE.The EAR TIPS are SOFT and NON-TEXTURED, making them VERY COMFORTABLE, even if you're the sort of person to jam them in really deep.Appearance:The COLOR is SLIGHTLY UNDERSTATED, and can be HARD TO SEE IN LOW LIGHT. However, when WELL LIT, they are GLITTERY and APPEALING. The CABLE is SIMPLE AND BLACK. The SHAPE is a little BLOCKY.Conclusion:For the price point, these are an excellent pair of IEMs. The natural sound combined with long term comfort makes them a great choice for daily use. I would recommend these as an introduction to IEMs, as they are very neutral and palatable sounding, but still crisp and have enough range to blow a newcomer away. The understated low bass may be unappealing for some people, if you are searching for a real boom, I recommend the Linsoul BLON Z200. They are cheap, durable, comfortable, and unapologetically bassy.DISCLAIMER:This is all MY OPINION from MY EXPERIENCES. Your mileage my vary. My audio testing was done using:"Fancy Clown" by MF DOOM"The Witch Queen of New Orleans" by Redbone"Leave it" by Yes"Overture..." etc. by Rush (from 2112)I chose these songs to provide a variety of sounds and pitches, if your musical tastes are vastly different from the above media, consider my review with an added pinch of salt.If you do not enjoy these headphones as much as I do, then THAT'S OKAY! We all have different opinions, and that is why different products exist. I can be right about loving them, and you can be right about hating them.

The ear tips are not a great fit for me, so I keep adjusting while listening. I tried all three sizes and the large felt the best fit and sound(didn't lose the bass like the others). However, the tips will pop out quite often and it is so frustrating to keep putting them back on.I just ordered the SpinFit W1 ear tips, so looking forward to use them on the Cadenza!I will try to follow up after I replace the ear tips.