CCA Trio has the potential to be cheaper than Rhapsody in the future. KZ is selling Castor Bass for like $12, that is an incredible IEM for this price, I think that we can expect ~$25 for Trio when the production picks up. I wouldn't buy it for the same price as CCA Rhapsody.
dear akros. first of all tu 4 your reviews. ive had a choice between simgot ew200, geek wold gk10s and moondrop aria/truthear crinacle bit i dont really think they're a good pick in pricerange under 50$. what do you think and what would u pick?
Well all depends if you like a technically capable IEM or not. GK10s is just too dark and no where near the rest of the other IEM you mentioned. The OG Aria is still a great IEM in my books....good tonality good technicality just good all rounder. TruthEars Zero I would say go for the red....seems to have more consistent QC. Simgot is my favourite, ticks all the right boxes and you can always add a Tanchjim Oxygen filter and tame the highs if they are too much. There's also the CCA Rhapsody.....very very good IEM...well worth the money.
Interesting Castor modification, I will try it myself since I enjoy the down-up-down-up setting on mine; It is more properly Harman but a bit too forward on some tracks.
hey! ive watched all your planar reviews and now i want to get myself one. which is the best planar in terms of technicalities (resolution, soundstage,etc) of all the planars that you've reviewed? budget is sub $300 (tonality is a non-issue as i will be EQing the heck out of it)
There are a few that I think are really good and since you will EQ it's not a real issue.... S12PRO , MP145, T10 , Kefine Klanar and P1MAx are.all.excellet. Overall I would get S12PRO or Klanar
So here I think I’d go for the Rhapsody… I have the Symphony and LOVE the planar’s musicality but think the bass boosting DD can be a bit too much at times especially for kick drums. But now there’s the ZS10 PRO 2 out that that’s tempting as well…
You like the Symphony? Most English language reviewers don't like it, Akros was the kindest of the ones I have listened to, TD Monk said it was a'steaming pile of dogshit', Russian speaking reviewers have liked it a lot, and uniformly mentioned long burn in time, which I had noticed with my Pr2, myself I like my KZ planars, but they suffer from a lack of bass..I think I will have to buy it..
I want to upgrade from the ZS10PROX witout spending too much, what can you suggest or recommend friend... I saw this for example: polaris,(you said that is no upgrade kz zs10pro x vs polaris, but i wanted to still including it in this tiny list; trio, rhapsody ? Ziigaat Nuo, TINHIFI T2, Simgot Ew200, BLON BL03, Zero 2? Cronch? Kiwiears Cadenza? Kz AS16 Pro? HIDIZS MS1 Galaxy or any other you think is way too good and NOT expensieve, budget price, cheap.
Well both are good and both would be excellent at the proposed purpose you want to give them. However I feel the Trio would probably do a slightly better job as you might be able to watch / listen for longer periods of time.
Hey Akros, what’s a good IEM to relax and zone out to some Radiohead and similar music? Trying to figure out something of this sort to add to the collection.
Hello Tony Please rank #1, #2, #3 the best IEM that you like most ✅ KZ Castor Bass ✅.CCA Trio ✅ QKZ X HBB Rank #1 = The Best Rank #3 = The Worst Please give me Valid Reasons. I will buy one of them based on your recommendation Tony. Thanks 🙏👍🏻😁
Is trio worth extra 10$ ? I have castor. I like neutral analaytical listen subass/treble eztension , i can EQ so i need good driver capabilities. . Cca cra original is my favourite..it takes eq so well and has good extension ... thanks and plz reply
Really? I think they sound fantastic. I have several dozen IEMs, most of them much more expensive than the Trio, and I still think the Trio is one of the better sounding IEMs in my collection.
Hello, dear Akros! 😊 Do you apply damping filters mesh 450 on top of the mesh in the KZ Castor Bass Edition? And why is that? Or did you happen to get a unit from the factory without filters? 😅
Thanks for telling us about 450 mesh filter + comply foams help smooth out the treble. 4.8mm would probably work I assume - th-cam.com/video/VjqpLekUjAI/w-d-xo.html
@@akros9333 Thank you very much for the reply; really appreciate it! i looked at the product visualization images again and it looks like 1 or 2 of the BAs are right at the nozzle. Some say that putting the BAs at the nozzle is going to make an IEM sound piercing specially with the treble. Have you reviewed IEMs before that have BAs right at the nozzle? By the way, KZ also now has the AS16 PRO X. Maybe you can also do a comparative review of the AS16, AS16 PRO, and AS16 PRO X; and see if there has been a progressive evolution to it, sound signature wise?
Have you heard the Trio? What didn't you like? What about the Artti R1 or the PENON Serial. Theses are all 3dd and the quality of what they offer is pretty impressive!!
Penon seem to be the most overpriced of all manufacturers. That Neo 3 should be like $85. Look quite cheap. They make plenty of $ on Fan 2 at $140 yet list it at $270. It's blatant ripoff. If people keep paying the bloted price they will keep ripping people off.
Jason I respect what you say, but if we analyse things very clearly, most manufacturers push the price of their products, what does for example a Oriolus Trailli have that justifies it's 5000$ price tag or a IE600 it's 600$ it's price. They are in the business of making earphones and we are the ones that either buy or don't buy. If the whole attitude of the market was different....more moderate....we would have way less brands and much more realistic prices. As for PENON I agree that some models are a little out of context, while others are very well priced. The Vortex for example is an amazing single DD that gets very little love but performs very very well!
Superb review and comparisons, Tony! Your expert analysis is insightful and balanced. Best wishes! 😃🎶🎵
CCA Trio has the potential to be cheaper than Rhapsody in the future. KZ is selling Castor Bass for like $12, that is an incredible IEM for this price, I think that we can expect ~$25 for Trio when the production picks up.
I wouldn't buy it for the same price as CCA Rhapsody.
In South East Asia, CCA is much cheaper. About 19 USD. CCA Rhapsody is about 34 USD
@@wemustgo yup, just ordered Trio's for only 18$.
From where ?
@@0v3rlord from where ?
? what would greatly improve a video
paper under the iems
write there names, price and combo formula
dear akros. first of all tu 4 your reviews. ive had a choice between simgot ew200, geek wold gk10s and moondrop aria/truthear crinacle bit i dont really think they're a good pick in pricerange under 50$. what do you think and what would u pick?
Well all depends if you like a technically capable IEM or not.
GK10s is just too dark and no where near the rest of the other IEM you mentioned.
The OG Aria is still a great IEM in my books....good tonality good technicality just good all rounder.
TruthEars Zero I would say go for the red....seems to have more consistent QC.
Simgot is my favourite, ticks all the right boxes and you can always add a Tanchjim Oxygen filter and tame the highs if they are too much.
There's also the CCA Rhapsody.....very very good IEM...well worth the money.
Interesting Castor modification, I will try it myself since I enjoy the down-up-down-up setting on mine; It is more properly Harman but a bit too forward on some tracks.
In your opinion, between cca trio and trn orca, which one sounds better and which one has the better soundstage?? thank you for the video. ☺️
One 9mm & 7mm DCMEKA AO9 all DD great for $20 budget
Hello sir! Suggestion of a best harman $100-200 budget (top 5) thanks!
hey! ive watched all your planar reviews and now i want to get myself one. which is the best planar in terms of technicalities (resolution, soundstage,etc) of all the planars that you've reviewed? budget is sub $300 (tonality is a non-issue as i will be EQing the heck out of it)
There are a few that I think are really good and since you will EQ it's not a real issue.... S12PRO , MP145, T10 , Kefine Klanar and P1MAx are.all.excellet.
Overall I would get S12PRO or Klanar
So here I think I’d go for the Rhapsody… I have the Symphony and LOVE the planar’s musicality but think the bass boosting DD can be a bit too much at times especially for kick drums. But now there’s the ZS10 PRO 2 out that that’s tempting as well…
You like the Symphony? Most English language reviewers don't like it, Akros was the kindest of the ones I have listened to, TD Monk said it was a'steaming pile of dogshit', Russian speaking reviewers have liked it a lot, and uniformly mentioned long burn in time, which I had noticed with my Pr2, myself I like my KZ planars, but they suffer from a lack of bass..I think I will have to buy it..
I want to upgrade from the ZS10PROX witout spending too much, what can you suggest or recommend friend... I saw this for example: polaris,(you said that is no upgrade kz zs10pro x vs polaris, but i wanted to still including it in this tiny list; trio, rhapsody ? Ziigaat Nuo, TINHIFI T2, Simgot Ew200, BLON BL03, Zero 2? Cronch? Kiwiears Cadenza? Kz AS16 Pro? HIDIZS MS1 Galaxy or any other you think is way too good and NOT expensieve, budget price, cheap.
Hello Akros
Which iem is better for watching movies & videos on youtube between CCA Rhapsody VS CCA Trio ? Please give me Valid Reasons.
Thank you
🙏👍😃
Well both are good and both would be excellent at the proposed purpose you want to give them.
However I feel the Trio would probably do a slightly better job as you might be able to watch / listen for longer periods of time.
@@akros9333 Ok thank you Brother 🙏👍😁
@@akros9333 Ok Thank you Brother Akros 🙏👍😁
Hey Akros, what’s a good IEM to relax and zone out to some Radiohead and similar music? Trying to figure out something of this sort to add to the collection.
cool, I also liked this setting better on the kz castor bass version)
Hello Tony
Please rank #1, #2, #3 the best IEM that you like most
✅ KZ Castor Bass
✅.CCA Trio
✅ QKZ X HBB
Rank #1 = The Best
Rank #3 = The Worst
Please give me Valid Reasons.
I will buy one of them based on your recommendation Tony.
Thanks
🙏👍🏻😁
Could you suggest me a good all rounder ba iem under $60
CCA Rhapsody
@@RandomGuy-om1vy Thank you
As16 pro 30ohm version
Is trio worth extra 10$ ? I have castor. I like neutral analaytical listen subass/treble eztension , i can EQ so i need good driver capabilities. . Cca cra original is my favourite..it takes eq so well and has good extension ... thanks and plz reply
New Castor Pro is out at Ali Express for under $20.
Got them, and I just heard them once...
Really? I think they sound fantastic. I have several dozen IEMs, most of them much more expensive than the Trio, and I still think the Trio is one of the better sounding IEMs in my collection.
Hello, dear Akros! 😊
Do you apply damping filters mesh 450 on top of the mesh in the KZ Castor Bass Edition? And why is that? Or did you happen to get a unit from the factory without filters? 😅
I took the stock filter out and applied the 450 filter
Thanks for telling us about 450 mesh filter + comply foams help smooth out the treble. 4.8mm would probably work I assume - th-cam.com/video/VjqpLekUjAI/w-d-xo.html
Hi Akros!
How would the Rhapsody compare to the TRN ST7?
Haven't yet received the ST7. When I do I'll glad you let you know
@@akros9333 Thank you very much for the reply; really appreciate it!
i looked at the product visualization images again and it looks like 1 or 2 of the BAs are right at the nozzle.
Some say that putting the BAs at the nozzle is going to make an IEM sound piercing specially with the treble. Have you reviewed IEMs before that have BAs right at the nozzle?
By the way, KZ also now has the AS16 PRO X. Maybe you can also do a comparative review of the AS16, AS16 PRO, and AS16 PRO X; and see if there has been a progressive evolution to it, sound signature wise?
Good comparisons. Unfortunately I have blacklisted KZ and will never be buying anything from them ever again.
Haters gonna hate
funny😅
If you’ve been burned multiple times from a company it’s hard to go back.
Is the Trio better then the Rapsody?
They are slightly different and thus targeted at different tastes.
Personally I like Rhapsody just a little more , although the Trio is 95 % there.
@@akros9333 what are genres for cca trio excuse me😅
Having owned a castor bass and the rhapsody. I would comfortably say I will skip the trio
I'll pass on a 3xDD "ménage à trois" anywhere near my ears. However, the Rhapsody is AOK for me.
Have you heard the Trio? What didn't you like?
What about the Artti R1 or the PENON Serial.
Theses are all 3dd and the quality of what they offer is pretty impressive!!
Penon seem to be the most overpriced of all manufacturers. That Neo 3 should be like $85. Look quite cheap. They make plenty of $ on Fan 2 at $140 yet list it at $270. It's blatant ripoff. If people keep paying the bloted price they will keep ripping people off.
Jason I respect what you say, but if we analyse things very clearly, most manufacturers push the price of their products, what does for example a Oriolus Trailli have that justifies it's 5000$ price tag or a IE600 it's 600$ it's price.
They are in the business of making earphones and we are the ones that either buy or don't buy.
If the whole attitude of the market was different....more moderate....we would have way less brands and much more realistic prices.
As for PENON I agree that some models are a little out of context, while others are very well priced.
The Vortex for example is an amazing single DD that gets very little love but performs very very well!
@akros9333 yes I do agree sir, some Penon products seem fairly priced. Like some of the est iems. Have a good day sir
why do some units have "KE" and others "ↄe" next to "on" over switches?