CCA (Clear Concept Audio) - Phoenix

Nah this thing is bright. Very harsh and sibilant and strident. No way in heck should this be called neutral.

Nah it's super bright. I bought this a few days ago. Wouldn't recommend this.

Full review in: https://mobileaudiophile.com/in-ear-earphones-iem-iems-reviews/cca-phoenix/?amp=1 Phoenix, the latest release from the house of CCA doesn’t look like the usual budget offering. A complete metal forged IEM encased in a premium packaging with faux leather carry pouch is something that can’t be seen frequently in this budget segment. This being priced under 30USD, has a sonic output that’s way ahead of its competitors. Phoenix gets a single 10mm Dual Magnetic Dynamic Driver with an impedance of 33ohms which can be driven fairly with dongle DAC/AMPs. The graph that brand puts out misleads the consumers showcasing its big bass profile with recessed mid and highs. While in real, it’s a whole difference story! Phoenix adopts a well-tuned neutral profile with a hint of brightness that adapts well to EQ. Accompanied with the natural tonality, Phoenix in general exhibits a fast and clean bass response (Neutral). The mid-section is leaner but compensates with that spectacular track separation with impeccable layering capability. The treble sounds open enough showcasing adequate brightness and shimmer in the top end. The micro dynamics are handled well and are reflected in its above average detail retrieval and staging. Phoenix sets a benchmark in its category by showcasing its versatile neutral tuning that responds well to EQ. This sets the platform for the upcoming budget contenders to bring out more neutral tunings amidst the crowded generic profiled sound. Pros: * Neutral Sound Profile * Micro-Dynamics * Natural Tonality and Forward Mid-Section * Soundstage and Layering * Build, Accessories and Price Cons: * Leaner Bass

Well it's not overly bright and the graph of Phoenix misleads a lot. Even the bass they have boasted in the graph is not appreciated here 😅

30 dollar cca phoenix is better

https://preview.redd.it/td98t71r3hxf1.png?width=2400&format=png&auto=webp&s=fb2979fbe477efc32598af94ce3babf72a9716d0 All 3 are Mild V-shaped IEMs and 1 dynamic driver sets, and all are great all-rounders, they might sound similar-ish, minor differences for the most part. If you want a metal shelled IEM, durable enough, well balanced-ish tuning, treble detailed, good instrument separation, most likely not shouty, and best unboxing and nice set of accessories included. But "may" sound tad bit siblant, closer to Harman (some are tired of Harman), and lacking on eartips vs the others, and being a Metal shell (there are some issues on moisture with metal shell, which can be fixed by taking care of the IEM and case with silica gel when not in use). CCA Phoenix is for you. A little bit leaning towards a bit of a brighter but non shouty or fatiguing sound, good details, technicalities and instrument separation, and with its DSP version has app control and can be EQed via app to be as balanced as the others. Unboxing might be less exciting, cable might lack that pzazz. Tanchjim Bunny is your pick, full 3D printed resin shell, no issues on moisture on resin for the most part, but its plastic, case is fabric. (I would prefer to go for the DSP Type-C version, unless you prefer 3.5mm analog) Then there's the Tangzu Wan'er SG 2 Jade, If you want a vocal forward/focused IEM, a little bit warm tuning, nice unboxing, better selection of eartips (inclusion of the Tangzu Sancai tips, many love this), and a nice looking resin shell, nice looking cable, But may sound a bit shouty or a bit brighter for some, lacking the warmth for some especially Tangzu Wan'er SG 1 lovers, and no included case. (Two versions, analog and DSP Type-C cable, same as Bunny)

Bunny DSP would kinda limit you for future prospects as you will be limited with the DSP cable than a IEM + DAC combo, but its a great initial entry if you want to tinker with EQ. The CCA Phoenix and Bunny 3.5mm would be more appropriate for future proofing, especially with the right DAC/AMP combo. (some has good, might be even better DSP features vs Bunny DSP cable) If you can get at least a TRN Black Pearl or the CrinEar Protocol Max. Qudelix 5K or FiiO BTR17 if you want all the features a DAC/AMP can give.

Cca phoenix? Super cheap stuff, another reviewer said he liked it more than his chu 2. Performed well on games too(cca advertised it as a gaming iem). 1DD driver And it's a full metal build. Around $30 but it's on sale for me i bought it for $18- here in Malaysia 75myr

Cca phoenix at AliExpress. I love it so much, the vocals are clear, there's good bass and treble. And it can even do gaming!!! I can hear close footsteps in-game while still listening to music. The music sounds filling without any noticeable gaps. I can even say that these sound like my kz zs10 pros with less treble harshness. I am in love with it, it just arrived today

Cca phoenix. Is in that price range. It's similar to the chu 2 in the graph, and has treble detail. Zero 2 is more "fun" i think. Edit. (I always see experts say 'fun'. But what they really mean is that it's more marketable for a wider audience cuz that's what i understand from their use of the lingo 'fun')

You should try it. The tuning on that is the cca golden ratio tuning based on harman 2019. With v shape, It's also a gaming iem so my guess it's a solid set

Really liking the CCA Phoenixes I got in the mail today- about $30- and CCA is KZ.

Zero 2 is a very fun IEM. Really enjoying the CCA Phoenix myself as I got them a couple of weeks ago. Paired them with the CVJ Flora cable as the Phoenix is purple. Really fantastic set and current go to.

They are both good. I use the Zero 2 for a lot of gaming on console. Haven't tried the Phoenix yet but will give it a go this week.

I'll definitely give em a go this week. I tend to swap between the Zero 2 and G1 as the G1 was originally advertised for gaming.

Honestly, i reviewed Phoenix few days ago and gave it 4.5 / 5 because of tonality. Now i didnt tried Bunny or Waner but i would pick them. If you have DAC then probably Waner with 3.5mm, and if you dont have it then Bunny DSP because of tuning options