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Campfire Audio Moon Rover vs Shanling MG800: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Campfire Audio Moon Rover vs Shanling MG800, 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 Moon Rover
Sound8.5
Value7.5
Shanling MG800

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Specifications

Specification comparison of Campfire Audio Moon Rover vs Shanling MG800
SpecCampfire Audio Moon RoverShanling MG800
TypeWired IEMsWired IEMs
Price (USD)$800$899
HearWiki score84 / 100 · GreatNot scored
Released20242023
Audio
Driver12mm planar magnetic driverdynamic
Driver size12 mm11 mm
Drivers per side11
Frequency response5Hz–20kHz20Hz-40kHz
Impedance22.5 Ω24 Ω
Sensitivity94 dB/mW113 dB/mW
Features
Controls-none
Design
Weight-6.6 g
Detachable cableYesYes
USB-C-No

What reviewers said

Campfire Audio Moon Rover

The Campfire Audio Moon Rover is a limited-edition wired IEM featuring a single 12mm planar magnetic driver, delivering a balanced, detailed, and mature sound with a notably spacious soundstage. Its premium build quality, top-tier unboxing experience, and refined tuning make it a strong flagship-style option for serious listeners, though it trades some dynamic punch and midrange transparency for its neutral character. With a 22.5-ohm impedance and 94 dB sensitivity, it's best paired with a capable source to shine.

  • Pro:Excellent technical performance and detail retrieval
  • Pro:Spacious, well-defined soundstage
  • Pro:Premium build and premium unboxing experience
  • Con:Lacks the dynamic punch of some peers
  • Con:Midrange clarity slightly less forward than top rivals
  • Con:Limited production run may affect availability

Shanling MG800

The Shanling MG800 is a premium single-dynamic-driver in-ear monitor housed in a titanium chassis with a semi-open back and swappable brass tuning nozzles. It delivers a balanced yet bass-forward signature and includes a modular cable for versatile connectivity. Its lightweight build and high sensitivity make it an easy-to-drive flagship for critical listening.

  • Pro:Titanium shell is sturdy and lightweight
  • Pro:Interchangeable brass nozzles offer tuning flexibility
  • Pro:Balanced sound with impactful bass
  • Con:No inline controls or microphone
  • Con:Semi-open design may leak sound
  • Con:Pricey for a single-driver configuration

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