Shure KSE1500 VS Canpur CP622B

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Shure KSE1500 and Canpur CP622B are in-ear monitors. Shure KSE1500 costs $3,000 while Canpur CP622B costs $3,500. Canpur CP622B is $500 more expensive. Canpur CP622B holds a decisive 2.8-point edge in reviewer scores (5.9 vs 8.7). Canpur CP622B has significantly better bass with a 3.8-point edge, Canpur CP622B has significantly better mids with a 4.5-point edge, Canpur CP622B has significantly better treble with a 4-point edge, Canpur CP622B has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge, Shure KSE1500 has significantly better details with a 1-point edge and Canpur CP622B has significantly better imaging with a 2.8-point edge.

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Metric Shure KSE1500 Canpur CP622B
Bass 5 8.8
Mids 4 8.5
Treble 4 8
Details 10 9
Soundstage 5.9 8.3
Imaging 6 8.8
Dynamics 6 8
Tonality 4.3 8.3
Technicalities 7.3 8.2

Shure KSE1500 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision

Average Reviewer Score:

5.9

Mixed


Canpur CP622B Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Smirk Audio
Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

8.7

Excellent


Shure KSE1500 User Review Score

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Shure KSE1500 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.9

Gaming Grade

C

Canpur CP622B 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+

Shure KSE1500 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C-
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Bass C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids C-
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Details S+
Reference-class detail: microscopic resolution with perfect texture reproduction. Nothing is lost, revealing the absolute truth of the recording.
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 CP622B 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-
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 A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
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

Shure KSE1500 Reviews

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 5.9 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
A- Tech
Top-tier detail and speed, just be aware that it's very bright.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Canpur CP622B Reviews

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 9.2 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
Similar to the Storm, but with greater focus to bass dynamics at the cost of less clarity Price

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: S Mids: S Treble: S Soundstage: S Details: S Imaging: S

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 8.4 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
A good set, but lacks magic for me to justify keeping.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A

Reviewed by: Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8.4 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S- Tech
Highly technical with great tuning and vocals. Punchy mid-bass with great sub-bass extension. Can sound somewhat unexciting and dry on some sources. Cons: Poor quality stock cable.

Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

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