Campfire Solaris VS Elysian Apostle

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Campfire Solaris and Elysian Apostle use 1DD+3BA and 1DD+2BA+2EST driver setups respectively. Campfire Solaris costs $1,500 while Elysian Apostle costs $1,799. Elysian Apostle is $299 more expensive. Elysian Apostle holds a decisive 3.6-point edge in reviewer scores (5.3 vs 8.9). Elysian Apostle has significantly better mids with a 3-point edge, Elysian Apostle has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge and Elysian Apostle has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge.

Insights

Metric Campfire Solaris Elysian Apostle
Bass 4 8.9
Mids 6 9
Treble 6 8
Details 6 8.9
Soundstage 5.3 8.5
Imaging 8 8.9
Dynamics 6 8
Tonality 4.9 8.7
Technicalities 6.6 8.8

Campfire Solaris Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

5.3

Mixed to Negative


Elysian Apostle Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio IEMRanking AI
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Average Reviewer Score:

8.9

Excellent


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Campfire Solaris Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.1

Gaming Grade

C+

Elysian Apostle Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.3

Gaming Grade

A-

Campfire Solaris Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass C-
Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Details B
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging A+
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Elysian Apostle Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

S-
  • Highly polished technical execution. Excellent frequency synergy creates an immersive experience. Enhances musical content.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • Excellent clarity and detail. Precise imaging and expansive soundstage. Manages complex passages with minimal smearing and good transient speed.
Mids S
Reference-class midrange - perfectly balanced and hyper-detailed. Utterly natural reproduction with effortless texture and layering.
Treble A+
Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.
Dynamics A+
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Soundstage S-
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Campfire Solaris Reviews

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 5.6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B+ Tech
Holographic imaging and some of the worst DD bass that I've heard.

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Bass: C- Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: B Details: B Imaging: A+

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B+ Tech
Similar (but not identical) upper midrange problems to the original, with added sibilance.

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Elysian Apostle Reviews

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 9.4 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Instrument separation is good, and is a nice darkness, but can be silbilant.

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Mids: S Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: S-
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Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 9 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S+ Tech
Exceptional in every way. Incredibly textured bass, forward vocals, top-tier EST treble, and insane detail.

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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 8.5 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S- Tech
Clean, neutral, and clear vocals. Reminds me of a cleaner Volume S or slightly better OG Oracle, but very expensive, maybe if you can find one around $1000 since it's more of a sidegrade to RSV, Mystic 8, and Arcanis vocal wise. If you want clean vocals Monarch MK2 does the same thing but for $700 less.

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Reviewed by: IEMRanking AI

IEMRanking AI 8.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S Tech

The Elysian Apostle delivers a V-shaped signature with a powerful, sub-bass-focused low end that offers substantial rumble and physicality, though some listeners might find it occasionally overwhelming or lacking in tight control. Its dual electrostatic drivers provide crisp, extended treble with good air and minimal harshness, while the midrange remains clear and natural despite slight recession, particularly excelling with vocal clarity and emotional delivery.

Comfort is mixed due to the large nozzle diameter, which demands extensive tip-rolling for a secure fit, though the lightweight aluminum shells are ergonomic for extended wear once settled. The Pentaconn ear connectors offer stability but limit third-party cable options, and the included accessories like the Divinus Velvet tips are functional but basic for the price tier.

Positioned as an "Annihilator Junior", the Apostle captures much of Elysian’s energetic house sound at a lower cost, offering strong technical performance like wide staging and solid resolution. However, its bass dominance and fit quirks make it less versatile across genres, appealing mainly to those seeking a fun, dynamic listen rather than strict neutrality.


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