[Solar1971]

Just received my CCA CA4. Yea!!
In my honest opinion......
If you are looking for a sub 20$ IEM.
The CCA CA4 are better then the KZ ZST pro 15$ or the KZ ZSN pro 14$. They are even neck and neck with the KZ ZSR.
The ZSR are roughly 20$ and the CA4 were 14$.
So the edge has to go to the CA4.
Best 20$ and under IEM I own.
Go go CCA!!!

 

[mffl41]

Which Chinese IEMs will deliver the best mid range? I own a pair of KZ ZST, but I am looking for something that sounds better than that. I use my Sennheiser IE8s when I want to listen to bass heavy music and my daily driver are the iBasso IT01. I love the fun sound signature it provides while giving a great low and high end, imo. However, I am looking for an IEM that gives me very smooth and forward mids with good detail. One of my favorite pair of IEMs was the DBA-02, due to the great mids and details, but it was severely lacking in the bass/low end. Is there a pair of Chinese IEMs that will give me what I want? Perhaps the CCA CA4?

 

[Infoseeker]

Tin Hifi P1 after being EQ'd can do so. Great mids. Bass responds well to EQ.

But somebody else can probably suggest something good out of the box sound.

 

[mffl41]

Tin Hifi P1 after being EQ'd can do so. Great mids. Bass responds well to EQ.

But somebody else can probably suggest something good out of the box sound.

I appreciate the suggestion. I forgot to mention that I would like the spend no more than $60. After reading reviews, I might give the CCA CA4 a try.

 

[assassin10000]

I appreciate the suggestion. I forgot to mention that I would like the spend no more than $60. After reading reviews, I might give the CCA CA4 a try.

I'd consider taking a look at the bqeyz earphones. I haven't heard them personally though. Many have said they are the next step up from many kz/cca offerings though.

 

[Slater]

Which Chinese IEMs will deliver the best mid range? I own a pair of KZ ZST, but I am looking for something that sounds better than that. I use my Sennheiser IE8s when I want to listen to bass heavy music and my daily driver are the iBasso IT01. I love the fun sound signature it provides while giving a great low and high end, imo. However, I am looking for an IEM that gives me very smooth and forward mids with good detail. One of my favorite pair of IEMs was the DBA-02, due to the great mids and details, but it was severely lacking in the bass/low end. Is there a pair of Chinese IEMs that will give me what I want? Perhaps the CCA CA4?

BQEYZ KB100 would be my vote. It’s definitely a step up from KZs.

 

[mffl41]

Thanks for the BQEYZ suggestions! I am reading up on them vs the CCA/KZ IEMs and it's mostly good stuff. I'll probably order a pair today and be listening to them around this time tomorrow

 

[Solar1971]

I'd consider taking a look at the bqeyz earphones. I haven't heard them personally though. Many have said they are the next step up from many kz/cca offerings though.

100% all the way BQEYZ BQ3 56$
Very very nice IEMs.
For a bit less the BQEYZ KB100. Roughly 50$ also great IEMs.
But not as good as the BQ3.
Enjoy

 

[Nimweth]

I appreciate the suggestion. I forgot to mention that I would like the spend no more than $60. After reading reviews, I might give the CCA CA4 a try.

CA4 is very V shaped with powerful bass and recessed mids so perhaps not what you're looking for. TRN BA5 is very good in mids and produces a good neutral sound.

 

[Nimweth]

100% all the way BQEYZ BQ3 56$
Very very nice IEMs.
For a bit less the BQEYZ KB100. Roughly 50$ also great IEMs.
But not as good as the BQ3.
Enjoy

BQ3 is a very good option, I agree!

 

[Slater]

100% all the way BQEYZ BQ3 56$
Very very nice IEMs.
For a bit less the BQEYZ KB100. Roughly 50$ also great IEMs.
But not as good as the BQ3.
Enjoy

I don’t own nor have ever heard the BQ3, so I can only recommend stuff I’ve heard.

The BQ3 was their flagship before the Spring 1 came along, so I’m sure it’s awesome as well. I haven’t heard anything from BQEYZ that I didn’t like.

One thing I will mention is the shell for the BQ3 is much bigger than the KB100. I know people have made comments about the large fit of the BQ3. So if OP has smaller ears, he/she may want to consider the smaller size of the KB100. Just food for thought

 

[PhonoPhi]

100% all the way BQEYZ BQ3 56$
Very very nice IEMs.
For a bit less the BQEYZ KB100. Roughly 50$ also great IEMs.
But not as good as the BQ3.
Enjoy

So how do BQ3 & KB100 compare to ZSX & C12? Also how would your describe 1 More Quad in comparison? Would be great to know your opinion.

 

[nxnje]

Hello everyone,
my review of the Kinera TYR is out!
I'm falling in love with this little microdriver.

https://audio-monkeys.com/in-ear/kinera-tyr-en/

I'll be posting some more reviews in the days: KB Ear Knight, TRN ST1, Smabat ST-10.

 

[Infoseeker]

Hello everyone,
my review of the Kinera TYR is out!
I'm falling in love with this little microdriver.

https://audio-monkeys.com/in-ear/kinera-tyr-en/

I'll be posting some more reviews in the days: KB Ear Knight, TRN ST1, Smabat ST-10.

Those Kinera almost seem like rebranded Final Audio E-series from your description with them.

 

[Timoteew]

Shozy form 1.4 unbox
Bought it from a small shop here in Hong Kong. Haven’t got time to listen to them yet. cost HK$999 approx US$128. Will run in first

Keen to hear your listening impressions!