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Campfire Audio Astrolith - Dual Planar IEM vs Noble Audio Viking Prestige Universal: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Campfire Audio Astrolith - Dual Planar IEM vs Noble Audio Viking Prestige Universal, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score breakdown

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

Campfire Audio Astrolith - Dual Planar IEM leads on 4 of 4 measures.

  • Campfire Audio Astrolith - Dual Planar IEM
  • Noble Audio Viking Prestige Universal
HearWiki score
80
-
Sound
9.0
-
Value
6.4
-
Price (USD)
$2,200
$4,300

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 Campfire Audio Astrolith - Dual Planar IEM 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.

  • Astrolith - Dual Planar IEM20242 yr newer
  • Viking Prestige Universal2022

Specifications

Astrolith - Dual Planar IEMViking Prestige Universal
Type
Wired IEMs
Wired IEMs
Price (USD)
$2,200
$4,300
HearWiki score
80
Not scored
Released
2024
2022
Availability
Still sold new
Discontinued
Driver
2× 14.2 mm planar magnetic
10-driver tribrid
Driver type
planar
tribrid
Driver size
14.2 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
2
10
Frequency response
5 Hz - 25 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
8.2 Ω
-
Sensitivity
94 dB/mW
-
Active noise cancelling
No
No
Voice assistant
No
-
Detachable cable
Yes
Yes
USB-C
-
No
Connector
4.4 mm balanced
4.4 mm balanced

What reviewers said

Campfire Audio Astrolith - Dual Planar IEM

The Campfire Audio Astrolith is a premium dual-planar IEM that delivers exceptional speed, clarity, and technical resolution, making it a standout in the brand's lineup. Its nearly flat impedance, low distortion, and high sensitivity pair well with quality sources, though its low 8.2-ohm impedance may require a capable amplifier for optimal performance.

  • Pro:Exceptional speed and transient response
  • Pro:Highly resolving and detailed sound
  • Pro:Cohesive dual-planar driver integration
  • Con:Low impedance may need a powerful source
  • Con:Stock ear tips are underwhelming
  • Con:Mid-bass can exhibit slight bloom

Noble Audio Viking Prestige Universal

The Viking Prestige is a high-end universal IEM from Noble Audio, engineered with a sophisticated 10-driver tribrid setup that merges dual dynamics, four balanced armatures, and four electrostatic drivers for a rich, layered soundstage. It comes with a premium Magnus 4 cable featuring a 4.4mm balanced termination and standard 0.78mm two-pin connectors, catering to audiophiles seeking wired, reference-grade performance.

  • Pro:Detailed and expansive sound signature from tribrid driver array
  • Pro:Premium build and design befitting flagship status
  • Pro:Detachable cable with balanced 4.4mm termination for flexible pairing
  • Con:Very high price point limits accessibility
  • Con:No active noise cancellation, requiring a quiet environment
  • Con:Requires a quality source with balanced output for best results

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