ddHiFi C2023 Carrying Case Review – I Want You
The ddHiFi Carrying Case C2023 is yet another well-made textile-leather carrying case for your personal audio gear.
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The ddHiFi C2023 was provided by the company upon my request – and I thank them for that. You can get it for $57 from ddHiFi.
Introduction
ddHiFi are a Chinese company that impressed us with high-quality adapters, cables, earphones, dongles, and other accessories – which promoted them collectively to our Wall of Excellence. The company started adding a series of bags and cases 3 years ago with the C2020, a storage wallet for headphone DACs, amps, and other accessories. The C2020 is useful for travel and lives mostly inside a bag or suitcase. The subsequent C2022 was a true on-the-go shoulder bag with the dimensions of a small camera bag.
The new C2023 is another compact shoulder bag with different dimensions and functionality compared to the C2022. It is not an upgrade or replacement but rather a parallel development and a complementary design.
Specifications
Model: C2023 Fabric: 1680D double-strand nylon Lining: 150D polyester Bottom: black cowhide leather Zipper: YKK metal slider + ddHifi Drawstring Colour: dark blue Weight: ca. 390 g (including shoulder strap) Outer dimensions: 200 x 140 x 185 mm Tested at: $56.99 Product Page: ddHiFi Purchase Link: ddHiFi Official Store |
Physicalities
The C2023 carrying case, like the C2022, is largely made of double-strand nylon on the outside, with cowhide leather at the bottom and in the front. Critical areas of the bag are padded with sponge material.
The inner lining is of polyester. It comes with a shoulder strap that is also made of sturdy nylon and adjustable in length. It is plenty long for a 6 ft/180 cm guy like me. The straps are of very good quality and so are the zippers.
Features and Functionality
The ddHifi C2023 case is a rather tall and slim bag that can be worn in different ways along the body. Since its compartmentalization is impossible to photograph, I present its layout schematically.
- Green: zippered and padded front pouch for small items: iems, change, bus passes etc.
- Red: the padded main compartment for your DAP, DAC, phone or similar. It features two interior pockets and a keychain.
- Black: a back pouch that can be expanded via a zipper (compare to some carry-on luggage for air travel). It is open towards the top. The pouch can hold a 0.5 l water bottle or a small umbrella, for example.
How to wear
Wear the C2023 like shown in the two images below or without a shoulder strap…just attach it with a carabiner to your belt or backpack. The bag features lots of hooks and D-rings for various configurations.
Comparison C2023 and C2022
C2023 and C2022 differ in shape and functionality, but not in materials. The C2022 is noticeably stubbier and thicker, the C2023 is taller and slimmer. With its 4 compartments, the C2022 holds more gear, but the C2023 holds taller devices – and it sits just better along the body….I find the C2023 ergonomically more appealing.
The C2023 also features some improvements such as the advanced shoulder strap.
When actually using the C2023 bag on a daily basis, I find it more comfortable than the C2022. I also like the idea of the expandable pouch. The C2022 may be not as ergonomic, but it holds more gear.
Concluding Remarks
ddHiFi extends their line of high-quality storage devices with the C2023. Although it serves a slightly different purpose than the bulkier, roomier C2022, I find the smaller but taller C2023 more comfortable to wear. From a material or quality perspective, both are identical. In the end, both bags complement each other.
Until next time…keep on listening!
Disclaimer
I thank ddHifi for providing this case for review. I always have fun analyzing “difficult” items.
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