Moondrop Nekocake VS CCA Rhapsody

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Moondrop Nekocake and CCA Rhapsody are in-ear monitors. Moondrop Nekocake costs $43 while CCA Rhapsody costs $50. CCA Rhapsody is $7 more expensive. CCA Rhapsody holds a decisive 1.4-point edge in reviewer scores (4.3 vs 5.7). CCA Rhapsody has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric Moondrop Nekocake CCA Rhapsody
Bass 4 5.7
Mids 5 5
Treble 4 4
Details 4.5 5.7
Soundstage 4.5 5
Imaging 4 5.7
Dynamics 4.3 2
Tonality 4.7 4.5
Technicalities 4.4 4

Moondrop Nekocake Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin Shuwa-T Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

4.3

Unfavorable


CCA Rhapsody Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

5.7

Mixed


Moondrop Nekocake User Review Score

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Moondrop Nekocake Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.5

Gaming Grade

C

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-

Moondrop Nekocake 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.
Bass C-
Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.
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.
Soundstage C
Average soundstage - adequate width but flat presentation. Reasonable instrument separation but lacks layering and depth.
Details C
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
Imaging C-
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

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.

Moondrop Nekocake Reviews

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 4.5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C Tech

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 4.3 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C- Tech
Comment: Decent midrange and vocals. Price for ANC TWS unit that isn't bass boosted Technical performance is subpar

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C- Soundstage: C Details: C Imaging: C-

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 4* * score normalized

CCA Rhapsody Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 6.8 * score normalized

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
For 35, this is a deal. Consider it.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

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