Canpur CP622B VS VOLK AUDIO ETOILE

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Canpur CP622B and VOLK AUDIO ETOILE use 6BA+2EST+2BC and 1DD+4BA+4EST MGT driver setups respectively. Canpur CP622B costs $3,500 while VOLK AUDIO ETOILE costs $3,999. VOLK AUDIO ETOILE is $499 more expensive. Canpur CP622B holds a decisive 2.2-point edge in reviewer scores (8.7 vs 6.5). Canpur CP622B has significantly better mids with a 4.4-point edge, Canpur CP622B has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge, Canpur CP622B has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge and Canpur CP622B has slightly better soundstage with a 0.3-point edge.

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Metric Canpur CP622B VOLK AUDIO ETOILE
Bass 8.5 6.5
Mids 8.4 4
Treble 8 6
Details 9 6.5
Soundstage 8.3 8
Imaging 8.8 6.5
Dynamics 8 5
Tonality 8.3 5.5
Technicalities 8.4 6

Canpur CP622B Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Bad Guy Good Audio Jaytiss Smirk Audio
Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

8.7

Excellent


VOLK AUDIO ETOILE Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Cautiously Favorable


Reviews Comparison

Canpur CP622B reviewed by Jaytiss

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

Canpur CP622B makes a striking first impression with a premium case, tidy accessories, and a shimmering faceplate—but the shell is huge, bordering on chunky, and can push fit comfort limits over longer sessions. Sonically, it hits with authoritative sub-bass and impressive extension, yet the overall presentation skews dark; vocals sit a touch recessed, with a wish for more 1.5–3 kHz presence and a bit more upper-air sparkle. Out of the box it already thumps, but a light EQ lift to upper mids and bass can coax out more vibration and energy.

On graphs and in A/Bs, the CP622B comes off as a specialist: fantastic low-end texture (bass judged around 9.5 for level), solid resolution and stage, but imaging feels slightly constrained by the muted 3 kHz region. Compared with peers, FATfreq Grand Maestro reads like the safer “one-and-done” all-rounder with more flair up top; Aful Cantor delivers comparable presence at a fraction of the cost; Hisenior Mega5-EST Bass offers a friendlier fit and a tuning that can feel just a hair more balanced; and as a personal north star, Elysian Annihilator 2023 still sets the bar for extension and excitement. Net: a fantastically built, bass-thrilling CP622B that shines with hip-hop/R&B and cinematic lows, but reads as niche and pricey—a connoisseur’s piece for big collections rather than a first-pick endgame.

Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A

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VOLK AUDIO ETOILE reviewed by Jaytiss

2025-10-11
Jaytiss 6.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B Tech
Hard to EQ, weird tonality. Extremly poor value. King Weird.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

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Canpur CP622B 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

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

Canpur CP622B reviewed by Bad Guy Good Audio

2025-09-30
Bad Guy Good Audio 8.7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S Tech
Resolution and tactile slam with not ultra boosted bass. brilliant tuning. Tactility only shows under extreme bass hits between 50 and 100Hz. Not sure why? Otherwise very oudiophile replay of rhythm section
Youtube Video Summary

Canpur CP622B is positioned as a true apex set among today’s ultra-high-end IEMs—think Storm, Grand Maestro, Pearl, Multiverse, RN6—where differences are subtle and taste-dependent, not about basic quality. The message is simple: once at the Money Trees level, most flagships are excellent; the CP622B stands out by pushing resolution and authenticity to the top of that pile while keeping music the focus.

Evaluation leans on a tight suite of reference cues: bass definition via Black Sabbath “Sweet Leaf” (2:36–3:10), midrange texture with Soundgarden “Spoonman” (spoons/vocals) and Neil Young “The Needle and the Damage Done,” and treble control from Aerosmith “No More No More” (recurring cymbal strikes). Micro-details and spatial tells include Michael Jackson’s beep, Violent Femmes finger snaps, the crowd-side triangulation in Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Freebird,” Pink Floyd’s gate announcement in “On the Run,” Randy Rhoads’ finger slide in “Dee,” and the famous cough in “Wish You Were Here.” These checkpoints spotlight the CP622B’s clarity, attack/decay, and rare sense of depth for an in-ear.

Two practical notes seal it: level-matched A/B at 77 dB @ 440 Hz versus Subtonic Storm to ensure fair comparison, and a low-frequency test around ~42 Hz that makes the shells physically vibrate, delivering that body-felt slam prized in hip-hop and recognized in orchestral power. With a library spanning ACDC, Alice in Chains, Bob Marley, Dre, Kendrick, Metallica, Pink Floyd and more, CP622B reads as a top-tier all-rounder—immense detail at low volumes, potentially intense when cranked, and an easy recommendation for those chasing the very best.

Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+

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Canpur CP622B 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.

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

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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

6.8

Gaming Grade

B+

VOLK AUDIO ETOILE Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

4.4

Gaming Grade

C-

Canpur CP622B Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Expect a tasteful, well-judged response that feels both musical and true to the source. Great synergy with a wide range of genres.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • The tuning feels expertly organized, marrying agile dynamics with well-defined spatial cues. Technical listeners will appreciate the poise.
Bass S-
The bass digs deep with authority while staying impeccably textured. No sense of bloom muddies the mids.
Mids A+
Midrange quality is superb, rich with resolving power and transparency. Micro-details leap out effortlessly.
Treble A+
The treble performance feels luxurious, marrying air, control, and excitement. You can place every high-frequency element.
Dynamics A+
Expect thrilling dynamics that move effortlessly from whispers to roars. Explosive moments sound thrilling.
Soundstage A+
Immersive holography surrounds the listener, making the venue feel tangible and enveloping. It delivers a grand, cinematic presentation.
Details S
Nothing is lost; you hear the absolute truth of the source material. There's nothing left to the imagination.
Imaging S-
The stage breathes like a real environment, surrounding you with believable depth. There's a strong sensation of physical space.
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

VOLK AUDIO ETOILE Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Mids C-
The region is listenable but lacks the finesse and clarity of better tuning. A touch of EQ can smooth things out.
Treble B
The top end is engaging and airy, yet never overbearing. Brass and strings feel energetic.
Dynamics C+
Expect solid impact overall, even if finer gradations feel a touch smoothed. Micro-details could still be sharper.
Soundstage A+
It crafts a floating sphere of sound where directional cues shimmer with precision. Layering remains stable even when pushed.
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

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