Under 100 Dollar IEM Comparison - CRA, Heart Mirror, Mele, Aria and T3 Plus

[@sasharudyy3587]

I think the CRA are the easiest to recommend to anyone. Most people have never paid more than 20$ for an earphone (me included), so they would never buy stuff like the T3 or the Aria since they're 70$-80$, but the CRA are just under 20, so they're perfect for both beginners who have never had good earphones (again, like me), but also for seasoned audiophiles since they're only 15$ but still nicely tuned

[@VortexReviews1]

I agree 100%.

[@RandomGuy-om1vy]

Its recommendable for anyone. Bang for the buck.

[@khandave143]

@@RandomGuy-om1vy what about the KZ ZS10 PRO or the KZ ZAS? Are they any good compared to the CRA?

[@RandomGuy-om1vy]

@@khandave143 dunno about ZAS, the ZS10P is better than CRA, not by a huge margin, its all about your taste imo. but for the price at $50, zs10 pro is not worth it all. Theres much better IEM's if you spend a bit a more. Like the Tin T3 Plus

[@khandave143]

@@RandomGuy-om1vy T3+ are £70~ and the ZS10 PRO roughly around £45. Thanks for the information though.

[@yourforeignlocal]

Happy owner of the Aria here! :D Just wanted to highlight a weakness, it does have paint bubbling and peeling issues (I don't really care because I only use them at my personal desk at home though). For the T3+, some people have measured and complained about channel imbalance issues. Personally I will not get the Mele coz of reasons, but yeah I felt that the above weaknesses of the other 2 ought to be mentioned as well to make things fair. Thanks for the review, it did address some of the things I was curious about, especially regarding the T3+

[@Shraavaan]

Do you enjoy the sub bass rumbles, I've heard Moondrop Aria has good sub bass extension. Is it true, I'm looking forward getting Arias. I really want Aria set, they seem to be quite promising. I really like and appreciate the warm neutral sound signature of Aria as far I've heard, but some bass wouldn't hurt anyone 😄

[@VortexReviews1]

Thanks for the info and thanks also for watching it :)

[@L-in-oleum]

@@Shraavaan extension on the Aria is good, yeah, but imo the Sony MH755/750 is better in that regard (yes I'm spoilt :P) Narrow bore tips can help if you want some extra rumble on the Aria.

[@yourforeignlocal]

@@Shraavaan Bass is a really personal thing- for me the quantity of bass on the Arias are perfect, and can be easily finetuned with swapping tips. For my borderline bass-head friend who enjoys subwoofer bass, the bass on the Aria is just okay, but he did not like the airy presentation of the treble. He described the Aria's signature to be too neutral for him. I am now recommending he give the T3+ a shot haha

[@yourforeignlocal]

@@VortexReviews1 My pleasure always. Like your reviews! :D

[@daryldraws8083]

The filter mod on the heart mirror increases bass presence in the balance while still having detailed sound, but still not for fun, more on vocals, acoustic, classical, jazz type of library.

[@VortexReviews1]

That sounds good :D

[@Shraavaan]

As per your showcase of these IEMs and detailed comparison, I chose Moondrop Aria over these sets of IEMs. Thanks a lot. As per the details you've provided, I will the Moondrop Aria. Probably the best IEM under 100 dollars.

[@VortexReviews1]

Thanks and the Aria still has a bit too much lower treble for me but a good set otherwise.

[@Shraavaan]

@@VortexReviews1 so you mean that Moondrop Aria is muffled and boring sounding? Because as far I understand what too low treble means is boring tuning or sound!!!

[@mamad504]

@@Shraavaan I think he means vocals can be a little shouty..! and uppermids/lower trebles are too much for him

[@Shraavaan]

@@mamad504 oh thanks mate! I'll manage to listen to that upper mids and lower treble as you have explained, because I am more inclined brighter warm sound, I guess I'll adapt to it. Because everything else is good about this IEM Aria.

[@VortexReviews1]

@@Shraavaan Aria is not muffled or boring. The treble is not low.

[@SouEuIAm]

I just did a listening comparison yesterday before I came across this video between MELE, T3+ and Aria. I wanted to determine my preferences. After doing a lot of A-B comparisons with a variety of tracks, I decided my preferences were: 1) Aria 2) T3+ 3) MELE

[@VortexReviews1]

Nice choices.

[@daf676]

i can't expect much from people who used youtube audio for testing theirs cans

[@ht8138]

@@daf676 did they say that's what they used lol.

[@allanclerigo6188]

Love you video man, glad you talk about which one is hard to drive!

[@VortexReviews1]

Thanks but I recommend a decent source with all of them.

[@Kenan_Guney]

Hey, firstly thanks a lot for this comparison and your thoughts on them! I wanted to share my experiences too. I had Fiio FH3 but sold them. Tried a lot but never liked the timbre / tuning of it because it has that usual BA timbre and laid back presentation whereas the subbass area was just too much and overwhelming. I love the single dynamic driver iems because of that. Blon BL03s still my top pick under $100 without a doubt. If you don't have one, you should get them first before you buy anything else (of course it's a bit subjective recommendation but the timbre/tonality of the blons are just phenomenal) I have Tin T2 too but to be honest, they don't deserve to talk long about them... They are just ok for the given price, weird fit and comfort but usable somehow... Just ok sound, nothing special for the price, nothing better compared to blons as technicalities on t2s. Maybe a bit wider soundstage but definitely narrower and smaller by depth and height compared to blons. I have the Aria, i like them and will keep them but they lacking in some aspects and just for that, i will buy the T3 Plus as an upgrade to the Aria. And they will probably be my end-game for a long time till i can afford for an Monarch MK2s :) If any of you guys have aria right now and happy with it, just stick with them and don't break your wallet more :) Aria is still very good iem and it doesn't have any issues like shoutiness or sibilance whatsoever (to my ears of course) like some of the people complain about and they sound really balanced and pleasing. So don't have to worry in that regard. But in the end, T3+ is way more natural and even more balanced sounding iems compared to aria imho. For example arias have some unique timbre but it's not as good and natural as on t3 plus for sure. T3+ is just have way better and natural tonality/timbre on it. Frequency graph is also more balanced on the t3 plus because it has a bit more juice in the presence area for lovely vocals (it's my preference to have a bit energy in between 1-3khz for getting the HD600 like vocal presentation) and a bit less bass than aria for a clearer and more open presentation. Also the treble extension is looks better on t3 plus because i can definitely hear the dip on the arias in the 10 khz region and it's audible for me... You can clearly hear the differences between aria and t3+ in the sound demos (i really like the Dan's sound demo from Dan's Audio Reviews channel) And about the soundstage and imaging, i used and returned the hd800s because of the unnatural brightness and a bit thin vocals of it (again, because of the lower 1-3khz area on the hd800s compared to legenderay neutral reference hd600s). Got the HD600s and i couldn't be happier. So you don't have to have a headphone/iem that has big and 3d soundstage and really good technicalities for enjoy to your music. The presentation and timbre of the iem/headphone matters the most from my experiences with hi-end stuff. Like i said, my endgame headphone is hd600, so i hope you guys can understand me in this aspects :) T3+ looks like has this natural and clear presentation the hd600s have, i will be able to share my thoughts if i get them soon, cheers.

[@VortexReviews1]

Thanks very much for your very detailed impressions!

[@ifebigold]

Nailed it mate, I have two pairs of blons the timbre and tonality is perfect

[@swapnanilbanerjee9739]

Woo thanks a lot! Do share ur experience of blon vs t3 plus , waiting .....

[@swapnanilbanerjee9739]

Moreover , blon's tonality is exceptional, and no one can do it like the 03, may be mele does good I don't kn but blons have there specific place for people who don't have fit issue like me 🤭❤️

[@swapnanilbanerjee9739]

At the end of the day one has to buy both blon and tin t3 plus and decide which gives more amazing presentation to each and every song most of the time .. ❤️ that's the true buget end game for now

[@mokisan]

Hi, sorry for the comment again. Does this set still hold good now ? I wanted a warm sounding set.

[@vannakfinale]

Thanks for sharing and comparison 🙏

[@VortexReviews1]

Thanks for watching :)

[@Elia01]

got the cra and the t3+, the t3+ definitely sounds better but they don't sound 4x the price better. Also not having to worry about your headphones as much is definitely a nice bonus

[@VortexReviews1]

I agree with that.

[@rafidshahriarpranto588]

Which one has better comfort and passive noise isolation mele or T3 plus ?

[@VortexReviews1]

I would say the T3 Plus.

[@Shaf-ci4om]

Aria is 63 dollars and tin t3 plus is 52 dollars in my country .Which one should I go for?

[@VortexReviews1]

I would go T3 Plus.

[@shivamsharma1066]

CCA CRA or KZ ZST x which one you'll prefer for a better details and comfort.

[@VortexReviews1]

CRA

[@eduardobatista329]

Which weakness the paint peeling on the aria,it bubbles up,there are many reviews now and the aria has been put in back now

[@VortexReviews1]

I saw them but mine are still perfect but I hope they fix those kind of things whenever they revise it or bring another model out.

[@everaldofrancisco4371]

There is a lot of difference between CCA CRA and Open Heart Resin that justifies having both, which one has better sound and technicality?

[@VortexReviews1]

Been ages since I listened to the Resin but I would say the CRA is the better one going from memory.

[@everaldofrancisco4371]

@@VortexReviews1 - Vortex how do I have such a spreadsheet that compares graphs...

[@VortexReviews1]

@@everaldofrancisco4371 I don't have a spreadsheet and not sure to be honest.

[@PotatoFarmer656]

Been reading some reviews on forums comparing T3+ and Aria. Most of them are conflicting, so either there are unit variances or people used different tips with varying bore sizes. Especially on technical performance i.e. soundstage & imaging; some say Aria is better, some say it’s T3+. But in comparing frequency graphs, they’re VERY similar. Both sounded Harman-tuned; both companies are established in the ChiFi community as well. So I guess either one will be a safe purchase anyways for the sub-100 dollars 👍 Personally choosing the Aria because I’ve seen reviewers compare the sizes, and I think my tiny ears are going to be more comfortable in them 😅

[@yourforeignlocal]

You are right- the very fact that there are so many discrepancies simply points to how similar the 2 iems are. Soundstage is especially sensitive- even a swap between 2 different tips of the same size or 2 similar tips of different sizes would be enough to drastically impact perceived soundstage and the upper frequency response. Strangely these don't seem to show up as much in measurements and graphs as they would seem

[@VortexReviews1]

They are very similar and you don't really lose either way. Aria might be the better fit for smaller ears.

[@Kenan_Guney]

I have the Aria, i like them and will keep them but they lacking in some aspects and just for that, i will buy the T3 Plus as an upgrade to the Aria. And they will probably be my end-game for a long time till i can afford for an Monarch MK2s :) For example they have some unique timbre but it's not as good and natural as on t3 plus for sure. T3+ is just have way better and natural tonality/timbre on it. Frequency graph is also more balanced on the t3 plus because it has a bit more juice in the presence area for lovely vocals (it's my preference to have a bit energy in between 1-3khz for getting the HD600 like vocal presentation) and a bit less bass than aria for a clearer and more open presentation. Also the treble extension is looks better on t3 plus because i can definitely hear the dip on the arias in the 10 khz region and it's audible for me... You can clearly hear the differences between aria and t3+ in the sound demos (i really like the Dan's sound demo from Dan's Audio Reviews channel) And about the soundstage and imaging, i used and returned the hd800s because of the unnatural brightness and a bit thin vocals of it (again, because of the lower 1-3khz area on the hd800s compared to legenderay neutral reference hd600s). Got the HD600s and i couldn't be happier. So you don't have to have a headphone/iem that has big and 3d soundstage and really good technicalities for enjoy to your music. The presentation and timbre of the iem/headphone matters the most from my experiences with hi-end stuff. Like i said, my endgame headphone is hd600, so i hope you guys can understand me in this aspects :) T3+ looks like has this natural and clear presentation the hd600s have, i will be able to share my thoughts if i get them soon, cheers.

[@yourforeignlocal]

@@Kenan_Guney "T3+ is just have way better and natural tonality/timbre on it." I hope this is the case, but it's not what I've read on some written reviews. "... a bit less bass than aria for a clearer and more open presentation." Actually, the T3+ has more bass and is more v-shaped for its vocals region :p I do agree with the 7kHz and 10kHz dips on the Aria as I can hear them as well (and the peaking after the 10kHz dip). That said, have you tried the Aria with different tips? Dan uses foam tips for his review demos so note that the sound would be somewhat different from stock

[@yourforeignlocal]

@@VortexReviews1 Thanks for this heads-up; the Aria was already somewhat large for me when I tried it ^^" I hope the trend for good but large single dd iems moves towards smaller sized ones

[@jian__]

how about the bl-03

[@kartikmore4922]

Problem with bl03 is u have to change cable + tips coz stock ones are absolutely garbage.... And that makes the cost almost 50$ ish.... And for that price mele is better choice coz its inspired by bl03

[@VortexReviews1]

@@kartikmore4922 Exactly!

[@mamad504]

great content. which one has better soundstage/imaging/seperation between aria and t3+ ?

[@VortexReviews1]

Aria but not by much.

[@coaldust01]

I've had the aria, I have the T3 plus now, T3 plus is the better sounding overall. Vocals are extremely good, aria's are more tinny in the vocals and a bit more shouty in the upper mids, check "Dan's audio reviews" he has a very in depth video comparing the T3 plus, mele, aria etc.

[@Kenan_Guney]

@@coaldust01 Yep, that is what i was thinking. I will definitely going to get T3+ as for an upgrade for my arias :) Aria is still a good iem but T3s have way better naturality and timbre. When you can get the T3+ for nearly the same price, it's no-brainer...

[@sleazymiguel6882]

@@VortexReviews1 Always riding the hype, can't say the truth.

[@DanTraa]

@@sleazymiguel6882 Chill bruh. He's just speaking from experience with his own ears

[@swapnanilbanerjee9739]

How does blon 03 stand against mele and t3 plus

[@VortexReviews1]

Blon has the most awkward fit and might have the best tonality but they are all solid choices.

[@chrisstroud60]

I'd get the aria or mele. The mele fits super comfortable and had good bass. Also very light aluminum shell helps with fit too. Aria is probably the best tuning for everyone though. Mele just gives me more fun for a budget so sound. For 100 dollars get the olina it's way better than everything out at that price point right now

[@godlikecat]

aren't the olinas analytical though?

[@chaggydonny6304]

Tinhifi T3+ or Fiio FH3. .......For High BPM Tracks?

[@VortexReviews1]

Never tried the Fiio FH3.

[@OldTerrible]

Excellent nice to hear another perspective on this lot. Catch the rest after work.

[@VortexReviews1]

Cheers.

[@NewDarkKnight]

best separation and imagingk?

[@VortexReviews1]

Probably the Heart Mirror.

[@wanaboed]

Can you compare Hidizs MS2, Thieaudio L2, Whizzer HE01, Tin T3 Plus and Moondrop Aria next?

[@VortexReviews1]

I no longer have HE01 and I might do that but no promises at all.

[@wanaboed]

@@VortexReviews1 OK. I mean IEMS that can rival Moondrop Aria around its price. Probably including Tri Meteor and Moondrop Starfield if you have them

[@eatsmemunch]

How do explosions and other big moments in games/movies sound between the Aria and the T3+ ?

[@VortexReviews1]

T3 Plus has more of a rumble.

[@anandsajan7490]

Bro, I don't have any experience with IEMs. Is CCA CRA good for Netflix streaming 🧐. Am confused with CCA CRA and Sony MDR EX-155 AP. Which one should I choose 🧐 Any ideas💡💡

[@hoppoumuppo659]

I have both abd i recommend cca cra, best all rounder in its price range.

[@VortexReviews1]

I would go CRA as well.

[@Smzxe]

Ex155 is garbage has less bass and the bass is muddy mids are recessed highs are grainy And most biggest problem is many units have defective issues CRA definitely sounds much cleaner has good bass mids But treble in CRA could be harsh

[@MR.ROBOTVOLTRON]

My personal take is KZ DQ6s blows away the CRA but two different price points and CRA makes it close because it's technical abilities.

[@VortexReviews1]

I agree with that and I prefer the smoother DQ6s tuning but it does cost more like you said.

[@jbjmx]

To me the T3+ is the best of the group, but for the price the easiest recomendation is cra, very close to the Mele in sound but 3 times cheaper

[@VortexReviews1]

Glad you like those.

[@MrJabinho]

Could you please do a new comparison between KZ EDX , QKZ VK4 (new revision) and QKZ VK4 (old revision) ?

[@VortexReviews1]

I don't own the EDX any more and the new VK4 graphs the same as the KZ EDX Pro.

[@MrJabinho]

@@VortexReviews1 Ok Thanks. I bought 9pcs of those new VK4:s and didn't have to pay a dime. In my opinion they shouldn't have used the name VK4 for this new product. It's cheating.

[@VortexReviews1]

@@MrJabinho I agree it is misleading as people will expect it to sound good like the original model.

[@MR.ROBOTVOLTRON]

How do these these CCA compare to something like the EDX pro and ZEX? Are they a higher quality in sound and technicals? Much different?

[@VortexReviews1]

EDX Pro are just generic V shape and the ZEX has bit too much mid bass bleed.

[@MR.ROBOTVOLTRON]

@@VortexReviews1 ok thanks for the analysis. CCA must be something special for this price. I'm really leaning towards grabbing it up.

[@MR.ROBOTVOLTRON]

@@VortexReviews1 actually one more question if you don't mind. Don't mean to take up your valuable time. I appreciate it. Would these be comparable to the Blon BL03 in sound quality?

[@nigurut]

cra muddy/dryness gives me zero emotion in songs, while zex shimering crystal gives 100 marks. cra bass also has no kick/punch at all. and the peak 8k, brrr. cra is only good for innovative hiphop

[@MR.ROBOTVOLTRON]

@@nigurut ok. Interesting. Have you already burned your set in?

[@matusjurcik6974]

Hi Vortex :), dont u think that the aria sounds a little bit dry and veiled in the mids? Like almost every moondrop? Cause thats my experience so far. No one points that out and iam a little bit curious why is that... :)

[@VortexReviews1]

Maybe a little and I have not tried many Moondrop products. I paid just over £50 for the Aria and I am still very happy with it.

[@drewmorg.]

Have you tried KZ ZAS? Seems like it's an upper tier KZ.

[@VortexReviews1]

I have. It's on the channel.

[@atoo7yt490]

CRA being there in itself is impressive lol

[@jb678901]

Bought two sets...first the black at $12, then another set in silver for $9.99. TEN dollars...are they kidding!!!!! Incredible.

[@magik97]

@@jb678901 how'd you get them for so low?

[@noworrrnever]

@@magik97 Not sure where he is but in South East Asia, CRA can be bought for $10 at Shopee

[@TheKb117]

@@noworrrnever the benefit of being near the country of manufacture. :) Philippines here, btw.

[@MR.ROBOTVOLTRON]

That's what I keep thinking. Being in this company certainly says something.

[@ifebigold]

Can you please do a review of misodiko Mix460 eartips probably the best hybrid eartips I have ever used.

[@VortexReviews1]

You got a link?

[@danieldvk1979]

Technically which is better, CCA CRA or Blon BL-01?

[@VortexReviews1]

I would say the CRA and the tuning is a bit different between them but the BL-01 is still great value for money.

[@Kazuki7667]

No QC issues so far in T3 plus?

[@VortexReviews1]

No.

[@sorcerermax5111]

I heard Tripowin Mele was tuned by some guy called Hawaiian school boy but somebody on Amazon has posted a review saying that they sound the same as KZ ZS3 with ZS3 having a bit more treble presence but same bass on both

[@trulysinful]

HBB is BGGAR (Bad guy good audio reviews) you can check his channel on youtube. It's not just some guy, he's generally well respected in this community.

[@VortexReviews1]

Truly answered correctly.

[@sorcerermax5111]

@@trulysinful oh, this guy! I have seen his channel once before. Talks all kinds of other things in his videos instead of getting to the point about the products he reviews. Some may like it, some may not. In a big ocean called KZbin where thousands of people have millions of subs, this BGGAR is still "some guy" for many who don't know him or his channel. and he is still "some guy" to me Except for his friends or some blind fans if he has any, nobody else would purchase a Mele paying $50 blindly just because he tuned them and hence the point is, does Mele a significant upgrade over ZS3 or they sound somewhat similar? they graph similarly too except for lower mids and treble section

[@wrusst]

Kato smooths the treble out of the aria at a premium price

[@VortexReviews1]

You could be right with that.

[@mahfoojkhan5707]

Would you prefer tripowin tc01 over mele for overall sound and details?

[@VortexReviews1]

In some ways but I prefer the smoother treble of the Mele.

[@eduardobatista329]

Tripowin is more lively and has what's missing on the mele

[@johnong2655]

@@eduardobatista329 plus soundstage and positioning of the TC01 is wider

[@ifebigold]

My dream in ear, blon bo3 tuning and cca driver

[@VortexReviews1]

I would definitely like one of those :)

[@josefthedreamer]

Nice, Vortex! --Jac's Tone

[@VortexReviews1]

Cheers!

[@pisderata]

how's the T2 vs them 🤔

[@VortexReviews1]

I no longer have the T2.

[@coaldust01]

I have the og t2's, I preferred them over the aria, but the T3 plus knocks their socks off.

[@everaldofrancisco4371]

The CCA NRA has almost the same graphic as the HZSOUND Heart Mirror, would it also be similar in technicalities ?

[@wanaboed]

I've tried them both. The answer is no. Heart Mirror is way better in technicalities

[@VortexReviews1]

Heart Mirror has better technicalities but has less bass and more lower treble.

[@MR.ROBOTVOLTRON]

@@VortexReviews1 I've seen a graph of QKZ VK4 and it looks extremely close to the CRA. I wonder now if they sound similar.

[@VortexReviews1]

@@MR.ROBOTVOLTRON They sound similar but not the same.

[@sasharudyy3587]

@@MR.ROBOTVOLTRON I read the VK4s got revised and the new pieces don't have that graph anymore, and people say they're not worth it anymore, but I may be wrong

[@trulysinful]

Hey Vortex. Could you provide me with raw measurements for the CRA if you have them? (I don't want you to remeasure). I looked around and can't find any, I want to run them through AutoEQ, because they aren't added to the project yet and not sure if they ever will because there's only a few providers for it.

[@VortexReviews1]

I only have the .txt file if that is any help?

[@trulysinful]

@@VortexReviews1 I have contacted you on discord

[@VortexReviews1]

@@trulysinful Replied.

[@RohanSingh-dj6kb]

How are blon bl03 compared to CCA CRA ?

[@VortexReviews1]

BL03 still hold up well and sound more natural but the fit is more of an issue and replacement tips and cable are a extra addition to buy.

[@RohanSingh-dj6kb]

@@VortexReviews1 thanks dude now I will order CCA CRA , it will be my first iem.

[@VortexReviews1]

@@RohanSingh-dj6kb A decent first IEM.

[@tecno4u31]

Mangird tea or Aria?

[@VortexReviews1]

Tea.

[@AwaisMahmood57]

Is there a reason you left out the KZ CRN?

[@VortexReviews1]

This video was DD only plus I prefer the CRA over the CRN.

[@AwaisMahmood57]

@@VortexReviews1 Thank you for replying

[@VortexReviews1]

@@AwaisMahmood57 No problem at all.

[@tiamatandall]

Merry Christmas! Great Video! Dear Vortex, would you give me a Christmas present and graph the OpenHeart Resin? You're the only big reviewer to have done a video about it but it's impossível to find a graph of it. It would be very helpful to me.

[@VortexReviews1]

Merry Christmas to you and I will try to do that soon.

[@tiamatandall]

@@VortexReviews1 Thank you very much!

[@VortexReviews1]

@@tiamatandall No worries :)

[@Pachupp85]

i buyed cca cra for 8,5$. My first iem so will see what is this hype about.

[@VortexReviews1]

Great price for the CRA.

[@Mykeoguns]

Great review as always 👍😊😉

[@VortexReviews1]

Thanks bro :)

[@Smzxe]

Blon Bl03 or CCA CRA or Moondrop CHU Which has overall better sound? I bought CRA I was quite annoyed of treble peeks and my unit has defective mic Do I rebuy CRA or I go with Blon Bl03 or Chu?

[@VortexReviews1]

Not sure about overall sound but what suits you better is the best option for you. I also have the new Blon Z200 on the way.

[@tonybowen455]

Interesting, I have the aria, mele, t3+. Don't have the cra and heart mirror. Mele isn't my thing, but I'd buy it again. I'm still neutral about it. Love the aria. T3+ still in the box because I've been absolutely loving the he01. I think I might like it over the timeless, lol. I'd also throw the lea in there, but I think you got it after this video was made. EQ'ed, it's in the same territory as the aria imo, but based on comments online I'm in the super minority.

[@VortexReviews1]

Thanks for your impressions.

[@justanotherpxrson]

Had arias that broke in a day which is why I'm even searching for more options.

[@VortexReviews1]

Sorry to hear and I hope you have sorted a refund or exchange? Also check the videos I have made since this one.

[@justanotherpxrson]

@@VortexReviews1 Yup, getting a refund because with that bad of a failure I don't even want to bother giving them another chance lol. I'll be sure to check out your other videos :)

[@VortexReviews1]

@@justanotherpxrson Cheers :)

[@MannyScoot]

I can tell you from experience that the Tripowin MELE require about 70 hours of burn in and man......The mids and treble clear up exceptionally (becoming sparkling) and the Bass becomes harder hitting specially in the kick bass ......

[@VortexReviews1]

Nice and thanks for your feedback.

[@Mixail747]

Surprised to not see Zex Pro (CRN) here.

[@VortexReviews1]

It's a hybrid so I did not include it. Also not sure it's worth the extra money over the CRA.

[@Mixail747]

@@VortexReviews1 Oh that's right, it has magnetosomething driver as well, my bad.

[@VortexReviews1]

@@Mixail747 Indeed a magnetostatic driver.

[@Smzxe]

@@Mixail747 none fake drivers works in KZ

[@udim7284]

Thanks. Could you do a similar review for wired earphones?

[@VortexReviews1]

You mean ones with attached wires?

[@udim7284]

@@VortexReviews1 yes. The old style earphones with wire.

[@OldTerrible]

Lmao

[@tiamatandall]

These are all wired earphones. IEMs. The wires can be detached so they can be replaced in case of damage. Eventhough they don't work without the cables, the owner of the KZbin channel present them without the cables so that the image looks a bit more organized.

[@udim7284]

@@tiamatandall Thank you for the clarification ☺

[@squalllionheart7675]

Cra - 15$ Hm - 40$ Mele - 50$ T3+ - 70$ Aria - 80$ Got my cra for 10$. Cra ftw! 😉

[@noworrrnever]

My CCA CRA is bought for $10 too.

[@magik97]

How'd you get them for that much, lol?

[@coaldust01]

But now your listening to 10 dollars worth of sound quality, Your saving money in the purchase, then losing out while listening to your tracks, So what exactly are you saving by purchasing untra budget junk?, Don't get me wrong, I've been there and done it, I've been through the crap tier, zsn pro,cca csn, bl01,bl03,cca nra, The aria and T3 plus are a complete tier up from all these sub $30 iem's, I have no idea what the cca's are doing here next to decent LCP drivers.

[@squalllionheart7675]

@@coaldust01 price is just a number, its more of preference, contentment and being happy with what you have & what you can afford. I have tried 64 audio, ve & other expensive iems, but budget iems keeps gettin better & better these days. Why spend more when there are cheaper alternatives? Law of diminishing returns...

[@elypeachy3296]

Starting to get impression that anything below $40 is not worth the time. If there is anything that can compete with BL03 in quality in sub $40, its definitely not CRA. I've been testing CRA for about a day, the bass has a controlled punch with EQ but extended treble is just too cheap to tolerate.

[@VortexReviews1]

KZ DQ6s is a good one.

[@elypeachy3296]

@@1800moonSugar I'm done with IEM, I'm content with what I got and doesnt brake a bank. Also take your own advice. EDIT: Go back to where you came from jacob. CRA's were biggest POS for me. I rather use cheaper JVC gummies then that crap.

[@augustriandyrizkymaris2894]

tripowin lea and zex pro should be there too

[@VortexReviews1]

In my opinion they shouldn't be but I will be doing a under 50 dollars one soon.

[@kittikorn6674]

It's good to see 15 bucks kz compete in sub 100 bracket

[@VortexReviews1]

I performs great for the cost of it but it does have some drawbacks.

[@dominiccote2217]

Ahhhhhhh... Thanks

[@VortexReviews1]

Thanks for watching.

[@MannyScoot]

I'm waiting for the Mele V2.......The Olina ! ....It will have the drivers from the Oxygen ....

[@VortexReviews1]

I saw that and I hope to try it.

[@beepover]

The mele for music is fantastic! It could use more treble extension for my taste but regardless it is for pure music enjoyment.

[@VortexReviews1]

Mele is a solid pick.

[@ark1913]

Cra is for u bruh. Treble extension is like a 100$ iem

[@EdgyEmoLoliconBoy]

problem is, if you pick the cra then Crin will cringe

[@VortexReviews1]

You can pick whatever you like.

[@J-Reyez]

Where the KZ EDX PRO?? Great job!! Love your videos!! Thank you.

[@VortexReviews1]

They don't get my recommendation as they are nothing special and thanks !

[@DouglasSantos-bf4nm]

They EDX pro is way bellow the price range of the IEMs on this videos. It would be an unfair comparison.

[@AJGaS]

I have (of these IEMs in this video) the CRA, the Aria and the Mele. Aria is a detail monster and a steal, CRA punches far above it's price and does good detail with a more fun tuning, and the Mele.. ugh. The Mele is a letdown. Mele has no treble extension to be spoken of, and it's poor at technicals. Skip it.

[@VortexReviews1]

Thanks for your impressions.

[@glifee1270]

Is the cra a good upgrade from zsn pro x?

[@VortexReviews1]

@@glifee1270 Never tried the ZSN Pro X but possibly going from impressions.

[@kartikmore4922]

Why no one talks about TC01 ......😭

[@VortexReviews1]

Too V shaped.

[@egi3762]

generic v shaped

[@K3nnyMcCormickk]

Im getting started with headphones/earphones. Ive been watching video reviews for liek 6-8hs/day, for the last 4 days. I live in Brazil, and just for price/cost benefit comparison the minimum wage here is 1200 R$ (210$). It is not easy to choose, but for what ive seen, and considerind I listen to mostly hiphop, eletronic and sometimes rock, I have doubts between CCA CRA (65R$ - 12$), Quarks (80R$ - 14$), CCA C10 (125R$ - 22$), BLON 03 (140R$ - 25$ , the only one really well recommend by every reviewer ive seen), TRN V90 (170 R$ - 30$), T2 (190R$ - 33$). And going up in price the best seem to be Mele (280R$ - 49$), T3 plus (360-420 - 63$), Aria (480RS - 84$). Im thinking about getting a CRA because its so cheap, and maybe some other like bl03, v90 or melee. What do you think?

[@VortexReviews1]

My picks would be the CRA, Mele or BL03 due to the costs.

[@thegreatestofalltime777]

Get the mele. for vocal/mids focused library-blon for rock/metal -CRA I have both, my next purchase would be t3+ over the aria.

[@User-s2f3s]

Really hard to listen

[@kartikmore4922]

You are saying NRA instead of CRA since 6.08 😂😂😂

[@VortexReviews1]

My mistake and so confusing with all the letters haha.

[@ahmedwael3019]

How is the isolation of mele compared to the aria?

[@VortexReviews1]

They are both okay but they don't have the isolation of all BA units.