NiceHCK DB2 VS CCA CSN

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

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NiceHCK DB2 and CCA CSN are 1DD+1BA in-ear monitors. NiceHCK DB2 costs $22 while CCA CSN costs $20. NiceHCK DB2 is $2 more expensive. NiceHCK DB2 holds a decisive 1.2-point edge in reviewer scores (5.9 vs 4.7). CCA CSN has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge and NiceHCK DB2 has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge.

Insights

Metric NiceHCK DB2 CCA CSN
Bass 5.9 3
Mids 4 4
Treble 2 3
Details 5.9 3
Soundstage 6 4.7
Imaging 5.9 3
Dynamics 5 3
Tonality 4.5 3.3
Technicalities 2 3
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NiceHCK DB2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

5.9

Mixed

CCA CSN Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

4.7

Generally Unfavorable

Reviews Comparison

NiceHCK DB2 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.2 * score rescaled + normalized
15 community members have rated the NiceHCK DB2 at an average of 3.9/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

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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.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

NiceHCK DB2 (more reviews)

NiceHCK DB2 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
E+ Tech
Remarkably energetic set. But upper treble is off.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C- Treble: E+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
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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

NiceHCK DB2 User Review Score

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NiceHCK DB2 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

2.8

Gaming Grade

D-

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

NiceHCK DB2 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • The presentation is claustrophobic and blurred, leaving simple arrangements sounding chaotic and lifeless. The presentation feels more like background noise than music.
Mids C-
It delivers a workable midrange that could benefit from smoother transitions. Timbre isn't quite convincing yet.
Treble E+
Expect a dark-tilted treble that keeps excitement in check. Sibilants are dull, but so is everything else.
Dynamics C+
Dynamics feel competent, bringing energy without the finest detail. It carries energy without sounding aggressive.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth, placing instruments in clearly defined positions. Instruments sit in their own lanes.
Gaming D-
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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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