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65/ 100
Good
HearWiki score
Priced about right
$830
typical price, USD
Discontinuedupdated 
At a glance
- Brand
- Campfire Audio
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2020
Score breakdowngood overall
Sound8.4
The Andromeda Emerald Sea is a five-balanced-armature in-ear monitor with a warm, analog sound signature and a fully re-engineered ergonomic aluminum shell. It features dual-diaphragm balanced armatures for bass and dual high-frequency drivers for detailed staging.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020 is a premium five-driver balanced-armature IEM that refines its predecessor with smoother, more coherent mids and a lively treble. It delivers a spacious soundstage with excellent imaging and layering, though its low impedance and high sensitivity mean it benefits from a quality source to shine. Built with a detachable MMCX cable and no onboard controls, it's a wired, purely analog listening tool for audiophiles.
What works
- Cohesive, well-tuned sound signature
- Excellent soundstage, imaging, and layering
- Smoother and stronger mids than the original
- High sensitivity makes it easy to drive
- Premium build with detachable MMCX cable
What doesn't
- Limited bass texture and impact
- Requires a good source to avoid hiss or distortion
- No inline controls or microphone
- Pricey for the feature set
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 5× balanced armature |
|---|---|
| Driver type | balanced-armature |
| Drivers per side | 5 |
| Frequency response | 5 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 6.4 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 123 dB/mW |
| Sensitivity (dB/Vrms) | 94 |
Audio
| Driver | 5× balanced armature |
|---|---|
| Driver type | balanced-armature |
| Drivers per side | 5 |
| Frequency response | 5 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 6.4 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 123 dB/mW |
| Sensitivity (dB/Vrms) | 94 |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|---|
| Controls | none |
Design
| Detachable cable | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB-C | No |
| Connector | MMCX |
| Model code | Andromeda Emerald Sea |
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What the reviews said
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The consensus
Positiveacross 5 videosReviewers largely agree that the Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020 offers excellent imaging, a wide soundstage, and improved tuning over the original, with most praising its build quality and comfort.
Reviewers liked
- Excellent imaging and wide soundstage
- Improved tuning with better clarity than the original
- High-quality build and comfortable fit
Reviewers flagged
- Bass lacks punch and texture
- Source-picky, hisses or changes sound with output impedance
- High price and some durability concerns (scratching)
5:02Campfire Andromeda 2020 Review: Kilobuck Contender
The reviewer finds the Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020 to be a very solid, safe, and engaging IEM at the $1000 price point. It features a balanced U-shaped tuning with improved pinna compensation and a tamed treble spike, making it more agreeable than the original. Its standout quality is exceptional imaging and a large soundstage, though its BA bass lacks dynamic slam and texture, making it less ideal for EDM.
PositiveWatch on YouTube
26:59Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020 earphones review
The reviewer finds the Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020 to be a well-executed update to the classic model, with improved tuning that adds a slight upper-mid emphasis for a more W-shaped sound, while maintaining excellent build quality, comfort, and a versatile bass response. They consider it a strong value in the high-end segment despite the high price, praising its coherence and technical performance across various genres.
PositiveWatch on YouTube
2:24Campfire Andromeda 2020 Review (Using My Ears)
The reviewer tests the Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020 using a tone generator rather than music, and finds the frequency response severely flawed, with excessive bass, recessed mids, and multiple harsh peaks that make the sound unpleasant and artificial. He concludes the earphone is terrible and not worth listening to music with.
NegativeWatch on YouTube
11:35Campfire Andromeda 2020 Review
The reviewer finds the Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020 to be a significant improvement over the original, fixing the hazy upper mids and recessed lower treble while maintaining good bass and adding excellent imaging and layering. They highly recommend it, especially given its price compared to other flagships, though they note it is source-picky and can become bright with higher output impedance.
PositiveWatch on YouTube
9:57Andromeda 2020. Re-review. Explained simply
The reviewer re-evaluates the Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020 after hearing newer IEMs, finding it now sounds warm-tilted and less impressive than remembered. It has good but not exceptional bass and female vocals, while male vocals are outstanding. The soundstage is wide, but overall it no longer stands out as it once did.
MixedWatch on YouTube
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