FiiO FA9 VS Campfire Audio Trifecta

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FiiO FA9 and Campfire Audio Trifecta use 6BA and 3DD driver setups respectively. FiiO FA9 costs $450 while Campfire Audio Trifecta costs $3,300. Campfire Audio Trifecta is $2,850 more expensive. Campfire Audio Trifecta holds a decisive 1.2-point edge in reviewer scores (5.5 vs 6.7).

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Metric FiiO FA9 Campfire Audio Trifecta
Bass 5.5 6
Mids 5.5 5.5
Treble 5.5 5.8
Details 5.5 6.3
Soundstage 5.5 6.5
Imaging 5.5 6.3
Dynamics 5.5 8.5
Tonality 5.5 6.2
Technicalities 5.5 6.2

FiiO FA9 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

5.5

Mixed

Campfire Audio Trifecta Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T
Jaytiss Smirk Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

6.7

Cautiously Favorable

Reviews Comparison

FiiO FA9 (more reviews)

FiiO FA9 reviewed by Crin

Crin 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B- Tech
More of a downslope-neutral kind of tonality. A bit above average as far as technical performance goes.

Crin original ranking

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Campfire Audio Trifecta (more reviews)

Campfire Audio Trifecta reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.8 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech
It's a tubed iem, very unique. Very hit or miss on music, love it or hate it.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: B Dynamics: S Soundstage: A+
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Campfire Audio Trifecta reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 7.6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
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Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

Bass: A Mids: A Treble: A Dynamics: A+ Details: A Imaging: A

Campfire Audio Trifecta reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 4.6 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C+ Tech
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Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: C Mids: C- Treble: C- Soundstage: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

FiiO FA9 User Review Score

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FiiO FA9 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.3

Gaming Grade

C+

Campfire Audio Trifecta Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.7

Gaming Grade

C

FiiO FA9 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

Campfire Audio Trifecta Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids B-
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble B-
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics S-
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Soundstage B+
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Details B
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
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

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