Moondrop Chu II VS CCA Polaris

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Moondrop Chu II and CCA Polaris are in-ear monitors. Moondrop Chu II costs $19 while CCA Polaris costs $15. Moondrop Chu II is $4 more expensive. Moondrop Chu II holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (5.5 vs 5).

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Metric Moondrop Chu II CCA Polaris
Mids 5.5 6
Treble 5.5 4
Soundstage 5.5 6
Dynamics 5.5 5
Tonality 6.8 5.8
Technicalities 4.8 4.5

Moondrop Chu II Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Gizaudio Axel
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.5

Mixed


CCA Polaris Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

5

Mixed to Negative


Moondrop Chu II User Review Score

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Moondrop Chu II Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.4

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

4.9

Gaming Grade

C

Moondrop Chu II 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.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

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.

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

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

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