Wired IEMs
Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020
80Great
$830
Full review dataCampfire Audio Andromeda 2020 vs Thieaudio Origin: 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.
Wired IEMs
Thieaudio Origin
77Great
$850
Full review dataScore 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
- Thieaudio Origin
HearWiki score
80
77
Sound
9.0
8.5
Value
6.5
7.0
Price (USD)
$830
$850
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 Thieaudio Origin is 4 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. For 4 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Andromeda 20202020
- Origin20244 yr newer
Specifications
Andromeda 2020Origin
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $830
- $850
- HearWiki score
- 80
- 77
- Released
- 2020
- 2024
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 5× balanced armature
- 1DD + 4BA + 2EST tribrid
- Driver type
- balanced-armature
- tribrid
- Driver configuration
- -
- 1DD + 4BA + 2EST
- Driver size
- -
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 5
- 7
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz - 20 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 6.4 Ω
- 9 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 123 dB/mW
- -
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- 94
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- 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
Thieaudio Origin
The Thieaudio Origin is a premium tribrid IEM that delivers a powerful, subwoofer-like bass response while maintaining a clean midrange and spacious soundstage. Its tuning prioritizes deep, physical low-end impact over neutrality, making it ideal for bass lovers, though its large shell may pose fit challenges for some users.
- Pro:Deep, forceful bass with subwoofer-like impact
- Pro:Clean and natural midrange despite bass emphasis
- Pro:Spacious soundstage and engaging presentation
- Con:Large shell size may cause fit issues
- Con:Bass-heavy tuning not suited for neutral listeners
- Con:Low impedance requires a capable source
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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