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Thanks vorlon1, I appreciate your comments. I am tempted to try the CK10's. However, I've just read the OP's updated comparative comments and they're not compelling. The CK10 doesn't appear to be doing all that much better than the TF10, apart from vocals (which, I don't listen to much of) and build quality. I note that the OP reserves his most enthusiastic descriptions for the TF10's sound signature, which appears to be more engaging.
Now if the CK10 does have superior instrument separation, details and transparency than the TF10, then I'm interested. If it really is a BA alternative to the REO with a similar neutral presentation and is easier to drive unamped, then I'm very interested.
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The TF10 sounds more engaging for pop, mainstream, dance, house, or bass-oriented songs in my opinion. As for vocals, instrumental, rock, or vocal trance songs, it is more of a hit and miss on the TF10 due to slightly recessed mids. It all depends on the song/genre.
The TF10 does have a better soundstage than the CK10. The TF10 reminds me a lot of a dynamic driver IEM. Open and airy. The CK10 is also good, just not as wide as the TF10 and doesn't have that open/airiness feel.
Guitars and cymbals sounds much cleaner on the CK10. Bass and drums are tighter and quicker. Post-rock or music with multiple layers are phenomenal on the CK10 because of its separation and transparency. Highs are crisp and smooth. They do not come across harsh nor sibilant to me.
As others have mentioned, the CK10 is very transparent and have amazing separation compared to the TF10. I have owned/listened to the Klipsch X5, SCL4, ER4P, and RE0 in the past. When it comes down to it, I like neutrality, separation, and transparency. Sound is all preference. What I hear and what someone else hears might be completely different.