Review on 🎧 High-resolution CCA C10 Pro In-Ear Earphone: HiFi Stereo Five-Driver Earbud Headphone with Detachable Cable (Purple) by Brett Islam

Previously released CVJ headphones lack the popular V-shaped profile, instead exhibiting a more neutral sound signature. Hybrids CSA (1DD + 1BA) and CSN (1DD + 5BA) delivered a refreshingly open presentation, with CSA being well balanced and full-bodied and CSN neutral with a refined cool tone. The latest model is CS8. This is also a hybrid design (1DD+3BA). The dynamic driver has a 10mm diaphragm and double magnets and cuts off low frequencies. A 50060 Balanced Armature is used for the mids, while the top is processed by two 30095 BA modules. There is no BA in the nozzle. Like previous models, the CS8 is presented in a black wooden case with craquelure and silver accents. There is a CVJ logo on the front and detailed product information on the bottom. Inside you'll find: * CS8 headphones with pre-installed earbuds (size M) * 2-pin, 4-wire monocrystalline copper cable * Two extra sets of silicone earbuds (S, L) * Faux suede storage pouch * Zip ties with Velcro * Documentation The IEMs themselves have a body of smoky transparent resin through which the components can be seen, and there is a round hole at the base of the nozzle for DD. The bezel is black with silver detailing around the grained metal effect and has a white CVJ logo in the centre. The 2-pin connectors are countersunk. The cable is black, tightly braided. There is a 3.5mm metal straight connector with CVJ logo and a metal Y-connector, no chin slider. The build is solid and nicely framed, and the presentation is good for the price. First Impression I found the CS8 sound sensitive to the source. It was originally tested with Xduoo X20 DAP but it sounded too bright. I also tried the Hifi Walker H2 with the same result. The Sony NWZ-A15 showed better balance with a bit more warmth, which was used for the evaluation. A comfortable fit was achieved with the pre-installed cleats and the insulation was good. Sensitivity was good, sufficient volume was achieved with all sources, no amplification was required. After a lot of work and a short listen, I replaced the stick cable with a 16-wire hi-fi hear with a silver-plated cable. Like its predecessors, the CSA and CSN, the CS8 featured a largely neutral/bright profile and was restrained in bass. It shared some of the detail and refinement of the CSN, with the mids getting brighter as the frequency went up. This trend continued in the high frequencies, which were also brighter than neutral but well detailed. The soundstage showed excellent breadth and average depth. Bass The bass profile was generally flat with no evidence of mid-range bleed. It was slightly brighter than neutral, with reduced sub-bass. In Isao Tomita's "Pavane" Ravel's electronic version, the bass was subdued but clear. The recorded atmosphere was well captured with a well-reproduced bass drum reverberation, although a little more depth would have been desirable here. This tended to push the mids and highs forward, resulting in a slightly brighter bass response. "Whisper from the Mirror" by Keiko Matsui features powerful bass with keyboards and kick drum. Once again, the CS8 favored the mids and highs, and while the bass was punchy and punchy, it lacked weight and power, reducing some of the impact. KZ's ZSX, for example, showed more bass here and achieved a more interesting balance. The powerful bass drums in the high points of Ravel's "Alborada del Gracioso" by the Minnesota Orchestra conducted by Eiji Oue also felt a little low in the mix. and her influence was reduced, resulting in a less spectacular performance. The dynamic contrasts in this piece are essential to conveying the composer's intent, and CS8 falls a little short. Mids The mids were bright and crisp. The tonality got lighter towards the top end and the detail was noticeable and sometimes harsh on some materials. With a mid-focused profile, it's no surprise that vocals are reproduced well. Rosanna Cash's It's Happened Before was entertaining. Her vocals were centered with a distinctly audible reverberation and perfect diction, while the accompanying guitars and dobros on the sides were clear and detailed. The clarity was particularly noticeable on this track. It was the perfect footage for CS8. The light, subtle and graceful orchestration of Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik also suited CS8 very well. Performed by the Vienna Philharmonic under Karl Böhm, the bright and clean production emphasized intricate counterpoint and rhythmic play to an entertaining result. However, the overall balance remained slightly brighter than neutral throughout the track, with the cellos and basses lacking in warmth. Notes emphasizing the effect of "rosin". The complex accompaniment surrounding the solo instrument was presented clearly and the bass underpinning on this track had ample depth. Treble The treble was bright and clear, but occasionally showed a hiss with emphasis on the lower treble. The timbre of the string instruments was slightly sharper than ideal, and the wind instruments sometimes sounded thin. The upper highs were smoother, with good extension and some nice sparkle. The CS8 showed plenty of detail here, with stereo imaging and movement being particularly effective. The layering in this piece was also very good. The high notes at the climax of Barber's Adagio for Strings were crisp and clear, with a slight touch of piercing harshness at high volumes. The separation of the various string groups is well done, and the contrapuntal details were also clearly visible in the excellent recording by Leonard Bernstein and NYPO. " Linton Kwesi Johnson showed plenty of attack. The timbre of the cymbals was generally good, with only the occasional slight splash. The relevance of the rhythm section was maintained well. The soundstage of the CS8 production showed good breadth, but the depth and height were slightly less voluminous were generally good, but perspective tended to flatten out in complex passages and at high volumes, however, simpler pieces sounded good, with good clarity and sense of space String quartets, for example, performed better with a neutral, mid-focused profile While the CS8 is well priced, it mainly faces stiff competition from other similarly priced hybrids like the KZ ZSX, CCA C10 Pro and the new KBEAR Lark that arguably offer a more dynamic listening experience.The C10 Pro is V-shaped with bright front sound and fast deep bass, while the ZSX is slightly V-shaped with deep bass and expansive wied yield and the Lark is well balanced, dynamic and powerful. CS8 continues the CVJ family. Sound" and is a good value if you're looking for measured delivery and neutrals ranging from a balanced to bright profile. However, bass lovers won't like it and it benefits from a warmer source. CVJ should be commended for being claims and offers a worthy alternative to the plethora of V-shaped IEMs on the market.