CCA C10 Review – Second Opinion
Slater has already written an extensive review of the CCA C10 here at Audio Views. You find it HERE.
CCA C10—big sounding multidriver hybrid from KZ’s Lexus division. Similar in presentation to the ZS7—somewhat warm and balanced, with forward-sounding vocals—although the C10 are smoother and less artificially juiced—they sound comparatively analog and natural as a result. Comfortable; isolation is average.
Note texture is rich and juicy; soundstage is wide, though somewhat low and less enveloping and holographic than the ZS5/ZS6/ZS7, and instrument placement is credible, though layering could be better—the performance seems two-dimensional on some material.
Bass is voluminous , impactful and visceral, though not highly sculpted or fast; decay is relatively slow and there’s an over-emphasis on the midbass which blurs some detail.
Midrange is forward and has a lot of body while treble is a bit rounded off and very slightly grainy at times; these are less revealing but also less strident and easier on the ears than the ZS5/ZS6 and are quite forgiving of poorer sources. Drums in particular sound quite lifelike. More energetic playas like the ZSN or TRN V80 show more detail and give rockers more of a sugar buzz, while the BQEYZ BQ3 are “technically” better in the sense of sounding less coloured overall. However, the C10 are actually the first KZ model I’ve heard since the ED9 that have this sort of unforced spontaneity and these point to a very promising direction.
Non-Disclaimer: I bought these. Photo by Slater.
