[Layman1]

Hi All, for anyone interested, my review of the CA Solaris 2020 is finally up here on Head-Fi!
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/campfire-audio-solaris-2020.24559/review/24375/
In it, I also compare with the UM MEST, which was the IEM I had closest to it in price and driver configuration.
tl; dr: Buy it! Buy it now!!
Just kidding. It's good though; seriously

 

[Andrew Seeley]

Anyone know if there is going to be a wireless Diamond Like Carbon with, or without balanced armature's from campfire or any other company in the near future?

 

[domiji]

What kind of wide bore tips do you all prefer for the Solaris?

I've tried Azla Sedna EarFits and Earfits Light as well as JVC Spiral Dots and Tennmark Whirlwinds.

Personally i liked the Sedna EarFit Lights the best but i can not wear them very long. JVC SpiralDots are less 3-D like compared to the Sednas.

Does anyone may have another advice for a wide bore tip?

Thanks a lot

 

[Chesty]

What kind of wide bore tips do you all prefer for the Solaris?

I've tried Azla Sedna EarFits and Earfits Light as well as JVC Spiral Dots and Tennmark Whirlwinds.

Personally i liked the Sedna EarFit Lights the best but i can not wear them very long. JVC SpiralDots are less 3-D like compared to the Sednas.

Does anyone may have another advice for a wide bore tip?

Thanks a lot

I like the Symbio W for sound, seal and grip in the ear.

 

[domiji]

Did you use the hybrid or the peels?

 

[Rockwell75]

www.aboutaudio.org/campfire-audio-solaris-2020-review-gently-ripen

Good review of the 2020 I came across through my Instagram feed. Sometimes I read reviews and wonder if the person listened to the same IEM I did...this guy nicely describes some of my favorite subtleties of the Solaris sound (particularly wrt the lows and mids) in a precise and detailed way. Worth a read imho.

 

[Toom]

www.aboutaudio.org/campfire-audio-solaris-2020-review-gently-ripen

Good review of the 2020 I came across through my Instagram feed. Sometimes I read reviews and wonder if the person listened to the same IEM I did...this guy nicely describes some of my favorite subtleties of the Solaris sound (particularly wrt the lows and mids) in a precise and detailed way. Worth a read imho.

The way he describes sound makes me hungry and thirsty. Great review!

 

[Chesty]

I should have mentioned that I use the hybrids. I guess it's the inner memory foam that provides the grip. I am using them with the Solaris OG.

 

[gnahra]

I should have mentioned that I use the hybrids. I guess it's the inner memory foam that provides the grip. I am using them with the Solaris OG.

I would also recommend the Symbio W hybrids...I think they’re great.

 

[Layman1]

What kind of wide bore tips do you all prefer for the Solaris?

I've tried Azla Sedna EarFits and Earfits Light as well as JVC Spiral Dots and Tennmark Whirlwinds.

Personally i liked the Sedna EarFit Lights the best but i can not wear them very long. JVC SpiralDots are less 3-D like compared to the Sednas.

Does anyone may have another advice for a wide bore tip?

Thanks a lot

I actually use New Bee foam tips; inexpensive and hence fairly economical to replace on a fairly regular basis as they get too soft.
I tried the Sedna Xelastec tips and found that (for my tastes) I preferred the Solaris 2020 with the New Bee foams.
I felt the Xelastec reduced the richness and low end power a bit, which for me are two things I particularly love about the Solaris 2020
The Xelastec seemed to boost clarity and air and generally sounded very good though; some people will love the effect they have on the Solaris for sure.

Interestingly, I used Symbio W pretty much exclusively until about 6 months ago, but found that they tended to get soft too quickly, and plus I never liked the feel of silicone ear tips, having gotten used to foam. Then I switched to the New Bee foams and didn't look back, although I'm now trying out the Sedna Xelastecs with some IEMs too.
I ought to give the Symbol W another try though; this was a good reminder

 

[chickenmcnug]

I actually use New Bee foam tips; inexpensive and hence fairly economical to replace on a fairly regular basis as they get too soft.
I tried the Sedna Xelastec tips and found that (for my tastes) I preferred the Solaris 2020 with the New Bee foams.
I felt the Xelastec reduced the richness and low end power a bit, which for me are two things I particularly love about the Solaris 2020
The Xelastec seemed to boost clarity and air and generally sounded very good though; some people will love the effect they have on the Solaris for sure.

Interestingly, I used Symbio W pretty much exclusively until about 6 months ago, but found that they tended to get soft too quickly, and plus I never liked the feel of silicone ear tips, having gotten used to foam. Then I switched to the New Bee foams and didn't look back, although I'm now trying out the Sedna Xelastecs with some IEMs too.
I ought to give the Symbol W another try though; this was a good reminder

Glad someone else mentioned New Bee, I really like their silocone though not foamies.

 

[cr3ativ3]

I would also recommend the Symbio W hybrids...I think they’re great.

somehow i cant get a seal with the foam inside .. but after peeling out the foam.. these are great tips indeed

 

[Rockwell75]

The way he describes sound makes me hungry and thirsty. Great review!

Yeah the English was a little awkward at times (it's obviously not his first language) but despite that he's got a gift for vivid description.

 

[Charlyro222]

Nice sinergy between Solaris SE and CM Cable "Dark".
Deep bass and smooth treble

 

[justsomesonyfan]

recently got some plunge audio iems, planar drivers in them.

the difference in bass quality is otherworldly.

makes me wonder why doesn't CFA experiment with planars or even ESTs.

the time of BAs has gone long enough, a solaris with a planar would rock if implemented correctly