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CCA C12 In-Ear Monitors Review

CCA's C12 is listed as 1DD+5BA, per the page, with a 10mm diaphragm, an aluminum alloy cover over a resin cavity and a detachable cable. It starts at $38 in Blue or Gold, or $39 with a microphone, and suits buyers who want a multi-driver set with a detachable cable.

4.0Editorial rating: 4.0 out of 5Editorial rating · research-basedUpdated November 11, 2026
From $38Price checked November 12, 2026Pre-order only at Linsoul at our last check (November 12, 2026)
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Our verdict

Pick the C12 if you want a detachable cable and an aluminum alloy cover at $38 or $39. Look elsewhere if you need a clear driver count, since the page gives 5BA in one place and 6BA in another, or a listed impedance or sensitivity. The main caveat is that the sound claims on the page are the maker's own and were not checked.

Best for
A buyer after a multi-driver IEM with a detachable cable and a choice of Blue or Gold.
Skip if
You need a consistent driver count or a listed impedance and sensitivity.

In the page's heading the C12 is 1DD+5BA, and the text says each side holds five balanced armature drivers and one dynamic driver with a 10mm rigid diaphragm. The cover is aluminum alloy over an imported resin cavity, and the cable is detachable oxygen-free copper with slot protection around the pins, per the page. Colors are Blue and Gold, and the price runs from $38 without a microphone to $39 with one.

Options and pricing

There are four orderable options: Blue or Gold, each with or without a microphone. The version With MIC is $39 and the version No MIC is $38, so the price depends on the microphone choice and not on color. The page labels the choices With MIC and No MIC, and the listing text gives no further information on the microphone itself.

How it compares

The C12 starts at $38, the same as the CCA C10, whose entry mentions 4BA and 1DD, while the C12's page gives 1DD+5BA and also mentions 6BA. The KZ ZS10 PRO X is also from $38 and its entry mentions hybrid, and the SIMGOT EW200 starts at $38.25 with hybrid in its entry.

Shipping

  • Methods and costs. The store's shipping page offers Standard Shipping (4PX, Yanwen or Yun Express), free for most countries, and Express Shipping (DHL Express, FedEx or SF Express) at 15-50 USD depending on the country, free for orders over 270 USD in most countries (checked 2026-11-11).
  • Delivery times. It says an in-stock order ships within 3 working days, Standard takes about 2 weeks after shipping out (up to 1-3 months for some countries, and the store makes no refund for that transit time) and Express takes about 3-7 days. Festive seasons and other circumstances can change the timing.
  • Taxes and fees. The buyer pays any customs, import or processing fees. The page says Standard via YunExpress is tax-inclusive for some countries, that remote areas can carry extra Express charges, and that a parcel refused or left uncollected over taxes is deducted two-way freight and may be destroyed with no refund.
  • Where it ships. The page says the store can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to confirm Standard with the team for your country. It cannot ship to PO boxes or APO/FPO addresses and can only use Express to Hawaii. It does not name the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, so confirm before you pay.
  • Lost parcels. If a parcel has been in transit for at least 3 months, the page offers a one-time reshipment or a full refund for orders under $50 and a 50% refund for orders above $50.

Returns and warranty

  • Returns. The return page allows returning any non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying the shipping. Email [email protected] within that period; the store asks for the return to be shipped within 5 working days of the RMA instructions and in most cases processes a refund within 5 business days of inspecting it (checked 2026-11-11).
  • Opened items. A product opened within the first 7 days after delivery can be returned for the price minus a restocking fee of 35% of its retail value, including when it still works properly.
  • Refund or credit. The buyer can choose a refund to the original payment method (PayPal or card) or store credit; with no answer within 48 hours of confirmation the default is store credit, which can also be prioritized during promotions, final-sale events and for items 40% or more off retail.
  • Not returnable. Customized products, including faceplate designs, are non-refundable, and the page says the same applies to carry cases, cables, ear tips and other accessories, "due to hygiene purposes". If one item in a package is defective, incorrect or missing, the refund or replacement covers only that item.
  • Warranty. The page gives a 1-year warranty on products, excluding carry cases, ear tips and other accessories, and 3 months on cables and adapters, from the date of purchase. It covers factory defects that affect proper function, not damage from human error, negligence, accidents, dismantling, water, abuse or modification (checked 2026-11-11).
  • Not covered or limited. It does not apply to items bought elsewhere (AliExpress, Amazon, local dealers and the like), prize or giveaway items, normal wear or colour change, commercial use, or items that were stolen or went missing. Coverage is limited for products 40% or more off retail, for review units and for items repaired or modified by anyone Linsoul has not authorized.
  • Claims. Email [email protected] with the order number, the issue and photos and videos of the fault. The store may ask for the unit back for a replacement. It covers shipping for some defects reported within 7 days of delivery if the fault can be shown on video or photo; after 7 days the buyer ships it back. For wrong or missing items an unboxing video of the whole sealed parcel is required.

Before you buy

Linsoul says it was founded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team to bring Chinese HiFi makers closer to listeners worldwide, and that it now sells other makers' products alongside four brands of its own, THIEAUDIO, Kiwi Ears, ZiiGaat and Tripowin (checked 2026-11-11).

We have not read any independent review of this product or of the store. Ratings and owner reviews shown on the store's own pages are the store's and were not verified.

What we liked

  • The page lists five balanced armature drivers and one dynamic driver on each side
  • A detachable cable with slot protection for the pins is described, per the page
  • The page names the cover material (aluminum alloy) and the cavity material (resin)
  • Two colors, Blue and Gold, with a plain price split of $38 or $39 by microphone

Worth noting

  • The page gives 1DD+5BA in its heading and text but mentions 6BA later, so the balanced armature count is inconsistent
  • The listing text states no impedance, sensitivity, cable length, connector size or plug
  • Sound statements such as the balanced signature and detailed highs are the maker's wording and were not checked

Questions before you buy

How many drivers does the CCA C12 list?

The page heading says 1DD+5BA and the text says 5BA+1DD on each side, but a later line says upgraded 6BA drivers. The listing text does not settle which count is right.

What is the housing made of?

The page says the cover is aluminum alloy and the cavity is imported resin.

What does the microphone choice cost?

The page lists With MIC at $39 and No MIC at $38, in Blue or Gold.

Can I return it if I change my mind?

The return page allows returning a non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying shipping. An opened product returned within 7 days carries a 35% restocking fee. Refunds go to the original payment method or to store credit, which is the default if you do not choose.

How long does shipping take?

The shipping page says in-stock orders ship within 3 working days. Standard Shipping takes about 2 weeks after shipping out, up to 1-3 months for some countries, and Express takes about 3-7 days. Standard is free for most countries; Express costs 15-50 USD and is free over 270 USD (over $499.99 for large items such as headphones and desktop DAC/AMPs).

Does Linsoul ship to the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand?

The page says Linsoul can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to ask the team about Standard for your country. It names no restriction for the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, but it does not list them either, and it can only use Express to Hawaii.

What warranty does it have?

The page gives a 1-year warranty on products from the purchase date for factory defects, not for human error, accidents or modification. Coverage is limited for items 40% or more off retail and for review units, and it does not apply to items bought from other sellers.

Sources & verification

What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.

From the store

  • CCA C12 product page: specs, options and price (the buy buttons go there)Specs, options and the listed priceRead November 11, 2026
  • Linsoul shipping pageStandard and Express shipping, costs and times, import taxes, lost parcels, couriers, trackingRead November 11, 2026
  • Linsoul return policy and warranty page30-day returns of sealed items, 35% restocking fee on opened ones, 1-year and 3-month warranties, exclusions, how to claimRead November 11, 2026
  • Linsoul support FAQThe same shipping, return and warranty rules in question form, plus order changes and cancellationsRead November 11, 2026
  • About LinsoulFounded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team; names its own brands; the awards listed there are the store's own accountRead November 11, 2026

What we couldn’t verify

  • The page's claims of high resolution, a balanced signature, deep bass and detailed highs are the maker's and were not checked here.
  • Per the page, the 5BA+1DD figure conflicts with a later mention of 6BA, and the listing text gives no impedance, sensitivity, cable length or connector size.
  • We have not read an independent review of this product or the store, and the store's own ratings were not verified. We read the store's catalog description only: a specification table or image shown just on the live page was not read.
  • The shipping page names no US, Canada, UK, Australia or New Zealand times or fees: its figures are general and we could not confirm them for these countries.

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