Wired IEMs
Campfire Audio Andromeda Gold
63Good
$1,800
Full review dataCampfire Audio Andromeda Gold vs Kinera Thorking: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Kinera Thorking comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 81. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Kinera Thorking - Outstanding overall at around $2499.
Wired IEMs
Kinera Thorking
81Outstanding
$2,500
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Kinera Thorking leads on 3 of 4 measures.
- Campfire Audio Andromeda Gold
- Kinera Thorking
HearWiki score
63
81
Sound
8.3
9.2
Value
-
6.0
Price (USD)
$1,800
$2,500
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 Kinera Thorking 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 Gold2021
- Thorking20254 yr newer
Specifications
Andromeda GoldThorking
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $1,800
- $2,500
- HearWiki score
- 63
- 81
- Released
- 2021
- 2025
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 10× balanced armature
- 1DD + 6BA + 4EST tribrid
- Driver type
- balanced-armature
- tribrid
- Driver configuration
- -
- 1DD + 6BA + 4EST
- Drivers per side
- 10
- 11
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz - 20 kHz
- 5 Hz - 50 kHz
- Impedance
- 8.5 Ω
- 10 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 116 dB/mW
- -
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- 94
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- -
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- Connector
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- Balanced connection
- -
- Yes
- 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
Kinera Thorking
The Kinera Thorking is a premium tribrid flagship IEM with a treble-forward, reference-style tuning that prioritizes air, detail, and transparency. Its 11-driver setup delivers strong technical performance with excellent separation and imaging, though the lean bass and lower midrange may not appeal to those seeking warmth or heavy impact. Best suited for treble enthusiasts and classical music fans, it pairs well with warmer sources to balance its bright character.
- Pro:Excellent treble extension and airiness
- Pro:Strong technicalities with precise imaging and layering
- Pro:Natural, coherent midrange
- Con:Lean bass and lower midrange may lack warmth
- Con:Not for bassheads or those seeking impactful low-end
- Con:Can sound dry at times
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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