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Campfire Audio Fathom

72/ 100
Great
HearWiki score

Priced about right

$800
typical price, USD
Discontinuedupdated
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At a glance

Brand
Campfire Audio
Type
Wired IEMs
Fit
-
Connection
Wired
Noise cancelling
No
Released
2023

Score breakdowngreat overall

Sound8.3
Value7.7

Fathom by Campfire Audio is a premium in-ear monitor featuring six custom balanced armature drivers, delivering detailed sound with mid-band warmth and a deep, tactile bass response. It is housed in a machined aluminum body with a black anodized finish and Rainbow PVD fasteners, designed and assembled in Portland, Oregon.

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

The Campfire Audio Fathom is a wired, all-balanced-armature IEM that delivers a refined, balanced sound with a strong focus on vocal clarity and precise imaging. Its low impedance makes it easy to drive from a wide range of sources, while the smooth, detailed tuning reveals its strengths over longer listening sessions. This model offers a mature, engaging take on the brand's signature sound, wrapped in a sturdy, audiophile-focused design.

What works

  • Very balanced and refined sound signature
  • Strong vocal presence and precise imaging
  • Easy to drive thanks to low impedance
  • Detailed and layered treble with warm midrange
  • Solid build quality with detachable 4.4mm cable

What doesn't

  • Requires a balanced source for optimal use
  • No included controls or wireless features
  • Sound may not impress immediately without extended listening
  • Higher price point for a wired-only IEM

Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.

Specifications

Audio - Campfire Audio Fathom
Driver6× balanced armature
Driver typebalanced-armature
Drivers per side6
Frequency response5 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance11.7 Ω
Sensitivity94 dB/mW

What the reviews said

4 source(s) feeding this product's score.

headfonics.com

89

Headfonics describes the Fathom as a very balanced-sounding all-BA IEM with strong vocal presence and imaging. The reviewer frames it as a refined, high-value alternative that feels like a more mature take on the Andromeda-style sound.

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audio46.com

Audio46 highlights the Fathom’s six custom balanced armature driver design and its low-impedance, easy-to-drive nature. The review presents it as a well-built, broadly compatible IEM with a design aimed at audiophile listening.

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ear-fidelity.com

Ear Fidelity says the Fathom keeps the familiar Campfire Audio house sound but improves it with cleaner background noise and more accurate imaging. The review emphasizes its midrange warmth, detailed treble, and easy-to-enjoy tuning.

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theheadphonelist.com

The Headphone List characterizes the Fathom as a smooth, north-of-neutral IEM with detailed layering and an emotionally engaging midrange. The review suggests its strengths become clearer with longer listening rather than an immediate dramatic effect.

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What YouTube reviewers say

Video reviews we found, each condensed to its verdict. They do feed the HearWiki score, at a measured weight below what a published written review carries.

The consensus

Positiveacross 2 videos

Reviewers agree the Campfire Audio Fathom offers excellent technical performance, including fast transient speed, detailed bass texture, and strong vocal reproduction, alongside a premium build and comfortable fit.

Reviewers liked

  • Excellent transient speed and bass texture
  • Detailed and clear sound with impressive midband warmth
  • Premium build, comfortable fit, and luxurious accessories

Reviewers flagged

  • High price point
  • Scooped-out midrange can make some sounds faint
  • Treble peaks can cause sibilance
  • Extremely sensitive to amplifier noise
13:44

How HOT is the Campfire Audio Fathom??

Skeeb234K viewsApr 2024

The reviewer finds the Campfire Audio Fathom to be a technically capable and well-built IEM with excellent speed, texture, and vocal reproduction, but notes a scooped-out midrange that can make certain sounds faint, occasional treble peaks causing sibilance, and extreme sensitivity that limits amplifier pairing. Overall, it's a positive but nuanced take, with the reviewer preferring portable sources and acknowledging the sound may not wow everyone.

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