anindyameister
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B pin for C16/AS10, C pin for CA4/ZSN/ZS10 ProWhich one is for CA16? The type b or type c?
B pin for C16/AS10, C pin for CA4/ZSN/ZS10 ProWhich one is for CA16? The type b or type c?
Yea, the C10 with the aftermarket mix copper/silver cable are a wonder to have with incredible ease of any genre. But, what surprised me with the CA4 is the incredible upper clarity, and that lower quick bass punch, that kind of has a similar sound signature approach to the C16. I can see these easily being favored for its linear-like sound, which makes them unique to the rest of the CCA lineup!I really really have enjoyed my C10s but recently picked up the CA4s and I think I enjoy them even more. The C10s have a thick, effortless sound with forward mids, punchy but thick bass and forgiving treble to provide for good extended listening sessions, where the CA4s thin out the mids a bit for a v shaped signature that widens soundstage with crisp but non-sibilant treble and an even punchier, more sub bass emphasized signature. They really complement each other well and both respond very well to the EarStudios equalizer. Really unbelievable what one can get for the coin nowadays. When you compare these with the UE TF10 that went for 100 bucks ten years ago Black Friday, I’d say we’re all a little spoiled today
Yea, the C10 with the aftermarket mix copper/silver cable are a wonder to have with incredible ease of any genre. But, what surprised me with the CA4 is the incredible upper clarity, and that lower quick bass punch, that kind of has a similar sound signature approach to the C16. I can see these easily being favored for its linear-like sound, which makes them unique to the rest of the CCA lineup!
Just saw your list. So I am guessing you prefer the CCA C16 over the Magaosi MGS - 401? If so, that's already saying a lotNot likely, I suppose against branded ones. But, when tuned right, of course anything is possible.
...Occassionally, I visit my friends shop in China, and hear the best of the best for hours there. So, when the C16 is tuned right, they are not that much different, IMHO.
I've owned many and either sold or gifted them. You could checkout my profile on my latest ones:
https://www.head-fi.org/members/1clearhead.363120/
-Clear
Looking forward to your comparison between C16 and BQ3I don't have many experience, and i will receive the BQEYZ BQ3 in 3 days, so i will be able to compare the DD vs BA bass.
Hi Clear, you are right about the tips with very wide bore on C16, the treble sound improved compared to other tips with smaller bore, i made a edit section on my review under the treble impressions, the overall rate is up from 4 to 4.5 starsYea, the C10 with the aftermarket mix copper/silver cable are a wonder to have with incredible ease of any genre. But, what surprised me with the CA4 is the incredible upper clarity, and that lower quick bass punch, that kind of has a similar sound signature approach to the C16. I can see these easily being favored for its linear-like sound, which makes them unique to the rest of the CCA lineup!
Hi Clear, you are right about the tips with very wide bore, the treble sound improved compared to other tips with smaller bore, i made a edit section on my review under the treble impressions, the overall rate is up from 4 to 4.5 stars
agree, **** also likes wide bore tips, however i have in ears that have to be used with middle size(HQ10) or small size bore (ER4S) or the sound is not optimal, but most of the time wide bore is the way to goIt’s surprising to me how many IEMs improve with wide bore tips.
In my younger years, I used to shy away from wide bore tips because I didn’t like the reduction in low end. But as my tastes became more refined and I really started to appreciate the high end, I started giving wide bores a chance. And it is amazing how much the character of an IEM can change with wide bores. It’s can go from compressed, boomy, metallic, and shouty with narrow bore tips to open, natural, and easy on the ears.
Which makes a lot of sense. When you speak through a small diameter pipe or cardboard tube, your voice sounds completely different.
I have turned many IEMs from average to wow by switching to wide bore tips. The only disadvantage of them is the fact that the tips don’t fit securely on many nozzles.
Agree. However sometimes there is just nothing that can be done and comfort and size take precedence and out come the Sony hybrids.It’s surprising to me how many IEMs improve with wide bore tips.
In my younger years, I used to shy away from wide bore tips because I didn’t like the reduction in low end. But as my tastes became more refined and I really started to appreciate the high end, I started giving wide bores a chance. And it is amazing how much the character of an IEM can change with wide bores. It’s can go from compressed, boomy, metallic, and shouty with narrow bore tips to open, natural, and a much cleaner and pleasant treble presentation.
Which makes a lot of sense. When you speak through a small diameter pipe or cardboard tube, your voice sounds completely different.
I have turned many IEMs from average to wow by switching to wide bore tips. The only disadvantage of them is the fact that the tips don’t fit securely on many nozzles.