Campfire Audio Trifecta VS Canpur CP622B

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Campfire Audio Trifecta is a triple-dynamic statement piece at $3,300 that courts controversy as much as it does attention. The unusual, almost triangular shell with a translucent gold hue and gold-tipped nozzle looks wild but can seat surprisingly well. Packaging is suitably premium, including three MMCX cables and a leather pouch—nothing to nitpick on build or accessories.

Sonically, this is a Jekyll-and-Hyde experience: get the right tracks and the bass slam and wraparound soundstage can be addictive; cue the wrong ones (especially orchestral/instrumental) and things turn odd, even boring. The FR tells the story—scooped mids, excessive bass/sub-bass, and hot energy around 5–8 kHz. It’s intentionally not neutral, more of a “tuned-by-ear for fun” approach that can transform pop and hip-hop into something vivid while leaving classical feeling off. Think genre-picky and unapologetically colored.

As a proposition, Trifecta reads as a specialist for collectors who already own multiple sets and want something full-blown crazy for select playlists—not an all-rounder or a value play at this price. Alternatives with broader appeal—like sets that keep the bass authority but restore presence and balance—come across as easier recommendations, while a touch of EQ (lifting mids/air) can help Trifecta click more often. When it hits, it can feel fantastical; when it doesn’t, it underscores exactly how divisive this IEM is.

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Canpur CP622B makes a striking first impression with a premium case, tidy accessories, and a shimmering faceplate—but the shell is huge, bordering on chunky, and can push fit comfort limits over longer sessions. Sonically, it hits with authoritative sub-bass and impressive extension, yet the overall presentation skews dark; vocals sit a touch recessed, with a wish for more 1.5–3 kHz presence and a bit more upper-air sparkle. Out of the box it already thumps, but a light EQ lift to upper mids and bass can coax out more vibration and energy.

On graphs and in A/Bs, the CP622B comes off as a specialist: fantastic low-end texture (bass judged around 9.5 for level), solid resolution and stage, but imaging feels slightly constrained by the muted 3 kHz region. Compared with peers, FATfreq Grand Maestro reads like the safer “one-and-done” all-rounder with more flair up top; Aful Cantor delivers comparable presence at a fraction of the cost; Hisenior Mega5-EST Bass offers a friendlier fit and a tuning that can feel just a hair more balanced; and as a personal north star, Elysian Annihilator 2023 still sets the bar for extension and excitement. Net: a fantastically built, bass-thrilling CP622B that shines with hip-hop/R&B and cinematic lows, but reads as niche and pricey—a connoisseur’s piece for big collections rather than a first-pick endgame.

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Canpur CP622B is positioned as a true apex set among today’s ultra-high-end IEMs—think Storm, Grand Maestro, Pearl, Multiverse, RN6—where differences are subtle and taste-dependent, not about basic quality. The message is simple: once at the Money Trees level, most flagships are excellent; the CP622B stands out by pushing resolution and authenticity to the top of that pile while keeping music the focus.

Evaluation leans on a tight suite of reference cues: bass definition via Black Sabbath “Sweet Leaf” (2:36–3:10), midrange texture with Soundgarden “Spoonman” (spoons/vocals) and Neil Young “The Needle and the Damage Done,” and treble control from Aerosmith “No More No More” (recurring cymbal strikes). Micro-details and spatial tells include Michael Jackson’s beep, Violent Femmes finger snaps, the crowd-side triangulation in Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Freebird,” Pink Floyd’s gate announcement in “On the Run,” Randy Rhoads’ finger slide in “Dee,” and the famous cough in “Wish You Were Here.” These checkpoints spotlight the CP622B’s clarity, attack/decay, and rare sense of depth for an in-ear.

Two practical notes seal it: level-matched A/B at 77 dB @ 440 Hz versus Subtonic Storm to ensure fair comparison, and a low-frequency test around ~42 Hz that makes the shells physically vibrate, delivering that body-felt slam prized in hip-hop and recognized in orchestral power. With a library spanning ACDC, Alice in Chains, Bob Marley, Dre, Kendrick, Metallica, Pink Floyd and more, CP622B reads as a top-tier all-rounder—immense detail at low volumes, potentially intense when cranked, and an easy recommendation for those chasing the very best.