PhonoPhi
Headphoneus Supremus
Trying to answer briefly first of "the top of my head":1)any difference in the detail retrieval between the AS10 and AS12? how's the soundstage for both of them? and their sound signature? since it's kinda hard to find impressions for the as10 and as12 (especially compared to one another-- so I'm really thankful for the treble comparison @PhonoPhi ), most reviews are out for the as16 -_-
2)The thing I really liked about the e3000s are their soundstage and warm signature. are there any members of the hybrid/BA lineup in KZ/CCA that will be similar/better in the soundstage and detail department?
AS10 main strength is mids, the bass is nice and warmish and the treble is gently curtailed with very decent resolution preservation
The main strength of AS12 is the best BA bass (I have heard, both intensity and response), mids are OK. Treble cut off is too much for me, but it is fairly easy to bring back and to mod - ask Master Slater.
Compared to E3000, both BAs will be "wow" in resolution. How much you will like signature and timbre - depends. From KZ and CCA, those two are most fitting to try after E3000, in my opinion.
AS16 will be no-no
C16 - may be
Soundstage perceprion is very subjective, as they say. For me C16 is where I notice it most, it us also very good for AS16 and AS12, but I am perfectly OK with a perception of a very compact stage of NX7pro, for instance, it is compensated by nice resolution for me.
E3000 have not left me with special soundstage impressions, but that what I will be happy to look back and compare tonight after work and will report back