CCA in ear monitors Impressions Thread
Jul 8, 2020 at 9:54 PM Post #1,726 of 3,770
Here you go, CA4, C10, CA16
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Cool. Mind setting the C10 and CA16 on their faceplates and taking a pic of the backside as well?

Depends on the earphone. Some earphones allow you to do this, which works awesome and is super comfortable:

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Neat. I haven't considered trying that. Mostly because my BT20S is a soft ear hook now :) .
 
Jul 8, 2020 at 10:01 PM Post #1,727 of 3,770
Cool. Mind setting the C10 and CA16 on their faceplates and taking a pic of the backside as well?

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Jul 8, 2020 at 10:05 PM Post #1,728 of 3,770
The C16 is more comfortable to me mostly because it lacks the metal faceplate of the others which causes them to torque in the ear due to the weight, the C16 is light as a feather and barely noticeable.
 
Jul 8, 2020 at 10:34 PM Post #1,731 of 3,770
The C16 is more comfortable to me mostly because it lacks the metal faceplate of the others which causes them to torque in the ear due to the weight, the C16 is light as a feather and barely noticeable.

Looks fairly close. Maybe 1-2mm wider and 2-4 taller? You would happen to have a caliper or measuring tape nearby?

Also thanks for the pics.
 
Jul 8, 2020 at 10:39 PM Post #1,732 of 3,770
I am astounded at what CCA has done with 8 drivers in one shell at this price. We’ve come a long way from the Ultimate Ears TF10 Black Friday $100 deal 10 years ago. Good Stuff 😎👍. Edit: also, if one ever had the pleasure of installing the TF10 torture devices in your ears, you would not complain about any of the new stuff 🤣
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Jul 8, 2020 at 11:21 PM Post #1,733 of 3,770
The ca16 a bit hard to drive unit, I'm comparing the result from driving with Samsung note 9 direct stock wire vs the KZ HD BT module, the bt module win hands down. With phone wire connection the ca16 sound too soft although set to 100% volume also the sound outcome not showing any significant sweet and beauty within. But with the bt module it sound great with 67%-80% volume and if you really want to feel the groovy of the subbass and bass just set to 100% volume and it's rock!

Then regarding the ear fitting it's more comfortable compare with cca c10 that's all I have to compare, the ca16 also extreme light in weight. So far this would be my most preferred iem all time.

Sound quality:
Bass - superb
Mid - human voice seem loud enough for me
High - confirmed no over discomfort sizzling sound
Clarity - nice and perfect
 
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Jul 9, 2020 at 8:28 AM Post #1,734 of 3,770
Jul 9, 2020 at 8:57 AM Post #1,735 of 3,770
I have just seen the review of the CA16 at the phonograph.net: https://www.thephonograph.net/cca-ca16-review/
I disagree with everything! What is going on?
I agree with you, I can only suspect that something is wrong with his set, although we all do indeed hear differently, but if that’s the case, I should respond the opposite to his impressions.
 
Jul 9, 2020 at 9:18 AM Post #1,737 of 3,770
Review scores on thephonograph.net:
CCA CA16: 7.4
CVJ CSN: 8.2
TRN VX: 8.7
Weird.
 
Jul 9, 2020 at 10:15 AM Post #1,738 of 3,770
Jul 9, 2020 at 10:17 AM Post #1,739 of 3,770
These guys seem to be in some coupon business, I stopped reading them long time ago...
They are one of the worst sites out there if you want to get accurate information...
 

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