Empire Ears Legend X SE VS Canpur CP74E

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Empire Ears Legend X SE and Canpur CP74E use 2DD+5BA and 7BA+4EST driver setups respectively. Empire Ears Legend X SE costs $2,400 while Canpur CP74E costs $2,900. Canpur CP74E is $500 more expensive. Canpur CP74E holds a decisive 1.3-point edge in reviewer scores (7.1 vs 8.4). 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 2-point edge, Canpur CP74E has better details with a 0.5-point edge and Canpur CP74E has better imaging with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric Empire Ears Legend X SE Canpur CP74E
Bass 8 8
Mids 7 8.2
Treble 7 8.2
Details 8 8.5
Soundstage 7.1 9
Imaging 8 8.5
Dynamics 6 8
Tonality 7.2 7.9
Technicalities 7.2 8.7

Empire Ears Legend X SE Aggregated Review Score

Empire Ears Legend X SE Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

7.1

Generally Favorable


Canpur CP74E Aggregated Review Score

Canpur CP74E Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio Bad Guy Good Audio Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

8.4

Very Positive


Empire Ears Legend X SE User Review Score

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Empire Ears Legend X SE Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.7

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+

Empire Ears Legend X SE Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Bass A+
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
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 B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Details A+
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging A+
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical. 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

Empire Ears Legend X SE Reviews

Empire Ears Legend X SE reviewed by:

Precogvision 7.2 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
Lacks control in the bass, but it's so fun. Excellent imaging performance that belies its tuning.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
- Precogvision
Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: B Details: A+ Imaging: A+

Empire Ears Legend X SE reviewed by:

Crin 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
A more upper-mid-forward variation of the original Legend X, which could come off as slightly more mid-recessed.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel
- Crin

Canpur CP74E Reviews

Canpur CP74E reviewed by:

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+

Canpur CP74E reviewed by:

Bad Guy Good Audio 8.3 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
S Tech
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Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking

Bad Guy Good Audio Youtube Channel
- Bad Guy Good Audio
Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A+

Canpur CP74E reviewed by:

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

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: A+ Mids: S Treble: S Soundstage: S Details: S Imaging: S

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