Moondrop Quarks VS CCA Polaris

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

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Moondrop Quarks and CCA Polaris are 1DD in-ear monitors. Moondrop Quarks costs $13 while CCA Polaris costs $15. CCA Polaris is $2 more expensive. CCA Polaris holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (4.9 vs 5.6). CCA Polaris has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, CCA Polaris has better treble with a 0.8-point edge, CCA Polaris has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge and CCA Polaris has significantly better soundstage with a 1.5-point edge.

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Metric Moondrop Quarks CCA Polaris
Bass 3.3 5.6
Mids 4 6
Treble 3.3 4
Details 3.5 5.6
Soundstage 4.5 6
Imaging 3.8 5.6
Dynamics 3 5
Tonality 4 6.3
Technicalities 3.9 5.3
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Moondrop Quarks Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin Shuwa-T
Super* Review
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

4.9

Generally Unfavorable

CCA Polaris Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Kois Archive Jaytiss Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

5.6

Mixed

Reviews Comparison

Moondrop Quarks reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.1 * score rescaled + normalized
19 community members have rated the Moondrop Quarks at an average of 3.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

CCA Polaris reviewed by Head-Fi.org

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

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Moondrop Quarks (more reviews)

Moondrop Quarks reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
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Moondrop Quarks reviewed by Crin

Crin 4.5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C Tech
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Moondrop Quarks reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 4 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C- Tech
Comment: Costs next to nothing. Everything else

Shuwa-T original ranking

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Bass: D+ Mids: C+ Treble: D+ Soundstage: C Details: C- Imaging: D+

Moondrop Quarks reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 3.1 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D Tech
Sounds fairly open. Pinna compensation and transition to treble region needs work.

Precogvision original ranking

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

CCA Polaris (more reviews)

CCA Polaris reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 6.2 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
Rating: B- | Value: ⭐⭐ | Comfort: 9 shouty mids. new unit variation

Kois Archive original ranking

Kois Archive Youtube Channel

CCA Polaris reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
Has some massive issues in the air.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

CCA Polaris reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Overall clean and balanced sound, but pinna gain is too much at higher volumes making vocals sound shrill and thin. Mid volume is nice, but KZ, so.

Jays Audio original ranking

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Moondrop Quarks Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4

Gaming Grade

C-

CCA Polaris Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.6

Gaming Grade

B-

Moondrop Quarks Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C-
  • The tuning lacks refinement, jumping between dull and shouty without settling. Vocals frequently sound off-kilter.

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
The bass sits quietly in the background, providing only faint support. Live recordings lose their stage thump.
Mids C-
Expect adequate midrange presence with a touch of grit and unevenness. Textures smear when the mix gets busy.
Treble D
Expect treble that alternates between muted and splashy in the same track. Cymbals sound inconsistent across tracks.
Dynamics D
The presentation feels restrained, with transients arriving blunted and slow. Rhythms lack the expected drive.
Soundstage C
Average soundstage with adequate width but a flat presentation that lacks meaningful layering. Width is acceptable but not exciting.
Details D+
The overall picture is serviceable yet stripped of the tiny flourishes that add realism. Layering lacks consistent clarity.
Imaging D+
Panning effects blur at the edges, making movement sound smeared. Fast panning effects smear noticeably.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

CCA Polaris Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • The tuning leans easygoing, yet occasional unevenness nudges it away from greatness. A bit of EQ polish can smooth things nicely.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Mids B
Expect a confident midrange that keeps details audible without harshness. Acoustic arrangements sound engaging.
Treble C-
Treble is adequate overall, though its texture can feel coarse. Longer sessions may expose grain.
Dynamics C+
You get reliable macrodynamics, with micro shifts that remain only adequate. A reliable performer for most tracks.
Soundstage B
The presentation supplies a believable venue outline where each instrument owns its pocket of space. The stage opens up nicely for live cuts.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

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