CCA Polaris VS Moondrop Quarks DSP

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CCA Polaris and Moondrop Quarks DSP are in-ear monitors. CCA Polaris costs $15 while Moondrop Quarks DSP costs $15. Moondrop Quarks DSP holds a slight 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (5 vs 5.2). Moondrop Quarks DSP has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge and Moondrop Quarks DSP has significantly better treble with a 4-point edge.

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Metric CCA Polaris Moondrop Quarks DSP
Bass 5 7
Mids 6 8
Treble 4 8
Soundstage 6 5.2
Dynamics 5 5.2
Tonality 5.8 6
Technicalities 4.5 5.5

CCA Polaris Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

5

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Moondrop Quarks DSP Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Tim Tuned
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.2

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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

4.9

Gaming Grade

C

Moondrop Quarks DSP Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.7

Gaming Grade

B-

CCA Polaris Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

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 C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Moondrop Quarks DSP Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids A+
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble A+
Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

CCA Polaris Reviews

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

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 DSP Reviews

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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B Tech
Very well-tuned, natural timbre mushy details, noise floor, USB-C

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Super clean with great clarity. A better tuned Variations without the tech. Pinnacle of harman tuning. Although mid-bass scoop can affect some libraries.

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