Kiwi Ears Cadenza

Name: Kiwi Ears Cadenza
Brand: Kiwi Ears

Best value$35

Beryllium-coated dynamic driver with a smooth, fatigue-free reference balance and ergonomic 3D-printed resin shells for long ABX sessions.

Key specs

Reference$300–350

The long-standing open-back reference for listening tests: even mids, low distortion, and comfort that survives long ABX sessions.

Best value$90–120

A studio staple since 1991: closed-back isolation and a detailed top end that makes channel and noise checks obvious.

Budget$30–45

A budget stand-in for far pricier open-back references — good enough to hear channel balance and distortion differences in blind tests.