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61/ 100
Average
HearWiki score
Pricey for what it is
$1,100
typical price, USD
Discontinuedupdated price check
At a glance
- Brand
- Campfire Audio
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2019
Score breakdownaverage overall
Sound8.1
A top-to-bottom revision of the Campfire classic, the Andromeda Emerald Sea features updated balanced armatures for a warm analog sound with crisp detail, housed in a re-engineered ergonomic aluminum shell.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Campfire Audio Andromeda S is a wired, multi-driver in-ear monitor built around five balanced armature drivers, delivering a highly detailed and analytical sound signature. With a low 6.4-ohm impedance and high sensitivity, it pairs well with quality sources, though it lacks wireless or noise-canceling features. Its compact, lightweight build and detachable cable make it a portable reference option for critical listening.
What works
- Extremely detailed and resolving sound
- Lightweight and comfortable fit
- Detachable cable for easy replacement or upgrade
- Wide frequency response from 10 Hz to 28 kHz
- High sensitivity for efficient use with portable players
What doesn't
- Sensitive to source impedance and may hiss with noisy gear
- Lacks wireless connectivity and noise cancellation
- Upper mids can sound harsh or aggressive to some ears
- Pricey for an IEM without extra features
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 | 10 Hz - 28 kHz |
| Impedance | 6.4 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 112.8 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | 5× balanced armature |
|---|---|
| Driver type | balanced-armature |
| Drivers per side | 5 |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz - 28 kHz |
| Impedance | 6.4 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 112.8 dB/mW |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|
Design
| Weight | 5.9 g |
|---|---|
| Detachable cable | Yes |
| USB-C | No |
| Model code | Andromeda Emerald Sea |
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15:53I AM A NERD for the Campfire Audio Andromeda S - Review
The reviewer finds the Andromeda S to be a refined special edition of the original Andromeda, with a stainless steel shell that adds weight and a cooler feel. Sonically, it offers a more even midrange, slightly less sparkly highs, and a well-extended low end, making it versatile across genres. The reviewer overall enjoys the earphones, noting improvements in balance and soundstage accuracy compared to the original.
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