Called it.
Looks like it uses the ESX style taller face plate, which is logical to be able to house the larger driver.
At least it does have a true Planar magnetic driver and not a larger version of the MST driver like I feared. It's a dual array too so they didn't cheap out there.
This gives it more potential to scale if driven balanced, but I can't be sure until it's tested.
That said, I'm somewhat worried about that bass quantity. Looks less like the recent CCA and more like old school KZ. The treble doesn't look bad though, good extension and the quantity might be needed to balance out the bass a bit. Until there are some reviews out there, it's hard to say for certain how good or bad it is. Definitely is more of a "fun" IEM than a neutral one that's for sure.
I'll probably get it as there is a AE sale coming up in a few days. Due to the value of the euro dropping of a cliff and the included taxes it about €80,- atm for me. The discount with some extra coupons and coins should lower that nicely.
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Its planar so hopefully its not going to muddied the bass response.I got to admit, if that lower sub-bass according to the graph sounds even deeper than my limited Zeos edition LetShuoer Z12 bass? Then, I'm definitely going to get the CCA PLA13! Once I get the PLA13, I will post some impressions on both...!
Out of 500 made, I'm number 335 riding high!
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Just as long as the MID-bass doesn't overshadow the rest of the signature with bass bleed, it should sound okay with just lower bass rumble. Cross-fingers!
Its planar so hopefully its not going to muddied the bass response.
Assuming that the graph provided for the PLA13 isn't BS. And taking into consideration the measurements were on different rigs. That 2.5 kHz peak and pina gain looks remarkably similar to the Z12. The increase in the sub-bass looks pretty linear with no increase above 100Hz. Given the treble extension looks good too. It may just turn out to be more V shaped than the others. How that pans out in the flesh, remains to be seen.I got to admit, if that lower sub-bass according to the graph sounds even deeper than my limited Zeos edition LetShuoer Z12 bass? Then, I'm definitely going to get the CCA PLA13! Once I get the PLA13, I will post some impressions on both...!
Out of 500 made, I'm number 335 riding high!
-Clear
Mine were dispatched yesterday, they are apparently at the sorting center in Shatian Town. I'm sure review samples would have gone out earlier.
If their graph is accurate, it will have more bass (similar to Z12). Pina gain similar to S12, it may be shouty. Everything falls off slowly after 2.5 kHz and extends nicely into treble. No excessive peaks or dips. All planars are good at resolution but this is first effort from KZ/CCA and it's really cheap. Planars seem to be more effected by burn in, so take initial impressions with a pinch of salt too. Graph don't tell the whole story anyway. So even if reviewers have it now, allow another week.
Pricing for CCA PLA13 at the Linsoul site appears to be the same price as everywhere else $65. KZ Earphones Franchised Store had a $14 coupon for followers. Others may have coupons too. The Linsoul store on AE (DD-Audio Store) have the highest price at $90.
Excuse me, what is AX?
