CCA (Clear Concept Audio) - Rhapsody

Hello everyone, I need help choosing new in-ear monitor from the jungle of models. I currently have a pair of Truthear Hola, which I like, a pair of KZ Castor (Harman) and above all, the best from my point of view, a pair of CCA Rhapsody (with switches set to 1000). I love the Rhapsody, but they are big and quickly uncomfortable in the ears. So, I need help choosing new in-ear headphones from the jungle of models to replace the Rhapsody. I mainly listen to Jazz (trios and small groups), voices and classical music. I like the bass to be present and precise, the mids not to be recessed, and the highs to be well defined but not aggressive. I use a Hiby R3 DAP or a Toppinx DX1 DAC with my PC. My budget is under 100 euros. I would like to find a model at least as good as the Rhapsody, but with smaller and more comfortable shells. Thank you in advance for your valuable advice. PS: I already tried the Kiwi Ears Cadenza, I didn't like it, and I listened to the Aoshida E20, I liked it, but I didn't think it added much compared to the Hola.

Hello, I use 1000 switches setting with the Rhapsody. And I also use a pair of KZ Castor (Harman) with 1100 setting. I like Castor and Hola, but I prefer the Rhapsody, it's more my taste, just it has very large shells like the Castor. For comfortable listening the best of these are the Hola, but the sound is more muffled. When I don't use an Iem I listen music on a pair of Q acoustics 3020i or a pair of 3030i I love the two. I also thought to S08, Delci and also the Sivga Que. But I don't know what is the best for acoustic instruments. Looking at the shell geometry, I think the Sivga are more comfortable than the other two. The other one I thought was the Simgot EA500 LM. But I don't want harsh treble or too metallic sound. And maybe it's the case with this pair, don't know. Thank you for your suggestion, it helps me.

I have Rhapsody ( same shell as Hydro ) and i can't stand them more than one hour.They are soo uncomfortable!! Hope they work for you. Saw them at even lower price 2-3 days ago,but the store had mixed reviews.

Kz Rhapsody I really like the sound but Jesus Christ,that nozzle will gape your ear canal like its gonzo. Super uncomfortable.

what you don't like about them? You could try to eq them using apo/peace I have Rhapsody and I use 1.2.3 up and 4 down 1 and 2 boost bass,3 vocals,4 heights I heard Hidro have better bass quality but less quantity than Rhapsody

I like them 85 percent Mainly due to comfort.Iwas about to give up on them due to pain in ear canal Then I shorten the steam ear tips and voila 6,7 hours no problem. Also I had to cut the heat shrink tube that keep the C shape of the cable.Items are sticking out quite a bit and I had discomfort behind the ears. Lost a bit of fitment but is manageable. in terms of sound I keep the switches all up like you can't hear a difference ,eq them with plus 3 db at 20 and 100 for extra bass.When I listen to music I add bass bost on my zen dac air and they vibrate quite good. I like the sound,got bass punch and sub bass rumble,present vocals and no piercing or shouty high notes.Soundstage is good.They are the best I own so far ( Castor,Vader,PRX planar,Qcz Hbb ) How Hidro respond to eq? They have sub bass rumble? A bit of punch?Do you think they are a good fit for a basshead? I'd be fine with less bass quantity but noticeable more quality. Also i want to 3d print a lighter faceplate.That metallic faceplate is heavier than the housing and drivers combined. Can't figure out yet how to measure the dimensions.

Agree. Zs10 pro 2 ( uppose to be upgrade ) are crap.Too bright and harsh heights. Vocals sound weird to me. Also overhiped to me are Castor Bass,HBB ''gaming'' collab. I have KZ Castor,QKZ x HBB ( these 2 are the crappiest ) Vader,Zs10 pro,PRX,and CCA Rhapsody. Rhapsody are the only ones that are good for me as a bass head.NIce sub bass rumble,punchy mid bass,present vocals,no harsh or piercing heights ( like zs10 pro 2),Decent wide soundstage.THey just sound good. Took me a while to make them comfortable,was about to give up on them. Definitely i recomend them for a basshead They need short steam eartips ( i shorten the stock ones ) to make them usable for 6,7-10 hours.Otherwise they push too much in your ear canal and cause pain due big nozzle. I ordered some eartips that suppose to work with them ( **Zhulinniao Zhu Rythme** ) but they are in transit and i didn't try them yet. I'd give them a try if u are a basshead.THey are good.

Bassy IEMs: Under $5 * QKZ AK6 Pro $25 and lower (bass-focused) * KBEar Rosefinch \* * QKZ x HBB (OG version) \* * BLON BL-01 * KZ Castor Bass \* $25 and lower (neutral warm) * Tangzu Wan'er SG/Wan'er 2 \* * 7Hz x Crinacle Salnotes Zero 2 \* * Moondrop Chu 2 * KZ Castor Silver (UUDD switches) $25-60 (bass-focused) * BLON BL-03/BL-03 II \* * BLON x HBB Z300 * TinHiFi C3 Mk2 \* * 7Hz x HBB Elua * Kinera Celest Gumiho * KZ Castor Pro Bass \* * CCA Rhapsody \* * CCA Trio \* $25-60 (neutral warm) * Kefine Klean \* * Inawaken Dawn Ms \* * Kiwi Ears Cadenza \* * Tripowin x 0DiBi Vivace \* * Kinera Celest Wyvern Abyss \* * Tangzu YuXuanJi * KBear KB02 * KZ Zenith (UUDD switches) \* * KZ Castor Pro Silver (UUDD switches) Special mentioned * Truthear x Crinacle Zero Blue 2 \* * QKZ x HBB Khan (\* recommend)

Thanks for the response! I'm really leaning towards on buying the CCA Rhapsody now, but I found Kefine klean which is just a bit expensive. Question thought, is it worth getting Kefine Klean? How is it compared to Zero: Red? Will it gives the same or at least around the same bass as the CCA Rhapsody?

Cheaper hydros? Those aren't comparable to the Hydros. The supposed baby hydro were the Rhapsody and people that have both said that's not even close.