Linsoul Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite Performance Custom 8BA in-Ear Monitor IEM with Detachable 4-core 7N Oxygen-Free Copper OFC Cable, Handcrafts Faceplate for Audiophile Studio Musician(Clear) Electronics

3.0 out of 5 stars

I’m sticking with over-ear headphones…

This was my first experience with IEM earbuds so take this review with a grain of salt. I’ve been using a pretty good set of over-ear phones for portable use for six years and I love them. I read the reviews of this in an online roundup of budget IEMs and decided I’d give it a try. For the money, the sound is indeed very good.But for me, other issues led me to return the product. One, the plug is a bit too wide to fit into the jack on my phone because of the phone case. I can jam it in and it stays in but this is a drawback. Second, I tried all three sizes of the supplied eartips and couldn’t get a good fit. They just didn’t stay inserted for a good seal and I got tired of continually pushing the tips in to get the full bass sound. And third, the cables always gets tangled when not in use. Very annoying to have to untangle it every time I grab the product to leave the house and listen on the go.So I’m sticking with my really good over-ear headphones. Despite the bulkiness of them for travel, they’re easier to use.

2 people found this helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars

A Musicians Review

These sound really good. Im a bass player and use them for in ear monitoring in live music situations. They have somewhat a “V” shaped Eq signature but the bass isn’t overwhelming. It has very nice low extension all the way into the 20hz range and you can really hear it. The cable that comes with the pair is pretty nice even tho I did notice that the end tip seemed loose in my 1/8 to 1/4 adapter. My biggest gripe would be the included tips. They’re the same tips just in different colors. I’d like to see more of a variety of tips, luckily I had some. Only time will tell as far as quality is concerned but Overall I’m pretty happy with my purchase.

4 people found this helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars

Worth it for ~30 bones..

IEMs are different from earphones or headphones. When I first tried these, I was very disappointed. My Airpods classic (earphones) sounded better and were way more comfortable. People would probably say that I didn’t let them burn in… But, they were bright.. Lots of upper mids and highs with no bottom. The silicone tips were uncomfortable until I bought some foam ones. Soundstage isn’t wide. These aren’t like a great set of headphones. Imaging is very good. The remain in my ear well and the aftermarket foam tips are comfortable and there is consequently more bass since the IEMs stay in my ear. Overall, they are worth the low price they are being sold for but don’t expect miracles.

5.0 out of 5 stars

This iem punches above its price point!

It is considered a warm iem which is nice especially if you are in a laid back mood. The treble is tame yet detailed and at the price point, the cadenza is unmatched. The cable is lightweight and comfortable especially with the plastic slider. I even use the cable on more expensive item’s since it’s so comfortable. I can comfortably where this while at the gym or outside working since it is a bit affordable.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Not New. They were great for about 5 minutes, then the bass was gone.

EDIT:I upped my rating from three stars to FIVE stars because the vendor (LINSOUL STORE) is top-notch. They showed excellent communication and a willingness to correct my problem. I wholeheartedly recommend them and these Kiki Cadenza IEMs. Incidentally, I also tried the FiiO JD7 IEMs, which are also excellent but significantly less comfortable than the Cadenza for medium-small ears. The Kiwi Cadenzas are excellent IEMs. You may also want to try some tip-rolling with the Spinfit W1 if you are not enamored with the stock tips, but the Cadenzas come with three sets of tips, which is a great starting point. The cable is also much better than the one that comes with the more expensive FiiO JD7 IEMs.I’m new to IEMs. I use Apple Earpods (earbuds) and Sennheiser HD 599 (over-ear headphones).I purchased these IEMs because I read good reviews about them.Got them today. They were not new. There were fingerprints all over them. Not even clean.I tried them on, and they sounded great, better than the Apple EarPods (more full-bodied, more bass, equally pleasing and non-fatiguing), but the silicone tips are a pain to put on (it took me 15 minutes).The second time I put them on, the bass was gone. They appear to be defective.Caveat emptor.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Fantastic sound quality…

These are by far my favorite IEMs without going custom. The sound stage from these is incredibly impressive. If you have to have a lot of bass these probably aren’t for you. If you like even, balanced tones ranging through the highs, mids and a nice thick bass bottom that doesn’t overpower everything, these are absolutely fantastic.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

I was a skeptic…

I have a hard time with my narrow ear canals and have avoided IEMs for some time because of this. My everyday listening headphones are Dan Clark ÆON 2 Noires. This is after a stint with some Focal Clears that had some driver issues and I just wasn’t overall impressed with the fatiguing nature of them. I am a huge fan of the Aeon sound signature. I drive them with a Topping DX5 or occasionally with a FiiO BTR7 in a pinch. If you know what this stuff is you can get a sense of my taste of sound signature.I did a ton of research for my first set of good quality IEMs but had low expectations for both fit based on my ear canals and for sound– how could IEMs really compete with over-ears I thought. I used the small silicone tips provided with these and incredibly surprised that the fit is comfortable and I get a good seal. The sound stage and detail on these things is off the charts good for the money. I’m possibly a convert here and I am now worrying that the Aeons will start to collect some dust.If you’re on the fence about these, don’t be. It’s unlikely you’ll be disappointed unless you have serious fit problems with IEMs in general. The value here is really quite impressive.

4 people found this helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars

Great sound, terrible construction

Crystal clear sound tuned just about perfectly to the Harman curve, but the construction feels cheap and the connector ports aren’t recessed into the IEM chassis to help securely retain them.

4.0 out of 5 stars

Great sound

I’ve tried other IEM’s in this price range and these have the best sound compared to the others.

4.0 out of 5 stars

Great sound but

Expensive for what it is. For me it was not worth it for the upgrade from my IEM Linsoul Truthear.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Great for Warzone.

bought these after using really loving my kiwi ears dolce, figured id try out another set of kiwi ears and so far i love the cadenza. I bought them for call of duty warzone, so i could hear footsteps clearer and cadenza are a perfect iem for that. I would highly recommend..price is good and you get a good bang for your bucck

5.0 out of 5 stars

Quality IEM’s for a affordable price.

I have this and Quartet and the cheaper ones feel just as good physically and audio. I cant wait to save up and get the orchestra lite.For me the audio is clear for gaming, I play mostly FPS games and having these have been superb. Music has been good as well, I don’t feel it has a strong BASS but I am OK with that as I mostly have these for gaming.

4.0 out of 5 stars

Liking these

Nice IEM with a good selection of tips, I am not reviewing this with the included tips, it was not about a bad fit from them, I just receive better audio with my Clarion Replacement tips.These have a nice bass, a good thump not bass head level but a clean sound, I do not sense much bleed into the mids. The mids a flat or a little reassessed, but not to a point of being too thin. The highs are there and they do not get fatiguing as I find most V shaped iem’s. All in all these give a pleasant listen and not bad price to performance ratio. I enjoy that the treble was pulled back a little and dos not come across harsh.These are easy to drive, even if direct from a 3.5 jack, if your phone still has one. A good dongle like the iFi Go Link gives them a little more juice and helps fill them out.

4.0 out of 5 stars

Great bang for the buck

Audio enthusiasts, this is a great time to be alive. Audio quality that was once practically unobtainable for folks on a budget is now within reach. Planar magnetic headphones for $100? Yes, please. Harman-tuned IEMs for under $50? Take my money!I’ve tried various IEMs in this price range and most are an incredible experience for those of us that grew up listening with crappy headphones. But, I digress.These IEMs absolutely fit this bill. Their frequency response is great across the entire range. Very good bass, “realistic” mids, and nice uppers (“airiness”). My only complaint, and this is an issue for me with many IEMs, is that they can be a bit “shouty” (somewhat elevated upper midrange) with some content. Nothing that isn’t easily solved with some subtle EQ, though, if necessary.If these were the only things I had for listening to music for the rest of my days, I would be OK with that.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Better than Audeze Maxwells

I wanted these to play Warzone. I have the Audeze Maxwells, and I cannot hear that much detail from them. These are much better. I can listen to the position accurately. The seal inside the ear is tight, but I haven’t felt any pain is just a sensation like being under water.

4.0 out of 5 stars

Sounds great with iPod classic

Great sounding IEMs with my iPod classic. I swear my music is more detailed when listening through these compared to my generic Bluetooth buds. I think the ear tips aren’t great and none of the sizes fit my ears that well. The cables are also not that great and always get twisted up despite best efforts. But overall great value and the design is really cool.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Finally Earphones That Don’t Hurt or Fall Out

As someone with odd shapes ears, and an incredibly annoying sensitivity in their ears, these are amazing. I can listen for hours with no discomfort, which is a first for me. In a wireless world, I love the braided cables that keep these in my ear safely. Would buy again.

4.0 out of 5 stars

Smooth

Great for a neutral smooth sound with no harshness. It won’t wow you with imaging/instrument separation but at this price its a good value.

4.0 out of 5 stars

Pretty good earbuds

They are pretty interesting earbuds. I can’t really speak on sound, since it sounds alot like most buds I know. But it does have a weird loop wiring that goes around your ears.As well as the cord length being a little short.But overall, it’s alright You could do worse.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Best IEM’s

Kiwi Ears Orchestra LiteAfter owning every pair of studio headphones from Sennheiser I wanted to try IEM’s. I will say these didn’t disappoint.Quality: Very well built. Well made. even the cable that came with them is well made for the audio people in mind.Sound: These I would like to call “fun” sounding. Which is what i look for when it comes to headphones or earbuds really anything when it comes to audio. They are not flat there is bass present but its not over powering. They are more natural sounding. separating sound you can hear everything going on. the sound stage is so good you feel like you are right there hearing in person. These are closed off. You wont hear anything that’s going on in your house or the outside world. some might not like that or not want it which is understandable. These will handle whatever you throw at it. I have listen to metal, pop, jazz, R&B, dubstep ect.. and they just sound amazing and fun. If you give these a shot I know you will love them. right out of the box and to putting them on listening to that first song i was blown away how powerful and sounding they are.Fit: okay so they will take a bit to get use too. Knowing they go in the ear having the right ear tips is a must. The ones they come with are good but not great so with these i ordered Comply Premium Tips. They are memory foam tips and they form to your inner ear. which they come in 3 different sizes. I would recommend buying these with the lites. otherwise these fit perfect in the ear after a few days of use i don’t really know they’re in my ear.Packaging: Outstanding well padded and comes with extra ear tips and a cable and case to hold everything. The box they came in is well made and gives you a peace of mind that everything is safe.Overall: If you love audio, Music, Gaming the Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite will handle. These are now my daily drivers for everything i do on a daily. YES! I finally hang up my HD 800 and HD58X headphones which been both my dailys for years. The Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite just do everything better. The sound is just to good to give up. I don’t get ear fatigue while wearing these the more i use them i don’t really know they’re in. If your looking for a pair of IEM’s or wanna try them, look no further. they are worth every penny $$ I cant say anymore good things about these without sounding like a computer or bot. But really they will not disappoint. these do go on sale you could wait for a prime day or sale and get them then. All in All i very happy owning these and I’ll never own a different pair of IEM’s other then these. I do want to order another pair because they purple color looks AMAZING!!! I got the blues which is just as good.JUST BUY THEM! AND SEE WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT!!!!!

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4.0 out of 5 stars

Great Single Dynamic Driver IEM

The Kiwi Ears Cadenza is an excellent if not earth-shattering IEM. If you already own a well-reviewed IEM released in the last year at $50 or less, there is no need to pick this up. However, I would personally pick the Cadenza over the CCA CRA+ for a sub-$40 starter IEM because of how similar the Cadenza’s midrange tuning is to the Moondrop S8.SOUND:The Kiwi Ears Cadenza has a U-shaped tuning that is reminiscent of the Moondrop S8, just with more bass.The Cadenza has fair sub-bass extension, though it would benefit from increased sub-bass quantity. There is a moderate amount of impact to percussion hits. The bass is very textured and more resolving than I would expect at this price point. Bass dynamics are excellent, but bass articulation is a little sluggish. When listening to hard rock, such as the song “First Punch” by Nothing More, I found that bass guitars were more prominent in the mix than with many other IEMs. I do hear a hint of mid-bass bleed.The Cadenza has a vocal-centric midrange with a prominent pinna gain region centered at 3 kHz. Midrange instrumentation generally takes a back seat to male vocals when both are present. The main exception is percussion, which the Cadenza does an exceptional job of rendering. On the song “Unshakeable” by Celldweller, I can clearly hear the first half of a drum fill at 1:24 which is typically obscured by synthesizers. Male vocals are clear, full-bodied, and gritty. Female vocals are noticeably more prominent than male vocals and are vibrant without being sibilant. Vocal intelligibility is excellent for both. The Cadenza has terrific timbre.The Cadenza has a middle-of-the-road treble response that splits the difference between smooth and energetic. The Cadenza has moderate upper treble extension, with less sparkle or air than I would like. Detail retrieval is better than the $35 price point would suggest and is closer to what I would expect from a $50 IEM. Instrument separation is average at best, and the soundstage is on the small side.SOURCES:I have used the Kiwi Ears Cadenza with the following sources:Qudelix 5KHidizs S9Apple DonglePACKAGING AND ACCESSORIES:The Kiwi Ears Cadenza comes in a small rectangular black box with a dark blue slipcover. Technical specifications for the Cadenza are provided on the side of the slipcover in English. The IEMs are held inside the box in a foam mounting sheet. The detachable cable, included eartips, and user manual are stored underneath this mounting sheet. The Cadenza includes nine pairs of eartips in three color schemes (3xS, 3xM, 3xL). The eartips are seemingly identical apart from the color. The Cadenza does not include a carry pouch or case.BUILD QUALITY AND DESIGN:The Kiwi Ears Cadenza has black resin housings. The faceplates feature a swirling pearlescent pattern underneath a lacquer topcoat. There are circular vents adjacent to the 2–pin connector and at the base of the nozzle. The nozzles have perforated metal covers and substantial lips to secure eartips. The finish at the base of both nozzles has started wearing off on my unit. The 2-pin connectors are flush with the housings. It was extremely difficult to insert the 2-pin connector on one side. There are no directional indicators on the housings.The cable is wrapped in a spiral pattern below the Y-split and uses twin double-helix patterns above it. The cable hardware is a mix of dark rubber and polished grey metal alloy. The 3.5mm jack uses an L-shaped form factor. There is substantial strain relief above the jack but none at the Y-split. There is a rubber chin adjustment choker. The cable uses pre-formed earguides. Large “L” and “R” indicators are printed on the 2-pin connector housings in white.COMFORT, FIT, AND ISOLATION:The Kiwi Ears Cadenza is intended to be worn cable-up. The earpieces have a moderate insertion depth. The Cadenza is very comfortable, but isolation and secureness of fit are fairly poor. The earpieces require frequent readjustment to maintain a good seal. There is also substantial driver flex if the IEMs are inserted too deeply.AMPLIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SOURCE PAIRING:While it is possible to power the Kiwi Ears Cadenza with the Apple dongle, I had to use a volume setting of 22/25 on Android to reach my typical listening volume with Spotify Volume Normalization set to “Normal.” I recommend using a different source without the Apple dongle’s hardware volume limitations if you regularly use an Android device. I did not notice hiss with any of my devices.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Spicy Yet Excellent

Bass: As with most sets <$100, the bass is probably the focus of these. These have a relatively mild V-shape but don't go overboard. They actually have a really nice punch. These have a more subbass focused with some a hint of a midbass punch. While I prefer a stronger midbass presence, these are undoubtedly exciting to listen to. Luckily, these don’t exhibit a strong softness either. They have decent weight to notes and a nice sense of grandness to it. Texture to the bass is generally pretty decent also but nothing exceptional. Overall though, these are done quite well.Mids: The midrange is tuned well but has some tradeoffs. Tuned rather flat with a bump to vocals which is where some problems start to show. Vocals are generally positioned close, though female vocals stand out easier. Male vocals sound a little “recessed” in comparison, but generally have a nice warmth to them. I put quotations as it is just relative to female vocalists. Electric guitars have a nice edge to them without sounding overly sharp. Flute instruments sound rather pleasant as well. String instruments sound forward but not overly done. With that being said, male vocals seem to be the weak point of the mids if you are looking forward male vocals. Solid performance otherwise!Treble: This is where things get spicy. Treble extends quite nicely though starts falling off towards the last octaves. These have a strong presence that can either be your jam or be quite fatiguing. There’s a lot of energy that makes cymbals really pop out, especially in metal tracks. Similarly, violins display a grand sense of ambience/atmosphere which is quite fun. Surprisingly, there is still a slight lack of air, though I expected much worse. Because of its emphasis, these might be a dealbreaker if you want something for longer listening sessions. While not sibilant, these have a hint of harshness to it. If you like treble as much as I do and want an exciting listen, these might be worth considering. If you are treble sensitive you may want to reconsider.Soundstage/Imaging: Staging is decent and imaging is similar if a little worse. Not super wide or narrow and positional accuracy is surprisingly pretty decent even on busier tracks. Nothing too exceptional but it works.Detail/Technical Performance: Solid. Not the most resolving but definitely really good. A step below below the Aria/Titan S but provides more than enough detail.Overall Tuning: I decided to put this here as an additional comparison to similarly tuned IEMS. If you are curious as to what the Shuoer S12 sounds like, these will give you a decent idea. Both are tuned to be a V-Shape, with the S12 providing significantly more details and resolution. Bass is executed more tastefully on the Cadenza while the S12 is more fun and even more exciting to listen to. Treble is quite elevated on both but more so on the S12. Mids are the “weak point” on both.Comfort/Accessories: Superb fit. Comfort is quite excellent as well. The nozzle seems to be on the medium/average size. Nozzle length is great neither being too short nor too long. Accessories are fine. Enough eartips for most to find a good seal. Cable is great! No interchangeable connections but that’s to be expected. More than happy and looks like it can handle some light abuse. I generally don't speak about aesthetics, but I absolutely love the way these look. The colors (I chose purple as it is my favorite color) look stunning and will definitely catch the eyes of others.TLDR; A very fun set that surprised me. These have a wow factor to them that makes them quite enjoyable and worth considering. On the other hand, these can be potentially fatiguing. They have a fun energetic sound that should appeal to many. They’re definitely not perfect, and won’t be a “default recommendation” but if you’re looking to spice things up, these are a great option. Definitely one of my personal favorites under $100! Objectively I would rate these a 4/5, but these are after my treble filled heart. 30 people found this helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars

Insane value, great sound quality, very nice build quality

The Cadenza has good tuning out of the box, but can benefit from a bit of EQ to have a fuller sound, with more bass quantity and extension. These are really easy to drive, so you can just plug them into a source without an amp. Lows, mids, highs, soundstage, isolation, details, imaging, are all above average in my opinion.The nozzle is pretty wide, so it takes a bit of struggle to install the large selection of included silicon tips. Replace the included eartips with SpinFit CP360 for the best fit and seal, boosting the sound quality further. Make sure to plug the cable in as shown in the picture, with the gold lettering on the left side, facing outwards.The resin that the shell is made out of is very smooth and high quality; looks great as well. The braided cable is not cheap-feeling, doesn’t tangle, and doesn’t have annoying microphonics when it rubs against clothing or your body. Overall, the build quality of the Cadenza is very solid, but lightweight and comfortable to wear for extended listening sessions.I’m more impressed with the Cadenza than most of my IEM collection, a lot of which costs many times more than the Cadenza, since it costs only $35 but performs and feels/looks like an IEM that’s much more expensive. This thing competes with IEMs hundreds of dollars more expensive and have much better technical prowess. The only thing it’s missing is a carrying case or pouch, but I don’t expect it to include extras like a good case at this price range. I store my IEMs in Pelican cases anyway, so it’s not a big deal to me.This is the perfect entry point into Chi-Fi IEM world.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

They sound very good for gaming

I originally owned moondrop katos, and while i prefer to use those for listening to music/videos, these kiwi ears take the crown when it comes to gaming. The audio is very clear and non muddied by bass while feeling “personal”. Like the audio isnt on too wide of a spectrum if that makes sense and its easy to judge distance and direction of audio with them. I tested this on a game called Escape from Tarkov and it really does make a world of difference. I would be able to pick up on sounds fairly easily and faster than my teammates. The only cons i would say would be comfort and the size of them. They’re shell is like half a size bigger than the katos. They’re also non-vented, so if you have ear pressure issues then these might not be the best choice. Another thing that isnt that much of an issue to me but might be to others is the fact that the tips dont have a lip for the nibs to stay attached to. This might cause them to pull off if you take them out of your ear. But this hasnt happened to me at all. Overall a very solid choice for an iem, and im surprised that they’re only 250.