Phoenix

If you're brass headed than kz are best in that division zero 2 neutral with more brass cca phoenix is neutral with solid build quality.

Get these CCA Phoenix for just around 20$ and you will not get disappointed. https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3UzP1b3

Neutral sound, you won't be bothered by too much treble, lows are just good enough for metal music.

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.

I think it's something in the drivers that makes it hard to do treble right. It's either not there and there's not enough airiness or it's super bright and sibilant. And if you think about budget sets that have brightness we have Hexa, CCA Phoenix, Moondrop LAN 2 Reference, 7hz G1 (trash btw), et etc etc. They're shouty and sibilant. It's not like...let's say...Softears Studio 4, etc which is done really well. Ultimately that's the one area that cheap iems don't know how to nail down. They don't know how to nail smooth and airy but full vocals at the same time. That's basically not something it can do. You only see that at higher tiers.

Lol, no — sorry. That one really isn’t for me. It’s way too bright to my ears. No offense to you at all, just being honest. I shit on the CCA Phoenix every day, and this is right in that territory. Please don’t compare it to the Xenn Tops Pro — that’s honestly laughable. This is bright shit.

I'd say CCA Phoenix or QKZ x HBB. The CCA is more V-shaped, but is not too smooth on the mids, guitars are sharp, ideal for rock purposes. QKZ x HBB is the better basshead set up until the $80 mark. Both are aprox. $30 even off sales, but if you get both, they complement each other pretty well.

Hello. Thank you for your words. CCA Phoenix, CCZ BC01 Harmony and CVJ Vivian seem to me to have performance above their price and they will give you a lot of joy.

**Hello Community!** Honestly, when a brand leaves behind any stereotype or label it was known for, I love it. Breaking the chains that bind you and reinventing yourself is something worth applauding. That’s why today the new **Phoenix** from **CCA** is here, rising in flight from its ashes. Price: 30€–35$ Let’s start getting to know it part by part, but first the pros and cons that I consider important: **Pros** • Tonal balance. • Mids with good definition and texture. • High-frequency extension. • Natural vocals **Cons** • If you’re looking for a fun and powerful bass profile or body in the low end, it may fall short. **Introduction:** Alright. This is my second set from the brand. Previously, I really enjoyed the CRA+, from a much more budget line and a safe value for truly low budgets. This CCA Phoenix moves completely away from what we’ve seen so far and from the moment you receive the box, you start to notice a jump in quality everywhere you look: packaging, cable, ear tips, pouch… CCA has dressed up for the occasion, but… … **Will it manage to convince me?** **Contents:** \-Pair of metal shells. \-Detachable 0.78 mm 2-pin cable, with 3.5 mm termination and USB-C option. \-Open-bore silicone ear tips sizes SML. \-Storage and transport pouch. \-User manual. \-Shiny illustration of a Phoenix. **Comfort, build and design:** The **capsules** of the Phoenix have CNC metal bodies, which provides a feeling of robustness and higher-than-average quality in its price range. The metal design, aside from being aesthetic, aims to offer a stable acoustic chamber and fewer vibrations. I didn’t notice defects or signs of poor fitting in the assembly of the capsule pieces, so I can affirm that they are well finished. The **included cable**, braided and silver-plated, gives a sense of quality and durability: it is detachable, allowing replacement or upgrading if desired, and also does not take on annoying shapes whether you’re moving or sitting. However, I would have liked less pressure in the pre-formed final termination of each ear, since after my listening sessions, I noticed some discomfort in the area. The **silicone ear tips** allow reasonable sealing, the jump in quality is noticeable, and I was able to enjoy them during all my periods of enjoyment and analysis with the Phoenix. **Ergonomics** are cared for: the shape seems designed for a comfortable fit, with decent passive isolation, which favors long sessions without fatigue or discomfort in your ear canal. The nozzle isn’t too long, but it is indeed wide in diameter. Even so, I had no fit issues. Regarding **aesthetics**, it’s totally subjective. The purple of its shells is very striking, with a mirror effect that enhances that tone. Personally, it is too bold for my taste. The shape of the IEM seems spot-on, almost without edges and mostly curved. Overall, materials, build, accessories and presentation are above what is usual in a budget IEM: CCA has done its homework in this section. **Technical aspects:** \-10 mm dynamic driver (1DD). \-Frequency range: 20 Hz – 40 kHz. \-Impedance: 33 ohms. \-Sensitivity: 108 dB/mW. **Pairing:** It can work well with common sources such as a smartphone, dongle DAC, portable player, or discrete DAC/AMP, without needing powerful amplification. In fact, preferably with little amplification, the minimum you can configure. Given its preference for neutrality and brightness, I think it will perform better with balanced sources, to prevent the treble from becoming too bright and causing auditory fatigue. As I was saying, with balanced sources you’ll obtain a similarly clean, detailed and well-balanced sound where the strengths of this monitor stand out. I don’t consider it wise to add warmth with other types of sources, since the essence of this IEM is lost and that’s what makes it special. Therefore, for my entire analysis period I will use the FiiO K11 filter nº5 with low gain and the FiiO KA13. **Sound signature:** The signature of the CCA Phoenix is detailed with a clear emphasis on offering you clarity in listening, even surprising for the price. It offers controlled bass, present and enriched mids, and open treble without exaggeration but very fun, giving a sense of clean and well-defined sound that doesn’t overwhelm in any area. *Sub-bass:* Present with moderate impact, not excessive, but with enough body so that you don’t feel it is lacking. You don’t have to make an effort to hear it, it sounds when it should. *Bass:* Well controlled and firmly articulated, without excessive resonance or bleeding into the mids. The punch is fast, without dominating the profile. *Low mids:* Clean and somewhat delicate, they keep instruments present and dynamic. I don’t perceive them dragging into the mid and upper area. *Mids:* The mids offer very good cleanliness and definition, balanced and occupying a not very recessed position. The instrumentation is heard with texture, without feeling opaque. They are not thick, but they are clear and natural. *Upper mids:* With a very pleasant and revealing brightness that adds a certain energy without becoming tiring. Very nice in their tuning. *Treble:* The Phoenix stands out. The treble is extended, airy, but without harshness, with brightness and very clear fine nuances. *Vocals:* Natural, well-timbered and clearly positioned in the mix. Female vocals feel clear and floating, with good articulation; normal male vocals I perceived as balanced, with good presence and naturalness. Even so, very low male voices present a firm tone but can sound a bit less dense. *Soundstage:* Moderately spacious for a budget IEM; not huge, but intelligently balanced. I was really satisfied with its sense of envelopment. *Imaging:* Spatial imaging that, for its price, is quite adequate and allows you to distinguish sound elements clearly. *Layering:* Each instrument and voice is perceived clearly and without piling on one another, giving a sense of space and technical organization superior to what is expected in this price range. Very superior. *Detail retrieval:* Resolution is remarkable: microdetails, nuances, fine textures of instruments and voices are well defined. In acoustic pieces, vocals and solo instruments, the Phoenix shows its best side with performance that surprised me very pleasantly. **Videogames:** Always looking for the most cinematic experience possible, testing in narrative and action-intensive titles. [Check my blog to see the specific games](https://hifijuegos.blogspot.com/p/como-analizo-el-audio.html) and the audio analysis conditions in videogames. Source used: FiiO K11 with filter nº5 (neutral) and low gain. *Action:* In action moments, although it’s not designed as a gaming monitor, the bass and sub-bass are fast and controlled, with rumble present but moderate, without great physical or intense weight. Reverberation is perceived clean and well separated, which helps to locate impacts and environmental effects clearly. *Immersion:* Phoenix offers *very good reproduction of environmental microdetails* in videogames, which enhances sound immersion in calm scenes and even intense ones, although the latter is not its main strength. Its tuning helps capture small sounds that add up to an immersive experience. *Dialogues:* Clear and detailed, thanks to its *well defined midrange* that allows understanding voices without losing context of sound effects. Vocals don’t sound muffled, and both narration and conversations stand out with naturalness and cleanliness. *Layer separation:* When in videogames many sound elements converge (OST, explosions, gunshots, hits…), the CCA Phoenix maintains quite effective sound separation. Dense sounds tend not to pile up; strong effects and music are perceived as distinct layers with good clarity and microdynamics. Positioning: It allows locating basic directions of sounds (shots, footsteps, weapon reloads, doors…) clearly and offers a wider field sensation than many budget IEMs. However, it is not ultra precise in complex directional cues compared to others more technical in its price bracket. *Soundstage*: It is wide and well defined. On the horizontal axis, sounds are clearly distributed, allowing you to distinguish effects to the left and right. On the vertical axis, layers are perceptible, though not extremely high, and upper and lower elements feel present but discreet. On the depth axis, the sense of distance works well: explosions, dialogues and music are perceived on differentiated planes, maintaining scale and coherence without elements piling on the same line, even in complex scenes. *Sibilance:* Sometimes it can sting the eardrum. Lower the volume a bit. The character of this IEM makes it so that, if you look for it, you’ll find it in high frequencies. Be careful with excessively frenetic moments. **Final conclusion and personal assessment:** The CCA Phoenix is not an all-terrain IEM, I won’t lie to you. There are competitors that are better if what you want is something for everything and more “fun,” but is it worth sacrificing other equally important aspects? Alright, this Phoenix will not astonish you with overwhelming bass thickness, but is it lacking? No, it’s not lacking; it’s just not astonishing. I know many beginners (I was one of them) measure the value of an earphone by how strong and deep its low range is, but this monitor is more than that: it is dynamism, it is spaciousness, it is instruments and voices with texture, clarity, and placed with accuracy, separation, and detail. I’m clear on this, friends: I’d rather have many good things than one very good thing. That’s why I have already gifted another unit different from this one to a friend who is getting into this hobby of wanting to listen better. And I promise you I made the right choice. **Recommended for:** those looking for clarity and well-positioned elements and single-player videogame players in general who don’t mind that action moments aren’t transcendently epic. **Not recommended for:** bass lovers and/or crispy-treble lovers, or those who need something truly balanced across all frequencies. If you’ve made it this far, **thanks for reading.** [More reviews on my blog.](https://hifijuegos.blogspot.com/) Social media on my profile. **See you in the next review!** **Disclaimer:** This set of monitors was sent by CCA. I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to test one of their products at no cost and that no condition was imposed when writing this analysis. Despite this, my priority is to be as impartial as possible within the subjectivity that comes with analyzing an audio product. My opinion belongs only to me and I develop it according to the perception of my ears. If yours is different, it is equally valid. Please feel free to share it. **My sources:** – FiiO K11 for music and videogames on the main PC. – FiiO KA13 while I work. – FiiO BTA30 Pro + FiiO BTR13 for wireless LDAC listening at home. – FiiO BTR13 + iPhone 16 Pro Max for wireless listening on the street. – FiiO KA11. – FiiO JA11. – KBear Bluetooth Ear Hooks. – MacBook Air M4 3.5mm output. – Shanling M0 Pro. – Amazon Music Ultimate. – Local FLAC and MP3 files.

Of the ones you mentioned, I have all of them except the Bunny. I’m leaning toward the Phoenix. It’s smoother in the low end but more dynamic, with greater presence and resolution in vocals and instruments. It also has better clarity and soundstage.

For competitive play, SIVGA is better, although Phoenix also work very well.

I would go with the CCA Phoenix is you are looking for a more fun v shaped sound and the bunny if you where looking for a more neutral sound.

I personally prefer the GK Kunten for its tuning, but also love what the CCA Phoenix offer for its price, both are budget kings who punches way above its price. I don't think they are better than 100 USD sets but they are better than a lot of the recent offers for 50 USD (not all, obviously, because the Kefine Klean, TinHifi C3 MK II, Inawaken Dawn, KZ Zenith, Arrti T10, and other sets are perfect in that price segment and surpasses the Phoenix and Kunten).

Don't worry man, it's not a criticism about your post, and you are right, you are entitled to an informed opinion, I'm with you in thinking Reddit is sometimes an echo chamber to hype shitty sets and gear (Bad qc, not good value, because Cringecle or HBB says so... etcetera). Btw, the thing I like the most about having those new products in the market is offering that package and performance for that price! I think those two sets are market disruptors (More the Phoenix than the Kunten), and the companies needs to take note and improve their own products.