Elysian Apostle VS Canpur CP74E

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Elysian Apostle and Canpur CP74E use 1DD+2BA+2EST and 7BA+4EST driver setups respectively. Elysian Apostle costs $1,799 while Canpur CP74E costs $2,900. Canpur CP74E is $1,101 more expensive. Elysian Apostle holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (8.9 vs 8.4). Elysian Apostle has better mids with a 0.8-point edge and Canpur CP74E has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.

Insights

Metric Elysian Apostle Canpur CP74E
Bass 8.9 8
Mids 9 8.2
Treble 8 8.2
Details 8.9 8.5
Soundstage 8.5 9
Imaging 8.9 8.5
Dynamics 8 8
Tonality 8.7 7.9
Technicalities 8.8 8.7

Elysian Apostle Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio IEMRanking AI
Jaytiss Gizaudio Axel

Average Reviewer Score:

8.9

Excellent


Canpur CP74E Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Bad Guy Good Audio Smirk Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

8.4

Very Positive


Elysian Apostle User Review Score

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Elysian Apostle Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.3

Gaming Grade

A-

Canpur CP74E Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

Elysian Apostle Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

S-
  • Highly polished technical execution. Excellent frequency synergy creates an immersive experience. Enhances musical content.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • Excellent clarity and detail. Precise imaging and expansive soundstage. Manages complex passages with minimal smearing and good transient speed.
Mids S
Reference-class midrange - perfectly balanced and hyper-detailed. Utterly natural reproduction with effortless texture and layering.
Treble A+
Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.
Dynamics A+
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Soundstage S-
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Canpur CP74E Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • Excellent clarity and detail. Precise imaging and expansive soundstage. Manages complex passages with minimal smearing and good transient speed.
Bass A+
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
Mids A+
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble A+
Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.
Dynamics A+
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Soundstage S
Reference-class soundstage: perfectly spherical presentation with infinite space. Utterly realistic instrument placement and venue reproduction.
Details S-
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging S-
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Elysian Apostle Reviews

Jaytiss 9.4 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Instrument separation is good, and is a nice darkness, but can be silbilant.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: S Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: S-
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Gizaudio Axel 9 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S+ Tech
Exceptional in every way. Incredibly textured bass, forward vocals, top-tier EST treble, and insane detail.

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

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Jays Audio 8.5 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S- Tech
Clean, neutral, and clear vocals. Reminds me of a cleaner Volume S or slightly better OG Oracle, but very expensive, maybe if you can find one around $1000 since it's more of a sidegrade to RSV, Mystic 8, and Arcanis vocal wise. If you want clean vocals Monarch MK2 does the same thing but for $700 less.

Jays Audio original ranking

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- Jays Audio
IEMRanking AI 8.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S Tech

The Elysian Apostle delivers a V-shaped signature with a powerful, sub-bass-focused low end that offers substantial rumble and physicality, though some listeners might find it occasionally overwhelming or lacking in tight control. Its dual electrostatic drivers provide crisp, extended treble with good air and minimal harshness, while the midrange remains clear and natural despite slight recession, particularly excelling with vocal clarity and emotional delivery.

Comfort is mixed due to the large nozzle diameter, which demands extensive tip-rolling for a secure fit, though the lightweight aluminum shells are ergonomic for extended wear once settled. The Pentaconn ear connectors offer stability but limit third-party cable options, and the included accessories like the Divinus Velvet tips are functional but basic for the price tier.

Positioned as an "Annihilator Junior", the Apostle captures much of Elysian’s energetic house sound at a lower cost, offering strong technical performance like wide staging and solid resolution. However, its bass dominance and fit quirks make it less versatile across genres, appealing mainly to those seeking a fun, dynamic listen rather than strict neutrality.

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Canpur CP74E Reviews

Shuwa-T 8.8 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S Tech
Retains all the techs of the 622b with a more tamed bass presentation, overall arguably more balanced sounding than the 622b Bass transition to lower midrange may not work well for slower genres requiring a higher midbass shelf; less versatile

Shuwa-T original ranking

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Bass: A+ Mids: S Treble: S Soundstage: S Details: S Imaging: S
Bad Guy Good Audio 8.3 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
S Tech
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Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking

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Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A+
Smirk Audio 8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Punchy bass with some bass body bloat. Pleasant, euphonic vocal timbre with good note body. Decent treble minus the lower/mid-treble dip.

Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

- Smirk Audio
Bass: A+ Mids: S- Treble: A Dynamics: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: A+

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