FATFreq Grand Maestro VS Campire Audio Clara Ti
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
FATFreq Grand Maestro and Campire Audio Clara Ti use 1DD+8BA+4EST and 1DD+3BA driver setups respectively. FATFreq Grand Maestro costs $3,334 while Campire Audio Clara Ti costs $3,000. FATFreq Grand Maestro is $334 more expensive. FATFreq Grand Maestro holds a slight 0.1-point edge in reviewer scores (8.6 vs 8.5). Campire Audio Clara Ti carries a user score of 8.8. Campire Audio Clara Ti has significantly better bass with a 1-point edge, Campire Audio Clara Ti has significantly better mids with a 1.5-point edge, Campire Audio Clara Ti has better treble with a 0.8-point edge, FATFreq Grand Maestro has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge, Campire Audio Clara Ti has significantly better details with a 1.7-point edge and Campire Audio Clara Ti has significantly better imaging with a 1.2-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | FATFreq Grand Maestro | Campire Audio Clara Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 7.8 | 8.8 |
| Mids | 6.8 | 8.4 |
| Treble | 7.5 | 8.3 |
| Details | 6.8 | 8.5 |
| Soundstage | 9 | 8.5 |
| Imaging | 7.3 | 8.4 |
| Dynamics | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| Tonality | 8.2 | 8.6 |
| Technicalities | 8.1 | 9.1 |
FATFreq Grand Maestro Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
8.6Excellent
Campire Audio Clara Ti Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
8.5Very Positive
Reviews Comparison
FATFreq Grand Maestro reviewed by Smirk Audio
7.7
Reviewer Score
Campire Audio Clara Ti reviewed by Smirk Audio
8.2
Reviewer Score
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FATFreq Grand Maestro reviewed by Web Search
9
Reviewer Score
The FATFreq Grand Maestro offers a highly adaptable sound signature through its NOAH modules and vocal switches, enabling four distinct tuning profiles. The black NOAH module emphasizes sub-bass "slam," while the blue variant provides tighter "rumble" control; combined with the vocal switch, these allow shifts from a bass-forward signature to a more mid-centric presentation. Bass is deep and authoritative but avoids midrange bleed, while the treble—handled by electrostatic drivers—delivers clarity without sibilance or fatigue.
Technically, it excels in imaging precision and creates an immersive, three-dimensional soundstage that positions instruments with remarkable specificity. However, its large shell size may challenge those with smaller ears, and it demands power-hungry sources—often requiring high-gain amplification to reach full potential. The deluxe package includes both NOAH modules and an upgraded cable, enhancing its tuning flexibility.
Campire Audio Clara Ti reviewed by Web Search
9
Reviewer Score
Campfire Audio Clara Ti is the Titanium Launch Edition of Clara—limited to 50 units—with a 3D-printed titanium shell and an included 8-wire 4.4 mm cable; it retains the same sonic profile as the standard Clara co-designed with Alessandro Cortini. At an MSRP of $2,999 for the Ti edition (vs. $1,999 for the base model), it sits firmly in the top-of-the-line price tier.
The driver array is 1DD+3BA: a dual-magnet dynamic for lows, a dual-diaphragm BA for mids, and two BA super-tweeters, yielding a neutral-with-bass-boost presentation intended to be smooth rather than sharp. Independent reviews characterize the tuning as warmly balanced with impactful but controlled sub-bass and clear upper-mids/treble that avoid fatigue.
On performance, Clara Ti delivers punchy dynamics, strong detail retrieval, and stable imaging; stage size reads more precise than panoramic, but placement is clean and coherent. Given its price, the value proposition hinges on whether one prioritizes a refined, bass-supported neutral tonality and premium titanium build over sheer soundstage breadth or budget efficiency.
FATFreq Grand Maestro (more reviews)
FATFreq Grand Maestro reviewed by Jays Audio
9.5
Reviewer Score
Youtube Video Summary
FATFreq Grand Maestro aims squarely at a refined, sub-boosted tuning rather than a crude bass cannon. The bass quality shows real pedigree—excellent control, quick decay, and that clean, floor-shaking sub-bass rumble without smearing the mids. Treble reaches higher with better extension than typical basshead fare, and overall resolution, separation, and balance feel “endgame” in polish. For listeners who want muscular low-end that still plays nice with vocals and air, this tuning reads as a mature, high-performance take on “bass + hi-fi.”
But for pure basshead cravings, Grand Maestro doesn’t go overboard—it’s a bassy set, not a “basshead or bust” one. Compared with FATFreq’s own Scarlet Mini (or Maestro Mini), it brings less sheer quantity and “skull-rattle,” trading slam for finesse; next to ultra-dark hammers like HBB Hades, it’s far more balanced and controlled. The catch is diminishing returns: while the Grand Maestro is the most refined and technically capable among these bass-tilted options, those chasing maximum pound-for-pound slam may find better value in the Minis, and those wanting reckless low-end excess will still gravitate to sets like Hades. For most non-basshead audiophiles, though, Grand Maestro’s blend of sub-bass authority and top-end refinement hits the sweet spot.
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
FATFreq Grand Maestro reviewed by Jaytiss
9.3
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
FATFreq Grand Maestro reviewed by Yifang
8.5
Reviewer Score
FATFreq Grand Maestro reviewed by Nymz
6.5
Reviewer Score
FATFreq Grand Maestro reviewed by Head-Fi.org
9.5
* score rescaled + normalized
Campire Audio Clara Ti (more reviews)
Campire Audio Clara Ti reviewed by Kois Archive
8.2
Reviewer Score
Kois Archive Youtube Channel
FATFreq Grand Maestro Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+8BA+4EST
Tuning Type: Neutral, Basshead
Price (Msrp): $3,334
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Campire Audio Clara Ti Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+3BA
Tuning Type: Neutral with Bass Boost
Price (Msrp): $3,000
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FATFreq Grand Maestro User Review Score
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Campire Audio Clara Ti User Review Score
Average User Scores
Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
8.8Excellent
FATFreq Grand Maestro Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
6.6Gaming Grade
B+Campire Audio Clara Ti Gaming Score
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Gaming Score
7.5Gaming Grade
AFATFreq Grand Maestro 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+- Layering is confident and precise, backed by imaging that locks elements firmly in place. Micro-details peek through without sounding forced.
Campire Audio Clara Ti Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
S-- Tonal balance reaches a highly refined state, sounding seamless from lows to highs. Everything locks together with satisfying coherence.
Average Technical Grade
S- The technical ceiling is high here, revealing fine gradations without breaking composure. Every instrument carves out its own pocket in the mix.
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You need to be signed in to write your own reviewBest IEM I've heard to date for my preference (neutral warm)
Pros
Remarkably natural tonality. Only IEM I've heard that's able to match the texture of my open-back planars whilst having a hefty elevation. Mids that seem to match my HRTF perfectly, coming across so vivid and lifelike.Cons
Treble is smooth and solid but not the most natural I've heard.Find your next IEM:
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