Canpur Performance Series CP622B

Those are the tips that came with the Canpur, i use my own Sedna Crystal tips, i found that the Canpur ones do not fit securely in my ears and they slide out, they seem comfortable though, no idea what brand this is, on the small box it just reads "Canpur":


I love their look and do not find the shell build quality bad at all.
The cable is ok, but it doesn't look and feel like anything special. It also lacks an anti-tangling slider. I actually bought a Liquid Links Venom which i got for a very good price locally, i will pair those two when it arrives.
The fit is exceptionally good, they are like a custom IE, they completely vanish.
They are also extremely light weight.

They need a moderate amount of power, neither are they extremely sensitive like a Trifecta, nor need they big juice like a S15. Also less than the Anni

As for the sound, these are my impressions after ~3 hours of listening: They are nuts.

Imaging is A+ as expected.

Soundstage is very good, but the Annihilator and the Trifecta stage bigger (I think Trifecta has the biggest soundstage of any IEM i've heard). It's still on the very top end of what you can expect from an IEM. Its soundstage also has a fantastic depth to it, whereas the Trifectas stage is wider. If you have not heard Trifecta or Anni, it will most likely be the biggest soundstage of any IEM you've heard.

If i'm comparing the Canpur to the Trifecta, the Trifecta sounds somewhat wrong. It still has that live factor and the insane timbre with voices and that big bass, but from a technical perspective it's not even close, so it's a completely different IEM with a complete different approach. I still love my Trifecta so i will stop comparing those two.


The Annihilator is my #1 IEM. Currently.

The Canpur has less subbass and midbass than the Anni, more details overall, less details than the Anni has in the treble, but these have more in the midrange / bass.
Anni is more engaging and fun with more bass and more thump, also more treble.
They are bonkers fast.
These have the_best_midrange i've ever heard in an IEM.
Zero problems with shout in the upper midrange / lower treble.
They are incredibly clean and clear sounding. Both male and female vocals are incredible.
These are not for bassheads that want more bass quantity.
The tactility and feel in the bass and midrange is incredible. It's not boosted in tonality though.
Layering / seperation is also A+.

The Canpur is a laser that pierces through the skull directly into your brain, with surgical precision.

Anni sounds bloated in comparison.
Anni has worse voices in comparison, also further away.
Anni does let violins etc shine through more with its boosted treble.

"Malukah - The Dragonborn comes" is just pure bliss.
"Tenacious D - The Ballad of Hollywood Jack and the Rage Kage" is also a clear winner for the Canpur. Oh god, it's an 11/10.
"The Bridge Of Khazad-Dum" from TLOTR soundtrack sounds better with the Annihilator. The additional bass underlines the boosted treble from the violins beautifully.
The Canpur excells in the subbass quality, so "Have You Ever?" by Leprous is another winner for the Canpur, also because of the midrange.
"Supermassive Black Hole - Muse" is extremely difficult to judge, the additional bass of the Anni gives it more impact so it sounds more lively, but the Canpur presents voices better.
"The Grand Duel" from The Kill Bill OST is better on the Anni. Until you realize the drum (?) slaps from 0:37 onwards actually pierce right into your brain and leave an impression with the Canpur that the Anni does not provide.
The best example and a favourite song of mine: "A Demon's Fate - Within Temptation" Voices and tactility: Canpur wins. Initial bass Impact and trailing ends of tones: Anni wins.

While they are super soft and to die for with voices in the midrange, i would not call them warm per se, but definitely not bright either. Maybe a very small touch warmth, but mostly neutral. It does also not sound too analytical, like force feeding you sound informations, it's very musical.

I have to say, this thing sounds awesome when played on lower volume too, which is not the case with the Trifecta in my opinion.

So, in the end: I currently like it more than my Annihilator. Wow!
For some tracks, the Anni still wins and because i'm a treble head i will never get rid of it. While i would only recommend the Anni to someone who really loves boosted treble (that has zero sharpness, but still), i give the Canpur CP622B a full recommendation. I have not heard the subtonic storm and will most likely never own it, its price tag is double of the Canpur and its not even available anywhere anymore.
I think the Canpur CP622B is 100% worth the cost.

Cheers!

Being one of the most hyped TOTL in the Chinese forum nowadays I have to give it a try. Overall, everything is either T0 or T1 among all TOTLs I've listened to except for treble extension. Definitely a worthy TOTL IEM to give a try.

Bass:
Despite having only two BA for the lows it has one of the best bass I've heard on an IEM, with surprisingly low depth and just enough amount, making me hard to believe that this is a sound made by only two BA drivers. As far as I know the BC drivers in this unit are only partially responsible for the bass since they mainly focus on improving the texture around the low-mids, so credit to Canpur for tuning the two Sonion 38 series drivers to absolute perfection.

Mids:
The new Sonion BC drivers simply add magic into the low-mids, deliver impressive energy without getting in the way of the vocals. The vocal itself is on the closer side and is tuned slightly toward the bright side compared with a "reference" vocal tunning seen on the Traillii, but is still amazing for both male and female vocals. Density is not overwhelming but rather is reduced thanks to its excellent horizontal soundstage. I would say I still prefer the Traillii in terms of vocals, but the Canpur's overall performance would be more suitable if you do care about background instruments.

Treble:
The low-treble on the 622B is great, with just enough air and brightness but wouldn't drive you crazy when listening to high-pitched female vocals. This made it much more competitive than the Aroma Jewel in my opinion, which has a bump at 4.5kHz, making the vocals overly bright. However, Canpur had the IEM tuned alright only until about 15kHz. From the FR posted in the Chinese forum it seems like the lack in extension is due to relatively dark tuning after 15kHz. The density is also not particularly amazing, and this could be due to the use of only two EST drivers without treble BA or more EST driver implementation.

Technical:
The horizontal soundstage is amazing, comparable with the Traillii but with way better separation between instruments. Though, the depth and the height are only about average among IEMs at this price point, like that of the Jewel. Resolution is on the better side for its price, but not quite at the level of the Multiverse Mentor and the Viking Ragner Prestige. Overall, it is still an IEM that focuses more on smoothness rather than raw resolution that could sometimes be uncomfortable.

Fit:
The fit may not be for everyone, but it is like a custom for me. The shell itself is on the larger side and I do have relatively large ears that could house Monarch Mk2 and IER-Z1R no problem. The fact that the IEM utilizes bone conduction made the fit even more crucial, so I do recommend trying them out before purchase.