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Hello everybody,

i ordered the Hidizs M4 and the CCA C16 to compare both and decide which one of them sounds better.
My source is a LG V30 Quad HIFI DAC (ESS SABRE 9218P) and TIDAL (subscription) MQA Songs over Universal USB Player Pro with "bit perfect".
Its really really hard for me to decide which one is better. I think both sounds great but also it depends on which tips i use. I tested them 100 times and the difference is lightly small for me... Maybe i feel a little bit more to the Hidizs M4. When listening to Orchester - it sounds lightly more - Like i can more locate the instruments. In some other tracks i cant hear a difference. The Hidizs have 4 drivers on each side, the CCA has 8 balanced.

I have to say, i am not a pro Yes my playback device is also not the best High end player.
But also for the future, in which should i invest ?

What do you think, which one is better ? What is the difference between both?
Which one would you recommend ?

I would be happy for every help, answer and advice.
Best regards and thank you


Price:
Hidizs M4 = 280 USD
CCA C16 = 139 USD

Hidizs Mermaid MS4 technical specifications:

• Type: Hybrid, 3BA + 1DD
• BA units: Knowles 33518 (high frequency) + 30017 dual
• Dynamic driver: 10.2mm, Hidizs design, high-sensitivity polymer diaphragm (dual magnetic circuits|dual cavity)
• Shell materials: high density military grade CNC aluminum-alloy, aluminum-alloy gold-plated output nozzle, hand-made resin top panel
  
• Frequency response: 15Hz - 40kHz
• Sensitivity: 112dB/mW
• Impedance: 12Ω (at 1kHz)
• Rate power: 10hW
• Headphone connectors: 2pin, 0.78mm
• Cables: OFC, 4 strands
• Weight: 16g

Link here in Forum:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/hid...ew-approach-to-iems-and-compatibility.898917/


CCA C16 technical Specifications:

• Driver: 8 balanced armatures
• Frequency Response: 20-40,000Hz
• Impedance: 27ohms
• Sensitivity: 105dB

Link here in Forum (review):
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/cca-c16.23526/reviews