Campfire Audio - Trifecta

The Trifecta was the IEM that made me realize what I want from my bass response, it was amazing. Unfortunately the rest of the tuning was not quite for me, but I'm always grateful that I got to listen to it and experience BASS.

Had the pleasure to listen to them aswell, they are amazing. My favorite sound signature of all iems I tried (together with Fir Audio Xenon 6). Congratulations! they are very special.

Guys… I’ve been in this hobby since 2010. My first “serious” IEMs were the Sleek Audio SA6, then the Klipsch X5. Since then I’ve wandered into all sorts of rabbit holes and ended up with a pretty weird little collection: Sony Z1R, M9, N3, JVC FW10000, RHA CL2, Sennheiser IE800, and a handful of other oddballs. **Today I walked into Dr. Head Dubai, plugged in the Campfire Trifecta… and my entire worldview rebooted.** Yeah, yeah, I know they’re one of the most *polarizing* IEMs out there. I’ve seen the arguments. But the moment I hit play… **MY. GOD. THE. BASS.** It’s not just good bass. It’s “where has this been all my life” bass. It’s “I need a cigarette after the demo” bass. Easily the best low-end I’ve ever heard in an IEM. And the crazy thing? They’re light, comfy, and just *stupidly musical.* Forget soundstage, forget technicalities, forget all that audiophile harman curve nonsense. These things are straight-up **vibing machines.** If you’re into hip-hop, rap, R&B from the 80s/90s/00s - it’s a spiritual experience. They legit give *headphone-level* bass. You don’t just hear it, you **feel** it. I get why people clown on the price and why some think they shouldn’t even exist. But for a basshead like me? It’s a blessing from the audio gods. **Next steps (note to future self):** Sell some gear. Hunt down a good used pair. Because for the first time ever, something actually felt like *endgame* \- not because it’s expensive or flashy, but because it made me literally disappear into the music.

This! I know how pretentious it sounds, but they have a soul and I bet were hand tuned

Yes, that is the closest comparison, but XE6 are definitely more universal and closer to reference/harman curve tuning-wise and could be enjoyed by a wider audience with different music tasted. But what they don't have is that deep bass from 3 10mm DD that are inside the Trifectas. https://preview.redd.it/v61a339bsu4g1.jpeg?width=1856&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ecece47b3b70ffaba4f12214930213f426ee8f3b

Once I got the Campfire Trifecta, I stopped craving more. It’s just perfect for me, and I don’t really use any other IEMs (M9, Z1R, FW10000, etc.). I’m even considering selling them because the Trifecta is the best IEM I’ve ever owned—hands down.

Campfire Audio Trifecta & Astrolith. Both are ridiculously priced for mediocre performance.

I spent some time with them a year ago, and even got to talk to Ken Ball (Campfire Founder) about the philosophy behind them. Great IEMs. And yes, polarizing. They ultimately weren't for me, but what they do well - they do better than anything else I've ever heard.

They absolutely were hand-tuned! And each one is handmade as well. Check out the different color combinations - I feel like if you're spending this much on a set it should be beautiful in addition to its sonic properties.

Campfire Audio Trifecta, the design is 👌

True, Campfire really do make some of the prettiest IEM, it's just the tuning of almost all of their IEM is mediocre at best.

Moondrop Variations for me. Sounded lifeless, wierd, grainny and compressed. I had very high expectations before hearing them, both my friend and I found them to be absolutely horrible. Used multiple tips and that didn't change a thing. I also didn't like 64 Audio Volur when I heard em, sounded peaky and brittle. Thieaudio Monarch MK3, CA Trifecta, Hidizs MP145, Letshuoer S15 and Truthear Nova on the other hand were amazing. To each his own, It's all about the music library, tastes and ear anatomy.

I have it and love it. That said, I wouldn't recommend blind buying.

I’ve been meaning to make a post about the Trifecta but you’ve got there first! I’ll try to cook something up but you’ve pretty much hit the nail on the head anyway. I love this set a great deal, it’s very unique and has a tuning that flies in the face of convention. Truly a masterpiece from CA! https://preview.redd.it/lrzsf5iyju4g1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dae03e8ae78c8422bc887d5922ce4839762ef26a

Interesting impressions, thanks for sharing these! I actually like the Astrolith, though I can see where you're coming from, treble-wise. As far as the Trifecta, I agree that $3k is a steep price for it--but its does, IMO, bring something to the table with its bass that I have yet to hear anywhere else. Hopefully Campfire brings the same tech used with that IEM to some of their lower-priced IEMs in the future. I highly suggest you give the Vision Ears VE10 a listen if you get a chance. It sounds like you'll really like it based on your other impresisons.