Elysian Pilgrim VS HiSenior Cano Cristales

One of the most resolving IEMs under $1000. Elysian house sound with a balanced tuning, textured sub-bass, smooth mid-range, well extended treble, and excellent resolution. I prefer more bass.

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Gizaudio Axel original ranking

Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel

Elysian signature for the masses in terms of price and intensity. Compared to the rest of the Elysian lineup, the Pilgrim loses a bit of dynamics, techs, and separation and imaging, but it does share some of the same DNA to be found in the Diva and Gaea. Fantastic vocals and very clean mids. Fun, fun, fun right out of the box. Great violin timbre. Great techs - wide stage but lacks a bit of depth. Separation is where it can struggle a bit - can sound congested with more busy passages. Somewhat of a colored, more bright listen but this isn't a bad thing in this case. Bass quality on this set is excellent. When it hits it rumbles and punches like very few others I've heard. And in my opinion, it could actually use a bit more of an elevated bass shelf (or maybe one that extends a bit further into the midbass). This set has me wanting to listen to music all the time and at the end of the day, that's what matters. Would serve well as a great counterpoint to a more neutral/natural sounding IEM. Currently my pick for an energetic IEM under $500, maybe even $1k. Not as technically proficient as its Elysian siblings, and not as incisive, but it's also 1/4 the price. Previously Owned

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Audionotions original ranking

Website (Audionotions)

Clean, clear, all-rounder, similar tuning as the Dusk but with better vocals, bass quality is great as well, aethestically pleasing too. If you want a clean all-rounder, or sensitive in the 3-8K, these are great.

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Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

Great little set to consider for those after an Elysian Product.

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Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel

The most chaotic and in your face of the triple threat, more focus to subbass and treble

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Shuwa-T original ranking

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Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

Most technical sounding IEM under $1000

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Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel

Not a bad IEM. Very solid but in this price range it's really competetive. Very safe tuning.

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Super* Review original ranking

Super* Review Youtube Channel

This is an exciting fun Bass heavy iem that gets a recomendation.

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Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel

Impressive and aggressive bass presentation.

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Super* Review original ranking

Super* Review Youtube Channel

Exciting v-shape, graphs and sounds like a more aggressive/sharper Estrella that's less smooth/refined and more peaky. Uppermids can get shouty and fatiguing. Needs some sonions to smooth things out. Maybe at $250-300 with Sancai tips.

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Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

Bass quality is top-tier Deep, clean, and textured bass with great control. Clear, forward vocals and excellent detail. A bit bright and can get a bit intense at times.

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Gizaudio Axel original ranking

Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel

The Cano Cristales stands out with its ergonomic shells that are surprisingly comfortable for extended listening sessions, housing a complex 2DD+8BA driver array. The nature-inspired design, blending stabilized wood and shimmering finishes, is visually striking without compromising practicality.

Sonically, it delivers a deep, textured bass with strong mid-bass impact, though some listeners noted sub-bass extension could be tighter. Vocals are intimate and clear across genders, while the treble remains smooth and extended without harshness, contributing to a cohesive and balanced presentation.

Technical performance is a highlight, with excellent detail retrieval and an immersive, holographic soundstage. The included modular cable and ample tip selection add value, making it a compelling option at its price despite minor bass refinements.

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