Wired IEMs
Campfire Audio Andromeda Gold
63Good
$1,800
Full review dataCampfire Audio Andromeda Gold vs FiiO FX17: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the FiiO FX17 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 83. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: FiiO FX17 - Outstanding overall at around $1499.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
FiiO FX17 leads on 4 of 4 measures.
- Campfire Audio Andromeda Gold
- FiiO FX17
HearWiki score
63
83
Sound
8.3
9.0
Value
-
6.0
Price (USD)
$1,800
$1,500
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 FiiO FX17 is 5 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 5 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Andromeda Gold2021
- FX1720265 yr newer
Specifications
Andromeda GoldFX17
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $1,800
- $1,500
- HearWiki score
- 63
- 83
- Released
- 2021
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 10× balanced armature
- 1DD + 4BA + 8EST tribrid
- Driver type
- balanced-armature
- tribrid
- Driver configuration
- -
- 1DD + 4BA + 8EST
- Driver size
- -
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 10
- 13
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz - 20 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 8.5 Ω
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 116 dB/mW
- 99 dB/mW
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- 94
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Weight
- -
- 12.2 g
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- Connector
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- 4.4 mm balanced
- Model code
- Andromeda 10
- -
What reviewers said
Campfire Audio Andromeda Gold
The Andromeda Gold is a top-tier wired IEM that reimagines the classic Andromeda formula with a 10-driver balanced-armature setup, delivering a more powerful, bass-forward yet highly detailed sound. It pairs a striking, premium design with an expansive soundstage, making it a standout choice for audiophiles seeking maximum resolution and low-end weight. Its ultra-low impedance and high sensitivity make it easy to drive but also reveal the quality of your source device.
- Pro:Powerful, extended bass response
- Pro:Exceptional detail and resolution
- Pro:Wide, immersive soundstage
- Con:Very low impedance can highlight source noise
- Con:High price point
- Con:No detachable cable strain relief
FiiO FX17
The FiiO FX17 is a premium wired tribrid IEM that combines a 10mm dynamic driver, four balanced armatures, and eight electrostatic drivers per side for a detailed, multi-layered sound. Its titanium shell and five-way crossover aim to deliver a refined, high-resolution listening experience, while the included 4.4mm balanced cable offers versatility for audiophile setups.
- Pro:Precision-milled titanium shell for durability and resonance control
- Pro:Hybrid driver array (1DD + 4BA + 8EST) offers expansive treble and dynamic bass
- Pro:Swappable plugs on the cable provide flexible connectivity
- Con:No active noise cancellation, requiring a quiet environment or isolation tips
- Con:High price point may limit accessibility
- Con:16-ohm impedance may need a powerful source for optimal performance
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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