Campfire Audio Cascade
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At a glance
- Brand
- Campfire Audio
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2020
Campfire Audio Cascade is the company's first over-ear headphone, featuring a closed-back, portable design with aluminum and steel construction, leather earcups, and a v-shaped sound signature with strong bass and spacious soundstage.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Campfire Audio Cascade marks the brand's debut in the over-ear market, offering a closed-back, portable build with premium aluminum, steel, and leather materials. Its 42mm dynamic driver delivers a warm, V-shaped sound with powerful bass and a notably open soundstage for a sealed design. Wired-only and free of active noise cancellation, this 2018 model focuses on pure, engaging audio performance.
What works
- Robust metal and leather construction
- Punchy, well-defined bass response
- Spacious soundstage for a closed-back
- Detachable cable with 3.5mm connector
- Foldable design for portability
What doesn't
- Heavy at 383 grams
- No inline controls or ANC
- Wired-only connectivity
- Potential comfort issues with extended wear
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Specifications
| Driver | 42 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 42 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 5 Hz - 33 kHz |
| Sound signature | warm |
| Impedance | 38 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | 42 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 42 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 5 Hz - 33 kHz |
| Sound signature | warm |
| Impedance | 38 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|---|
| Controls | none |
Design
| Weight | 383 g |
|---|---|
| Foldable | Yes |
| Detachable cable | Yes |
| Connector | 3.5 mm |
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