Thank you for your detailed reply. You are correct to a degree that I own too many iems. I am actually not very disposed to buy any more. I also agree that DD's are very musical. My BLONs and UF ISSO14 get most of the ear time these days. And, as you conclude, I am already enjoying the music...

Quick question - any comparisons from people who own both the C16 and CA16? I have seen a couple of references but no real comparisons. I own the C16 - it is my only CCA so far. I also own the KZ ZS10 ans ZS10 PRO. Also a bunch of older KZ's (ZS5 / ZS6, etc.) Thanks.

Well, you can say whatever you like on the internet. However, I received my Urbanfuns several weeks ago, ordered from the AliExpress UF store, and they are perfect. They appear from the deeper than Blon sub-bass to be the beryllium driver version, and the mmcx connectors are fine. I changed the...

I still use mine when I need a mic. They are actually quite good as a headset for Zoom meetings. They have a very natural sound.

Based on that, they probably are beryllium. Purchased from the UF store on AliExpress in early March.

I finally received my Urbanfuns yesterday from the UF store. Very nice first impressions. I am using Auvio tips on mine, although the stock tips are not bad. I will do some more comparisons with the Blons I own as well as compare them to the CCA C16 and KZ ZS10 PRO. I have no idea whether mine...

Thank you all for the comparisons and suggestions. Slater, I may try your filter mod on the C16. I spent most of yesterday listening to the Urbanfun ISSO14, which I just received. It sounds like it is going to be a good one. I changed it to Auvio tips after listening for a bit. The stock tips...

Hi Podster. I own the KZ ZS10, ZS10 Pro, CCA C16, Blon BL-03 and soon the UF Isso14. I keep thinking about the BA10, as I probably should have bought it instead of the original ZS10. In your opinion, would it be a sidegrade at this point compared with what I am using? I listen to a wide variety...

I do not see much on the CCA C16 on these forums. Any comparisons between the C16 and ZSX? I own the , ZS10, ZS10PRO and C16 and use all 3. My actual preference right now is probably the Blon BL03, but I like the C16 a lot as well. I listen to a mix of classical, progressive rock, pop, indie...

Well, compare the sound of a Yamaha grand piano to a Bosendorfer.... Or Yamaha trumpets to the classic Bach or Monette....

You can count me in on that. I own the ZS10, ZS10 PRO and CCA C16. I personally think the C16 is my favorite, at least right now, but the regular ZS10 is no slouch, and I do not hear the honky mids that some complain about. It may be ear shape, our tastes in music, source, tips, who knows...

As a former professional brass player, I am also one of the few to not like the timbre of the Tin T2. There is a coloration in the lower mids, you guessed it, right where the trumpets and trombones are at. However, you might try removing the screens. When I did that, they improved a lot for me...

I agree. I sold mine....

For me it is sort of apples and oranges. The original ZS10 is still one of my favorite iems, even after buying the CCA C16 and ZS10 PRO. THe ZS10 has a bit looser bass, but for me, a lot of bass. Good balance for me with the ZS10. The ZS10 PRO is tighter, and instruments have a bit more oomph...

I have bothe the ZS5 v1 as well as the ZS10, ZS10 PRO and CCA C16. Of all of these, I still like the ZS10, but I am having a running fight between the ZS10 PRO and C16. Each time I listen to one of these two, it becomes my favorite - until I listen to the other one again - so go figure. But...

Mine were definitely NOT out of phase, but I have to agree. I bought them based on the hype, but they always sounded strange. I am going to have another listen, and may try the double flange tips to see if they bring any improvement. I did not give them away yet, but was definitely underwhelmed...

Well, we will see. My ZS10 Pro just landed in Miami. Now it needs to make it's way to Paraguay. The regular ZS10 sure has its detractors in here! As for me, I prefer it over the Tin Audio T2, which is my other daily driver. The CCA C16 is making its way into daily rotation as well, but so far...

So, more listening yesterday. For me, these two are still neck and neck. On one track, Mama, Genesis, Invisible Touch, I think, there was just too much high frequency energy on the C16s. Not the best recording, but it provides an example of how the ZS10, in comparison, just gets out of the way...

So, I spent a few more hours comparing the ZS10 (not Pro) to my new C16's. The C16's are really starting to shine. I listened to some classical for the first time on them. Here is a guy I studied with a bit who is one of the worlds greatest orchestral trumpet players. This excerpt sounds quite a...

Fair enough. I get it that you dislike the ZS10. My twin brother does not like his very much either, preferring the as10 to them. Of course, he also says that the Apple dual driver ear buds are better than either one, so go figure. Maybe I just got a very special pair, or maybe my ears do not...

Probably... It is still very early, and my ZS10 Pros are still in transit...

So, I received my CCA C16's the other day, here in rainy Paraguay. First impressions are that I still prefer my regular ZS10's. I am using the C16s with the flat silver braided KZ upgrade cable and medium Auvios, as the 3.5mm jack on the stock cable does not fit my phone very well. I still need...

I think I saw a poster quite a while ago compare the BA10 to the C16 very favorably. I have a C16 on the way, but the BA10 has always intrigued me...

Quick question for the group. How is the cable on the CCA C16? Is it good, or do I need to think about a replacement cable? If so, what do you recommend?

Well, I do not have either of them yet, so I cannot comment. Just one question for you. You place the KZ ED16 very high on your list. Can I ask why? I own this, and it is gathering dust - very underwhelming. That said, my ZS10 is my favorite iem, yet it does not get that much love in here. So...