RAAL-requisite CA-1a

[ShawnC]

34 minutes ago, LowOrbit said:

These are garnering positive feedback even among those who, seemingly, could not accept the SR1a's for either "They don't look like headphones" or "They aren't bass canons" type reasons.

 

Even Zeos likes them, even if he cannot resist the urge to fiddle with the earpads and rant about cables.

 

I haven't had a chance to hear them yet, and my one reservation is the comfort of those open foam cups. I have sworn off the upper level Grado's because the foam pads were just unwearable for more than ten minutes at a time. 

 

I've just bought a pair of AB1266's so I am not in any hurry, but the CA1a's certainly look easier to wear if the pads aren't an issue.

I struggled for a long time on purchasing these or the Meze Empyrean.  I decided on the Meze solely on the earpad material.  I've had them for about a month now and know their signature, later today I'll be purchasing Accurate Sounds filters for these headphones.  I can't wait.  Thanks @mitchco for your help.

 

Zeos was really excited about CA1's, I hope I didn't make a mistake😉.  I'll be looking forward to Chris's review or blog.