CCA Polaris VS Tanchjim Zero ULTIMA DSP/3.5MM

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CCA Polaris and Tanchjim Zero ULTIMA DSP/3.5MM are in-ear monitors. CCA Polaris costs $15 while Tanchjim Zero ULTIMA DSP/3.5MM costs $19. Tanchjim Zero ULTIMA DSP/3.5MM is $4 more expensive. CCA Polaris holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (5.6 vs 5).

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Metric CCA Polaris Tanchjim Zero ULTIMA DSP/3.5MM
Mids 6 5
Treble 4 5
Soundstage 6 5
Dynamics 5 5
Tonality 6.3 7
Technicalities 5.3 5.5
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CCA Polaris Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Kois Archive Jaytiss Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

5.6

Mixed

Tanchjim Zero ULTIMA DSP/3.5MM Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

5

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Reviews Comparison

CCA Polaris 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.

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Tanchjim Zero ULTIMA DSP/3.5MM reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B- Tech
Clean neutral (DSP) sound to slightly warm (3.5MM), very smooth for the price with great tech. Treble not as smooth as Bunny but similar tech and better value. Lots of tuning variety with DSP settings.

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CCA Polaris reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 6.2 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
Rating: B- | Value: ⭐⭐ | Comfort: 9 shouty mids. new unit variation

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CCA Polaris 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

CCA Polaris reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.3 * score rescaled + normalized
2 community members have rated the CCA Polaris at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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CCA Polaris 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

5.6

Gaming Grade

B-

Tanchjim Zero ULTIMA DSP/3.5MM Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

6

Gaming Grade

B

CCA Polaris Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • The tuning leans easygoing, yet occasional unevenness nudges it away from greatness. A bit of EQ polish can smooth things nicely.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Mids B
Expect a confident midrange that keeps details audible without harshness. Acoustic arrangements sound engaging.
Treble C-
Treble is adequate overall, though its texture can feel coarse. Longer sessions may expose grain.
Dynamics C+
You get reliable macrodynamics, with micro shifts that remain only adequate. A reliable performer for most tracks.
Soundstage B
The presentation supplies a believable venue outline where each instrument owns its pocket of space. The stage opens up nicely for live cuts.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

Tanchjim Zero ULTIMA DSP/3.5MM Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Tuning lands in a pleasing sweet spot with mostly coherent frequency integration. Tonality stays consistent from track to track.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

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