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Sony MDR-Z1R vs Campfire Andromeda 2020

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

Sony MDR-Z1R
8.8
/ 10
Over-earReference
HIGHER SCORE
Campfire Andromeda 2020
9.1
/ 10
IEMReference

Specs comparison

8.8/10
SCORE
9.1/10
64Ω
IMPEDANCE
12Ω
100dB
SENSITIVITY
115dB
No
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The Sony MDR-Z1R scores 8.8/10 with 64Ω impedance and 100dB sensitivity. At 64Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

The Campfire Andromeda 2020 scores 9.1/10 with 12Ω impedance and 115dB sensitivity. At 12Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Based on our scoring, the Campfire Andromeda 2020 scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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