Tanchjim Zero VS CCA CRA

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

Tanchjim Zero and CCA CRA are 1DD in-ear monitors. Tanchjim Zero costs $15 while CCA CRA costs $14. Tanchjim Zero is $1 more expensive. Tanchjim Zero holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (5.2 vs 4.6). CCA CRA has significantly better bass with a 1.7-point edge, CCA CRA has better mids with a 0.7-point edge, CCA CRA has better treble with a 0.7-point edge, CCA CRA has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge, Tanchjim Zero has better details with a 0.5-point edge and Tanchjim Zero has significantly better imaging with a 1-point edge.

Insights

Metric Tanchjim Zero CCA CRA
Bass 4 5.7
Mids 4 4.7
Treble 4 4.7
Details 4 3.5
Imaging 4 3
Dynamics 4 5
Tonality 4.8 4.4
Technicalities 4.3 4.3
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Tanchjim Zero Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

5.2

Mixed to Negative


CCA CRA Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

4.6

Generally Unfavorable


Reviews Comparison

Tanchjim Zero reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 3.6 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C- Tech
Too shouty and lacks the bass emphasis to balance it out.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: C- Mids: C- Treble: C- Dynamics: C- Details: C- Imaging: C-

CCA CRA reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 4.2 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
High-clarity, potentially fatiguing sound with surprisingly good bass and treble extension.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: B Mids: C- Treble: C- Dynamics: C+ Details: C- Imaging: D

Tanchjim Zero reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.6 * score rescaled + normalized
6 community members have rated the Tanchjim Zero at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

CCA CRA reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.2 * score rescaled + normalized
29 community members have rated the CCA CRA at an average of 3.9/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

Tanchjim Zero (more reviews)

Tanchjim Zero reviewed by Crin

Crin 4.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C Tech

CCA CRA (more reviews)

CCA CRA reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
Fun, well tuned v-shape signature Details & Stage

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A-

CCA CRA reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 3.6 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech

CCA CRA reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 3.3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D Tech
Insane value. Still a bassy KZ, but for 15$, hard not to rec. Punches at higher price bracket, but still has 4.5k and 8k peaks for my library. I recomend EQing it - turns it into a beast for the price.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: C- Mids: D Treble: D Details: D Imaging: D

CCA CRA reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 3 Reviewer Score
Big bass, big treble. A bit too spicy for my tastes

Audionotions original ranking

Website (Audionotions)

Tanchjim Zero User Review Score

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Tanchjim Zero Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

4.4

Gaming Grade

C-

CCA CRA Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

4.4

Gaming Grade

C-

Tanchjim Zero Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • It struggles with balance, producing a lumpy response that rarely sounds coherent. Genre hopping highlights glaring inconsistencies.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Resolution is limited, masking finer nuances and narrowing the soundstage. Busy mixes still overwhelm it with ease.
Bass C-
Low-end presence is gentle and restrained, favoring balance over slam. There's enough presence for casual listening.
Mids C-
Midrange is passable yet unrefined, revealing grain and occasional harshness. It sounds a bit grainy on detailed recordings.
Treble C-
The top end sounds acceptable but lacks the smoothness of higher tiers. Air is hinted at more than delivered.
Dynamics C-
The system delivers passable punch but never surprises. Punch is modest rather than exciting.
Details C-
The presentation is fine for casual listening but leaves refinement on the table. There's some grain on quieter elements.
Imaging C-
Average imaging delivers reasonable localization while still lacking pinpoint specificity. You get a reasonable idea of placement.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

CCA CRA Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C-
  • Uneven emphasis across the spectrum keeps the presentation unsettled and awkward. Acoustic instruments lose their natural body.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Even moderate complexity exposes the limited resolution and narrow sense of space. Technical fans will find it lacking.
Bass B-
It delivers adequate punch and texture, though nothing stands out. Sub-bass presence is hinted rather than delivered.
Mids C
Midrange is passable yet unrefined, revealing grain and occasional harshness. It sounds a bit grainy on detailed recordings.
Treble C
The top end sounds acceptable but lacks the smoothness of higher tiers. Air is hinted at more than delivered.
Dynamics C+
You get reliable macrodynamics, with micro shifts that remain only adequate. A reliable performer for most tracks.
Details D+
Textural clues dull down, robbing strings and vocals of their natural grit. You hear outlines rather than textures.
Imaging D
Modest imaging with basic left/right positioning that never quite nails the center image. Left/right cues exist but are rough.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

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