[CasualListener99]

I just received the CCA Duo. The sounds seems compressed. The mids sound stuffy.

Do they need a lot of hours of burning?

Thanks

 

[Brain Damage]

The last proper ZS series is the ZS10Pro-X who are still following the old 1 Main DD + 4 Flavouring BAs.
It was very well recieved but the world didn't go as crazy for it like the old ZS10Pro did.

IF the next ZS series have 1DD+4BA, latest XunDD, new gen bellsings BAs, DLP sound tube shells, proper crossover for seperation of duty on each drivers, maybe semi openback like ZS7 but that may clash with the soundtube...
should be pretty awesome.

CCA Pianist feels like a more budget approach on concept above.
KZ is retreating to budget segment for safety after the last drama.

hopefully, the next one will be another proper ZS-series successor.

Yeah, it still baffles me as to why the ZS10 Pro X didn't receive the same level of praise universally speaking as the original ZS10 Pro as it's far superior in my opinion.

 

[Kumonomukou]

Yeah, it still baffles me as to why the ZS10 Pro X didn't receive the same level of praise universally speaking as the original ZS10 Pro as it's far superior in my opinion.

Well, I guess most of ZS10 Pro owners never thought of buying Pro X or Pro Ultra Max if they look the same.

 

[r31ya]

I just received the CCA Duo. The sounds seems compressed. The mids sound stuffy.

Do they need a lot of hours of burning?

Thanks

Its a bit different with most review,
you could try to burn it a for bit,

You also should check the nozzle of the unit, i remember reading the glue used for the waxguard/nozzle filter bleeds into the sound tube and change the sound.
either you could try to open the nozzle filter and clean it

or contact judy@kzhifi.com, if you could record the compressed mid and show it to her.
if it confirmed defective, KZ will sent replacement.

 

[CasualListener99]

Thanks, they have about 5 hours of burning and I have seen no change. Tried severall tips but it doesn't seem to be tip related.

How can I show that the mids are stuffy with a recoding?

Think I rather fix them myself than dealing with KZ customer service again.

 

[XerusKun]

I just received the CCA Duo. The sounds seems compressed. The mids sound stuffy.

Do they need a lot of hours of burning?

Thanks

Try to remove the filter if it will change anything. Use needle or tweezer (if possible). Check for any residual glue on the nozzle.

 

[CasualListener99]

Thanks, how to set them back in afterwards?

 

[XerusKun]

Thanks, how to set them back in afterwards?

If you find that removing the filter fixes the problem, its better to a buy a replacement filter or just leave it as is (but there's a chance of wax build up). If you find the glue residue remove them and just return the original filter back using tweezers, align the filter on the nozzle.

I think the closest to what KZ uses is 250 4.2 mm mesh.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002875037663.html

 

[CasualListener99]

Thanks.

 

[Carpet]

The last proper ZS series is the ZS10Pro-X who are still following the old 1 Main DD + 4 Flavouring BAs.
It was very well recieved but the world didn't go as crazy for it like the old ZS10Pro did.

IF the next ZS series have 1DD+4BA, latest XunDD, new gen bellsings BAs, DLP sound tube shells, proper crossover for seperation of duty on each drivers, maybe semi openback like ZS7 but that may clash with the soundtube...
should be pretty awesome.

CCA Pianist feels like a more budget approach on concept above.
KZ is retreating to budget segment for safety after the last drama.

hopefully, the next one will be another proper ZS-series successor.

The KZ ZS10Pro X came out a little after the TRN ST5. People didn't rush out and buy a second budget 1+4. KZ used later generation BAs and was cheaper with a smoother tuning. TRN used an all metal shell and a Beriliyum coated DD.

Cast your mind back to various media format wars. What wins in the marketplace isn't always the best option!

 

[Nightstep]

I'm conflicted about the PR2 right now. Added some foam inserts from the Faaeal snow lotus and it basically fixed the PR2's peaky treble and sibilance for me. The timbre also isn't as weird.

 

[Nimweth]

The KZ ZS10Pro X came out a little after the TRN ST5. People didn't rush out and buy a second budget 1+4. KZ used later generation BAs and was cheaper with a smoother tuning. TRN used an all metal shell and a Beriliyum coated DD.

Cast your mind back to various media format wars. What wins in the marketplace isn't always the best option!

I have not heard the ZS10 Pro X, but I do have the ST5, which I really like. TRN managed to squeeze a great sound out of the 50060/30095 combination. The modular cable is a bonus as well.

 

[artatgray]

Something for your hungry planars:

Link: https://www.amazon.com/promocode/AALR1RJ12M2C1

 

[Hung Tuan]

I think I have upgraded my CCA Duo slightly . I replaced its mesh with the 500 mesh, which has smaller holes but thinner.

The sound is still bright but bass has a bit more pulse.

 

[CasualListener99]

I think I have upgraded my CCA Duo slightly . I replaced its mesh with the 500 mesh, which has smaller holes but thinner.

The sound is still bright but bass has a bit more pulse.

Did you find glue partly covering the driver tubes?