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Campfire Audio Chimera vs Noble Audio Sultan Prestige 1.1: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Campfire Audio Chimera vs Noble Audio Sultan Prestige 1.1, 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 Chimera leads on 3 of 4 measures.

  • Campfire Audio Chimera
  • Noble Audio Sultan Prestige 1.1
HearWiki score
66
-
Sound
8.4
-
Value
2.8
-
Price (USD)
$7,500
$3,900

Specifications

ChimeraSultan Prestige 1.1
Type
Wired IEMs
Wired IEMs
Price (USD)
$7,500
$3,900
HearWiki score
66
Not scored
Released
2025
2022
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
9-driver tribrid
1DD + 1BA + 2EST tribrid
Driver type
tribrid
tribrid
Driver configuration
-
1DD + 1BA + 2EST
Driver size
10 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
9
4
Frequency response
5 Hz - 20 kHz
10 Hz - 70 kHz
Impedance
5.5 Ω
16.5 Ω
Sensitivity
94 dB/mW
115 dB/mW
Active noise cancelling
-
No
Detachable cable
Yes
Yes
USB-C
-
No
Connector
4.4 mm balanced
-

What reviewers said

Campfire Audio Chimera

The Campfire Audio Chimera is a flagship-grade wired IEM with a nine-driver tribrid architecture, designed to deliver an exceptionally detailed and expansive soundstage. Priced at the very top of the market, it pairs a premium, handcrafted shell with a 4.4mm balanced connection for audiophile-grade source pairing. Its presentation is bold and technically strong, though its value hinges on whether you prioritize extreme resolution over a more conventional tuning balance.

  • Pro:Nine-driver tribrid design offers layered, high-resolution sound
  • Pro:Premium build quality with a refined, durable shell
  • Pro:Detachable 4.4mm balanced cable for flexible source connectivity
  • Con:Very high price that may not suit all budgets
  • Con:Low impedance (5.5 ohms) can be sensitive to source output impedance
  • Con:Slightly forward tuning may not appeal to neutral-lovers

Noble Audio Sultan Prestige 1.1

The Sultan Prestige 1.1 is a premium wired tribrid IEM that pairs a 10mm dynamic driver with a balanced armature and two electrostatic super tweeters for a detailed, expansive sound. Its lightweight Micarta shell and detachable cable add to a refined, high-end listening experience. With a low 16.5-ohm impedance and high sensitivity, it's easy to drive from most sources.

  • Pro:Detailed and airy treble from dual electrostatic tweeters
  • Pro:Natural, full-bodied bass from the dynamic driver
  • Pro:Comfortable and lightweight Micarta shell
  • Con:Very expensive for most budgets
  • Con:No noise cancellation or wireless functionality
  • Con:Requires quality source gear to shine fully

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