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The review presents the CRA+ as a compelling budget IEM with a fun sound and solid all-round tuning. The conclusion is that it performs very well for its price and is easy to recommend in its segment.
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75/ 100
Great
HearWiki score
Buyability: how good it is, what it costs, and whether it is still sold new.
From reviews 76/ 100Good value
$29
typical price, USD
Discontinued
At a glance
- Brand
- CCA
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2022
Score breakdowngreat overall
Sound7.5
Value8.0
A wired IEM using a single 10mm dynamic driver with an ultra-thin polymer-composite diaphragm. CCA markets it for everyday music listening and gaming.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The CCA CRA+ is a budget-friendly wired IEM that refines the original's sound with a cleaner, more balanced tuning while retaining a punchy low end. It delivers strong value in the sub-$40 segment, offering an engaging and versatile signature that's easy to recommend for cost-conscious listeners. Minor trade-offs exist in spatial presentation and physical construction, but they don't undermine its overall appeal.
What works
- Powerful, well-defined bass
- Clear mids and crisp treble
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Improved balance over predecessor
What doesn't
- Limited soundstage width
- Basic build quality
- No accessories included
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 10 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm |
| Impedance | 23.5 Ω |
Audio
| Driver | 10 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm |
| Impedance | 23.5 Ω |
What the reviews said
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What YouTube reviewers say
Video reviews we found, each condensed to its verdict. Like owner reviews, they don't feed the HearWiki score - that comes from published written reviews only.
The consensus
Mixedacross 2 videosReviewers agree the CCA CRA+ is a refined version of the original CRA, offering better bass control and smoother treble, but they differ on its overall value and target audience.
Reviewers liked
- Better bass control and quality
- Smoother, less fatiguing treble
- More natural vocals
Reviewers flagged
- Not a major technical upgrade over the original
- Twice the price of the original
- Treble can be too energetic for some listeners
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