Cadenza 4

Owns the Cadenza 4 and thinks it's a good IEM, but not the best-bar-none that the review it replies to claims.

Won the Cadenza 4 in a raffle and still takes it on every trip. Hears a neutral, slightly clinical tuning with tight, punchy bass, clear vocals, treble sparkle without sibilance, a wide stage and good imaging that works well in FPS games; never found it bright.

“I have my Cadenza 4 and it's still the one I always bring with me on a trip. I also did a review on it back in Dec 2025 and it really didn't sound bright to me.”

Sold their Cadenza 4: they understand the appeal of its sparkly, well-rounded and technical treble, but it was too cold for them, with too forward mids and sub-bass-focused bass that lacked body.

“Still it was too cold for me. Too forward in the midrange. The bass was too subbass focused, and I am far from being a basshead. It lacked body imho.”

Has owned and sold many IEMs but will never sell their Cadenza 4, still a favourite for female vocals; recommends Baroque Stage tips with it instead of the Final tips.

Thinks the Cadenza 4 is overlooked for being too normal: no huge bass, good but not elevated mids and treble that can be a bit much, but fantastic with narrow-bore tips, like a good neutral open-back in IEM form, with great accessories and a terrific fit.

“It doesn’t have crazy bass, the mids are good but not elevated, and the treble can get a little much without the right tips. But with a narrow bore tip I think they sound fantastic.”