Wired IEMs
Campfire Audio Bonneville
84Great
$1175
Full review dataCampfire Audio Bonneville vs Noble Audio Vanguard and Iris: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Campfire Audio Bonneville comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Campfire Audio Bonneville - Great overall at around $1175.
Wired IEMs
Noble Audio Vanguard and Iris
62Average
$699
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Campfire Audio Bonneville
Sound8.7
Value7.0
Noble Audio Vanguard and Iris
Sound7.0
Value6.0
Specifications
| Spec | Campfire Audio Bonneville | Noble Audio Vanguard and Iris |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wired IEMs | Wired IEMs |
| Price (USD) | $1175 | $699 |
| HearWiki score | 84 / 100 · Great | 62 / 100 · Average |
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | hybrid | hybrid |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | 4 | 3 |
| Frequency response | 5Hz-20kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 29 Ω | 23 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 94 dB/mW | 112 dB/mW |
| Sensitivity | - | 112 |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 9 g | - |
| USB-C | - | Yes |
What reviewers said
Campfire Audio Bonneville
The Campfire Audio Bonneville is a premium hybrid in-ear monitor that pairs a 10mm dynamic driver with three balanced armatures to deliver a warm, musical signature with strong bass presence and expansive staging. It offers a comfortable fit and easy power requirements, making it a versatile high-end choice for listeners prioritizing enjoyment over strict neutrality, though its isolation is slightly below par for the category.
- Pro:Warm, engaging tuning with impactful bass
- Pro:Comfortable and lightweight fit for long sessions
- Pro:Easy to drive thanks to low impedance
- Con:Isolation is weaker than some competing hybrids
- Con:Tuning favors musicality over neutrality
- Con:High price point may limit accessibility
Noble Audio Vanguard and Iris
Noble Audio's latest universal in-ear monitors offer two distinct approaches: the Vanguard, a three-driver hybrid pairing a 10mm PEK dynamic with dual balanced armatures, and the Iris, a single 10.2mm dynamic driver model. While the Vanguard targets versatility at a lower price point, the Iris focuses on pure dynamic driver performance for a premium audience.
- Pro:Hybrid design in Vanguard blends dynamic and BA strengths
- Pro:Iris offers a purist single-driver sound signature
- Pro:Both models are wired with USB-C compatibility
- Con:Price gap between models is significant
- Con:Limited frequency response range of 20Hz-20kHz
- Con:Only one driver size option across the lineup
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