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Number 49 of 100… a limited edition from Canpur<\/span><\/article>\n
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Pros<\/span>:<\/div>\n
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> Balanced tuning with excellent technical performance and emotive musicality – a real sweet spot of balance
> Exceptional detail retrieval, imaging, and layering without sounding clinical
> Beautiful mids!
> Surprisingly convincing bass from BA\/BCD configuration – nearly DD-like in texture and impact
> Vocals (male and female) rendered with lifelike weight and slightly forward placement, never overpowering
> Highly competent all-rounder that works with vastly diverse genres
> High quality shells that look and feel incredibly premium
> Wonderful stock cable from Eletech, officially my favourite cable I have encountered!
> Unique unboxing experience…<\/span><\/div>\n
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Cons<\/span>:<\/div>\n
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> Large and heavy shells may not suit all ear shapes
> I suspect this is very much a ‘me’ problem but I experience pressure build with BCDs – need to be selective on tips
> While the bass performance is excellent, one can’t deny the absence of a DD here – even if marginal
> Cable nitpick is there is no chin-slider
> Heavy and elaborate packaging while impressive on opening is arguably a costly and heavy addition<\/span><\/div>\n
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Canpur CP622B Ti<\/b>
RRP: $4,399
6x BA, 2x EST, 2x BCD<\/div>\n
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Introduction<\/b><\/p>\n

Canpur have been on my radar for a while as I often read very positive impressions and reviews of various models over the last few years. I did try the CP54E briefly at a meet-up a couple of years ago and was very impressed, even debated buying a few times but never quite pulled the trigger. The CP622B Ti (CPTi for the remainder of the review) caught my attention a few weeks ago, the lure of titanium and the \u2018scarcity\u2019 of something limited along with impressions I read led me to my first higher-end IEM purchase in quite a while.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve had a few weeks now to become sufficiently acquainted with this set to put fingers to keyboard and share my thoughts.<\/p>\n

I bought via Musicteck with a review discount. As always, all thoughts etc my own.<\/p>\n

You can purchase a set HERE<\/a> from Musicteck. At the time of writing there is still stock available but it is limited to 100 units worldwide \u2013 which doesn\u2019t seem like a whole lot, but this is a set north of $4k\u2026<\/p>\n

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About Me<\/b><\/p>\n

I worked in the consumer electronics industry for a large part of my career and have been passionate about music and technology for as long as I can remember. Even as a small child, I would ask my mum to put records on the turntable (Abba, Supertramp, and Planxty if anyone is curious).<\/p>\n

My music preferences are very varied\u2014anything from classical to techno, indie rock to jazz, and everything in between. In my early teens, I was a big fan of bands like The Cure and The Smiths (still am all these years later). I was bitten by the dance music bug in the early 90s, becoming passionate about genres like techno, house, trance, and IDM. I amassed a huge collection of records and CDs, DJing at various parties and occasional pirate radio station slots. Although it remained a hobby, I still own thousands of records, and my trusty Technics 1210 turntables are still going strong 30 years later\u2014a testament to Japanese engineering!<\/p>\n

I am not a professional reviewer, just an enthusiast who loves music and the devices we use to listen to it. Over the last few years, I have become obsessed with IEMs and related gear. I’ve bought and sold many, and kept a select few\u2014ranging from the $20 Moondrop Chu to kilobuck sets like the Aroma Jewel, Oriolus’ infamous ‘Traillii,’ UM Mentor, and various beloved single DDs. Through this exploration, I like to share my thoughts with the Head-Fi community, hoping they might be useful to others. However, remember that this is a highly subjective hobby, and your mileage may vary.<\/p>\n

While I’ve been fortunate to own and try a variety of the TOTL sets on the market, I honestly enjoy lower-priced sets as much – especially as the gap continues to close, many much cheaper sets now offering significant value and further driving diminishing returns.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll admit I do suffer from happy ears\u2026 rarely do I find an IEM that I genuinely dislike. At this stage, there are very few truly \u201cbad\u201d IEMs; it almost always comes down to individual preference. Since I listen to such a wide variety of genres, I nearly always find synergy with some part of my library. Where my scores reflect deductions is in areas like value for money, poor accessories, or an uncomfortable fit – things that genuinely detract from the overall experience, rather than subjective tuning differences.<\/p>\n

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About Canpur (from the Canpur website \u2013 an interesting read!)<\/b><\/p>\n

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It all started with the founder of the brand, Hans JAPM Witjes, a white-haired old man from the Netherlands, a professional band drummer from the 1980s, with nearly 30 years of experience in live performances and sound tuning. Even after leaving the music scene for 10 years, he never gave up providing cost-effective music equipment for other professional musicians, singers, and sound engineers. As a grassroots musician himself, Hans has always had a deep love for this field and understands the hardships of young musicians. So he decided to start his own IEM business, creating high-quality IEMs that sound good, work well, look good, and are affordable for all grassroots musicians.<\/i><\/p>\n

In the spring of 2019, CANPUR IN-EAR TEC BV was established in the Netherlands, and the CANPUR brand was established in the same summer, inspired by \u201cCAN PURE,\u201d representing \u201crestoration, purity, and auditory pleasure.\u201d Shortly after the brand was established, CANPUR encountered COVID-19, and the live music market was almost paralyzed. Fortunately, with caution and perseverance, Hans and CANPUR survived the ordeal. During this time, Hans came together with his old friends, and CANPUR became better and better.<\/p>\n

CANPUR\u2019s tuning team consists of Hans and his old friends, all of whom are professional music producers, mix engineers, band leaders, or audiophiles. Together, they research how to combine the listening experience of headphones with professional work. To make sure that every musician, every music lover, can afford truly good-sounding, easy-to-use, good-looking IEMs, high-end but not expensive, this is Hans and CANPUR\u2019s goal and ideal, as well as the firm belief that keeps the team going. \u201cRestoration, purity, and auditory pleasure\u201d are CANPUR\u2019s design philosophy, always starting from a professional perspective to ensure that each headphone has excellent restoration while meeting the requirements of music appreciation.<\/p>\n

The development and design of each CANPUR headphone are strictly supervised by professional musicians and demanding audiophiles on the team. At the same time, all the universal-fit earphones of the brand are ergonomic products, using models that are designed based on ear canal data from thousands of people, which are derived from a large number of custom earphones and also aided by hearing aids.<\/p>\n

Whether in a complex performance environment or in a high-intensity work scenario, the headphones can remain in good condition. In every process, we use the best materials and craftsmanship possible to ensure that each pair of headphones can accompany everyone for a long time.<\/p>\n

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Specifications:<\/b><\/p>\n

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I can\u2019t find any specifications online to share here unfortunately. All of the drivers appear to be from Sonion however, and the cable by Eletech \u2013 which I absolutely adore, more on that later.<\/p>\n

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Unboxing<\/b><\/p>\n

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This is one of the most unique unboxing experiences I\u2019ve ever encountered. I was on holiday in Florida when I ordered from Musicteck, adding even more excitement to an already amazing holiday with my family \u2013 although my wife was unimpressed when I mentioned I had to stay in and wait for the UPS delivery\u2026 she was absolutely flabbergasted and I quote \u201cI can\u2019t believe we are waiting in for an earphone delivery while on holiday\u201d \u2013 thankfully the driver arrived shortly after, and I averted any further commentary or drama.<\/p>\n

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Anyway\u2026 where was I \u2013 yes, a unique unboxing experience \u2013 which by the way I\u2019ve recreated in terms of the images here as I had already opened in Florida\u2026 oh and my wife was also unhappy about the weight of the box in our luggage \"\ud83d\ude0a\" \u2013 no more mentions of disgruntled wife from here on in\u2026 but to be fair, the packaging is very heavy!<\/p>\n

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Anyway\u2026 the unboxing!<\/p>\n

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The CPTi arrives in a heavy box that upon opening the outer fairly straightforward looking packaging, you are greeted with what looks like some sort of Perspex glass with the IEM, cable and case visible.<\/p>\n

In order to access the contents, you have to unscrew four plastic screws that are perched in each corner.<\/p>\n

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Upon opening, you remove the CPTi by pushing from underneath out of a plastic mould \u2013 should you end up purchasing a set, I do recommend pushing from below rather than trying to pull out from the top as they are held quite securely in the mould.<\/p>\n

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Coincidentally, I just turned 49 recently…<\/p>\n

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The Eletech cable is wrapped in place and simply needs to be unravelled.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m a bit torn on this whole experience as while it is impressive initially, beyond that it will simply be stored away somewhere so it feels a bit extravagant for a brief unboxing.<\/p>\n

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Accessories<\/b><\/p>\n

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Not a huge amount of accessories but you get what you need really \u2013 a box of tips in two different varieties covering S\/M\/L, a cleaning brush, cleaning cloth, and of course a case.<\/p>\n

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Case<\/b><\/p>\n

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The case has a premium feel to it with a good secure zipper. It has an internal cloth pouch up top to store extra tips or the cleaning brush etc. A nice size that comfortably holds the CPTi and cable.<\/p>\n

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Cable<\/b><\/p>\n

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Let me start by saying I absolutely love this stock cable by Eletech. It is soft, lightweight, and incredibly easy to manage. I would be delighted if every cable was exactly like this. Minimal microphonics, incredibly comfortable, and looks slick. The only nitpick I have is that it lacks a chin-slider as I do often use these.<\/p>\n

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Design and Fit<\/b><\/p>\n

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The shells quite big and relatively heavy. I have read people having trouble with the fit and I can understand why \u2013 I am \u2018fortunate\u2019 in this case that having larger ear canals means these sit very nicely in my ears \u2013 they do take a bit of manoeuvring to get a secure fit\u2026 i.e. insert with a forward motion, and then twist back into place. Once in place, they are very comfortable and I have no issues in terms of fit for long sessions.<\/p>\n

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I love the somewhat minimal design and the overall titanium finish which I am always a sucker for. The shell design was done in collaboration with Eletech, so they had a role beyond the cable.<\/p>\n

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While the fit for me is fine, I must note that I did experience pressure build even though they have ports. I have found this issue with pretty much every set that features bone conduction \u2013 not sure why, and I\u2019ve not heard anyone saying the same but I\u2019ve encountered on a several occasions now so definitely not a coincidence. The solution for me is to use tips that reduce pressure build, and annoyingly I can\u2019t remember the brand\/model of the tips I\u2019ve been using \u2013 will update when I do!<\/p>\n

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Listening Impressions<\/b><\/p>\n

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I came to the CPTi with a real sense of curiosity as to how it would perform versus other top tier sets I\u2019ve tried over the years, and especially seeing as it has been a while since I dipped into these top-tier waters. I was sort of expecting a technical beast that might be perhaps too clinical and lack an emotive edge \u2013 my expectations were met on the former, but definitely incorrect on the latter \u2013 the CPTi performs unbelievably well on both counts, up there with the very best sets I\u2019ve tried and perhaps even a longer term keeper in this category\u2026 it is very hard to find fault with, and so easy to love.<\/p>\n

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I tend to prefer more neutral sets that have good technical competency. I don\u2019t usually like sets that are too coloured or bass-heavy, nor indeed too mids or treble focused \u2013 hence my preference for more neutral! CPTi delivers a nicely rounded neutral performance, with phenomenal technical capabilities, and yet with a an overall smooth and wonderful emotive sheen. While there is no dynamic driver for low end, the BAs and I assume BCD perform a magic in this regard where I\u2019d have never guessed a DD was absent in a blindfold test\u2026 while not massively powerful bass in either sub or mid, there is good presence here for both and with snappy, fast, and detailed performance. From a sheer \u2018slam\u2019 perspective when a kick drum lands, you do notice the difference between a well-tuned DD but it is marginal.<\/p>\n

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Listening to the latest album from Washed Out while I type, and the vocals (male) are perfectly lifelike with a spot-on to my ears central position \u2013 sat forward every so slightly but not at all overwhelmingly or dominant in the mix. There is an excellent sense of space with accompanying instruments with wonderful clarity and precision.<\/p>\n

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Going back to the technical\/musicality balance, I actually wonder if CPTi performs better than anything I\u2019ve heard to date \u2013 hard to validate with sets that I no longer own but it definitely sits in the Traillii, Mentor, Jewel etc league. There is a large holographic stage, ultra-precise imaging and layering, along with fantastic detail retrieval that remains musically immersive, not stepping into that clinical realm. There is a crisp sparkle up top that provides ample air and extension, yet shouldn\u2019t upset anyone who is sensitive to uppers. Also, I love the sense of intimacy in the way the BCDs place music within my head, very immersive.<\/p>\n

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Tracks <\/b><\/p>\n

I was debating skipping this section and jumping straight to the conclusion \u2013 the reason being and which I intended to note, the CPTi sound bloody incredible with basically anything I choose to throw at them. But that would be lazy, and indeed best to illustrate how wonderful they are through a selection of tracks that I\u2019ve been listening to lately.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve had them paired with a mix of the Sony 1ZM2, Lotoo GT2, and Astell & Kern CA1000T. I probably enjoy the most with the GT2 but wouldn\u2019t be overly fussy on the source as easy to drive.<\/p>\n

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Henrik Melerkord \u2013 Springflowers<\/p>\n

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