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Stax SR-009S vs Campfire Andromeda 2020

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

HIGHER SCORE
Stax SR-009S
9.2
/ 10
Over-earReference
Campfire Andromeda 2020
9.1
/ 10
IEMReference

Specs comparison

9.2/10
SCORE
9.1/10
450Ω
IMPEDANCE
12Ω
94dB
SENSITIVITY
115dB
Yes
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The Stax SR-009S scores 9.2/10 with 450Ω impedance and 94dB sensitivity. At 450Ω, it benefits significantly from a dedicated amplifier.

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 Stax SR-009S 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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