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CCA HYDRO Aggregated Review Score

CCA HYDRO Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

6.8

Mixed Reviews

Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score

Padsmith IEM Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Jaytiss Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6.6

Mixed Reviews

CCA HYDRO Details

Driver Configuration: 2DD+8BA

Tuning Type: V

Price (Msrp): $120

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Padsmith IEM Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+1Planar

Tuning Type: n/a

Price (Msrp): $120

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CCA HYDRO User Review Score

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CCA HYDRO Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

Padsmith IEM Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.2

Gaming Grade

C-

CCA HYDRO Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Competent tonal approach with minor technical flaws. Noticeable but not distracting quirks. Decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • Competent but unremarkable. Decent detail retrieval in quieter tracks, though busy sections challenge cohesion. Imaging is average, lacking depth.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics A+
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

Padsmith IEM Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Flawed execution of tonal character. Noticeable peaks/dips affect timbre and coherence. May suit specific genres but lacks refinement.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics A-
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

CCA HYDRO Reviews

CCA HYDRO reviewed by:

Jays Audio 6.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
The best KZ so far, tuning swithces allow lots of options. Good tech, all-rounder sound with bass boost, but, KZ.

Jays Audio original ranking

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CCA HYDRO reviewed by:

Jaytiss 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech
When this hits, it's just a treasure. Insane value.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A-
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Padsmith IEM Reviews

Padsmith IEM reviewed by:

Jaytiss 6.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C- Tech
Packaged like theiaudio iem... lol this hobby.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel - Jaytiss
Mids: B Treble: C- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A+
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Padsmith IEM reviewed by:

Fresh Reviews 5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Better in COD

Fresh Reviews original ranking

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Padsmith IEM reviewed by:

Z-Reviews 6.8 * score normalized
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