Wired IEMs
Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020
86Outstanding
$713
Full review dataCampfire Audio Andromeda 2020 vs Noble Audio Vanguard and Iris: 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
Noble Audio Vanguard and Iris
62Average
$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
Noble Audio Vanguard and Iris
Sound7.0
Value6.0
Specifications
| Spec | Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020 | Noble Audio Vanguard and Iris |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wired IEMs | Wired IEMs |
| Price (USD) | $713 | $699 |
| HearWiki score | 86 / 100 · Outstanding | 62 / 100 · Average |
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 5 balanced armature drivers | hybrid |
| Driver size | - | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | 5 | 3 |
| Frequency response | 10Hz-28kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 6.375 Ω | 23 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 123 dB/mW | 112 dB/mW |
| Sensitivity | - | 112 |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | No | - |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | - |
| Controls | none | - |
| Design | ||
| Detachable cable | Yes | - |
| USB-C | No | Yes |
| 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
Noble Audio Vanguard and Iris
Noble Audio's latest universal in-ear monitors offer two distinct approaches: the Vanguard, a three-driver hybrid pairing a 10mm PEK dynamic with dual balanced armatures, and the Iris, a single 10.2mm dynamic driver model. While the Vanguard targets versatility at a lower price point, the Iris focuses on pure dynamic driver performance for a premium audience.
- Pro:Hybrid design in Vanguard blends dynamic and BA strengths
- Pro:Iris offers a purist single-driver sound signature
- Pro:Both models are wired with USB-C compatibility
- Con:Price gap between models is significant
- Con:Limited frequency response range of 20Hz-20kHz
- Con:Only one driver size option across the lineup
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