KBear Neon VS CCA Rhapsody

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

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KBear Neon and CCA Rhapsody are in-ear monitors. KBear Neon costs $50 while CCA Rhapsody costs $50. CCA Rhapsody holds a decisive 2.2-point edge in reviewer scores (3.5 vs 5.7). CCA Rhapsody has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, CCA Rhapsody has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge and KBear Neon has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge.

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Metric KBear Neon CCA Rhapsody
Bass 3 5.7
Mids 4 5
Treble 3 4
Details 2 5.7
Soundstage 3.5 5
Imaging 2 5.7
Dynamics 3 2
Tonality 4.2 4.5
Technicalities 3.2 4

KBear Neon Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

3.5

Very Poor


CCA Rhapsody Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

5.7

Mixed


KBear Neon User Review Score

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KBear Neon Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

3.5

Gaming Grade

D+

CCA Rhapsody Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.2

Gaming Grade

C-

KBear Neon Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C-
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

D
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass D
Bass is light and underwhelming. While some faint rumble exists, it lacks punch and authority in any meaningful way.
Mids C-
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble D
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Dynamics D
Noticeably compressed dynamics. Musical expression suffers with weak transients and poor contrast between quiet and loud sections.
Details E+
Noticeably blurred and lacking definition. Background elements are smeared together and micro-details are inaudible.
Imaging E+
Poor instrument placement with unstable positioning. Instruments drift and lack fixed locations within the sound field.
Gaming D+
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

CCA Rhapsody Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics E+
Limited dynamic range with poor micro-detail. Subtle volume changes are lost, and transients lack proper attack.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

KBear Neon Reviews

Crin 4 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
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Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel
- Crin
Precogvision 2.9 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
E+ Tech
Extremely limited resolution despite OK tuning.

Precogvision original ranking

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

CCA Rhapsody Reviews

Z-Reviews 6.8 * score normalized
Jaytiss 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
For 35, this is a deal. Consider it.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

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