Review on CCA C10 Hybrid Units In-Ear Monitor Earphones - HiFi Wired Earbuds Headphones with Bass Stereo and Ergonomic Fit Design for Games, Music, Stage Shows (Black - No Mic) by Ben Chase

Sometimes you come across a budget device that really beats its price. This is one of those cases. I play live in a worship band several times a week and practice a lot at home, all with IEM. I have about 10 different pairs ranging from $20 to $150. Individual drivers up to 8 driver settings. They're in my top 2. For the price, they're hard to beat. I prefer them to the pros c10, c12 and ca16. The budget IEM scene has really grown in the last 2 years. If you're using the familiar expensive single-driver IEMs, give them a try. Hear more than twice the performance for less than half the price. I was hesitant to buy them because I honestly thought they were identical to my KZ ZS10 pros. You are not. They're similar in size, number of drivers, and volume, but that's where it ends. Listening to music: c10 is inferior to my zs10 pro. This is absolutely preferable as I prefer the zs10 pro's more pronounced bass frequencies. I really prefer the driver's dynamic sound for low frequencies. This gives the bass a spacious and smooth sound without being overdriven. The midrange instrument is not lost. Treble – With budget IEMs, the treble can get a bit out of control. Yes, you hear more stuff with more high frequencies, but it also tires your ears and can be harsh. C10 understood everything. It has lots of spark and air, high frequencies are not harsh or fatiguing. Playing live (where the C10 shines): Live, the guitar and vocals stand out slightly as there's a slight push in the mids. For me as a guitarist and singer, the C10 is just right for me. I also feel a slight bass boost, but it's not as pronounced as with the kz zs10 pro. They have quite a large soundstage. Not as big as the c12, but I'd say the c10's are more balanced and require less EQ tweaking. Fit/Comfort: First and foremost. Throw the silicone tips in the trash can and buy cheap memory foam tips. This greatly increases the tightness and comfort of any budget headphone. The photos show that they fit "well" in my ear. To my ears they are not the most comfortable of the ones I have. The stick that is inserted into the ear is slightly smaller than the others. Despite that, I still didn't have any tightness or comfort issues when playing for several hours. Quality/Reliability: Being a plastic construction, they are lighter than others, but this also gives them a less premium product feel. To be fair, lighter IEMs are more comfortable for long hours of use, so it's a bit subjective to one's perception of quality. I haven't had any compatibility issues with them and I don't take my IEMs lightly. I've rolled over the cord countless times in my office chair, and the headphones themselves have fallen to the ground at least 10 times.