CCA Polaris VS KZ EDC PRO

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

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CCA Polaris and KZ EDC PRO are in-ear monitors. CCA Polaris costs $15 while KZ EDC PRO costs $12. CCA Polaris is $3 more expensive. KZ EDC PRO holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (5 vs 5.5). CCA Polaris has better mids with a 0.7-point edge, KZ EDC PRO has significantly better treble with a 1.3-point edge and CCA Polaris has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric CCA Polaris KZ EDC PRO
Bass 5 5.8
Mids 6 5.3
Treble 4 5.3
Details 5 5.5
Soundstage 6 5
Imaging 5 4.5
Dynamics 5 5
Tonality 5.8 6.2
Technicalities 4.5 5.2

CCA Polaris Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

5

Mixed to Negative


KZ EDC PRO Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Jays Audio
Jaytiss
Bad Guy Good Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

5.5

Mixed


CCA Polaris User Review Score

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KZ EDC PRO User Review Score

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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

KZ EDC PRO Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.5

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.

KZ EDC PRO 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+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B-
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details B-
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

CCA Polaris Reviews

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

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
- Jays Audio

KZ EDC PRO Reviews

Bad Guy Good Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A- Tech
Tonality, inoffensive tuning BA bass

Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking

Bad Guy Good Audio Youtube Channel
- Bad Guy Good Audio
Bass: B Mids: A- Treble: A-
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Jaytiss 5.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
12 Dollars, moderate your expectations, but it's ok.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
Shuwa-T 4.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C Tech
How this was recommended ever befuddles me, nothing about this set works unless you listen to only the two extremes

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: B- Mids: C- Treble: C+ Soundstage: C- Details: B- Imaging: C
Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
C+ Tech
Nicely tuned v shape, smooth treble for the price/single DD, also very cheap on sale... but KZ.

Jays Audio original ranking

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- Jays Audio

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