Wired IEMs
Campfire Audio Alien Brain - Hybrid IEM
84Great
$1,000
Full review dataCampfire Audio Alien Brain - Hybrid IEM vs Meze ASTRU: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Campfire Audio Alien Brain - Hybrid IEM vs Meze ASTRU, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Wired IEMs
Meze ASTRU
Not yet scored
$900
Full review dataScore breakdown
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Campfire Audio Alien Brain - Hybrid IEM leads on 3 of 4 measures.
- Campfire Audio Alien Brain - Hybrid IEM
- Meze ASTRU
HearWiki score
84
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Sound
8.5
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Value
7.5
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Price (USD)
$1,000
$900
Specifications
Alien Brain - Hybrid IEMASTRU
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $1,000
- $900
- HearWiki score
- 84
- Not scored
- Released
- 2024
- 2025
- Driver
- 5-driver hybrid
- 10 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- hybrid
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 5
- 1
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz - 20 kHz
- 5 Hz - 35 kHz
- Impedance
- 7.8 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 94 dB/mW
- 111 dB/mW
- Weight
- -
- 13.4 g
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Connector
- MMCX
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
What reviewers said
Campfire Audio Alien Brain - Hybrid IEM
The Campfire Audio Alien Brain is a five-driver hybrid IEM that pairs a dynamic driver with four balanced armatures for a warm, engaging, and highly detailed sound. Its tuning is cohesive and broadly appealing, offering controlled bass, natural mids, and smooth treble, all within a compact, ergonomic shell that's easy to drive. This premium set stands out for its fun yet balanced character, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of listeners.
- Pro:Detailed and controlled bass response
- Pro:Warm, engaging, and musical tuning
- Pro:Compact and ergonomic design
- Con:Low impedance may require a good source
- Con:Sensitivity is on the lower side
- Con:Price point is premium
Meze ASTRU
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