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At a glance
- Brand
- CCA
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2022
Score breakdowngood overall
Sound7.0
Value7.5
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 builds on its predecessor with a cleaner, more balanced sound while retaining impactful bass. Its 10 mm dynamic driver delivers an engaging, fun tuning that offers strong value in the $30–40 range, making it an easy recommendation for budget-conscious listeners.
What works
- Powerful, well-defined bass
- Clean mids and crisp treble
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Improved balance over predecessor
- Engaging, fun sound signature
What doesn't
- Soundstage feels limited
- Build quality has some compromises
- Not for those seeking neutral tuning
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
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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
10:16CCA CRA+ Earphones (is it a better CRA??)
The reviewer compares the CCA CRA+ to the original CRA, noting that while the plus version has better bass and low-frequency performance, it is not a clear technical upgrade and costs twice as much. The reviewer criticizes the naming and marketing, suggesting the plus should have been a separate release, and concludes that owners of the original should not upgrade, though the plus may suit bass-heavy music libraries.
MixedWatch on YouTube
15:48CCA CRA+ | REVIEW & IMPRESSIONS
The reviewer finds the CCA CRA+ to be a well-executed retuning of the original CRA, with improved bass control, smoother treble, and more natural vocals, though the overall technicalities remain similar. They recommend it for those who found the original too bright or bassy, and for genres like vocals and instrumentals, but not for bass-heavy music fans.
PositiveWatch on YouTube
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