Campfire Audio Solaris Review – An Expansive Pinnacle Of Audio
Solaris
$1499
Pros
- Huge Grand Scale Expansive Staging, Dynamic sound signature.
- Solid build quality, high quality elegant jaw dropping design
- Litz cable and luxury leather carry case
Cons
- Large Shell size and Nozzle width may not suit smaller ears
- MMCX connection, some people don't like this type of connector
- Only one colour style choice
As our fans know, we have great respect for the guys at Campfire Audio and their Andromeda, Vega, Comet and Atlas earphones really are something special.
Known for their unique design and tuning maturity in the audio circles, ALO Audio/Campfire Audio really know what they are doing.
Not only looking to evolve their sound tuning but also looking at all aspects of design, style and build quality.
So we were very excited to be giving the opportunity to sample their new flagship universal offering, the Campfire Audio Solaris earphone.
The development of the Solaris is the result of 2 years of knowledge gained from the tuning experience and customer feedback received on the other Campfire Audio IEMs released.
This Dual Custom Balanced Armature certainly has had a lot of signature tuning and design effort passionately poured into it, the earphonia.com team are salivating to see how this awesome looking earphone performs.
Thanks goes to the team at ALO Audio/Campfire Audio for giving us the chance to experience this excellent, great looking new earphone.
Specification/Product Highlights
- New machined aluminum body style designed for comfort
- Visually striking 24k Gold Plated Lid
- Durable PVD finished body
- Polished Stainless Steel Spout
- Custom insulated Beryllium Copper MMCX
- Dual Custom Balanced Armature with Tuned Acoustic Expansion Chamber (T.A.E.C.) for extended highs
- Single Custom Ported Balanced Armature for rich mids
- Specially tuned 10mm A.D.L.C. diaphragm dynamic driver with Polarity Tuned Chamber for engaging mids and visceral bass response.
- Hybrid design – Custom tuned 10mm Amorphous diamond like carbon A.D.L.C dynamic woofer, Dual balanced armature tweeters with our Tuned Acoustic Expansion Chamber and one back vented mid range balanced armature driver.
- One single Campfire Audio crossover
- Solaris delivers vivid realism on an expansive soundstage.
- ALO audio high purity copper and silver plated copper internal wiring
- New Super Litz cable with multiple diameter Silver Plated Copper conductors
- New Premium leather carrying case
- Price $1499
Unboxing/Packaging/Presentation/Accessories/Cables
We have shared opening these sealed beauties with you all in one of our classic earphonia.com Campfire Audio Solaris unboxing Video’s:
As shown in to video above the items included with the Campfire Audio Solaris are:
Campfire Audio Premium Leather Earphone
The case is made of leather with solid zipper mechanism and soft material wooltype interior. When closed the case has a hard structure and should be suitable for protecting and carrying your prized Solaris earphone. The overall feel and aesthetics of the case have a classical refined elegance.
Campfire Audio Super Litz Cable
The cable has Silver Plated Conductors and features multi diameter stranding with Berylium Copper MMCX and a right angled reinforced 3.5mm Single Ended Stereo Plug. The MMXC connectors have blue and red indicators for left and right connection verification. The Super Litz cable is made from four large conductors of Silver-plated Copper Litz wire. Each conductor is individually comprised of a selected set of particular diameter strands. The braiding is tighter on the lower half and then looser on the top half.
Memory wire is also present for remembering ear shape and ensuring less movement when in place. Our personal preference is non-memory wire for more comfortably, however the memory wire will be suited for those that like that secure feeling.
The connectors have good precision and fit securely to the Solaris along with other earphones we tried, cable microphonics are negligible and signature synergy is well suited for this earphone.
Tips and Accessories:
The tips selection covers a wide range and includes one of favourite types the Final Audio E-Type Tips (xs/s/m/l/xl)
As well as Campfire Audio Marshmallow Earphone Tips (s/m/l) and Silicon Earphone Tips (s/m/l)
A Campfire Audio Lapel Pin, Cleaning Tool and Earphone Protection Sleeves are also included.
