[Gavin C4]

Thanks, I will see how my gear can add up to that output impedance. Does output impedance simply add up? Like my amp gives output Z of 1, then I pop in a iFi iematch with 2.5. Does that makes an output z of 3.5?

Currently, I only own the ifi ieMatch that gives 2.5 output impedance. It seems that I can't find any other impedance resistor that gives around 2-5 output impedance as the shop that makes them says that the output impedance is so small and it is within a margin of error of making it.

 

[goodvibes]

The IFI match may do more than it's claimed output impedance would imply as it's probably a resistor bridge and there can be other other effects to damping etc. If you're going to get particular, remember to add in the true output resistance of whatever is driving it and even then, ymmv. Some players just sound warmer than others regardless of load and is why the load resistance thing may be overstated. It's nice to have some references but really, it's fine as is and not that big of a deal.

 

[goodvibes]

Update. I got the 3.9 ohm resistors and built an adapter. With my QP1r which has a near 0 ohm output impedance (0.15), it's awesome. Just a touch warm sounding with a hair north of reference midbass but I actually prefer the overall balance of the mids.

 

[kissell123]

It appears Campfire Audio may have dropped the Nova. It is no longer listed on their site or in their shop: https://campfireaudio.com/

 

[SilverEars]

Update. I got the 3.9 ohm resistors and built an adapter. With my QP1r which has a near 0 ohm output impedance (0.15), it's awesome. Just a touch warm sounding with a hair north of reference midbass but I actually prefer the overall balance of the mids.

I've been comparing a lot of earphones lately, and Andromeda would be consider on the warmer side. I find it has enough warmth especially on sub bass region which creates a bit of ambiance. At the same time, as a whole it doesn't fit the characteristics of a warm earphone. Bottom half is warm, but the upper half is on the colder side due to a bit of low treble lift. But as a whole close to good balance. It's one of the best tunes I've heard. No doubt it scales if you feed it good sources. It's revealing.

 

[moedawg140]

In case you may have missed my review, here it is, if interested (also discusses the Snugs Only for the Andromeda): Campfire Audio Andromeda and Snugs Only - https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/campfire-audio-andromeda.21533/reviews#review-19120.

 

[SilverEars]

I think the sig fits well for electronic genre lovers with slight lower treble lift with ample bass that reaches to sub, but more on the balanced side than V with good mids(which is quite important, which is not distant as with typical V sig).

 

[613x]

I currently own AKG K3003 (came from Sennheiser IE800). Will Andromeda be a substantial upgrade? How do these compare? Did anybody had the chance to listen to both?

 

[alphanumerix1]

Thanks!!! They fit my listening preferences completely! excel my expectations
Listening to some classical works! They are more than what I dreamed of. Going to an entire Puccini Tosca and definitely go through some folk instrumentals.

Lol dude you chage daps like i change underwear.

 

[JaeYoon]

Lol dude you chage daps like i change underwear.

I change underwear a lot too lol

 

[bobeau]

I currently own AKG K3003 (came from Sennheiser IE800). Will Andromeda be a substantial upgrade? How do these compare? Did anybody had the chance to listen to both?

I don't, but I was a long-time user of the IE800 before coming to the Andromedas. IME they're a pretty substantial upgrade.

 

[aaf evo]

Picked up a used pair, they should be arriving tomorrow or the day after. I cannot wait! Coming from the SE846.

 

[goodvibes]

Tried a acquaintance's IFI match and it wasn't nearly as good as the inline resistor. Claimed 2.5 output impedance had inferior bass to the 3.9 ohm inline resistor for me. Probably works great with single driver dynamics.

 

[joaojp1]

In case you may have missed my review, here it is, if interested (also discusses the Snugs Only for the Andromeda): Campfire Audio Andromeda and Snugs Only - https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/campfire-audio-andromeda.21533/reviews#review-19120.

Awesome review moedawg140, since you already tried the campfire audio vegas could you tell me what are the main differences in sound signature between the andromedas and the vegas and what's your personal preference?
Thanks!

 

[moedawg140]

Awesome review moedawg140, since you already tried the campfire audio vegas could you tell me what are the main differences in sound signature between the andromedas and the vegas and what's your personal preference?
Thanks!

I would like to first thank you for posting your inquiries from Facebook to this thread, really appreciate it!

Thanks for the kind words as well!

I spent some time and addressed your questions and also added a full comparison to the Andromeda review, here: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/campfire-audio-andromeda.21533/reviews#review-19120