No way these are only 15.00!! Had an initial scare, put them on with what I thought were the large tips. Sounded tinny and scretchy as well. Found the large tips and crammed them into my ears. What a difference they just magically came to life. I have never had tip swapping have such a dramatic change prior to this. Thanks again. Love surprise gems like this.
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews i kindof get the sense why theyr doing it now tho.. it feels like they are redeeming the brand so they get people's trust back. i really hope they slow down next year coz they have proven enough already..😅
Finally they got to tuning their drivers. If there was any one company that had enough drivers to mess around with, it'd be KZ. I don't know what's behind the economics of tuning drivers but SURELY tuning 1-2 drivers they already have should be cheaper than cramming 7 drivers
@@kushalreddy_09 They were using the wrong ear simulator which is why all their past IEMs had consistently wonky as shit tuning. Now that they have a proper IEC-60711 coupler to tune with they start pushing out stuff that sounds decent, no surprise.
Listening on the CCA CRA. Holy smokes these bad boys get loud. Easily driven. Using just a dongle is perfect. Thanks for the great review. These things really rock. Even harder than my more expensive stuff. Like it way more than my Tin T2, EDX, Zex, Tanya, and in some cases of library better than the Blon. Both 01 and 03. Although those I still prefer in some cases.
@@swapnanilbanerjee9739 they have similar bass levels. Blon more mid bass focus and CCA more sub bass focus. The treble is more extended on the CCA. It has a better balance where the bass isn't bleeding into the mids and coloring it as much as the Blon. The bass and overall sound is faster and tighter on the CCA. It's fantastic on electronic music, techno, guitars, anything with a bunch of energy, decay, speed. It also handles slow music surprisingly well. The Blon is a little more tonally accurate but the CCA has a great timbre and tone to it as well. I would say the CCA is a little better technically to my ears. A little more detail, a little better imaging. Good soundstage and I would say really exceptional separation in instruments. Giving it a sort of holographic nature in sound on some music tracks like psytrance. Overall it's the absolute best value at it's price and competes with Blon and Tin T2 at higher prices. It should be in your collection at this low price.
What KZ needs to do now is fix their release pace. It isn't only them that are that bad at this, ChiFi releases are insane in general, but they are especially bad at this.
Morning brother! Happy to see that case rates in Jp seem to have bottomed out. Hope you and your girl are well Mahalos for the gear in the context of what really matters, the music Dr Jeff
i think it's amazing how kz/cca basically keep the sub $30 range on lockdown. they have sets that are easily worth a lot more but they know they'll move a shitload of them at lower prices
So, now that the VK4 has been replaced with an imposter, would you say this takes it's place as the best tuned (best sounding) IEM in the sub 20 price range?
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews that's pretty big statements because KZ is tuning these cheaper IEMs much better lately. That must also be due somehow to the quality in driver maybe.
Brrraddah, this CCA set is CRAzzeh!! Dope tuning that would fit the library. This definitely looks a better tuned set than the ZEX Pro. Looks like good bass and the treble looks prime.🤙
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews Hi bro I want to buy CCA CRA ...would you prefer cca cra+ over cca?? Coz price difference not an issue for me....I just want upgraded model..should I go for cca cra+ or stick to cca cra??
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews One question: Do KZ / CCA mount a magnetostatic driver, next to the dynamic one (DD)? Or have they really developed and implemented a low voltage electrostatic that does not require a transformer?
yo what software do you use to scroll around in the music files? Ive been looking everywhere and cant find it love your content! I spent a solid 1000$+ because of you and never regretted a cent!! :D Happy Holidays!
With advancements in wireless/bluetooth technology and IEM components, the commoditization of high quality sound equipment only serves to benefit the consumer. With most IEM's one does not need power hungry setups (pre-amps/amps, dacs, cables/wires) to drive expensive speakers or headphones. Also, as the sound generation moves closer to the eardrum, removal of variables/externalities that influence sound quality are dramatically reduced, further simplifying setup and tuning. These advancements will only accelerate, offering audiophile-level quality to a larger and larger user-base. Love it.
great review as always, much love. loving the Meles. btw if ive to pick one between this or edx pro, for a hiphop and metal fan, as a gift ..which one should i get? thanks 🎶
Dumb question that was probably already answered elsewhere or is obvious to hobbyists: What format is the music you do your critical listening in? Digital.... flac perhaps? Sample rate / bit depth?
Not dumb at all bro. All my music you see in the video is FLAC or DSD. My most enjoyable version of Dark Side of the Moon is actually 24/96 not my DSD or 24/192
Hey, great review! I am looking into perhaps getting my first (and hopefully only) pair of IEMs. Been doing a bit of research in the past few day. For a person that is not really an enthusiast, genuinely enjoyed the sound of the cheap philips or apple ear buds in the past, which is the better option? CCA CRA KZ CRN (ZEX Pro) See Audio Yume (currently on sale for around $90 US in asia regions). Is the improvement (if any) between the CRN and Yume actually worth the extra cost for a normie like me?
I have both yume and kz zex pro, i feel.that yume have more technicality and for the lack of bass,you can always use your phone equalizer to pump the bass
Disregarding tuning, the timbre is just completely different. I like the electrostat driver and I already own a lot of single DD drivers so I'll just use my custom EQ for those.
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews phone's doing a great job already EQ-ing these IEMs. I'll wait for the next big innovation from KZ before hopping on another purchase.
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews In context, I want so say something similar. Tuning for the frequency response changes the gain at that frequency, and so if you bump up 12k Hz by 3-4dB for example, frequencies nearby 12k Hz are surely going to sound louder and it may get a little airy and spacious. But in virtually all cases, its really hard to take away the timbre of the driver, and it always reminds you of the baseline character OVER WHICH your FR tuning plays. I'm not an EQ person - I like to pass through bit-perfect audio to the DAC when possible. Even if I did EQ, it only changes the relative gain, it doesn't change how that earphone basically sounds like across the spectrum. Irrespective of what I'm listening, I'm always listening to the timbre of that particular device, be it IEM or Speaker. I got the 7Hz Timeless just after you rec'd it before anyone knew it existed, and I'm supremely happy with it. (Thank you from the bottom of my heart.) I just like to point out in context that it has a nearly perfect tonality and its rumbly sub-bass line is always present and the way it delivers sound is like a Planar driver, and even if you changed its attack and decay, it wouldn't let go of its Planar timbre. I have a KBEar Lark, and no matter how it may have been tuned otherwise, I can always feel the plasticky thing about its BA driver, while on the other hand I really like its DD. Timbre presentation is as important as the tonality, and its nearly impossible to derive how anything sounds looking at its FR.
@@quadrannilator *Timbre presentation is as important as the tonality, and its nearly impossible to derive how anything sounds looking at its FR.* Agree with that completely. That's why tuning a KZ like a DUSK does not mean it will sound like a DUSK...really at all.
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews man.. lemme ask u this then.. which one out of both will u recommend? If i can only afford one.. i really dont want to purchase both.. PS - i already have Edx pro and Zsn pro X but i like EDX pro more than zsn pro x
I don't know if I got a dud but these didn't fare well for me compared to the ZEX PRO. Bass and low mids are great but everything above was a little grainy and harsh sounding.
Hey mate. I know it's extremely uncommon, but noone does iem recommendations for movie watching. I'd love an iem that has bass to make explosions more immersive, non-recessed male vocals, tuned down highs. If you could rec some I'd be really happy 😊
i have had these for about a month now. i love the clear highs, i just wish the bass was more powerful to complement these highs. that would make them perfect for me.
Why the hump at 5kHx? I find these unlistenable unless i EQ. Happy with the CCA HM20 and the Trustear Hola, as well as both the HBB collaborations with QKZ. In comparison, the others mentioned here sound noticeably harsher. Good job I only wasted £15.
Hey man, thanks for the review. I've never bought any chi-fi iems due to their lack of availability in my country (Kenya) until lately, but i've recently been wanting to jump into this price range. We use the same apple power beats pro for working out and i'm curious how these compare in terms of sound quality alone? I.e. does a $15 chi-fi iem beat the power beats pro?
BLON 03 is superior but fit is really questionable and the mid bass on this is seemingly tighter so this would be the rec for indie pop/ rock. If it were Rock hip Hop R&B i'd rec BLON 03
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews could you please compare the two? The specs seem different so they're not just re-shelled from KZ to CCA but priced the same. There will be a lot of people who are going to be interested in this comparison so it could worth your time to make a short video thanks in advance mate
@@burakksalar7818 this is worth getting brother. Cheap enough and different enough. Faster bass and better technically. Less to drive it unless you have an amp already.
Hi Bro, I just grab this set, it's a good rec', it sounds really good while listening Led Zeppelin D'yer Mak'er, the drum sounds perfect. I prefer this set more tan QKC VK4 and Blon 03. Thanks!
Helo from Indonesia. This will be my first time buying iem. Can u recommend the best iem under 35$? I will be using it on my phone for music, watching movies, youtube, and gaming. It would be much appreciated for your help and recommendation. Thanks. 🙏
Original ZEX is a good all arounder and low end boost is a fun listen. BLON 03 is a great music/movie set but watch out for fit. CCA CRA is less fun but more accurate all arounder. HOWEVER...KZ will release another set next week and you should wait 1 week
@@bilelbeavis977 I saw some "Makings of" stuff on RUclips related to Clapton being the only non Beatle to ever appear on their studio releases "While my Guitar gently Weeps" solo
My friend, I need to buy a KZ brand earphone. I like bass, but I also like details. Which model do you think I should buy? I have kz zs10, zs10 pro, zex pro on my mind
I have almost all KZ model. Go for the zex pro man, my ZEX has better tonality than the ZS10 pro. The ZS 10 (Normal) has a meh sound now in 2021 even the EDX beats the ZS10 in sound quality.
I just got the jade audio by fiio the fh3. 13.6 mm dd driver. You need to review this set.mids a bit lower in volume compared to mele. Mele for voice is better. But the bass. Sounds like the fh3 by fiio. Clean, Fast and great. 35 bucks . Its a find to be honest. And according to your taste. You will like it. No reviews about this set. Better than t3 tin for sure. At least the timbre of the bass is more real and thicker. Great set for the price.
@@NguyenHoang-horizon that’s literally EXACTLY what was asked directly above you that Chris already answered. Blon for his preferred playback of his music library, and to ‘otherwise ask around’ if you want more input on based off of different folks music libraries.
I expect when KZ/CCA gets the tuning correct (what we think is correct 🙂) on more or all models, then still a lot of innovations will come to us, like: - Electronic (internal) filter improvements like in loudspeakers. (more than the current cross-over frequencies (bands) in the filter so better frequency distribution over multiple drivers)->transparency. Imagine a 5 driver IEM, in where each of the 5 drivers get its "own" chunk of frequency band assigned. Currently it is not that advanced. - other driver type combinations (DD,BA,Piezo,Planar magnetic(PM)). DD+piezo, DD+PM. etc. Wow let's see what 2022 brings. I just ordered the CCS CRA for fun...to see where we are heading to.
I am using the KZ AZ09 PRO's (BT5.2, Aptx HD, $26 discounted) married to a pair of TIN T3+'s (1DD, $65) using a set of QDC to 2-pin (0.78mm) adpaters ($12). Same AZ09 Pro's do very well with the Zex Pro's ($26) too, though my usual pairing is with the T3+''s. Can't wait to try them with the CRA's ($11), which should arrive in the next 2 weeks. PS: I have also used these wireless earhooks with the ZS10 Pro's (1DD/4BA's, $37)...also very nice...though I prefer both the T3+'s and the Zex Pro's over the ZS10 Pro's.
What should i buy under 30 dollars (stretchable to 50) for a casual better music esperience (i usually listen to kanye and random stuff, so just something that doesnt sound mushy and has some bass) and watching youtube/netflix? It would be my absolute first iem and i dont know what to look for
@@pedrocabral3859 ty man, i know there are a thousand of videos about iems under 50 but there so many new ones every week that seem to be the new cheap-hi fi god, ironically it looks like next week another pair of kez, so thats why i was so uncertain
Tried CCA CRA i am shocked. I owned high kilobucks iem and this guy 15 dollar with this sound no way man no way. But the 5khz is sharp for me since i am sensitive to it. 15 dollar just grab this guy for real. oh yeah the included cable sound quality suck for real its a really cheap cable so swap it with something better. ( i am a basshead and this guy is bassheadable and come with high quality bass for me it is deep rumbly . no way just no way this is 15dollar .)
ZEX sounds more open and spacious, CRA is more technical and detailed. If you have more busy tracks in your library then CRA, more ambient electronic and less busy tracks then ZEX.
Now that KZ has a solid tuning target, I’m excited to see what they can do with more technically capable drivers.
Me too
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews Your video suggesting this pair makes me don't want to wait... but having your creation, ill wait.
They are ready for Beryllium and LCP. Throw in a flagship hybrid.
Finally a great tuned set I can actually affoard.
$15....easy to rec
No way these are only 15.00!!
Had an initial scare, put them on with what I thought were the large tips.
Sounded tinny and scretchy as well.
Found the large tips and crammed them into my ears.
What a difference they just magically came to life.
I have never had tip swapping have such a dramatic change prior to this.
Thanks again.
Love surprise gems like this.
mannnn. KZ is like xiaomi now. setting standards in every price range.. there will come a time when everyone will have at least 1 KZ pair.. :)
It's kinda freaky. There is no plan besides "Everything, to everyone all the time forever"😶
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews i kindof get the sense why theyr doing it now tho.. it feels like they are redeeming the brand so they get people's trust back. i really hope they slow down next year coz they have proven enough already..😅
@@Practiphile It used to be the ZS10 Pro and a bunch of shouty stuff, but they are doing some good stuff right now.
Finally they got to tuning their drivers. If there was any one company that had enough drivers to mess around with, it'd be KZ. I don't know what's behind the economics of tuning drivers but SURELY tuning 1-2 drivers they already have should be cheaper than cramming 7 drivers
They are finally nailing this stuff down. They wasted a lot of time...and plastic along the way😳
Maybe they lack engineer for tuning ?
@@dogmanxxx4218 they have an established RND.. just didnt have a good direction until recently..
@@kushalreddy_09 They were using the wrong ear simulator which is why all their past IEMs had consistently wonky as shit tuning. Now that they have a proper IEC-60711 coupler to tune with they start pushing out stuff that sounds decent, no surprise.
@@kushalreddy_09 Actually theres a cultural aspect. cant find the article, but western listeners prefer less treble on average
that ending
Can do😁
Listening on the CCA CRA. Holy smokes these bad boys get loud. Easily driven. Using just a dongle is perfect. Thanks for the great review. These things really rock. Even harder than my more expensive stuff. Like it way more than my Tin T2, EDX, Zex, Tanya, and in some cases of library better than the Blon. Both 01 and 03. Although those I still prefer in some cases.
How do the sound against the bl03? What's the main difference?
@@swapnanilbanerjee9739 they have similar bass levels. Blon more mid bass focus and CCA more sub bass focus. The treble is more extended on the CCA. It has a better balance where the bass isn't bleeding into the mids and coloring it as much as the Blon. The bass and overall sound is faster and tighter on the CCA. It's fantastic on electronic music, techno, guitars, anything with a bunch of energy, decay, speed. It also handles slow music surprisingly well. The Blon is a little more tonally accurate but the CCA has a great timbre and tone to it as well. I would say the CCA is a little better technically to my ears. A little more detail, a little better imaging. Good soundstage and I would say really exceptional separation in instruments. Giving it a sort of holographic nature in sound on some music tracks like psytrance. Overall it's the absolute best value at it's price and competes with Blon and Tin T2 at higher prices. It should be in your collection at this low price.
@@swapnanilbanerjee9739 Blon is a slower more relaxed listen. The CCA is a more energetic detailed listen.
@@MR.ROBOTVOLTRON then , cca must create fatigue 😅
@@swapnanilbanerjee9739 yes it definitely does. It gets really loud and is super easy to drive.
What KZ needs to do now is fix their release pace. It isn't only them that are that bad at this, ChiFi releases are insane in general, but they are especially bad at this.
They have another set coming out next week. They gotta come out with some kinda plan. The cannabalize their own releases and nobody cares..😶
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews I'm not complaining at these prices you can afford to try most of them
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews Do you have any other info what set it is?
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews it's a perfect plan actually. I end up buying most of them. 🤣
Morning brother!
Happy to see that case rates in Jp seem to have bottomed out.
Hope you and your girl are well
Mahalos for the gear in the context of what really matters, the music
Dr Jeff
Hey bruh. Long time no see. Thanks. Happy Holiday🎄
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews Merry Christmas brotha
i think it's amazing how kz/cca basically keep the sub $30 range on lockdown. they have sets that are easily worth a lot more but they know they'll move a shitload of them at lower prices
So, now that the VK4 has been replaced with an imposter, would you say this takes it's place as the best tuned (best sounding) IEM in the sub 20 price range?
Yes. Sub $20. Yes. For my library and for it's price. Nothing comes to mind that goes from bass guitar to cymbals better at its price point
Sus
@@CleanOverflow It's a conspiracy!
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews that's pretty big statements because KZ is tuning these cheaper IEMs much better lately. That must also be due somehow to the quality in driver maybe.
Brrraddah, this CCA set is CRAzzeh!! Dope tuning that would fit the library. This definitely looks a better tuned set than the ZEX Pro. Looks like good bass and the treble looks prime.🤙
My man. Crazy what a few dollaz can buy a man nowadays...cray cray
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews Hi bro I want to buy CCA CRA ...would you prefer cca cra+ over cca?? Coz price difference not an issue for me....I just want upgraded model..should I go for cca cra+ or stick to cca cra??
KZ ZEX (x3) arrived yesterday. Impressive cheap set..Can't go wrong for the money 💸💰..Big thanks man! 👍🏾🙏🏽
Thanks for the trust bruh
CRA are the audiophile version of KZ ZEX, from CCA (the audiophile KZ branch)
Could be. They should put the premiere stuff on one brand and the cheaper copies in the other.
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews One question: Do KZ / CCA mount a magnetostatic driver, next to the dynamic one (DD)? Or have they really developed and implemented a low voltage electrostatic that does not require a transformer?
This is one fast moving and confusing category. Zex pro was being hyped by all and then along comes a simpler, cheaper one ...
KZ has another set coming out next week. (No joke)
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews madness. 😄
@@saurabbbhardwaj1930 Damn I was about to purchase this set now I'm gonna wait lol
@@tadokorovsky9746 if not both, I'd personally go for the zex pro. A tribrid at this price is groundbreaking
@@saurabbbhardwaj1930 I'm not a big fan for multi drivers, especially for this price range.
yo what software do you use to scroll around in the music files? Ive been looking everywhere and cant find it
love your content! I spent a solid 1000$+ because of you and never regretted a cent!! :D Happy Holidays!
Jriver Media
With advancements in wireless/bluetooth technology and IEM components, the commoditization of high quality sound equipment only serves to benefit the consumer. With most IEM's one does not need power hungry setups (pre-amps/amps, dacs, cables/wires) to drive expensive speakers or headphones. Also, as the sound generation moves closer to the eardrum, removal of variables/externalities that influence sound quality are dramatically reduced, further simplifying setup and tuning. These advancements will only accelerate, offering audiophile-level quality to a larger and larger user-base. Love it.
Man,, I love your gentle voice. It's like hearing good presentation audiobook.
Thank you! 😃
great review as always, much love. loving the Meles.
btw if ive to pick one between this or edx pro, for a hiphop and metal fan, as a gift ..which one should i get? thanks 🎶
Hey bro. Hip Hop is def CRA and metal and all those cymbal crashes....CRA again. 🎶👍
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews Thank you so much, wish it was CRA x HBB ,would have bought these eyes closed lol.
You are the reason behind it thank you 🙏
Not this set. But thanks
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews because you gave advice to brand 😅
Dumb question that was probably already answered elsewhere or is obvious to hobbyists:
What format is the music you do your critical listening in? Digital.... flac perhaps? Sample rate / bit depth?
Not dumb at all bro. All my music you see in the video is FLAC or DSD. My most enjoyable version of Dark Side of the Moon is actually 24/96 not my DSD or 24/192
CCA CRA or KZ ZST x which one you'll prefer for better
details and comfort.
Kz zex pro vs edx pro vs CCA cra? Which one of these is better bro ☺️
Hey, great review!
I am looking into perhaps getting my first (and hopefully only) pair of IEMs.
Been doing a bit of research in the past few day.
For a person that is not really an enthusiast, genuinely enjoyed the sound of the cheap philips or apple ear buds in the past, which is the better option?
CCA CRA
KZ CRN (ZEX Pro)
See Audio Yume (currently on sale for around $90 US in asia regions).
Is the improvement (if any) between the CRN and Yume actually worth the extra cost for a normie like me?
Consider the HBB Mele, Aria and the Tin T3+ too!
Well if you use apple earbud regularly you should buy aria - yume because they're smooth just like apple earbud
I have both yume and kz zex pro, i feel.that yume have more technicality and for the lack of bass,you can always use your phone equalizer to pump the bass
What about the DQ6x in your graphs? New model? FR looks genuinely amazing. Also it follows your target quite closely 👀
Disregarding tuning, the timbre is just completely different. I like the electrostat driver and I already own a lot of single DD drivers so I'll just use my custom EQ for those.
"Disregarding tuning" I almost laughed at that until I looked at my JH Jolene
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews phone's doing a great job already EQ-ing these IEMs. I'll wait for the next big innovation from KZ before hopping on another purchase.
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews In context, I want so say something similar. Tuning for the frequency response changes the gain at that frequency, and so if you bump up 12k Hz by 3-4dB for example, frequencies nearby 12k Hz are surely going to sound louder and it may get a little airy and spacious. But in virtually all cases, its really hard to take away the timbre of the driver, and it always reminds you of the baseline character OVER WHICH your FR tuning plays. I'm not an EQ person - I like to pass through bit-perfect audio to the DAC when possible. Even if I did EQ, it only changes the relative gain, it doesn't change how that earphone basically sounds like across the spectrum. Irrespective of what I'm listening, I'm always listening to the timbre of that particular device, be it IEM or Speaker.
I got the 7Hz Timeless just after you rec'd it before anyone knew it existed, and I'm supremely happy with it. (Thank you from the bottom of my heart.) I just like to point out in context that it has a nearly perfect tonality and its rumbly sub-bass line is always present and the way it delivers sound is like a Planar driver, and even if you changed its attack and decay, it wouldn't let go of its Planar timbre. I have a KBEar Lark, and no matter how it may have been tuned otherwise, I can always feel the plasticky thing about its BA driver, while on the other hand I really like its DD. Timbre presentation is as important as the tonality, and its nearly impossible to derive how anything sounds looking at its FR.
@@quadrannilator *Timbre presentation is as important as the tonality, and its nearly impossible to derive how anything sounds looking at its FR.*
Agree with that completely. That's why tuning a KZ like a DUSK does not mean it will sound like a DUSK...really at all.
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews man.. lemme ask u this then.. which one out of both will u recommend? If i can only afford one.. i really dont want to purchase both.. PS - i already have Edx pro and Zsn pro X but i like EDX pro more than zsn pro x
I don't know if I got a dud but these didn't fare well for me compared to the ZEX PRO. Bass and low mids are great but everything above was a little grainy and harsh sounding.
Can you compare the quality of this DD set to the Tanchjim Tanya/Hana? What gets better with the jump in price?
Hey mate. I know it's extremely uncommon, but noone does iem recommendations for movie watching.
I'd love an iem that has bass to make explosions more immersive, non-recessed male vocals, tuned down highs. If you could rec some I'd be really happy 😊
The end was the best
Abrupt...
Thanks for the review! I already have Blon 01, 03, KZ ZEX (after watch your review), still worth to get this?
It's not radically different so no. Unless you find the bass on those sets to be too much. In that case, these might be a worthy pickup
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews I will skip this then until then next one ..:)
i have had these for about a month now. i love the clear highs, i just wish the bass was more powerful to complement these highs. that would make them perfect for me.
same with me till i installed an equalizer and i am happy now
What type of iem?
Bright-natural
Mild v shape
Natural
W shape
Warm-natural
is like blon bl03 but better details maybe bright little a bit
is it true that a KZ version of CCA CRA is going to be released soon?
By the way great review man 👍
CRA better than NRA and ZEX?
I believe your question is mentioned and perhaps answered after the comment of Saurabb Bhardwaj.
@@strompel3666 Off topic, but that is an awesome name.
@@jonnynice8366 Thank you, much appreciated.
And it suits your name too ;)
If i can bring edx_pro and cra to approx flat curve
Which one should I go for considering hardware capabilities
Thanks
These are great for hip hop, lo-fi, reggae. Great buy for that kind of music. Really fun.
So the KZ EDX Pro was also a pretty good signature, how different is the CCA CRA?
Better treble, more mid bass.
Dark magician any time soon? Have an awesome Christmas!!!
Probably during my winter break when I do Patreon and a bunchas stuff that needs time.. Have an awesome Christmas🎄
Why the hump at 5kHx? I find these unlistenable unless i EQ. Happy with the CCA HM20 and the Trustear Hola, as well as both the HBB collaborations with QKZ. In comparison, the others mentioned here sound noticeably harsher. Good job I only wasted £15.
Hey man, thanks for the review. I've never bought any chi-fi iems due to their lack of availability in my country (Kenya) until lately, but i've recently been wanting to jump into this price range. We use the same apple power beats pro for working out and i'm curious how these compare in terms of sound quality alone? I.e. does a $15 chi-fi iem beat the power beats pro?
thanks! Just ordered mine for $9 😁
Wow. Nice
Absolute fu**ing steal
where did you buy it?
@@carlosatheris Shopee Philippines $11.6 orig. price.
Link? Narcv mo na po?
i listen to a lot of indie pop / rock... would you recommwnt this or blon bl-03?
BLON 03 is superior but fit is really questionable and the mid bass on this is seemingly tighter so this would be the rec for indie pop/ rock. If it were Rock hip Hop R&B i'd rec BLON 03
Been waiting for a cheap as hell IEM with good treble extension and no gigantic valley in that 10-15k range. Just ordered
Just bought the KZ DQ6 and EDX pro....I will get them in three weeks time and now there's this
It will always be like this with KZ. Those are both good sets. Enjoy them.
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews could you please compare the two? The specs seem different so they're not just re-shelled from KZ to CCA but priced the same. There will be a lot of people who are going to be interested in this comparison so it could worth your time to make a short video thanks in advance mate
better dq6 or cca cra?
Blon 01 or this, which one is better? Is it worth replacing
If BLON 01 fits you good just keep that. If fit is poor...this is a good option
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews Thank you very much, I am one of those who have no problems with fit
@@burakksalar7818 this is worth getting brother. Cheap enough and different enough. Faster bass and better technically. Less to drive it unless you have an amp already.
Can you tell me if the treble fatigue? I'm sensitive to that but, I really like to buy them. Thanks
Love the intro music
Yeah that joint is dope. Pure
Hoping it's good too since I'm using the zs10 pro. Still thinking whether to pick up the mele or olina. :))
Wow nice upload thanks for sharing this video
Thanks for visiting
So do these de-throne the ZSN Pro X as the best 20$ iem?
Hi Bro, I just grab this set, it's a good rec', it sounds really good while listening Led Zeppelin D'yer Mak'er, the drum sounds perfect. I prefer this set more tan QKC VK4 and Blon 03. Thanks!
What's the diff in sound between bl03 and cca cra?
Helo from Indonesia. This will be my first time buying iem. Can u recommend the best iem under 35$? I will be using it on my phone for music, watching movies, youtube, and gaming. It would be much appreciated for your help and recommendation. Thanks. 🙏
Original ZEX is a good all arounder and low end boost is a fun listen. BLON 03 is a great music/movie set but watch out for fit. CCA CRA is less fun but more accurate all arounder. HOWEVER...KZ will release another set next week and you should wait 1 week
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews What would be their new iem? Is it worth the wait?
Did you use stock tips to evaluate these?
I don't get how all the Linsoul stuff is so crazy cheap but still really good. Is everything else marked up by like 500%?
Just ordered mine in that same color
which one was better? CRA vs BL03?
yoyo. was just wondering if you've been watching the beatles get back on disney plus at all? and happy holidays. peace
Hey Bro! Not yet but will after holiday season. Have a Merry Christmas🎄
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews oooh k fair enough. It's such a treat to watch as a Beatles fanatic
@@bilelbeavis977 I saw some "Makings of" stuff on RUclips related to Clapton being the only non Beatle to ever appear on their studio releases "While my Guitar gently Weeps" solo
Hahahaha end made me laugh thanks Chris 🙏
Thanks. It was a "Bruh" closing
if im getting zex and this at almost the same price. which one should you think i should go for? currently rocking DQ6
It's a shame they don't sell it in gold and clear any more, only white or black frosted.
Kz is on a roll 🔥🔥💥
They are churrning out decent stuff recently at a higher rate of hits than misses
This or kz dq6?? Trying to get my first iem..
Which one would you suggest for mixing songs as a bedroom artist?? Thank you in advance man.
This over DQ6 for mixing/monitor.
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews so CRA is better than 3dd DQ6 XUN..wow……!?
I have ordered zex pro, is it a bad investition since cca cra came out?
My friend, I need to buy a KZ brand earphone. I like bass, but I also like details. Which model do you think I should buy? I have kz zs10, zs10 pro, zex pro on my mind
I have almost all KZ model. Go for the zex pro man, my ZEX has better tonality than the ZS10 pro. The ZS 10 (Normal) has a meh sound now in 2021 even the EDX beats the ZS10 in sound quality.
I just got the jade audio by fiio the fh3. 13.6 mm dd driver. You need to review this set.mids a bit lower in volume compared to mele. Mele for voice is better. But the bass. Sounds like the fh3 by fiio. Clean, Fast and great. 35 bucks . Its a find to be honest. And according to your taste. You will like it. No reviews about this set. Better than t3 tin for sure. At least the timbre of the bass is more real and thicker. Great set for the price.
Should I get this one instead of the DQ6??
dang you bad guy, why you only release this video only now? I had already ordered the ZEX Pro... God! Now I need to beg the wife... Again!!! huhuhu
So if i have 40$ to spend and want the best out there for músic like you listen. What is the best deal overall today?
My library? Tripowin Mele or BLON 03 (watch out for fit) or original KZ ZEX
Im planning to get KZ ZS10 pro,
Which one is better compared to CRA?
Have you tried the KZ DQ6? Which one sounds better?
Blon BL-03 or KZ x Crinacle CRN (ZEX Pro)?
BLON 03 if you listen to music like me...if not you should ask around👍🎶
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews What about this set (cca cra) vs Blon and Zex pro
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews Which is good for Pluggnb, Hyperpop, J-Pop, Lo-Fi, Hip-Hop, Cloud Rap and Jazz Music?
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews Is the ZEX Pro Bassy?
@@NguyenHoang-horizon that’s literally EXACTLY what was asked directly above you that Chris already answered. Blon for his preferred playback of his music library, and to ‘otherwise ask around’ if you want more input on based off of different folks music libraries.
I have the blons , should I buy it , worth it? Cca cra?
Just bought those for under 7 USD, shipping included.
Need help here, my kz is zst pro, and i on alleyways about next one, cca cra? Cca c10 or zex pro?
I expect when KZ/CCA gets the tuning correct (what we think is correct 🙂) on more or all models, then still a lot of innovations will come to us, like:
- Electronic (internal) filter improvements like in loudspeakers. (more than the current cross-over frequencies (bands) in the filter so better frequency distribution over multiple drivers)->transparency. Imagine a 5 driver IEM, in where each of the 5 drivers get its "own" chunk of frequency band assigned. Currently it is not that advanced.
- other driver type combinations (DD,BA,Piezo,Planar magnetic(PM)). DD+piezo, DD+PM. etc.
Wow let's see what 2022 brings. I just ordered the CCS CRA for fun...to see where we are heading to.
I am using the KZ AZ09 PRO's (BT5.2, Aptx HD, $26 discounted) married to a pair of TIN T3+'s (1DD, $65) using a set of QDC to 2-pin (0.78mm) adpaters ($12). Same AZ09 Pro's do very well with the Zex Pro's ($26) too, though my usual pairing is with the T3+''s. Can't wait to try them with the CRA's ($11), which should arrive in the next 2 weeks.
PS: I have also used these wireless earhooks with the ZS10 Pro's (1DD/4BA's, $37)...also very nice...though I prefer both the T3+'s and the Zex Pro's over the ZS10 Pro's.
How are these compared to the blon bl03's? I currently have the kz zst x and in wanting an upgrade
i can find video about ZEX Pro you talking about..
where is it?
You sound like a recording engineer.
That is a compliment to me anyway so...thanks
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews of course.
Imagine face of someone after reading this video title who bought the EDX pro, then ZEX, then ZEX pro..🤣🤣
It's kinda nuts...how fast they come
present! 😅
Rip my wallet 🏦💸💸💸💸
Edx then MT1 then edx pro then zex then zex pro and still prefer blon bl03 so yeah, laugh at me plz
@@kathrodriguez4519
Even I prefer blons over many other iems..😂
should i go for this or kz edx ultra?
7:14 KZ ZX
Cool new intro
What should i buy under 30 dollars (stretchable to 50) for a casual better music esperience (i usually listen to kanye and random stuff, so just something that doesnt sound mushy and has some bass) and watching youtube/netflix? It would be my absolute first iem and i dont know what to look for
His last video is a top 5 best sub 50 dollars iems. Check that out! :)
Honestly, just buy a kz zex pro or this CCA CRA. There is nothing so good under 50 bucks.
@@pedrocabral3859 ty man, i know there are a thousand of videos about iems under 50 but there so many new ones every week that seem to be the new cheap-hi fi god, ironically it looks like next week another pair of kez, so thats why i was so uncertain
Good enough to enter your top under $50 list?
Yes. That was one of my regrets. I did not anticipate KZ to suddenly start nailing stuff with assists from Crin and on their own
Nice video ending...
Like it
Tried CCA CRA i am shocked. I owned high kilobucks iem and this guy 15 dollar with this sound no way man no way. But the 5khz is sharp for me since i am sensitive to it. 15 dollar just grab this guy for real. oh yeah the included cable sound quality suck for real its a really cheap cable so swap it with something better. ( i am a basshead and this guy is bassheadable and come with high quality bass for me it is deep rumbly . no way just no way this is 15dollar .)
How would these compare to the KZ DQ6?
Oh, man. I just ordered a KZ EDX Pro. This CCA is better, right?
Support Crin. Both sets are good. My library and ears favor the CCA a bit.
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews Thanks a lot, mate!
Hopefully they continue this trend
You didn't time stamp the Zex portion.
is this good for gaming ?
And against Zex? Which is "better", not for monitoring or studio, just for fun .
ZEX sounds more open and spacious, CRA is more technical and detailed. If you have more busy tracks in your library then CRA, more ambient electronic and less busy tracks then ZEX.
I would go for the cra, it has a better driver and is cheaper. If you don't like the treble you can just eq it down.
so CCA CRA is better than CRN 🤔
Do you have a Mele 2021 in the works? :)
I have the cca c10, is this cra better
Is it iem recommended for game? Like FPS game type? ,,
any sibilance issues? I want to buy these as an upgrade to my ZSN (non pro), sibilance is the only problem I have with them and it breaks my heart
No, but I am not very sensetive to that. Too much pinna gain is what bothers my ears most.
How's the fit of the CCA CRA?
Very light and easy fit. CP100 tips as usual and I had no thought about fit ( good thing)
CCA "CRA" ? Why do I think Crinacle tuned these as well xD
Nope. I asked direct before doing this vid.
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews This reply is why I love your channel ♥️ Great work!
last time you said KZ should open another brand name or something....didnt we got CCA already haha XD
I guess. I thought KZ was main and CCA was a sidestep.