ThieAudio Hype 2 VS Campfire Solaris 2020

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ThieAudio Hype 2 and Campfire Solaris 2020 use 2DD+2BA and 1DD+3BA driver setups respectively. ThieAudio Hype 2 costs $299 while Campfire Solaris 2020 costs $1,500. Campfire Solaris 2020 is $1,201 more expensive. ThieAudio Hype 2 holds a decisive 1.1-point edge in reviewer scores (6.2 vs 5.1). ThieAudio Hype 2 has significantly better bass with a 1-point edge, ThieAudio Hype 2 has significantly better mids with a 1.5-point edge, ThieAudio Hype 2 has slightly better treble with a 0.3-point edge, Campfire Solaris 2020 has better dynamics with a 0.5-point edge and Campfire Solaris 2020 has significantly better imaging with a 1.5-point edge.

Insights

Metric ThieAudio Hype 2 Campfire Solaris 2020
Bass 6 5
Mids 6.5 5
Treble 6.3 6
Details 6 6
Soundstage 7 5.1
Imaging 5.5 7
Dynamics 5.5 6
Tonality 6.3 5.3
Technicalities 6.4 6.3

ThieAudio Hype 2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Z-Reviews
Nymz
Jaytiss Precogvision Tim Tuned Gizaudio Axel
Jays Audio
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.2

Mixed to Positive


Campfire Solaris 2020 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision

Average Reviewer Score:

5.1

Mixed to Negative


ThieAudio Hype 2 User Review Score

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ThieAudio Hype 2 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.4

Gaming Grade

B

Campfire Solaris 2020 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5

Gaming Grade

C+

ThieAudio Hype 2 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+
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-
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details B
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B-
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

Campfire Solaris 2020 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • 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 C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
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-
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
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

ThieAudio Hype 2 Reviews

Super* Review 8* * score normalized
Imagin is fantastic and stands out. Hype 2 is a pretty good place to start in the hobby

Super* Review original ranking

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Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A Tech
Mini-Monarch MK3 with less bass and details. 80% there. Harmanish tuning, and best all-rounder before Studio 4.

Jays Audio original ranking

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Jaytiss 6.8 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
Just not right for me, but solid.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
Precogvision 6.1 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Poor bass performance and sounds like surface-level detailing due to mid-treble recession despite great frequency response.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
- Precogvision
Bass: B Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: B Details: B Imaging: B
Tim Tuned 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A+ Tech
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Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A+
Gizaudio Axel 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B+ Tech
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Gizaudio Axel original ranking

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Nymz 5.7 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B- Tech
Good sub-bass but lackluster impact in the mid-bass. Mid-range is fine, but could use more separation/layering. Good techs for the price.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

- Nymz
Bass: C+ Mids: B Treble: B Details: B Imaging: C+
Z-Reviews 4 * score normalized

Campfire Solaris 2020 Reviews

Precogvision 5.1 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
A Solaris with cutbacks in staging and tonal balance. Slightly better DD bass.

Precogvision original ranking

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

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