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Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020 vs SOFTEARS TWILIGHT: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 80. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020 - Great overall at around $835.

Score breakdown

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

Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020 leads on 3 of 4 measures.

  • Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020
  • SOFTEARS TWILIGHT
HearWiki score
80
79
Sound
9.0
8.5
Value
6.5
7.0
Price (USD)
$830
$930

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

The SOFTEARS TWILIGHT is 2 years newer, but it is 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.

  • Andromeda 20202020
  • TWILIGHT20222 yr newer

Specifications

Andromeda 2020TWILIGHT
Type
Wired IEMs
Wired IEMs
Price (USD)
$830
$930
HearWiki score
80
79
Released
2020
2022
Availability
Discontinued
Discontinued
Driver
5× balanced armature
10 mm driver
Driver type
balanced-armature
-
Driver size
-
10 mm
Drivers per side
5
-
Frequency response
5 Hz - 20 kHz
-
Impedance
6.4 Ω
16 Ω
Sensitivity
123 dB/mW
-
Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
94
-
Active noise cancelling
No
No
Controls
none
-
Detachable cable
Yes
-
USB-C
No
-
Connector
MMCX
-
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

SOFTEARS TWILIGHT

The Softears Twilight is a premium single-dynamic-driver IEM that delivers a smooth, warm, and natural sound signature with excellent midrange imaging and a comfortable, well-built shell. It prioritizes organic timbre and coherency over extreme treble energy, making it a strong pick for those who enjoy a relaxed, vocal-focused listening experience, though it lacks active noise cancellation and offers modest isolation.

  • Pro:Smooth and natural tuning with rich vocal presence
  • Pro:High-quality build with lightweight, comfortable shells
  • Pro:Coherent single-dynamic-driver performance
  • Con:Limited treble sparkle and airiness
  • Con:Passive isolation is weaker than average
  • Con:Requires a quality source due to low impedance

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

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