CCA Trio VS KZ CRN

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

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CCA Trio and KZ CRN use 3DD and 1DD+1BA+1Mag driver setups respectively. CCA Trio costs $30 while KZ CRN costs $35. KZ CRN is $5 more expensive. CCA Trio holds a decisive 2.8-point edge in reviewer scores (5.7 vs 2.9). CCA Trio has significantly better mids with a 1.5-point edge, CCA Trio has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, CCA Trio has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge and CCA Trio has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric CCA Trio KZ CRN
Bass 5.7 2
Mids 5 3.5
Treble 3 2
Details 5.7 2
Soundstage 6 5
Imaging 5.7 2
Dynamics 5 2
Tonality 6 2.9
Technicalities 4.8 2
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CCA Trio Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio Jaytiss
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

5.7

Mixed

KZ CRN Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

2.9

Very Negative

Reviews Comparison

CCA Trio reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
D Tech
This could be higher if it weren't fatiguing.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
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KZ CRN reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 3.8 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
E+ Tech
Hey a KZ that I like, ohh wait.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+

CCA Trio (more reviews)

CCA Trio reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
Well-balanced to endgame ie with bassy option as well, good tech for the price, soild all-rounder beginner set, $20 on sale, but kz

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
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CCA Trio reviewed by Head-Fi.org

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

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

KZ CRN (more reviews)

KZ CRN reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 2 Reviewer Score
E+ Tuning
E+ Tech
Lacks technicalities - mainly regarding detail, separation and dynamics. Stage is intimate. Timbre is funky. Notes are a bit blurry. Tuning is mostly fine. Nothing new at this current market.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: E+ Mids: E+ Treble: E+ Details: E+ Imaging: E+

CCA Trio User Review Score

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CCA Trio Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.1

Gaming Grade

C+

KZ CRN Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

2.3

Gaming Grade

E+

CCA Trio Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

Average Technical Grade

C
  • Even moderate complexity exposes the limited resolution and narrow sense of space. Technical fans will find it lacking.
Mids C+
It presents a stable midrange foundation suitable for everyday listening. Clarity is serviceable without standing out.
Treble D
The upper range behaves inconsistently, blending dullness with sudden glare. You'll notice sharp spikes alongside dips.
Dynamics C+
Dynamic performance is decent, delivering respectable macro swings with limited nuance. There's a fair amount of macrodynamic swing.
Soundstage B
Lateral spread stretches comfortably while front/back cues start to feel convincing. You can trace front-to-back movement.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

KZ CRN Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D-
  • Balance is severely off, producing a harsh, unpleasant listen regardless of genre. Long sessions quickly become exhausting.

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • Hopelessly smeared and congested, it struggles with basic instrument separation and loses detail even in simple tracks. Even casual listening quickly becomes tiring.
Bass E+
The bass register sounds hollow, with minimal texture or sustain. There's little sustain to bass guitar notes.
Mids D+
Midrange is highly uneven, veering between shouty peaks and hollow dips. Tonality swings between shouty and withdrawn.
Treble E+
Highs sound subdued and short on sparkle, hiding fine detail. Metallic instruments lose their bite.
Dynamics E+
It struggles to convey small volume changes, flattening energetic bursts. Micro-contrast is practically absent.
Soundstage C+
Stage expands beyond the shoulders and finally hints at layers, though vertical cues stay muted. Depth cues begin to emerge.
Details E+
Secondary lines struggle to stand apart because resolution can't parse their subtleties. Textures feel monotone and dull.
Imaging E+
Center focus slips in and out, eroding confidence in where sounds originate. There's no consistent center image.
Gaming E+
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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