CCA CA16 PRO Review. Is redemption here?

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  • CCA CA16 PRO Review. Is redemption here?
    KZ Acoustics has kindly provided me the CA16 Pro as a review unit for an honest, unbiased opinion.
    You can purchase the CCA CA16 PRO here:
    www.kztws.com/...
    Discount code: CA10
    A little background, I reviewed the CCA CA16 in July 2020. The CA16 had pretty solid bass, treble extension and resolution, unfortunately, mids was very recessed that you had to pump the volume up just to listen to vocals come above the mix. I'm happy to report the CA16 Pro has solved this problem with mids coming forward I the mix and making vocals more enjoyable and accessible to the listener.
    Before we begin, here's my listening preferences and use case scenario:
    1. I like Harman type tuning with a slightly brighter edge
    2. Isolation and fit has to be decent enough to drown out the subway train noise
    3. Ample bass to overcome the low frequency droning sound of the subway train
    4. I don't mind a narrower soundstage and not having upper trebles presence like airy, hyper shimmery trebles
    5. Imaging is still critical in a narrower soundstage. Typically an in-studio performance, though everything is tighter together, you still can distinct each placement of instruments.
    Audio chain for my tests:
    Samsung Galaxy S10, UAPP/Tidal, Loconaq CE0275 MQA dongle DAC, Fosi Audio N2 amp
    Samsung Galaxy S10, UAPP/Tidal, Loconaq CE0275 MQA dongle DAC, Ifi Zen Can
    And
    Just the Samsung Galaxy S10 with UAPP/Tidal
    Albums used:
    Parcels: Live Vol 1, Strunz and Farah: Fantaseo, Bruno Mars: An Evening With Silk Sonic, Majid Jordan: Wildest Dreams, Deadmau5: 4x4 12, Diana Krall: Quiet Nights, Daft Punk: Random Access Memories
    The CA16 Pro was tested on stock cables and KZ starline tips. Why? Because the stock tips SUCK. We'll talk about that later.
    My written review can be found on Facebook at NBBA, Truth About Audio and Audiophiles In Asia.
    Follow me on Instagram at / budgetaudiochrono
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Komentáře • 2

  • @hrod9393
    @hrod9393 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm getting these today but having second thoughts. I really do want bassy V but so many people say the Arias are great in same price range but the Arias is classified as neutral.
    I'm eyeing the Crinnacle FHE, then looking at the OH1, I'm not sure if I want the heavier OH10

    • @BudgetAudioChrono
      @BudgetAudioChrono  Před 2 lety +1

      The OH10 is in a different class compared to the CA16 Pro. Better buy and long term satisfaction with the OH10.