Fir Audio XE6 VS Canpur CP74E

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Fir Audio XE6 and Canpur CP74E are in-ear monitors. Fir Audio XE6 costs $3,899 while Canpur CP74E costs $2,900. Fir Audio XE6 is $999 more expensive. Canpur CP74E holds a decisive 2.5-point edge in reviewer scores (5.9 vs 8.4). Canpur CP74E has significantly better bass with a 3.5-point edge, Canpur CP74E has significantly better mids with a 2.8-point edge, Canpur CP74E has significantly better treble with a 3.3-point edge, Canpur CP74E has significantly better soundstage with a 2.5-point edge, Canpur CP74E has significantly better details with a 1.5-point edge and Canpur CP74E has significantly better imaging with a 2-point edge.

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Metric Fir Audio XE6 Canpur CP74E
Bass 4.5 8
Mids 6 8.8
Treble 5 8.3
Details 7 8.5
Soundstage 6.5 9
Imaging 6.5 8.5
Dynamics 8 8
Gaming capabilities 4.8 7

Fir Audio XE6 Aggregated Review Score

Fir Audio XE6 Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

5.9

Mixed


Canpur CP74E Aggregated Review Score

Canpur CP74E Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

8.4

Very Positive


Fir Audio XE6 User Review Score

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Fir Audio XE6 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.8

Gaming Grade

C

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

7

Gaming Grade

A-

Fir Audio XE6 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass C
Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Soundstage B+
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Details A-
Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.
Imaging B+
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Canpur CP74E 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

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 S-
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 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

Fir Audio XE6 Reviews

Fir Audio XE6 reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 5.9 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B+ Tech
Comment: Golden exterior costing more than jewelry. Very commanding midbass presence Recessed midrange overpowered by bass boost, just sounds tonally off

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

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:

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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