Symphonium Triton VS Campfire Audio Alien Brain

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Symphonium Triton and Campfire Audio Alien Brain use 1DD+2BA and 1DD+4BA driver setups respectively. Symphonium Triton costs $900 while Campfire Audio Alien Brain costs $1,000. Campfire Audio Alien Brain is $100 more expensive. Campfire Audio Alien Brain holds a decisive 1.2-point edge in reviewer scores (7.1 vs 8.3). Campfire Audio Alien Brain has significantly better bass with a 1.8-point edge, Campfire Audio Alien Brain has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, Campfire Audio Alien Brain has significantly better treble with a 1.3-point edge, Campfire Audio Alien Brain has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge, Campfire Audio Alien Brain has significantly better soundstage with a 1.5-point edge and Campfire Audio Alien Brain has better details with a 0.8-point edge.

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Metric Symphonium Triton Campfire Audio Alien Brain
Bass 6.3 8
Mids 7 7.5
Treble 6.5 7.8
Details 6.3 7
Soundstage 6.5 8
Imaging 7 7
Dynamics 6 8
Tonality 6.4 7.8
Technicalities 6.3 7.7
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Symphonium Triton Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Shuwa-T Super* Review Crin
Head-Fi.org
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

7.1

Generally Favorable

Campfire Audio Alien Brain Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Jaytiss Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

8.3

Very Positive

Reviews Comparison

Symphonium Triton reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.5 * score rescaled + normalized
2 community members have rated the Symphonium Triton at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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Campfire Audio Alien Brain reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.5 * score rescaled + normalized
4 community members have rated the Campfire Audio Alien Brain at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

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Symphonium Triton (more reviews)

Symphonium Triton reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 9 * score rescaled + normalized
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Symphonium’s Triton takes the Helios’ concept and makes it sing: a 3-BA set around $900 that simply works with gear the way it should. Where Helios felt picky and “flat” in system matching, Triton is amp-friendly—plug into multiple solid-state amps and it just plays, with only subtle flavor shifts. The tuning clicks into place: one driver clearly handling low-end weight, one the midrange body, one the treble air, all in lockstep. Staging opens up, the mix feels cleaner, and the bass hits with more impactful authority. In plain terms: across detail, bass, and imaging, Triton comes off as the straight-up better listen.

On music, the set flips the “neutral = boring” script and goes full musical. Macro-dynamics have a bit of that “violent audio throw,” imaging is spectacular, and micro-details pop—think cymbal choke textures and pinpoint effects appearing exactly where they should, not smeared around the head. It’s not the ultra-diffuse, gimmicky kind of stage; it’s a natural, precise panorama that still invites head-bobbing. Tube amps remain a no-go for BA sets (distortion climbs without real gain), but on clean solid-state power Triton is easy to love and easier to keep in the ears.

Build mirrors Helios—big shells, long nozzle—and the stock cable is abysmal, but once music starts, those gripes fade. In performance tier, Triton can square up to sets like Moondrop Illumination or Softears Twilight (Twilight wins in cable niceness; Triton matches the wow factor). Within Symphonium’s own stack, this is the fun, “listen for hours” choice versus Helios’ more “accurate” stance, and it puts real heat on the cheaper Meteor. Net: a top-five-sounding IEM in this price class and a straight win for anyone who wants impact, stage, and detail without the fuss.

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Symphonium Triton reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 6.4 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech
Pleasing tonal balance and coherency, but not the last word in detail, especially relative to the Helios.

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

Symphonium Triton reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 6.4 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B+ Tech
The more musical one versus the Helios Cutbacks in clarity, a little too smooth sounding

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Bass: B+ Mids: B Treble: B Soundstage: B+ Details: B+ Imaging: A-

Symphonium Triton reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
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Symphonium Triton reviewed by Crin

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
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Campfire Audio Alien Brain (more reviews)

Campfire Audio Alien Brain reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 8.8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
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So simple and nice it's hard to not love.
Youtube Video Summary

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.

Mids: A- Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+

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Campfire Audio Alien Brain reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A Dynamics: A+ Details: A- Imaging: A-

Symphonium Triton User Review Score

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Symphonium Triton Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

5.4

Gaming Grade

C+

Campfire Audio Alien Brain Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

6.7

Gaming Grade

B+

Symphonium Triton Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • Overall technicalities are acceptable, delivering enough clarity for casual sessions. Imaging is serviceable though not immersive.
Bass B
The bass brings healthy impact, complementing mixes without overpowering them. It keeps up with faster passages cleanly.
Mids A-
The mid band shines with organic tone and finely rendered textures. Long sessions remain fatigue-free.
Treble B+
The top end is engaging and airy, yet never overbearing. Brass and strings feel energetic.
Dynamics B
It handles shifts in volume well, keeping transients lively and controlled. Quiet-to-loud transitions feel natural.
Soundstage B+
You can map the ensemble with confidence thanks to solid spacing and coherent depth layering. Ambient effects feel believable.
Details B
Nuance retrieval becomes reliable, highlighting expressive touches in every instrument. It rewards attentive listening.
Imaging A-
You can literally point to where sounds originate across the stage. You can point to where sounds originate.
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

Campfire Audio Alien Brain Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • The response is even and composed, lending itself to effortless genre hopping. Voices sit comfortably in the mix.

Average Technical Grade

A
  • The balance of resolution and space feels assured, keeping complex passages coherent. Layering is convincing on most studio mixes.
Bass A+
It delivers flagship-worthy bass, rich in both rumble and nuance. Reference tracks showcase its grip.
Mids A
The mids sound lush and articulate, capturing emotion effortlessly. Strings and keys shimmer with realism.
Treble A
The treble is exquisitely tuned, combining crystal detail with relaxed delivery. Micro-details emerge effortlessly.
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.
Details A-
Micro-details glide to the forefront effortlessly while timbre remains natural. Ambient cues are vivid and lifelike.
Imaging A-
You can literally point to where sounds originate across the stage. You can point to where sounds originate.
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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