Wired IEMs
Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020
86Outstanding
$713
Full review dataCampfire Audio Andromeda 2020 vs Moondrop ILLUMINATION: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020 - Outstanding overall at around $713.
Wired IEMs
Moondrop ILLUMINATION
62Average
$800
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020
Sound9.0
Value6.5
Moondrop ILLUMINATION
Sound7.0
Value4.5
Specifications
| Spec | Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020 | Moondrop ILLUMINATION |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wired IEMs | Wired IEMs |
| Price (USD) | $713 | $800 |
| HearWiki score | 86 / 100 · Outstanding | 62 / 100 · Average |
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 5 balanced armature drivers | single dynamic driver; liquid crystal polymer dome diaphragm |
| Driver size | - | 11 mm |
| Drivers per side | 5 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 10Hz-28kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 6.375 Ω | 25 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 123 dB/mW | 124 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | No | - |
| Battery | ||
| Wireless charging | - | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | - |
| ANC type | - | none |
| Transparency mode | - | No |
| Companion app | - | No |
| Custom EQ | - | No |
| Wear detection | - | No |
| Controls | none | buttons |
| Design | ||
| Water resistance | - | none |
| Foldable | - | No |
| Detachable cable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | No | No |
| Model code | Andromeda Emerald Sea | - |
What reviewers said
Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020
The Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020 is a premium five-driver balanced armature IEM that refines the original's signature with smoother, more coherent mids and improved treble. It delivers an expansive soundstage with excellent imaging and layering, though its low impedance and high sensitivity mean it demands a quality source to shine. A worthwhile update for both newcomers and existing fans, it excels in clarity and detail but has some limitations in bass texture.
- Pro:Cohesive and smooth midrange
- Pro:Excellent soundstage and imaging
- Pro:Strong, detailed treble
- Con:Requires a high-quality source
- Con:Limited bass texture and weight
- Con:No controls or ANC
Moondrop ILLUMINATION
The Moondrop ILLUMINATION is a wired single-dynamic-driver IEM with an 11mm liquid crystal polymer dome, offering a warm, musical midrange and controlled treble. Its build quality and comfort are highlights, but its technical performance—especially imaging and handling of complex passages—is only middling, while the $800 price tag is widely considered difficult to justify against its sonic capabilities. The accessory package is basic, and it can sound bright or aggressive at higher volumes depending on the source.
- Pro:Excellent build quality and premium materials
- Pro:Comfortable fit for extended listening sessions
- Pro:Natural, musical midrange with tamed treble
- Con:High price relative to overall sound performance
- Con:Imaging and speed falter on busy, fast-paced music
- Con:Basic accessory package and no tuning filters
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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