Kiwi Ears Dolce VS CCA CSN

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Kiwi Ears Dolce and CCA CSN are in-ear monitors. Kiwi Ears Dolce costs $20 while CCA CSN costs $20. Kiwi Ears Dolce holds a clear 0.9-point edge in reviewer scores (5.6 vs 4.7). Kiwi Ears Dolce has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge and Kiwi Ears Dolce has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Kiwi Ears Dolce CCA CSN
Bass 5.6 3
Mids 5 4
Treble 3 3
Details 5.6 3
Soundstage 5 4.7
Imaging 5.6 3
Dynamics 4 3
Tonality 5.7 3.3
Technicalities 4 3
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Kiwi Ears Dolce Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

5.6

Mixed


CCA CSN Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

4.7

Generally Unfavorable


Reviews Comparison

Kiwi Ears Dolce reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.7 * score rescaled + normalized
4 community members have rated the Kiwi Ears Dolce at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

CCA CSN reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.3 * score rescaled + normalized
3 community members have rated the CCA CSN at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

Kiwi Ears Dolce (more reviews)

Kiwi Ears Dolce reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7 * score rescaled + normalized

Kiwi Ears Dolce reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
D Tech
Makes you wonder why you pay more for other iems.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C- Soundstage: C+

Kiwi Ears Dolce reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Well done V-shape. Very similar to CRA CCA+.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

CCA CSN (more reviews)

CCA CSN reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 3.1 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D Tech
A little sharp in the tuning, but decent overall. Respectable value for $20.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: D Mids: C- Treble: D Dynamics: D Details: D Imaging: D

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Kiwi Ears Dolce Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

4.5

Gaming Grade

C

CCA CSN Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

3.1

Gaming Grade

D

Kiwi Ears Dolce Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Resolution is limited, masking finer nuances and narrowing the soundstage. Busy mixes still overwhelm it with ease.
Mids C+
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble D
Treble response is uneven, jumping between dull spots and sharp peaks. Peaks poke out unpredictably.
Dynamics C-
It maintains a steady dynamic profile that neither offends nor inspires. Swells arrive but lack drama.
Soundstage C+
The image breathes a little, spacing instruments laterally while sketching a light sense of distance. Separation improves with cleaner recordings.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

CCA CSN Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D
  • Uneven emphasis across the spectrum keeps the presentation unsettled and awkward. Acoustic instruments lose their natural body.

Average Technical Grade

D
  • The tuning renders a cramped window into the music, with nuance fading fast. Expect grainy textures to creep in.
Bass D
Expect a restrained low end that prioritizes cleanliness over excitement. Impact comes across soft and restrained.
Mids C-
The region is listenable but lacks the finesse and clarity of better tuning. A touch of EQ can smooth things out.
Treble D
Treble response is uneven, jumping between dull spots and sharp peaks. Peaks poke out unpredictably.
Dynamics D
Dynamics come across throttled, leaving energetic moments underwhelming. Energetic passages land with a thud.
Details D
Modest detail presentation that sacrifices texture and masks subtle nuances. It conveys the basics but not the nuance.
Imaging D
Panning effects blur at the edges, making movement sound smeared. Fast panning effects smear noticeably.
Gaming D
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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