Symphonium Titan VS Campfire Audio Alien Brain

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Symphonium Titan delivers a bass-centric tuning that keeps its house in order. The mid-bass is tactile and textured with satisfying slam, while the sub-bass reaches deep, rumbly, and clean. Crucially, vocals remain clear and the treble is well-extended without harsh peaks; there’s a small 5–8 kHz rise that adds excitement and “snap,” yet overall control prevents bleed into the mids. The stage feels big and open, and the set avoids excessive warmth, making it a genuinely balanced bassy IEM.

There is a caveat: that 5–8 kHz lift can come off a bit sharp on forward-snare or energetic K/J-pop and hip-hop tracks, so the Titan shines best at mid volume rather than cranking it. Even so, it stays smoother than options like Maestro/Scarlet Minis, offering better extension and less fatigue while keeping the fun. Scaling is above average, and the overall presentation remains engaging and authoritative.

In comparisons, Titan reads as a direct upgrade to Monarch Minis (bigger stage, less fatiguing), more balanced than Scarlet Minis (which chase sheer slam), and a far better value play than Grand Maestro or EVOs for low-end lovers, thanks to cleaner bass and tamer upper mids. For warmer, smoother needs, DUNU’s take is fuller but not as rumble-clean or open. Under $1,000, Titan sets a new benchmark for bass-heads who still want clarity, air, and control.

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Symphonium Titan shows up with a big box, a blue theme, and a cable that feels too soft for a $1,000 set, plus a hefty metal case that could double as a tiny sarcophagus. The shell styling reads plain, almost like a stickered faceplate, and the accessory pile is fine-but-forgettable. The headline spec, though, is the eyebrow-raising 3Ω impedance—a choice that can stress amps, make cable impedance matter far more than it should, and generally feels needlessly risky when series/parallel options and crossover tweaks exist. Swapping cables doesn’t fundamentally rescue it; the blue stock wire is comfy but uninspiring in hand, and tip-rolling doesn’t unlock anything magical.

Sonically, Titan delivers a tidy, punchy kick drum and then coasts. It comes across as an all-BA tuning that’s overly polite: narrow soundstage, very neutral demeanor, vocals that sedate rather than seduce, and detail that never reaches “crystalline.” The sensation is like a go-kart with a limiter—foot down, waiting for excitement that never arrives—leaving the set short on engagement or a defining “thing” that justifies the price. Across amps—tube pre, solid-state, speaker-ish outputs—the character stays the same: controlled bass thump surrounded by music that refuses to wake up. In a world where a $21 budget set can spark a grin, Titan’s ultra-safe tuning and 3Ω quirk make it more “why?” than “wow.”

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Alien Brain arrives as a single-DD + 4BA hybrid around $1,000 with a truly peculiar shell: the rounded, “alien cortex” faceplate is magnetic, uses MMCX, and can be tricky to seat. The unboxing is lavish—two cables (including 4.4 mm), a compact magnetic leather case, a USB-C DAC/amp, foams plus “sticky” tips, cleaning tools, and extras. Fit is the hurdle; tip-rolling is essential, but once positioned correctly, comfort and seal fall into place.

Tonally, this set pursues a balanced, all-rounder tuning with a near-ideal bass shelf, lively but controlled upper mids, and sparkly yet composed treble. There’s punch and detail without drifting into fatigue; extension is strong, but staging isn’t the most expansive and note weight isn’t “thumpy”—this isn’t a bass-head cannon, more a clean, grounded presentation. The FR shows a touch of 1 kHz energy and smooth ripples through presence/air that favor natural timbre over hyper-etched brilliance, making it a long-session, non-fatiguing listen.

Versus Campfire’s own lineup, it’s far more normalized than the colorful Trifecta, better extended than the warm Axion, and closer in poise to Moon Rover but with a bit more bass and refinement. Compared to peers like Dunu Glacier or DA Mecca, Alien Brain trades V-shaped excitement for cohesive neutrality, and avoids the upper-mid glare that can scare off listeners. Net result: a strong recommendation for those who can manage the fit and want a high-end Campfire that does something new—not the classic house warmth, not sterile flatness, but a realistic, well-rounded signature with broad appeal.