CCA CRA VS Nicehck DB1

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

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CCA CRA and Nicehck DB1 are in-ear monitors. CCA CRA costs $14 while Nicehck DB1 costs $14. Nicehck DB1 holds a decisive 1-point edge in reviewer scores (4.6 vs 5.6). 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, Nicehck DB1 has significantly better details with a 1.5-point edge and Nicehck DB1 has significantly better imaging with a 1-point edge.

Insights

Metric CCA CRA Nicehck DB1
Bass 5.7 4
Mids 4.7 4
Treble 4.7 4
Details 3.5 5
Soundstage 4.6 4
Imaging 3 4
Dynamics 5 5.6
Tonality 4.4 4
Technicalities 4.3 4.3
Take these comparisons with a grain of salt—we don't have enough Nicehck DB1 reviews saved yet to provide an unbiased result.

CCA CRA Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Kois Archive Nymz Audionotions
Precogvision
Tim Tuned
Super* Review
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

4.6

Generally Unfavorable


Nicehck DB1 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

5.6

Mixed


Reviews Comparison

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.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

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Nicehck DB1 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7 * score rescaled + normalized
5 community members have rated the NiceHCK DB1 at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

CCA CRA (more reviews)

CCA CRA reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized

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 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

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)

Nicehck DB1 (more reviews)

Nicehck DB1 reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 4.2 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C- Tech
Wonky midrange, sounds much better on warm sources

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: C- Mids: C- Treble: C- Soundstage: C- Details: C+ Imaging: C-

CCA CRA User Review Score

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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-

Nicehck DB1 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.2

Gaming Grade

C-

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.

Nicehck DB1 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C-
  • The tuning lacks refinement, jumping between dull and shouty without settling. Vocals frequently sound off-kilter.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • The tuning renders a cramped window into the music, with nuance fading fast. Expect grainy textures to creep in.
Bass C-
Low-end presence is gentle and restrained, favoring balance over slam. There's enough presence for casual listening.
Mids C-
Expect adequate midrange presence with a touch of grit and unevenness. Textures smear when the mix gets busy.
Treble C-
The top end sounds acceptable but lacks the smoothness of higher tiers. Air is hinted at more than delivered.
Soundstage C-
It creates a serviceable arc that keeps instruments apart but rarely draws you into the space. It sounds more intimate than expansive.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval that handles most textures while leaving some micro-information understated. Most textures come through cleanly.
Imaging C-
Center information lands in the right area but not with laser focus. Separation is adequate for casual listening.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

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