Wired IEMs
Campfire Audio Solaris 2020
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$1,500
Full review dataCampfire Audio Solaris 2020 vs FiiO FX17: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Campfire Audio Solaris 2020 vs FiiO FX17, 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.
FiiO FX17 leads on 3 of 4 measures.
- Campfire Audio Solaris 2020
- FiiO FX17
HearWiki score
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83
Sound
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9.0
Value
-
6.0
Price (USD)
$1,500
$1,500
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 FiiO FX17 is 6 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 6 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Solaris 20202020
- FX1720266 yr newer
Specifications
Solaris 2020FX17
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $1,500
- $1,500
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 83
- Released
- 2020
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- hybrid
- 1DD + 4BA + 8EST tribrid
- Driver type
- hybrid
- tribrid
- Driver configuration
- -
- 1DD + 4BA + 8EST
- Driver size
- -
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 13
- Sound signature
- v-shaped
- -
- Impedance
- -
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 94 dB/mW
- 99 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- -
- No
- Weight
- -
- 12.2 g
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- Connector
- MMCX
- 4.4 mm balanced
What reviewers said
Campfire Audio Solaris 2020
The Campfire Audio Solaris 2020 is a refined version of the original, with a more compact and sleek build using Solid-Body construction. It delivers a V-shaped sound profile, combining dynamic driver bass with balanced armature drivers for a lively, engaging listen that emphasizes lower mids and upper treble sparkle.
- Pro:Compact, streamlined design
- Pro:Solid-Body construction enhances durability
- Pro:Dynamic, fun V-shaped tuning
- Con:Requires a powerful source due to low sensitivity
- Con:V-shaped signature may not suit neutral purists
- Con:High price point for an IEM
FiiO FX17
The FiiO FX17 is a premium wired tribrid IEM that combines a 10mm dynamic driver, four balanced armatures, and eight electrostatic drivers per side for a detailed, multi-layered sound. Its titanium shell and five-way crossover aim to deliver a refined, high-resolution listening experience, while the included 4.4mm balanced cable offers versatility for audiophile setups.
- Pro:Precision-milled titanium shell for durability and resonance control
- Pro:Hybrid driver array (1DD + 4BA + 8EST) offers expansive treble and dynamic bass
- Pro:Swappable plugs on the cable provide flexible connectivity
- Con:No active noise cancellation, requiring a quiet environment or isolation tips
- Con:High price point may limit accessibility
- Con:16-ohm impedance may need a powerful source for optimal performance
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