Wired IEMs
Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020
86Outstanding
$713
Full review dataCampfire Audio Andromeda 2020 vs Moondrop S8: 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 S8
84Great
$699
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 S8
Sound8.5
Value7.0
Specifications
| Spec | Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020 | Moondrop S8 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wired IEMs | Wired IEMs |
| Price (USD) | $713 | $699 |
| HearWiki score | 86 / 100 · Outstanding | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 5 balanced armature drivers | 8 balanced armature (2 highs + 4 mids + 2 bass) |
| Drivers per side | 5 | 8 |
| Frequency response | 10Hz-28kHz | 20Hz-40kHz |
| Impedance | 6.375 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 123 dB/mW | 122 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | - | none |
| Multipoint pairing | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | - |
| Controls | none | - |
| Design | ||
| Detachable cable | 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 S8
The Moondrop S8 is an eight-balanced-armature IEM built for clarity and technical precision, with a clean, controlled tuning that suits critical listening. Its high sensitivity and low impedance make it easy to drive, though it may reveal background hiss on noisy sources. Overall, it delivers strong detail retrieval and a refined, balanced signature that rivals far pricier models.
- Pro:Excellent detail retrieval and technical performance
- Pro:Balanced, refined tuning across the frequency range
- Pro:Very easy to drive thanks to high sensitivity
- Con:Can expose hiss from less-than-pristine sources
- Con:No wireless or noise-canceling features
- Con:Price may be steep for some buyers
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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