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Canpur CP622B vs Subtonic STORM: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Canpur CP622B vs Subtonic STORM, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Canpur CP622B leads on 4 of 4 measures.

  • Canpur CP622B
  • Subtonic STORM
HearWiki score
74
-
Sound
9.2
-
Value
5.8
-
Price (USD)
$3,500
$5,200

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Same generation

Canpur CP622B (2023) against Subtonic STORM (2022). These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price.

  • CP622B20231 yr newer
  • STORM2022

Specifications

CP622BSTORM
Type
Wired IEMs
Wired IEMs
Price (USD)
$3,500
$5,200
HearWiki score
74
Not scored
Released
2023
2022
Availability
Discontinued
Discontinued
Driver
6BA + 2EST tribrid
5BA + 2EST hybrid
Driver type
tribrid
hybrid
Driver configuration
6BA + 2EST
5BA + 2EST
Drivers per side
8
7
Impedance
10 Ω
6.1 Ω
Connector
-
2-pin 0.78 mm

What reviewers said

Canpur CP622B

The Canpur CP622B is a premium tribrid IEM that delivers a warm, mid-focused yet balanced sound with impressive technicalities like staging, resolution, and imaging. It offers a natural, engaging tonality with clear vocals and smooth highs, making it an easy and immersive listen for most genres. Its main drawback is the potentially large shell fit, which may not suit all ears.

  • Pro:Excellent technical performance with strong staging and imaging
  • Pro:Warm, natural tuning with clear, lifelike vocals
  • Pro:Smooth yet detailed highs without harshness
  • Con:Large shells may cause fit issues for some users
  • Con:Low impedance (10 ohms) may require a quality source
  • Con:Premium price point limits accessibility

Subtonic STORM

This flagship in-ear monitor aims to deliver a studio-main-monitor-like reference sound, blending two custom low-frequency drivers with five balanced-armature and two electrostatic drivers for a detailed, high-end listening experience. Priced at around $5200, it's a wired, passive design with a 2-pin connector and a low 6.1-ohm impedance, targeting audiophiles seeking a neutral, accurate tuning.

  • Pro:Reference-grade neutrality for critical listening
  • Pro:Complex hybrid driver setup offers detailed treble and tight bass
  • Pro:High-end build and tuning for serious audiophiles
  • Con:Very expensive at ~$5200
  • Con:Low impedance may require a powerful source
  • Con:No noise cancellation or wireless convenience

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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