Campfire Ara VS Lime Ears Incognita

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Campfire Ara and Lime Ears Incognita use 7BA and 5DD BA driver setups respectively. Campfire Ara costs $1,300 while Lime Ears Incognita costs $1,700. Lime Ears Incognita is $400 more expensive. Lime Ears Incognita holds a decisive 3.7-point edge in reviewer scores (4.9 vs 8.5). Lime Ears Incognita has significantly better mids with a 4-point edge, Lime Ears Incognita has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge and Lime Ears Incognita has significantly better dynamics with a 5-point edge.

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Metric Campfire Ara Lime Ears Incognita
Bass 5 8.5
Mids 3 7
Treble 5 7
Details 7 8.5
Soundstage 4.9 8
Imaging 7 8.5
Dynamics 3 8
Tonality 4.4 8.3
Technicalities 6.4 8
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Campfire Ara Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

4.9

Generally Unfavorable


Lime Ears Incognita Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent


Reviews Comparison

Campfire Ara (more reviews)

Campfire Ara reviewed by Crin

Crin 5.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
A- Tech
Very resolving set of IEMs, triggers the "uncanny valley" effect with its tuning.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

Campfire Ara reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 4.2 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
B- Tech
Very good detail and sharp imaging, but wonky midrange. Not as holographic as the Andro 2020 either.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: C+ Mids: D Treble: C+ Dynamics: D Details: A- Imaging: A-

Lime Ears Incognita (more reviews)

Lime Ears Incognita reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 8.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
Bass for days, slightly too agressive, but fun and enjoyable.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+

Lime Ears Incognita reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 8 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
Rating: S- | Value: ⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 8 inoffensive balanced sound needs better air.

Kois Archive original ranking

Kois Archive Youtube Channel

Lime Ears Incognita reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 9 * score rescaled + normalized
One community member has rated the Lime Ears Incognita at an average of 5.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Masterpiece.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Campfire Ara User Review Score

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Campfire Ara Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

4.8

Gaming Grade

C

Lime Ears Incognita Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.6

Gaming Grade

B+

Campfire Ara Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C-
  • The tuning lacks refinement, jumping between dull and shouty without settling. Vocals frequently sound off-kilter.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Bass C+
Low-end delivery feels competent yet unremarkable, keeping a safe profile. Low-end bloom is kept in check.
Mids D
Midrange is highly uneven, veering between shouty peaks and hollow dips. Tonality swings between shouty and withdrawn.
Treble C+
Treble is decent, offering acceptable extension without harshness. It balances presence with a touch of restraint.
Dynamics D
Volume shifts feel constrained, so build-ups plateau before releasing. Build-ups plateau before resolving.
Details A-
Excellent detail retrieval that resolves intricacies without tipping into clinical territory. Tiny nuances jump out effortlessly.
Imaging A-
Excellent imaging delivers precise, stable placement with instruments occupying tangible points in space. It locks each element into a steady position.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Lime Ears Incognita Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Tuning feels refined, blending frequencies with convincing realism and engagement. Transitions between registers feel effortless.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • A very capable technical display delivers articulate layers and poised imaging. It portrays reverbs and echoes with confidence.
Mids A-
Midrange performance is excellent, with natural timbre and great detail. Vocals feel lifelike and full-bodied.
Treble A-
It provides outstanding treble finesse, balancing brightness and control gracefully. It's engaging yet remarkably controlled.
Dynamics A+
The presentation feels expansive, letting micro and macro dynamics breathe. There's a sense of limitless headroom.
Soundstage A+
Immersive holography surrounds the listener, making the venue feel tangible and enveloping. It delivers a grand, cinematic presentation.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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