Kinera Imperial Loki VS Canpur CP74E

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Kinera Imperial Loki and Canpur CP74E use 1DD+6BA+4EST+1BC and 7BA+4EST driver setups respectively. Kinera Imperial Loki costs $3,099 while Canpur CP74E costs $2,900. Kinera Imperial Loki is $199 more expensive. Kinera Imperial Loki holds a slight 0.1-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 8.4). Kinera Imperial Loki has significantly better bass with a 1-point edge, Canpur CP74E has significantly better mids with a 1.2-point edge, Canpur CP74E has significantly better treble with a 1.2-point edge, Canpur CP74E has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge, Canpur CP74E has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge and Kinera Imperial Loki has better details with a 0.5-point edge.

Insights

Metric Kinera Imperial Loki Canpur CP74E
Bass 9 8
Mids 7 8.2
Treble 7 8.2
Details 9 8.5
Soundstage 7 9
Imaging 8.5 8.5
Dynamics 5 8
Tonality 8.3 7.9
Technicalities 8.2 8.7

Kinera Imperial Loki Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Nymz
Jays Audio IEMRanking AI

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent


Canpur CP74E Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Bad Guy Good Audio Smirk Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

8.4

Very Positive


Kinera Imperial Loki User Review Score

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Kinera Imperial Loki Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.7

Gaming Grade

B+

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+

Kinera Imperial Loki Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Refined execution with coherent frequency integration. Natural timbre reproduction and engaging presentation. Strong versatility.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.
Bass S
World-class bass performance. Perfectly balanced between visceral impact, texture, and depth with zero bleed into mids.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details S
Reference-class detail: microscopic resolution with perfect texture reproduction. Nothing is lost, revealing the absolute truth of the recording.
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

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

Kinera Imperial Loki Reviews

Jays Audio 9 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
Super clean and clear sound. Beautiful vocals. Everyhting is extremely well balanced. No special sauce tho.

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Nymz 8.7 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S- Tech
Great bass texture with slightly hot upper mid-range and well extended treble. Remarkable technical performance.

Nymz original ranking

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Bass: S Mids: A+ Treble: S Details: S Imaging: S-
Jaytiss 6.8 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
Packaged well but feels like an Alien is in your ear.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
IEMRanking AI 9.5 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S+ Tech

The Kinera Imperial Loki delivers a technically impressive W-shaped signature that balances sub-bass depth, vocal clarity, and sparkling treble extension. Its standout feature is the bone conduction driver, which adds palpable texture and physicality to low frequencies, creating a uniquely visceral rumble without bleeding into the mids. While the slightly scooped lower mids can thin out some male vocals or brass instruments in busy tracks, the overall presentation excels in detail retrieval and holographic imaging, offering an expansive soundstage with precise instrument placement.

Accessories elevate the experience, including 13 ear tips (Final E, AZLA Crystal, SpinFit CP145, Symbio F) for fine-tuning fit and sound, plus two quality cables—Effect Audio’s copper cable for warmth and Kinera’s hybrid cable for enhanced resolution. The lightweight resin shells ensure comfort despite the complex driver array, though fit-dependent bass response and occasional BC driver "ringing" during voice playback are minor quirks. At $3,099, it competes fiercely in the summit-fi tier, particularly for those prioritizing technical prowess and dynamic engagement over absolute 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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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.

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Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

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