Wired IEMs
Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020
86Outstanding
$713
Full review dataCampfire Audio Andromeda 2020 vs Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate 2: 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
Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate 2
72Good
$649
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
Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate 2
Sound7.5
Value6.0
Specifications
| Spec | Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020 | Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wired IEMs | Wired IEMs |
| Price (USD) | $713 | $649 |
| HearWiki score | 86 / 100 · Outstanding | 72 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 5 balanced armature drivers | 1DD + 4BA + 2EST tribrid |
| Driver size | - | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | 5 | 7 |
| Frequency response | 10Hz-28kHz | 7Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 6.375 Ω | 10.5 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 123 dB/mW | 103 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| Controls | none | - |
| Design | ||
| Detachable cable | Yes | - |
| USB-C | No | No |
| Model code | Andromeda Emerald Sea | Tangzu Xuanwu Gate |
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
Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate 2
This wired tribrid IEM delivers a highly technical and neutral-leaning sound, with standout detail retrieval, spacious staging, and precise imaging that suits analytical listening. However, its stock tuning may come across as bass-light with a sharp treble edge, and it demands a bit of EQ or source matching to tame potential fatigue. Build quality is solid, but the fit can be finicky, and the price tag feels steep relative to its overall package.
- Pro:Excellent detail retrieval and resolution
- Pro:Spacious, well-defined soundstage
- Pro:Accurate imaging for complex tracks
- Con:Stock tuning can be bass-light and treble-sharp
- Con:Fit and ergonomics are not ideal
- Con:Priced high for the performance offered
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