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CCA NRA

64/ 100
Average
HearWiki score

Buyability: how good it is, what it costs, and whether it is still sold new.

From reviews 66/ 100Priced about right
$23
typical price, USD
Discontinued
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At a glance

Brand
CCA
Type
Wired IEMs
Fit
-
Connection
Wired
Noise cancelling
No
Released
2021

Score breakdownaverage overall

Sound6.5
Value7.5

A budget wired hybrid IEM combining a dynamic driver with a low-voltage electrostatic, also described as magnetostatic or electret, high-frequency driver. It was marketed toward casual listeners seeking unusual driver technology at a low price.

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

The CCA NRA is a budget hybrid IEM that brings electrostatic-style driver technology to an accessible price point, offering a generally balanced and technically capable sound for its cost. While comfort and build are praised, opinions on its tuning vary significantly, with some finding it well-rounded and others noting issues like a bumpy midrange and uneven treble. It's a compelling option for budget-conscious listeners, but its sound signature may not suit everyone.

What works

  • Very affordable price for hybrid electrostatic-style drivers
  • Comfortable fit and decent stock cable
  • Good technical performance for the price
  • Balanced tuning appreciated by some listeners

What doesn't

  • Treble can sound uneven or peaky in places
  • Midrange may feel congested to some ears
  • Stock ear tips are not great
  • Timbre can be slightly unnatural

Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.

Specifications

Audio - CCA NRA
Driverhybrid
Driver typehybrid

What the reviews said

3 source(s) feeding this product's score.

head-fi.org

76

The reviewer describes the CCA NRA as a strong value at its low price, with balanced tuning, above-average technical performance, good comfort, and a decent stock cable. They also note some tradeoffs, including a slightly unnatural timbre, a noticeable 8 kHz peak, and stock tips that are not very good.

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thephonograph.net

73

This review is largely negative on sound quality, saying the CCA NRA has bloated upper bass, weak sub-bass extension, congested mids, and dark, muddy treble. Even so, the reviewer still rates it highly for comfort and some design aspects, but concludes the tuning is a poor fit for listeners seeking clarity and balance.

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primeaudio.org

The reviewer finds the CCA NRA impressive for the money and frames it as a notable budget model that makes electret/electrostatic-style driver tech accessible. The overall recommendation is positive, though the review notes a slightly uneven treble.

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