CCA Phoenix vs Tangzu Waner S.G: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Tangzu Waner S.G comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Tangzu Waner S.G - Outstanding overall at around $19.

Wired IEMs

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Tangzu Waner S.G leads on 5 of 5 measures.

CCA Phoenix
Tangzu Waner S.G

HearWiki score

Sound

7.2

8.0

Calls

4.5

Value

9.0

9.5

Price (USD)

$35

$19

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Same generation

The CCA Phoenix is 3 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 3 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.

Phoenix20253 yr newer
Waner S.G2022

Specifications

PhoenixWaner S.G

Type: Wired IEMs; Wired IEMs
Price (USD): $35; $19
HearWiki score: 75; 82
Released: 2025; 2022
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 10 mm
Impedance: 33 Ω; 20 Ω
Active noise cancelling: No; -
Weight: -; 4 g

Specification comparison of CCA Phoenix vs Tangzu Waner S.G
Spec	CCA Phoenix	Tangzu Waner S.G
Type	Wired IEMs	Wired IEMs
Price (USD)	$35	$19
HearWiki score	75 / 100 Great	82 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2025	2022
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	10 mm
Impedance	33 Ω	20 Ω
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	-
Design
Weight	-	4 g

What reviewers said

CCA Phoenix

The CCA Phoenix is a budget-friendly wired IEM built around a 10 mm dynamic driver, offering a clean and balanced sound with good detail retrieval. Its build quality is solid for the price, and it performs well for gaming and imaging, though its tuning leans toward neutrality rather than warmth. Fit and source pairing can be particular, and vocals may lack some focus depending on the setup.

Pro:Premium build quality for the price
Pro:Clean, balanced sound with good detail
Pro:Strong imaging and soundstage for gaming

Con:Fit can be tricky due to cylindrical shell
Con:Sound signature is not warm or lush
Con:Performance depends on source pairing

Tangzu Waner S.G

The Tangzu Waner S.G is a budget-friendly wired IEM with a compact, lightweight build and a 10mm dynamic driver. Its tuning leans warm and smooth, offering a relaxed, music-first sound that punches well above its price point for everyday listening.

Pro:Warm, easygoing sound signature
Pro:Very lightweight and compact
Pro:Detachable 0.78mm two-pin cable

Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:Lacks water resistance
Con:Not for those seeking technical detail

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

Compare something else

Swap either side out, or start again from the picker.

New comparison CCA Phoenix Tangzu Waner S.G