Kbear KB02 VS CCA Rhapsody
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Kbear KB02 and CCA Rhapsody are in-ear monitors. Kbear KB02 costs $40 while CCA Rhapsody costs $50. CCA Rhapsody is $10 more expensive. Kbear KB02 holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (6.4 vs 5.9). Kbear KB02 carries a user score of 6. Kbear KB02 has better mids with a 0.8-point edge, Kbear KB02 has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, Kbear KB02 has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge and Kbear KB02 has significantly better soundstage with a 1.2-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Kbear KB02 | CCA Rhapsody |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6.8 | 5.9 |
| Mids | 5.8 | 5 |
| Treble | 5 | 4 |
| Soundstage | 6.2 | 5 |
| Dynamics | 6 | 2 |
| Tonality | 6.5 | 4.5 |
| Technicalities | 6 | 4 |
Kbear KB02 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.4Mixed to Positive
CCA Rhapsody Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
5.9Mixed
Reviews Comparison
Kbear KB02 reviewed by Jaytiss
6
Reviewer Score
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CCA Rhapsody reviewed by Jaytiss
4.5
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Kbear KB02 reviewed by Head-Fi.org
6.3
* score rescaled + normalized
CCA Rhapsody reviewed by Head-Fi.org
6.3
* score rescaled + normalized
Kbear KB02 (more reviews)
Kbear KB02 reviewed by Kois Archive
6.8
Reviewer Score
Kois Archive Youtube Channel
Kbear KB02 reviewed by Paul Wasabii
6.7
* Score computed by IEMRanking.com
Youtube Video Summary
KBEAR KB02 is a $40 bass-centric hybrid that pairs a beryllium-plated 10 mm dynamic driver with an elastic "bone conduction" element. The shell vibrates when tapped, and in ear that translates to fuller, more separated vocals than expected at this price. Unit variance seems possible (a noticeable dip near ~200 Hz showed on this sample), but the balance feels lower-tilted and cohesive, with a deliberate sub-bass shelf of roughly 11–12 dB underpinning the presentation.
The mids come across warm and weighty, with vocals popping ahead of the bass bed, while upper mids do not sound as elevated as graphs suggest (around 2–3 dB lower than Harman in ear). Treble rolls off early, trading air and sparkle for a more natural, non-fatiguing tone; treble chasers will look elsewhere. The result is a tuning closer to the original BL-03 character than the brighter BL-03 2.
Stage is surprisingly convincing for the money: bass sits lower, vocals float a touch higher, and the overall space feels organized rather than congested. It is a pleasant, richer, lower-centric listen that matches modern pop well (think Taylor Swift "Midnights"), with the bone-conduction element seemingly adding density to voices. Not huge or ultra wide, but the choices here make musical sense and deliver more than the spec sheet implies.
Paul Wasabii Youtube Channel
Kbear KB02 reviewed by Audio Amigo
6
* score rescaled + normalized
Audio Amigo Youtube Channel
CCA Rhapsody (more reviews)
CCA Rhapsody reviewed by Z-Reviews
6.8
* score rescaled + normalized
Kbear KB02 Details
Driver Configuration:
Tuning Type: Warm, V-Shaped
Brand: Kbear Top Kbear IEMs
Price (Msrp): $40
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CCA Rhapsody Details
Driver Configuration: n/a
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: CCA Top CCA IEMs
Price (Msrp): $50
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Kbear KB02 User Review Score
Average User Scores
Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
6Mixed to Positive
CCA Rhapsody User Review Score
Average User Scores
Average User Score: n/a
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Kbear KB02 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.2Gaming Grade
BCCA Rhapsody Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
4.2Gaming Grade
C-Kbear KB02 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B+- It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.
Average Technical Grade
B- An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
CCA Rhapsody 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
C-- The tuning renders a cramped window into the music, with nuance fading fast. Expect grainy textures to creep in.
Kbear KB02 User Reviews
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You need to be signed in to write your own reviewBalanced V-shaped tuning.
Pros
Very technical driver super economical.Cons
Sometimes something noisy.CCA Rhapsody User Reviews
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